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Revisions
Arc Flash
Arc flash analysis determines the arc flash boundary, the incident energy at working distance, and the level of
personal protective equipment required for personnel to work within the arc flash boundary.
The Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
mandate arc flash analysis to determine the Hazard Risk Category (HRC) which establishes the level of Flame
Resistant (FR) clothing required for personal protection.
NFPA 70 E, Article 130.5 states, "The arc flash hazard analysis shall be updated when a major modification or
renovation takes place, and is to be reviewed periodically, not to exceed 5 years.
Secondary Fault Current
NFPA 70 (National Electric Code), Article 110.24 requires electrical service panels be labeled with available
fault current. This helps ensure properly sized equipment is installed, reducing the probability of damage
caused by electrical faults.
Electrical power system fault duties tend to increase as systems are modified. Rocky Mountain Power and
Pacific Power'spolicy is to provide secondary fault current at the transformer assuming an infinite source.
Tables found in tab "Fault Current Infinite Bus" provide these values. Transformer size must be confirmed.
Customers must submit*the following information on the "Request Form":
· Facility Point Numbers(s) see Fig#1 on "Request Form" tab
· Service Voltage (240/120, 208Y/120, 480Y/277)
· Phase (Single-Phase, Three-Phase)
* Call 1-888-221-7070 for "Request Form" submittal information
Arc Flash Request
Upon receipt of completed "Request Form" customer is provided:
· System Impedance on primary side of distribution transformers
· Average transformer impedances
· Transformer fusing information
Secondary Fault Current Request
Upon receipt of completed "Request Form" customer is provided:
· Transformer size
· Fault Current Infinite Bus table
Disclaimer
Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power recommend customers de-energize electrical conductors when contact or faults
are possible. In providing the information contained herein, the recipient acknowledges and understands that Rocky
Mountain Power and Pacific Power provides this information based on the information in its files and other information
available to it at the time of the request. The data will change over time based on changes in load and other dynamic
elements of Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power's electrical system. Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power has
not independently verified the accuracy of this information for the purposes for which it may be used by the recipient.
Furthermore, recipient understands and acknowledges that Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power has no
Commercial and Industrial Arc Flash and Secondary Fault Current Information Requests
Each year Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power provide arc flash and secondary fault current information
to electrical consultants and electricians. To ensure consistency Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power
utilize an Arc Flash/Secondary Fault Current "Request Form".
Requester Information
Date of Request
Company Name
Contact Name
Street Number
City, State, Zip
Main:
Cell:
Email address
Facility Location
Company Name
Facility Name
* Facility Point Number
If possible provide a photo
of the facility point tag.
Please paste the photo in
the cell to the right.
Meter Number
* Delivery Voltage
* Phase
* Required Information
Pad Mounted Transformer
Facility Point # = 05218092-173500
Figure #1: Facility Point Examples
Pole Mounted Transformers
Three Phase: 208Y/120V, 4-Wire
Three Phase
Arc Flash and Secondary Fault Current Data Request Form
11-13-2023
Scott Page
260 E Moody Rd
Rexburg, Idaho, 83440
Please submit a separate request for each site by duplicating this tab. Steps: 1) Fill in "Requestor Information, 2) Right click "Request Form (Customer)
tab, 3) Move or Copy, 4) Select "Request Form (Customer), 5) Check "Create a Copy", 6) OK. Complete "Facility Location" section for each site.
Mailing
Address
scott@venturebuilders-id.com
Phone Numbers
Venture Builders LLC
(Field Engineer sends this Form to Customer. Customer fill's out Form and returns it to Field Engineer)
208-313-0980
03106040.0171901
Rocky Mountain Power
Facility Information
District
Substation
Circuit
Facility Point #
Primary System Voltage
Transformer Connection
Transformer Size / Type 225 kVA Padmount
Delivery Voltage (1)
Transformer %Z
Secondary Conductor (2)
Secondary Length (2)
impedance at meter point is provided.
Protection
Transformer Fusing
Field Engineer Provides:
Arc Flash Request:
1) System Impedance on primary side of distribution transformers
2) "Fault Current Infinite Bus" tables showing average transformer impedances
3) Transformer fusing information
Secondary Fault Current Request:
1) Transformer size
2) "Fault Current Infinite Bus" tables
Transformer & Service Diagram
Primary System Fault Amps & Impedances
For Secondary Fault current request Field Engineer provides the transformer size information only.
See Fusing Tabs
12.47Y
03106040.0171901
3ph GrdWye-GrdWye
If service is primary metered only the primary system
(2) Secondary conductor information is provided
when available.
Three Phase: 208Y/120V, 4-Wire
350-AL
See Fault Current Infinite Bus Tab, Table 2
(1) Voltage as confirmed by Customer
80'
Site Data
RXB#11
Address
Chance Russell
208-479-1674Phone Number
Rexburg, ID.
170 W 2nd N
Service Center
Field Engineer
For Arc Flash request Field Engineer completes this Form and sends to Customer.
Rexburg
Rexburg
Short Circuit Transformer Bus Current Assuming an Infinite Bus 1
Table 1: 480Y/277 Three Phase Pad Mounted Transformer
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
75 4710090 1.01 2.92 2.89 1.62 5,575 Panel Rating
112.5 4700091 0.98 2.52 2.57 2.70 5,018 100 10,000
150 4700228 0.89 2.97 3.34 3.18 5,680 400 22,000
225 4700229 0.8 3.74 4.68 3.52 7,698 800 22,000
300 4700094 0.78 3.66 4.69 1.61 22,439 1600 65,000
500 7991410 0.74 3.88 5.24 1.94 31,037 3000 85,000
750 7991371 0.73 5.68 7.78 5.63 16,042 4000 85,000
1000 9174749 0.62 5.74 9.26 5.45 22,096
1500 7992507 0.69 5.65 8.19 5.46 33,083
2000 4700159 0.69 5.62 8.14 5.66 42,553
2500 9175845 0.63 5.65 8.97 5.39 55,855
Table 2: 208Y/120 Three-Phase, Pad-Mounted Transformer
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
75 7991359 1.16 2.49 2.15 2.70 7,719
112.5 4700211 0.83 2.18 2.63 2.33 13,418
150 4730212 1.17 3.03 2.59 3.20 13,027
225 7991903 1.40 2.46 1.76 2.70 23,158
300 4700214 0.81 3.11 3.84 1.75 47,640
500 9175340 0.83 3.53 4.25 2.17 64,033
750 7999497 0.85 5.79 6.81 5.80 35,936
1000 8004518 0.83 5.89 7.10 5.95 46,706
Table 3: 120/240 Single-Phase, Pad-Mounted and Overhead Transformers
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.16 3,592
25 4600612 0.92 1.50 1.63 1.70 6,127
50 9162314 0.80 1.40 1.75 1.60 13,021
75 4500356 0.97 1.10 1.13 1.49 20,973
100 9161902 0.98 1.20 1.22 1.51 27,594
167 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.55 44,892
250 4500115 0.70 2.37 3.39 2.50 41,667
333 4500116 0.67 3.11 4.64 3.20 43,359
500 4500108 0.65 2.60 4.00 2.70 77,160
Information provided by Manufacturer
NEMA Short Circuit
Ratings
Information provided by Manufacturer
Information provided by Manufacturer
1
2 Non-standard transformer
Table 4: Single-Phase Overhead Transformers used to create 480Y/277 banks
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
25 N/A 1.20 1.40 1.17 1.84 4,909
37.5 N/A 1.20 1.40 1.17 1.84 7,363
50 N/A 1.00 1.40 1.40 1.72 10,502
75 4500364 1.00 1.20 1.20 1.55 17,481
100 4500124 0.84 1.64 1.95 1.51 23,925
167 N/A 0.90 1.30 1.44 1.58 38,185
250 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.70 53,128
333 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1.60 75,190
Table 5: Single-Phase Overhead Transformers used to create three phase banks
208Y/120, 240 Closed Delta, 240 Open Delta
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
25 N/A 1.20 1.40 1.17 1.84 11,327
37.5 4500450 1.43 1.06 0.74 1.78 17,564
50 N/A 1.00 1.40 1.40 1.72 24,236
75 4500300 0.97 1.19 1.23 1.54 40,602
100 N/A 0.86 1.28 1.49 1.54 54,137
167 N/A 0.90 1.30 1.44 1.58 88,119
500 N/A 1.10 1.60 1.45 1.90 219,396
Table 6: 480/240 Single-Phase, Pad-Mounted and Overhead Transformers
Transformer
kVA
Stock
Number % IR %IX X/R ratio
Transformer
%Z
Calculated Fault
Current (Amps)
10 N/A 0.80%1.36%1.72 1.41%1,478
25 N/A 1.26%1.57%1.25 1.76%2,959
Information provided by Manufacturer
Information provided by Manufacturer
Infinite Bus assumes unlimited primary short-circuit current. The power company's
distribution system is constantly changing resulting in system impedances that change over
time. An infinite bus eliminates the need to constantly re-evaluate short circuit current.
Information provided by Manufacturer
50 N/A 1.09%2.16%1.99 2.11%4,937
75 N/A 0.98%2.19%2.25 2.34%6,677
100 N/A 1.09%1.66%2.30 1.34%15,547
167 N/A 0.82%2.81%3.50 2.17%16,033
250 N/A 0.68%3.10%4.56 2.90%17,960
333 N/A 0.64%3.16%5.01 3.10%22,379
500 N/A 0.63%3.19%5.04 3.20%32,552
For more information on Cooper Power Bay-o-net and Isolation Links see Cooper Power Catalog.
Dual Sensing Bay-o-net fuses: Cooper Power Catalog Section 240-46
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/powersystems/resources/library/240_Fusing/24046.pdf
Isolation Links: Cooper Power Catalog Section 240-47
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/powersystems/resources/library/240_Fusing/24047.PDF
Dual Element Bay-o-net fuses: Cooper Power Catalog Section 240-48
http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/dam/public/powersystems/resources/library/240_Fusing/24048.pdf
Line-to-Grd or GrdWye-GrdWye Transformer Connections
Rocky Mountain Power and Pacific Power recommend customers de-energize electrical conductors when contact or faults are
possible. These tables list common transformer fuses. The purpose of these fuses is to provide a means to de-energize transformers,
prevent transformer damage, and isolate damaged transformers from electrical source. These fuses do not provide protection from
arc flash or electrical contact.