Example Power System Fault Current Calculations

Total estimated available fault current in the switchboard is not more than 37,000 Amperes.

See “Estimating Fault Current Availability” for background on calculations.

Generator & Utility Available Fault Current Estimates

Solar Power, Generator & Utility Fault Currents

Reference

#1 - 572RSL4025, 50Hz
#2 - 572RSL6235, 50Hz
#4 - 432PSL6260, 50Hz
Caterpillar EDS 70.4 - Generator Winding Pitch (effect on short-circuit current of different winding pitch)