Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
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Hello,
I am calculating the subtransient short circuit currents given a set of 8 generators using ETAP and I would like to know if I should use the rating (kW) under ISO conditions or the rating under SITE conditions (derrating power taking into account the winds and ambient temperature)
P(ISO) = 1305 kW
P(SITE) = 1200 kW (given by vendor)
What do you think?
Regards,
Juan
I am calculating the subtransient short circuit currents given a set of 8 generators using ETAP and I would like to know if I should use the rating (kW) under ISO conditions or the rating under SITE conditions (derrating power taking into account the winds and ambient temperature)
P(ISO) = 1305 kW
P(SITE) = 1200 kW (given by vendor)
What do you think?
Regards,
Juan





RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
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Rompicherla Raghunath
RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
So, for example
Given the following data:
Generator continuous rating = 200 kVA
Generator Stand By rating = 220 kVA
Prime motor rating (gas motor) = 250 kVA
Derrated motor rating at site = 210 kVA
What number do you think I should enter on ETAP's generator rating for Shortcircuit calculations?
Thanks,
RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
As such by seeing your generator rating, the expected SC level will be so low, the equipment ratings would not be a problem.
Probably for the relay coordination it may be important to have the correct value.
If you have facility to test, you can perform the test and measure the actual value as well!
RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
If the reactance values are in P.U. you must know the KVA base that the P.U. values are based on.
What you give as a continuous rating may be the prime power rating. The prime power rating is most often given and continuous rating and prime rating are not always the same.
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
RE: Short-circuit calculation on derrated generator
From what I have seen in several generator's data sheets, manufacturers never use the word "kVA BASE"