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Section
8
Selective Coordination of
Protective Devices
8.1.0 Introduction
8.1.1 Recommended Procedure for Conducting a Selective Coordination Study
8.1.2 Example System One-Line Diagram for Selective Coordination Study
8.1.3 Time-Current Curve No. 1 for System Shown in Figure 8.1.2 with Analysis
Notes and Comments
8.1.4 Time-Current Curve No. 2 for System Shown in Figure 8.1.2 with Analysis
Notes and Comments
8.1.5 Time-Current Curve No. 3 for System Shown in Figure 8.1.2 with Analysis
Notes and Comments
8.1.6 Shortcut Ratio Method Selectivity Guide
8.1.0 Introduction
It is not enough to select protective devices based solely on their ability to carry the
system load current and interrupt the maximum fault current at their respective
levels. A properly engineered system will allow only the protective device nearest
the fault to open, leaving the remainder of the system undisturbed and preserving
continuity of service.
We may then define selective coordination as “the act of isolating a faulted circuit
from the remainder of the electrical system, thereby eliminating unnecessary
power outages. The faulted circuit is isolated by the selective operation of only
that overcurrent protective device closest to the overcurrent condition.”
8.1
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8.1.2
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8.1.3
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8.1.3 (Continued)
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8.1.4
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8.1.4 (Continued)
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8.1.5
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8.1.5 (Continued)
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TABLE 8.1.6