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Short Circuit Current Duties of Circuit Breakers and Fuses — Part 1

Jul. 1, 2012 Frank Mercede | Electrical Construction and Maintenance

Understanding the methodologies behind the math

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Jul 25, 2012

I'm sorry but this has to be the most complicated explanation of calculation that for this purpose is relatively easy.

Frank Mercede (not verified)
on Jul 28, 2012

I can appreciate your comment, but keep in mind that there are many applications where the details must be considered to prevent a costly and dangerous mistake. The references cited in the article are highly recommended and provide excellent explanations of this important topic.

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