Electrodynamic withstand and effects of short-circuit currents on high-voltage electrical equipment

Abstract

The analysis of simplified expressions allows us to estimate the electrodynamic effects of short-circuit currents on the main elements of a power electrical station and substation, which include busbars, high voltage circuit-breakers, disconnectors, electrical machines and transformers. Examples of calculations of magnetic field induction, mechanical forces and pressures that determine the electrodynamic withstand of electrical equipment are given. Simplified qualitative calculations allow us to assess the impact of key parameters on the selection of appropriate elements and the possible range of their changes during the design, operation and modernization at the preliminary design stage.