Power bench

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Fault level (MVA method)

Prospective fault current from a fault level in MVA.

Available from the DNO or DSO

Indicative engineering aids. Validate any project-critical assumption against operator standards, vendor data, and project-specific studies.

Result
13.1kA
11kV
System voltage
Formula
I_f = MVA_f / (sqrt(3) x kV)
Working
  1. Fault current I_f = 250 MVA / (sqrt(3) x 11 kV)
  2. I_f = 250 / (1.732 x 11)
  3. I_f = 250 / 19.05
  4. Prospective fault current = 13.1 kA