Typical safe ability of Transformer, Generator and Cable to withstand Isc – short circuit fault

Typical safe ability of Transformer, Generator and Cable to withstand Isc - short circuit fault current in multiple of its In - rated current, without damage to the equipment.

Following are the Typical safe ability of Transformer, Generator and Cable to withstand Isc – short circuit fault current in multiple of its In – rated current, without damage to the equipment.

Device /
Equipment
Isc Fault Current
as multiple of In
Safe Withstand Duration
without damage
TransformerIsc = 25 x In300 Sec
GeneratorIsc = 30 x In5 Sec
CableIsc = 25 x In1000 Sec
Trafo, Genset and cable, fault current withstand durations without damage

Let Through Energy

I2t – Let through Energy is available thermal energy resulting from Current Flow during circuit opening. I2t (of circuit breaker) < K2S2 (of cable)

What is Ambient Air Temperature?

Reference Ambient Air Temperature is one third (1/3) of sum of Maximum Air Temperature “Current + Daily Average + Annual Average + 10°C”. As per IS 9676.