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    The document discusses transformer impedance and how to calculate fault current from a transformer. Transformer impedance is measured as a percentage of the primary voltage needed to produce rated secondary current. Transformer impedance typically ranges from 4-5% for Blakley transformers. The maximum fault current from a transformer can be calculated using the transformer's impedance voltage and secondary current. The actual earth fault current is calculated using the total impedance of the transformer and connected circuitry.

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    The document discusses transformer impedance and how to calculate fault current from a transformer. Transformer impedance is measured as a percentage of the primary voltage needed to produce rated secondary current. Transformer impedance typically ranges from 4-5% for Blakley transformers. The maximum fault current from a transformer can be calculated using the transformer's impedance voltage and secondary current. The actual earth fault current is calculated using the total impedance of the transformer and connected circuitry.

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    The document discusses transformer impedance and how to calculate fault current from a transformer. Transformer impedance is measured as a percentage of the primary voltage needed to produce rated secondary current. Transformer impedance typically ranges from 4-5% for Blakley transformers. The maximum fault current from a transformer can be calculated using the transformer's impedance voltage and secondary current. The actual earth fault current is calculated using the total impedance of the transformer and connected circuitry.

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    Transformer Fault Current Transformer Fault Current Calculation Calculation

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    The document discusses transformer impedance and how to calculate fault current from a transformer. Transformer impedance is measured as a percentage of the primary voltage needed to produce rated secondary current. Transformer impedance typically ranges from 4-5% for Blakley transformers. The maximum fault current from a transformer can be calculated using the transformer's impedance voltage and secondary current. The actual earth fault current is calculated using the total impedance of the transformer and connected circuitry.

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    Transformer Fault Current

    Calculation
    Transformer Impedance
    Transformer Impedance is measured in Percent Impedance, this is the Percentage of Rated Primary
    Voltage applied to the Transformer's primary winding in order for the rated secondary Full Load Current to
    flow in the secondary winding (this test is preformed with the primary winding connected to a Variac
    or variable supply and the secondary winding shorted-out).
    Transformer Impedance values may vary but typically Blakley Electrics transformers will be between 
    4 to 5% of primary Voltage. For further details please contact Blakley Electrics' Technical department.
    Primary Volts V x Percent Impedance Z%
    Impedance Voltage Vz =
    100
    Click-On Cells with Blue Text to Modify Values, Results will be Displayed in Green 
    Any Warnings will be Displayed in Red  and Full Results are Displayed Below.
    Primary Volts (V) 10000 Vp
    Secondary Volts (V) 400 Vs
    Transformer Rating (VA) 1000 VA
    Transformer Configuration Three
    Percent Impedance (Z%) 6 Z%
    Impedance Voltage (Vz) 600.00
    Transformer Maximum Fault Current
    Transformer Secondary Fault Type Line to Earth
    100
    Maximum Fault Current A= x Secondary Full Load Current I
    Impedance Volts Vz%
    Maximum Fault Current (A) 23.3
    Maximum Fault Current (kA) 0 .0 2 1.44 Secondary Current (I)
    This is the Maximum Current that can be achieved at the Transformer's Secondary Terminals and 
    doesn’t allow for any Impedance in the primary or secondary circuitry to and from the transformer.
    Transformer Maximum Fault Current Allowing for Loop Impedance
    To Calculate the Maximum Fault Current that can be achieved in a circuit fed by a transformer 
    we refer to the below formula. This formula calculates the loop impedance at the end of a circuit fed
    from the secondary winding of a transformer.
    When calculating Fault Loop Impedance Select the Correct Transformer Type Above.
    Three Phase Transformers Divide the Values for Vs secondary Voltage by √3 and the VA by 3
    For Centre Tapped to Earth (CTE) transformers halve the values for Vs and VA .
    For RLV / 110V CTE Disconnection Times & Zs figures refer to BS7671:2008, 411.8 Table 41.6 
    Vs ² Z% Vs²
    Zsec = Zp x + (R1 + R2)
    Vp 10 0 VA
    0.46 Ω Zp = Loop impedance of primary circuit including Source (Ze + 2R1)
    1000
    0000 V Vp = Primary Voltage
    230.9 V Vs = Secondary Voltage
    333 VA VA = Transformer Rating
    6 % Z% = Transformer percentage Impedance
    0.2 Ω (R1 + R2) = Resistance of Secondary circuit Phase and Protective conductor 
    Primary Circuit Impedance (Ze + 2R1) 0.46 Zp (Ze + 2R1) Ohms
    Secondary Circuit Impedance (R1 + R2) 0.2 (R1 + R2) Ohms
    Total Impedance (Zsec) 9.8065 Ohms
    Transformer Actual Earth Fault Current
    To calculate the Actual Fault Current in a transformer we can refer to the below formula taken from
    BS7671:2008, 411.4.5 and use the above figure for the transformers Total Impedance (Zsec).
    Voltage to Earth Uo Voltage to Earth Uo
    Earth Fault loop Impedance Zs = Fault Current Ia =
    Fault Current Ia Loop Impedance Zs
    Actual Secondary Fault Current (Ia) 23.5 Amps
    Secondary Voltage Vs
    Primary Fault Current I = Secondary Fault Current Ia x
    Primary Voltage Vp
    Actual Primary Fault Current (I) 0.9 Amps

    Blakley calculator (version 2.0) Blakley Electrics Ltd.

    Blakley Electrics Ltd. 9/23/2012

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