4.

5 Equipment Evaluation of Short Circuit Capacity

4.5.1 Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers
For medium-voltage circuit breakers, the rated short circuit
making current and the rated short circuit interrupting current will
be evaluated based on the short circuit calculations from both
momentary and interrupting calculations. The figure below shows
the medium voltage circuit breaker specification sheet.

Figure 4.46 Specification for Medium Voltage Circuit Breaker.

Source: Hyundai Heavy Industries and PE Capacity
Expansion Project files.

From Table 4.15, the maximum fault currents for both

momentary and interrupting at fault point F1, F2 and F3 are
identified. These currents will be used to evaluate the medium
voltage circuit breakers according to Table 4.2. From this table, the
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rated short-circuit making current (peak) will be compared against

the

calculated

maximum

value

of

the

momentary

peak

asymmetrical short circuit current that can occur at fault point F1,
F2 and F3. Likewise, the rated short-circuit breaking current will be
compared against the calculated maximum value of the interrupting
asymmetrical RMS short-circuit current that can occur at fault point
F1, F2 and F3. For safe operation of these circuit breakers, the
rated short-circuit making current (peak) and the rated short-circuit
breaking current should be greater than the calculated maximum
values. The proximity between these breaker ratings and the
calculated values can be quantified to allow proper evaluation. This
quantification is sometimes called Percent Safety Margin. Percent
Safety Margin is calculated as

%Safety M arg in

Fault Current Rating - Calculated fault level

x100
Calculated fault level

As per JGSPCs Electrical Standard, at the time of order the

Safety Margin shall be not less than 30%. This means that fault
current rating of the equipment must be at least 30% higher than
the calculated fault level. This 30% or higher also allow future
expansion where new induction motors will be installed as well as
additional generating capacities.
On Table 4.35 and 4.36, the summaries of evaluation for
medium voltage circuit breakers are presented. Safety margins for
each circuit breaker are all satisfactory with no less than 100%
safety margins. This is more than the JGSPCs requirement of no
less than 30% and therefore acceptable.

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Table 4.35 Momentary Rating

Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breaker
Ratings

CB Tag

Make/
Model

Rated
shortcircuit
Making
Current
(kA Peak)

Maximum
Calculated
Peak Asym.
Short
Circuit (kA)

52TRL3A
52TRL3B
52KM5806
52YM7601
52KM8639
52KM8601
52KM7604
52PC001-1
52PC001-2
52PC001-3
52PC001-4
52PC001-5
52PC001-6

62.77
Hyundai/
HVF2178
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F

Summary

for

Calculated Momentary
Fault Current

52TRM1P
52TRM1S

Evaluation

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

130

61.51

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Short
Circuit Type
where
Maximum
Short
Circuit
Condition
occur
DLG Fault at
F1
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3
SLG Fault at
F3

Safety
Margin
(%)

(100.00)
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36
111.36

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Table 4.36 Interrupting Rating Evaluation Summary for

Medium Voltage Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breaker Ratings

CB Tag

Make/
Model

Rated Shortcircuit
Interrupting
Rating
(Asym. RMS)

52-TRM1
52-TRM1
52-TRL3A
52-TRL3B
52-KM5806
52-YM7601
52-KM8639
52-KM8601
52-KM7604
52PC001-1
52PC001-2
52PC001-3
52PC001-4
52PC001-5
52PC001-6

Hyundai/
HVF2178
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F
Hyundai/
HVF2172F

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50

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Calculated Interrupting
Ratings
Short
Circuit
Maximum
Type
Calculated
where
Asym.
Maximum
RMS Short
Short
Circuit
Circuit
(kA)
Condition
occur
SLG Fault at
23.8
F1
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3
SLG Fault at
23.42
F3

Safety
Margin
(%)

(100.00
)
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49
113.49

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4.5.2 Low-Voltage Air Circuit Breakers

For low voltage air circuit breakers, the rated breaking
capacity and the rated making capacity will be evaluated based on
the calculated short circuit from momentary calculations. The figure
below shows the air circuit breaker specification sheet.

Figure 4.47 Specification for Low Voltage Air Circuit Breaker.

Source: Hyundai Heavy Industries and PE Capacity
Expansion Project files.
From Table 4.26, the maximum fault currents for both
momentary and interrupting at fault point F6 and F7 are identified
and can occur on a single line to ground fault. These currents will be
used to evaluate the medium voltage circuit breakers according to
Table 4.2. From this table, the rated short-circuit making current
(peak) will be compared against the calculated maximum value of
the momentary peak asymmetrical short circuit current that can
occur at fault point F6 and F7. Likewise, the rated short-circuit
breaking current will be compared against the calculated maximum
value of the interrupting asymmetrical RMS short-circuit current
that can occur at the said fault points.
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Table 4.37 Making Rating Evaluation Summary for Medium

Low Voltage Air Circuit Breakers

52-TRL3A

Hyundai/Hi
AN40

220

109.9

100.2%

Short
Circuit
Type
where
Maximum
Short
Circuit
Condition
occur
SLG at F6

52-TRL3B

Hyundai/Hi
AN40

220

111.3

97.7%

SLG at F7

Make/
Model

Tag

Rated shortcircuit
Making
Current
(kA Peak)

Maximum
Calculated
Asym.Peak
Short
Circuit
(kA)

Safety
Margin
(%)

Table 4.38 Breaking Rating Evaluation Summary for Medium

Low Voltage Air Circuit Breakers
Maximum
Calculated
Sym.RMS
Short
Circuit
(kA)

Safety
Margin
(%)

Short
Circuit Type
where
Maximum
Short
Circuit
Condition
occur

Tag

Make/
Model

Rated
shortcircuit
Breaking
Current
(kA
Peak)

52-TRL3A

Hyundai/HiAN40

100

47.71

109.6%

SLG at F6

52-TRL3B

Hyundai/HiAN40

100

48.43

106.5%

SLG at F7

On Table 4.37 and 4.38, the summaries of evaluation for

low voltage air circuit breakers are presented. Safety margins for
each circuit breaker are all satisfactory with more than the JGSPCs
requirement of no less than 30% and therefore acceptable.

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4.5.3 Molded Case Circuit Breakers

For molded circuit breakers (MCCB), the rated breaking
capacity will be evaluated based on the calculated short circuit from
momentary

calculations.

The

figure

below

shows

the

MCCB

specification sheet.

Figure 4.48 Specification for Molded Case Circuit Breaker.

Source: Hyundai Heavy Industries and PE Capacity
Expansion Project files.
On Table 4.39 and 4.40, the summaries of evaluation for
molded case circuit breakers are presented. Safety margins for each
circuit breaker are all satisfactory with no less than 100% safety
margins. This is more than the JGSPCs requirement of no less than
30% and therefore acceptable.

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Table 4.39 Breaking Rating Evaluation Summary for Medium

Molded Case Circuit Breakers of MCC8

Equipment ID

Description

Model

Breaking
Capacity
Sym.
RMS
(kA)

GM-1412

ICA Charge
Pump
ICA Charge
Pump
T2 Charge
Pump
BMC-200
Slurry Feed
Tank Agitator
Motor
Modifier D
Feed Tank
Agitator motor
Slurry Feed
Pump Motor
Slurry Feed
Pump Motor
Slurry Feed
Tank Agitator
Motor
DC Feed pump
Motor
T3 Feed Pump
motor
T3 Residence
Time pot
Agitator Motor
DC Residence
Time pot
Agitator Motor
T3/DC Feed
pump motor
Cylinder Roller
motor
Additive Lift
motor
Drum Dumper
motor
Solid Additive
Package
Talc bulk bag
discharger
motor
Bag Dump
station
exhaust fan

UPB100L

100

Maximum
Calculated
Sym.RMS
Short
Circuit
(kA)
47.71

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB250L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

GM-1413
GM-1504
PE-YM4078

PE-YM4089

PE-GM4351
PE-GM4355
PE-YM4352

PE-GM4353
PE-GM4354
PE-GM4356

PE-GM4357

PE-GM4358
PE-SM4360
PE-SM6825
PE-SM6828
PE-SM6800
PE-SM6853

PE-KM6831-1

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(%)
109.60%

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motor
PE-KM6832-1

PE-YCM6832
PE-KM6833-1

PE-KM6834-1

PE-KM6835-1

PE-YCM6835
PE-YM6851
PE-Y6860

PE-D6810

MNDB

EMDB

PE-GM-5814-1

PE-GM5821
PE-GM5812

PE-GM5815

PE-GM5825

PE-VM5814

PE-GM5806A-2

Bag Dump
station
exhaust fan
motor
Bag Compactor
motor
Bag Dump
station
exhaust fan
motor
Bag Dump
station
exhaust fan
motor
Bag Dump
station
exhaust fan
motor
Bag Compactor
motor
Talc surge bin
filter motor
Mixer feed
hopper and
vent filter
Granular resin
surge and vent
filter
Main normal
distribution
board
480V
Emergency
MCC EM2
Vent Recovery
Ref
Compressor Oil
Pump
Glycol pump
motor
Low pressure
condensate
return pump
High pressure
condensate
return pump
Interstage
condensate
return pump
Vent Recovery
Ref
Compressor
Motor
Main Cooling

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB400L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB400L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB400L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

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Pump motor
PE-GM5806B2
PE-GM5806BD-2

Aux Cooling
pump motor
Lube oil pump
motor

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

UPB100L

100

47.71

109.60%

Table 4.40 Breaking Rating Evaluation Summary for Medium

Molded Case Circuit Breakers of MCC9
Maximum
Calculated
Sym.RMS
Short
Circuit
(kA)

Safety
Margin
(%)

Equipment
ID

Description

Model

Breaking
Capacity
Sym.
RMS
(kA)

PE-YM7607

Pelletizer Motor

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

PE-7601M1

Barring unit
motor
Pellet dryer
motor
Pelleting water
pump motor
Lube oil pump
motor
Lube oil pump
motor
YM7601 starter
control panel
Lube oil return
pump motor
Lube oil return
pump motor
Cooling fan for
PE-YM7604
PE-YM7604
thyristor control
panel
Hydraulic oil
pump motor
hydraulic oil
pump motor for
S/C
Pellet dryer
exhaust fan
dryer
Pellet screener

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

Pellet Mass
flowmeter motor
Hot oil pump

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

PE-YM7610
PE-GM7612
PE-7601VG1M
PE-7601VG2M
CP-7601
PE-7604G1M-A
PE-7604G1M-B
7604K1M
CP-7604

PE-7601G1M
PE-7605G1M

PE-KM7615

PE-Y7730
PE-Y7733
PE-7604G3

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Hot oil pump

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

PE-7601VG3M

Lube oil pump

motor for mixer
motor
Lube oil pump
motor for mixer
motor
Meltpump purge
air fan
Hot oil heater
control panel
Pellet rotary
feeder
Elutriator rotary
feeder motor
Elutriator Filter
rotary feeder
motor
Wash Air fan
motor
Aim grade bin
rotary feeder
Transition bin
rotary feeder
motor
Aim grade bin
rotary feeder
Pellet Blending
blower motor
Seed Bed rotary
feeder no 1
Product purge
bin rotary feeder
motor
Lube oil fan
motor
Particle screener
motor
Product purge
bin filter
Low product
purge bin filter
Seed bed resin
storage bin filter
no 1
Seed bed resin
storage bin filter
no 2
Seed bed rotary
feeder motor

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB250L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

UPB100L

100

48.43

106.48%

PE-7601VG4M

PE-KM7604
PE-7604E2
PE-SM7714
SM8605
SM8606

KM8607
SM8610
SM8614A

SM8641
SM8645
PE-S5961
PE-SM5611

PE-YM5611C
PE-YM5612
PE-Y5160
PE-Y5619
PE-Y5951

PE-Y5952

PE-SM5962

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4.6 Medium Voltage Equipment Grounding Cable Verification

using Thermal Sizing Method
Using the trip time information from the protective device
coordination and using the ground fault currents calculated from
chapter 4, the thermal sizing of the equipment grounding conductor
can be calculated using equation 5.1.
2

ISC
234.5 TF
5
A t 1.18x10 log10 234.5 Ti

Since the equipment grounding conductor used is copper

with PVC insulation, the initial and final temperature are given as
TF=200oC and Ti=75oC. Substituting these temperature values to
equation 5.1 yields the cross-sectional area of the equipment
grounding conductor given the maximum short circuit current
(ground fault current) that can flow to the ground (I SC) and effective
trip time of the protective device (t).

ISC t in mm2
131.85

Thermal Sizing for KM5806 equipment grounding conductor

ISC=18,000 A
Instantaneous relay clearing time=0.05 s

ISC t
(18,000) 0.05

131.85
131.85

A=30.53mm2
The next trade size is 38mm2
PEC Sizing For KM5806 equipment grounding conductor
As per PEC 2009 Article 2.50.6.13 (d) Motor Circuits,
Where the overcurrent device consists of an instantaneous trip
circuit breaker or a motor short-circuit protector, as allowed in
4.30.4.2, the equipment grounding conductor size shall be
permitted to be based on the rating of the motor overload
protective device but shall not be less than the size shown in
Table 2.50.6.13.
The motor overload pickup setting for KM5806 is 68.75 A
and based on table 2.50.6.13, the size of the equipment grounding
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conductor should be 8.0mm2. Note that this is 5 times smaller than

what the thermal sizing suggests and in this case the thermal sizing
should be used as a minimum size to ensure safe operation of
protective device and grounding cables in an event of short circuit.
The same procedure is repeated and the results are
summarized in table 4.41.
Table 4.41 Summary of Equipment Grounding Conductor
Sizing for MV Loads
Thermal Sizing
Motor
(mm2)
Overload
PEC
Protection
Calculated
Trade
Equipm
Isc
t
2.50.6.
/Rating of
Size
Side
ent
(A)
(s)
13
(mm2)
(mm2) Protective (mm2)
Device
(A)
KM5806 18,000 0.05
30.52
38
68.5
8
YM7601 18,350 0.05
31.12
38
550
38
KM8639 19,550 0.05
33.15
38
37.5
5.5
KM8601 16,562 0.05
28.08
30
30.5
5.5
PC001

22,490

0.05

38.14

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