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Home > Design > Short Circuit Current Duties of Circuit Breakers and Fuses — Part 1

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

Jul. 1, 2012 Frank Mercede | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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  • Short Circuit Current Duties of Circuit Breakers and Fuses — Part 1
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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.

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Frank Mercede (not verified)
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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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