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Author:  Jim Phillips (brainfiller) [ Sun Jul 17, 2011 3:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Motor Contribution and Arc Flash Studies

When performing an Arc Flash Hazard Calculation Study, IEEE 1584 suggests including all motors 50 hp (37 kW) and larger in the model to account for motor short circuit current contribution.

For motors that can contribute short circuit current, do you:
  • Include all motors 50 hp and greater
  • Include all motors regardless of hp rating
  • Something else

Author:  JBD [ Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:34 am ]
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We include motors greater than 50HP, but we also run arc flash scenarios with no motors running.

Author:  David S. [ Tue Jul 19, 2011 9:28 am ]
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We typically use SKM to calculate Arc Flash values. Since SKM has the ability to calculate all motor faults, we use it; it is more conservative than only considering >50hp motors.

Author:  joebell [ Sun Jul 24, 2011 5:58 am ]
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Why does IEEE 1584 suggest all 50 hp motors and larger be included ? Would 2 25 hp motors add the same contribution?

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