Coordination & Short Circuit Studies

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Coordination Studies

The purpose of a coordination study is to ensure proper operation of OCPDs, such as circuit breakers, protective relays, and fuses.  When OCPDs operate in the correct order, outages are limited to the smallest area possible by allowing the device closest to the overcurrent to open.

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Short Circuit Studies

The purpose of a short-circuit study is to evaluate electrical equipment to ensure that it can handle possible fault conditions. 

 

This study provides the fault current at each point in the distribution system, identifying components that could fail critically. It is imperative that these underrated components be replaced to maintain the integrity of the system.

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Contact Blackmon Power to learn more. 

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