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IEEE DRAFT C37.48.1 : D13 2000

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DRAFT GUIDE FOR THE OPERATION, CLASSIFICATION, APPLICATION AND COORDINATION OF CURRENT-LIMITING FUSES WITH RATED VOLTAGES 1-38 KV
Superseded date

06-08-2002

Published date

12-01-2013

1 Scope
      1.1 Description of Fuse Enclosure Packages Using
             Current-Limiting Type Indoor Distribution and
             Power Class Fuses
2 References
      2.1 Referenced American National Standards
      2.2 Other Referenced Standards
3 Background Information
4 Fuse Operation and Theory
      4.1 Introduction
      4.2 Thermal Characteristics
      4.3 Interrupting Characteristics
      4.4 Comparison of Power Fuses versus Distribution
             Fuses
      4.5 Comparison of Current-Limiting versus Expulsion
             and Other Types of Non-Current-Limiting Fuses
      4.6 Circuit Interruption and Recovery
      4.7 Fuse Construction and Operation
5 Current-Limiting Fuse Types, Definitions, and
      Classifications
      5.1 Introduction
      5.2 Fuse Class
      5.3 Types of Current-Limiting Fuses
      5.4 Current Rating Conventions
6 Application Considerations/Cautions
      6.1 Electrical Aspects
      6.2 Physical Application Considerations for
             Current-Limiting Fuses
7 Current-Limiting Fuses Coordination
      7.1 Tap-Line Coordination
      7.2 Finding the Maximum Current Carrying Rating of
             Current-Limiting Fuses (Reach)
      7.3 Selecting Minimum Fuse Current Ratings
      7.4 Time Margins Between Time-Current Characteristics
      7.5 Coordinating Current-Limiting Fuses With Other
             Protective Devices
      7.6 Coordinating with Back-up Current-Limiting Fuses
      7.7 Coordinating Current-Limiting Fuses with
             Arresters
8 Bibliography and References
Figure 1: Typical CL Fuse
Figure 2A: Typical Minimum Melting Curves
Figure 2B: Typical Total Clearing Curves
Figure 3: Simplified Fault Current Circuit
Figure 4A: Low Arc Voltage and earc(t)
Figure 4B: High Arc Voltage and earc(t)
Figure 5A: Fault Circuit
Figure 6A: Load and Overload Circuit
Figure 5B & 6B: Voltage Drop Along Circuit When Current
                 Zero Is Reached
Figure 5C & 6C: Current Interruption and Recovery Voltages
Figure 7: High Current Operation of a Current-Limiting
                 Fuse, With Resulting Circuit Modification
Figure 8A: Symmetrical Short Circuit Current
Figure 8B: Asymmetrical Short Circuit Current
Figure 9: Operation of Commutating Current-Limiters
Figure 10: Typical CL Fuse
Figure 11: Construction Features Typical of Various
                 Types of CL Fuse Elements
Figure 12: Curves Comparing Three Different 40 Ampere
                 "E" Rated Fuses
Figure 13: Withstand Test Sequence
Figure 14: Reach Example
Figure 15: Block Diagram of Protection Scheme
Figure 16: CL - CL Example
Figure 17: CL - CL TCC Curve Example
Figure 18: CL Fuse - Expulsion Fuse Example
Figure 19: CL Fuse - Expulsion Fuse TCC Curve Example
Figure 20: Expulsion Fuse - CL Fuse Example
Figure 21: Expulsion Fuse - CL Fuse TCC Curve Example
Figure 22: Recloser CL Fuse Example
Figure 23: Recloser - CL Fuse TCC Curve Example
Figure 24: CL Fuse Recloser Example
Figure 25: CL Fuse - Recloser TCC Curve Example
Figure 26: Schematic of Motor Protection System
Figure 27: Matched Melt Coordination TCC Curve Example
Figure 28: Time-Current Curve Crossover Coordination
                 Example
Table 1: Comparison of ANSI Fuse Specifications
Table 2: Fuse Characteristics and Types of Fuses
Table 3: Maximum Permissible Overvoltages for
                 Distribution CL Fuses
Table 4: Nominal System Voltages, Motor and Fuse
Table 5: Multiplying Factors for Given Sequence
                 ("K" factors)

Gives information which supplements that presented in IEEE/ANSI C37.48-1997 on the application operation and maintenance of high voltage (above 1000V) fuses, fuse disconnection switches, and accessories for use on alternating current distribution systems.

DocumentType
Draft
PublisherName
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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