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Electrical Engineering · CHAPTER 06

Short Circuit & Protection

Calculate faults and coordinate devices so the right protection acts first.

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06.01PLANNED LESSON

Types of electrical faults

Three-phase, phase-to-phase and earth faults.

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06.02PLANNED LESSON

Calculating fault current

Build the impedance path from source to fault.

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06.03PLANNED LESSON

Protective devices

Fuses, circuit breakers and the quantities on their nameplates.

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06.04PLANNED LESSON

Selectivity & coordination

Isolate only the faulty part of the network.

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