Short Circuit Calculations – Per Unit and Symmetrical Components

Per Unit System and Symmetrical Components are used for many short circuit calculations. Electric Utility Data is also often provided in terms of Per Unit and Symmetrical Components. Watch this video to see Jim Phillips explain how to use the positive, negative and zero sequence impedances in a per unit format to calculate the three phase and line-to-ground short circuit current. To learn more, take Jim’s Short Circuit Analysis on-demand class.

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