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Generator fault current vs. output 1

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Doug W.

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If a generator is running at 50% of its rated output, what will be the fault current contribution from the generator? Will it be the same or less than when the generator is running at 100% output when the fault occurs?

 
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Load has very little impact on fault contribution.
 
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