ETAP Workshop Notes ANSI Short Circuit Example: Description
ETAP Workshop Notes ANSI Short Circuit Example: Description
ETAP Workshop Notes ANSI Short Circuit Example: Description
Purpose
The purpose of this example is to understand the impedance and ratings data required to run short-circuit
analysis. This example covers 3-phase device duty and unbalanced short-circuit calculations plus it
requires analysis of the results by inspection of the one-line results and reports. The final section of the
exercise deals with the sizing and selection of protective device equipment ratings.
Setup
Load the project file named “SC-ANSI-Example-1” located under the directory Examples/SCExample1
in Short-Circuit chapter of the workshop notes. Use the default ETAP library.
Procedure
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Figure 1: OLV1
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Figure 3: Cmtr1
Configuration Setup
Normal Open tie-CB CB1 and close all other CBs.
T3 Down Close CB1 and open CBs on both sides of T3
T4 Down Close CB1 and open CBs on both sides of T4
3. Create and set up the following study cases: (If steps 1 and 2 have not been completed, please open
project “SC-ANSI-Example-2”, otherwise, continue using project “SC-Example-1” for step 3).
Study Case: FaultBus4
Page Parameter Setting
Info Adjust Base kV for XFMR Tap
Do not consider cable/OL heater for motor
Motor contribution based on motor status
Fault only bus 4 – Report Contribution Level =3
Standard Prefault voltage = 100% of bus nominal kV
Use variable machine X/R
HV CB interrupting rating adjusted based on nominal kV
Device duty based on total bus fault current
Calculation according to C37.010-1999
LV MCCB & ICCB – Use “Higher MF” option
Adjustment Individual XFMR Z tolerance, global cable R temperature at 25 °C
Alert Marginal limit = 95%
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Questions:
• Which study case results in the worst SC current?
• Which configuration results in the worst SC current?
3. Check Result
• Check result on OLV – change display option to show different fault calculation results
• Check result on crystal report
• Check effect of grounding connection type and value on zero sequence current
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