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This is an addendum providing PECO 13.2kV service fault duty data for SEPTA's Traction Power Substation Rehabilitation Program, specifically covering Contract 4 (Market-Ranstead-Ellen substations) and Contract 5 (Broad-Park-Loudon-Castor substations). The document consists of technical letters dated August-September 2016 from PECO Energy engineers to HNTB Corporation detailing available fault currents, X/R ratios, relay settings, and upstream over-current protection device configurations at seven SEPTA substations: 4600 Market Street (T-1670), 2075 Ranstead Street (T-8346), 946 N Front Street Ellen Sub (T-8302), 1245 Mt Vernon Street (T-8324), 2440 N. Park Avenue (T-8329), 1410 W Louden Street (T-8318), and 8355 Castor Avenue (T-8307). Each letter specifies maximum fault current guarantees of 6,300 amps symmetrical and estimated minimums of 1,200 amps symmetrical, along with calculated three-phase and single-phase fault current values at service delivery points ranging from approximately 3,257 to 4,750 symmetrical amps at 13.8kV base.
The technical data includes detailed relay specifications for both SEPTA's customer service entrance equipment and PECO's upstream protection devices, covering phase and ground overcurrent relays from manufacturers including ABB, Schweitzer (SEL), General Electric (GE), and Westinghouse. Current transformer (CT) ratios range from 100/1 to 300/1, with phase pickup settings typically between 240-960 amps primary and time delays varying from 15 to 70 cycles at 400% pickup. PECO engineers specify that designs must comply with National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and PECO's Electric Service Requirements handbook, and disclaim responsibility for design adequacy. The document serves as critical engineering reference data for the design-build contractor completing final design from 50% specifications for the substation rehabilitation project, which must maintain continuous traction power service during the 2,035-calendar-day construction period.
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SEPTA
TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION
REHABILITATION
CONTRACT 4
MARKET - RANSTEAD - ELLEN
PECO 13.2 kV SERVICE FAULT DUTY
Go to PDF page 8 of 16 for Contract 5 PECO data.
E-Mail Transmittal Distribution Standards & Customer Engineering
1050 W. Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312
August 15, 2016
Mr. Robert J. Verhelle Senior Director / Associate Vice President NED Rail Department
HNTB CORPORATION
680 American Avenue, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Email: rverhelle@hntb.com
Subject: SEPTA Substation at 4600 Market Street – Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
Dear Bob:
The following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in the study for SEPTA at their 4600 Market Street in Philadelphia Substation (T-1670). The maximum fault current from either 13.2 kV circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical at the head of each circuit and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical at the end of each circuit. An estimation of the actual available fault currents at the service delivery points are as follows:
Parrish-140 University-131
3 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
3,979 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 4.7
4,548 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 10.3
1 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
3,257 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 3.4
4,392 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 8.1
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer.
The value may range from the guaranteed maximum of 6,300 symmetrical to the estimated minimum of 1,200 symmetrical.
The customer’s service entrance over-current protection settings are as follows:
Phase Settings:
Relay – ABB 51Y Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Delay (Time Dial = 2.0) Instantaneous – 25 x Phase Tap Setting = 125 A (Secondary); 15,000 A (Primary)
Ground Relay Relay – ABB 51Y Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 1.5 A (Secondary); 180 A (Primary); Delay (Time Dial = 1.0) Instantaneous – 3 x Ground Tap Setting = 4.5 A (Secondary); 540 A (Primary)
4600 TPSS LOCATION IS ONE
TPSS WEST OF MARKET
&33RD STREETS TPSS
Mr. Robert J. Verhelle - HNTB CORPORATION SEPTA Substation at 4600 Market Street - Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
August 15, 2016 page 2
The PECO upstream over-current protection settings associated with Parrish-140 and University- 131 services are as follows:
PECO Parrish-140 Relay Relay – Schweitzer SEL-251-D Curve – U3 (Very Inverse) CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 Ground Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
PECO University-131 Relay Relay – GE IAC-53 Curve –Very Inverse CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Delay – 70 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup Ground Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Delay – 70 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. The designer has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes that apply. The design shall also meet requirements listed in PECO’s Electric Service Requirements handbook. A link to this document is attached here for your convenience.
https://www.peco.com/PartnersinBusiness/BuildersandContractors/Pages/Guidelines.aspx
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (610) 725–7174.
Sincerely, Chuck Boeggeman Senior Engineer PECO Energy (An Exelon Company) Distribution Standards 1050 West Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312 charles.boeggeman@exeloncorp.com
CJB/
Available Fault Current and PECO Upstream Over-Current Protection Settings (T-1670).doc-64 cc: M. P. Keller – Manager, Distribution Standards & Customer Engineering P. M. Kirlin – Senior Account Executive, LCS
1050 W. Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312
August 15, 2016
Mr. Robert J. Verhelle Senior Director / Associate Vice President NED Rail Department
HNTB CORPORATION
680 American Avenue, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Email: rverhelle@hntb.com
Subject: SEPTA Substation at 2075 Ranstead Street – Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
Dear Bob:
The following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in the study for SEPTA at their 2075 Ranstead Street, Philadelphia Substation (T-8346). The maximum fault current from either 13.2 kV circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical at the head of each circuit and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical at the end of each circuit. An estimation of the actual available fault currents at the service delivery points are as follows:
Line 2471 Grays Ferry Substation
Line 2477 Grays Ferry Substation
3 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
3,838 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 3.0
4,472 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 4.6
1 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
3,283 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 2.3
4,059 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 3.5
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer.
The value may range from the guaranteed maximum of 6,300 symmetrical to the estimated minimum of 1,200 symmetrical.
The customer’s service entrance over-current protection settings are as follows:
Phase Settings:
Relay – ABB 51Y Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 200/1 Phase Setting – 2.5 A (Secondary); 500 A (Primary); Delay (20 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup) Instantaneous – 20 x 2.5 = 50 A (Secondary); 10,000 A (Primary)
Ground Relay Relay – ABB 51Y Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 200/1 Phase Setting – 1.0 A (Secondary); 200 A (Primary); Delay (15 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup) Instantaneous – 5 x 1.0 = 5.0 A (Secondary); 1,000 A (Primary)
SEPTA Substation at 2075 Ranstead Street - Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
August 15, 2016 page 2
The PECO upstream over-current protection settings associated with Line 2471 and Line 2477 services are as follows:
PECO Line 2471 Relay Relay – Schweitzer SEL-251D Curve – U3 (Very Inverse) CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 Ground Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
PECO Line 2477 Relay Relay – Schweitzer SEL-251D Curve – U3 (Very Inverse) CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 Ground Setting – 5.0 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 3.28 No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. The designer has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes that apply. The design shall also meet requirements listed in PECO’s Electric Service Requirements handbook. A link to this document is attached here for your convenience.
https://www.peco.com/PartnersinBusiness/BuildersandContractors/Pages/Guidelines.aspx
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (610) 725–7174.
Sincerely, Chuck Boeggeman Senior Engineer PECO Energy (An Exelon Company) Distribution Standards 1050 West Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312 charles.boeggeman@exeloncorp.com
CJB/
Available Fault Current and PECO Upstream Over-Current Protection Settings (T-8346).doc-29
P. M. Kirlin – Senior Account Executive, LCS
September 6, 2016 Mr Robert Verhelle HNTB Corporation 2 West Lafayette St Suite 280 Norristown Pa 19401
Subject: SEPTA Ellen Sub
13.2 KV Service Fault Duty
Dear Mr Robert Verhelle:
As requested in your e-mail dated 8/10/2016, the following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in your electrical system studies for SEPTA Ellen Sub, 946 N Front St, Philadelphia. The maximum fault current from either PECO-Energy’s circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=26) and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=2). An estimation of the actual fault currents at the customer’s 13.2 KV service substation, at this time is:
TUNA-132 TUNA-144
3 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 4,604 Sym Amps X/R = 7.3 4,750 Sym Amps X/R = 7.4 1 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 4,292 Sym Amps X/R = 5.5 4,519 Sym Amps X/R = 5.6 Circuit Length 5,318 Ft 5,118 Ft
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer. The value may range from the guaranteed maximum to the estimated minimum.
This customer receives 13,200 Volt service and owns, operates, and maintains all of the 13,200 Volt service equipment and transformers. You should verify service switch, fuse, circuit breaker, and transformer ratings with the customer.
PECO’s records indicate that the customer has a service circuit breaker with relays set as follows:
RELAY SETTNGS
1 – Westinghouse CO-8 PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, 1 – 12 Time 6 – 144 INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL #CO-8H1111N Curve – Inverse
720 A PRI – 600/5 CT –6 A TAP – Time 55 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY Instantaneous Inoperative
1 – Westinghouse CO-2 OVERCURRENT GROUNG RELAY, 0.5 – 2.5 Time 4 – 16 INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL #1875225 Curve –
120 A PRI – 600/5 CT – 1 A TAP – Time 15 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY Instantaneous Inoperative
3 -Westinghouse CR-8 DIRECTIONAL PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, 2-6 Time MODEL #1875225 Curve –
240 A PRI – 600/5 CT – 2 A TAP – Time 15 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY
SEPTA Ellen Sub September 6, 2016 page 2
The next available upstream overcurrent devices from the customer service relays are:PECO’s Line overcurrent relays, which are as follows:
TUNA-132 – SEL 351
Phase Elements - Curve #3 Very Inverse
600 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3.28 No Instantaneous
Ground Element - Curve #3 Very Inverse 600 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3.28 No Instantaneous
TUNA-144 – SEL-351
Phase Elements - Curve #3 Very Inverse
840 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 2.82 No Instantaneous
Ground Element - Curve #3 Very Inverse 420 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3.0 No Instantaneous
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. He has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes which apply.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (215) 956 - 3357.
Sincerely, Barry N. Hornberger Distribution Standards Customer Engineering 400 Park Ave Warminster, PA 18974 bnh/FAULT T-8302 SEPTA Ellen Sub 2016=0321.doc-15 cc: P.M. Kirlin
M.P. Keller
SEPTA
TRACTION POWER SUBSTATION
REHABILITATION
CONTRACT 5
BROAD - PARK - LOUDON - CASTOR
PECO 13.2 kV SERVICE FAULT DUTY
August 30, 2016
HNTB Corporation 2 West Lafayette St Suite 280 Norristown Pa 19401
Subject: SEPTA - Mt Vernon Sub
13.2 KV Service Fault Duty
Dear Mr Robert Verhelle:
As requested in your e-mail dated 8/10/2016, the following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in your electrical system studies for SEPTA - Mt Vernon Sub, 1245 Mt Vernon St, Philadelphia.
The maximum fault current from either PECO-Energy’s circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=26) and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=2). An estimation of the actual fault currents at the customer’s 13.2 KV service substation, at this time is:
TUNA LINE-532 TUNA LINE-540
3 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 3,923 Sym Amps X/R = 3.4 4,121 Sym Amps X/R = 3.9 1 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 3,438 Sym Amps X/R = 2.6 3.682 Sym Amps X/R = 3.0 Circuit Length 15,169 Ft 12,594 Ft
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer. The value may range from the guaranteed maximum to the estimated minimum.
This customer receives 13,200 Volt service and owns, operates, and maintains all of the 13,200 Volt service equipment and transformers. You should verify service switch, fuse, circuit breaker, and transformer ratings with the customer.
PECO’s records indicate that the customer has a service circuit breaker with relays set as follows:
RELAY SETTNGS
3 – ABB MicroShield 51 PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, 4 – 12 Time 2 - 20 INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL #443S2341 Curve – VERY INVERSE
480 A PRI – 300/5 CT – 8 A TAP – Time 64 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY (TD 3) 1,400 A PRI – 300/5 CT – 3 X TD PU or 24 x CT Ratio Instantaneous
1 – ABB MicroShield 51 GROUND OVERCURRENT RELAY, 1.5 – 6 Time 2 - 20 INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL #443S2341 Curve – VERY INVERSE
90 A PRI – 300/5 CT – 1.5 A TAP – Time 16 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY (TD 1) 180 A PRI – 300/5 CT – 2 X TD PU or 3 x CT Ratio Instantaneous
SEPTA - Mt Vernon Sub August 30, 2016 page 2
The next available upstream overcurrent devices from the customer service fuse are:PECO’s Line overcurrent relays, which are as follows:
TUNA LINE-532 – SEL-351
Phase Elements - Curve #3 Very Inverse
960 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3,28 No Instantaneous
Ground Element - Curve #3 Very Inverse 840 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3.76 No Instantaneous
TUNA LINE-532 – SEL-351
Phase Elements - Curve #3 Very Inverse
840 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3,28 No Instantaneous
Ground Element - Curve #3 Very Inverse 720 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 3.28 No Instantaneous
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. He has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes which apply.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (215) 956 - 3357.
Sincerely, Barry N. Hornberger Distribution Standards Customer Engineering 400 Park Ave Warminster, PA 18974 bnh/FAULT T-8324 SEPTA Mt Vernon Sub 2016=0318.doc-45
1050 W. Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312
August 15, 2016
Mr. Robert J. Verhelle Senior Director / Associate Vice President NED Rail Department
HNTB CORPORATION
680 American Avenue, Suite 100 King of Prussia, PA 19406 Email: rverhelle@hntb.com
Subject: SEPTA Substation at 2440 N. Park Avenue – Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
Dear Bob:
The following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in the study for SEPTA at their 2440 N. Park Avenue, Philadelphia Substation (T-8329). The maximum fault current from either 13.2 kV circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical at the head of each circuit and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical at the end of each circuit. An estimation of the actual available fault currents at the service delivery points are as follows:
Line 1071 Westmoreland Substation
Line 2167 Westmoreland Substation
3 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
4,347 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 4.0
4,133 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 3.5
1 Phase Amps – 100 MVA,
13.8 kV Base
3,896 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 3.1
3,630 Symmetrical Amps X/R = 2.7
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer.
The value may range from the guaranteed maximum of 6,300 symmetrical to the estimated minimum of 1,200 symmetrical.
The customer’s service entrance over-current protection settings are as follows:
Phase Settings:
Relay – ABB C0-8 Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 3 A (Secondary); 360 A (Primary); Delay (40 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup) No Instantaneous
Ground Relay Relay – ABB C0-8 Curve – Inverse CT Ratio – 120/1 Phase Setting – 2.5 A (Secondary); 300 A (Primary); Delay (40 Cycles @ 400% of Pickup) No Instantaneous
SEPTA Substation at 2440 N. Park Avenue - Available Fault Current and Upstream Over-Current Device Settings
August 15, 2016 page 2
The PECO upstream over-current protection settings associated with Line 1071 and Line 2167 services are as follows:
PECO Line 1071 Relay Relay – Schweitzer SEL-351-OM Curve – U1 (Moderately Inverse) CT Ratio – 240/1 Phase Setting – 4.0 A (Secondary); 960 A (Primary); Time Dial – 2.55 Ground Setting – 2.67 A (Secondary); 640.8 A (Primary); Time Dial – 2.55 No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
PECO Line 2167 Relay Relay – Schweitzer SEL-351-OM Curve – U1 (Moderately Inverse) CT Ratio – 240/1 Phase Setting – 2.5 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 2.12 Ground Setting – 2.5 A (Secondary); 600 A (Primary); Time Dial – 2.12 No Instantaneous on Phase or Ground
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. The designer has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes that apply. The design shall also meet requirements listed in PECO’s Electric Service Requirements handbook. A link to this document is attached here for your convenience.
https://www.peco.com/PartnersinBusiness/BuildersandContractors/Pages/Guidelines.aspx
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (610) 725–7174.
Sincerely, Chuck Boeggeman Senior Engineer PECO Energy (An Exelon Company) Distribution Standards 1050 West Swedesford Road Berwyn, PA 19312 charles.boeggeman@exeloncorp.com 610-725-7174 (Voice)
CJB/
Available Fault Current and PECO Upstream Over-Current Protection Settings (T-8329).doc-89
P. M. Kirlin – Senior Account Executive, ESO
September 2, 2016
HNTB Corporation 2 West Lafayette St Suite 280 Norristown Pa 19401
Subject: SEPTA Louden Sub
13.2 KV Service Fault Duty
Dear Mr Robert Verhelle:
As requested in your e-mail dated 8/10/2016, the following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in your electrical system studies for SEPTA Louden Sub, 1410 W Louden St, Philadelphia. The maximum fault current from either PECO-Energy’s circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=26) and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=2). An estimation of the actual fault currents at the customer’s 13.2 KV service substation, at this time is:
WESTMORELAND LINE-1077 TABOR-136
3 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 4,060 Sym Amps X/R = 3.4 3,928 Sym Amps X/R = 4.8 1 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 3,544 Sym Amps X/R = 2.6 3,357 Sym Amps X/R = 3.6 Circuit Length 13,795 Ft 9,270 Ft
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer. The value may range from the guaranteed maximum to the estimated minimum.
This customer receives 13,200 Volt service and owns, operates, and maintains all of the 13,200 Volt service equipment and transformers. You should verify service switch, fuse, circuit breaker, and transformer ratings with the customer.
PECO’s records indicate that the customer has a service circuit breaker with relays set as follows:
T-8318 RELAY SETTNGS
3 – Westinghouse CO-8 PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, __ – __ Time __ – __ INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL# CO-8H1111N Curve – INVERSE
600 A PRI – 600/5 CT – 5 A TAP – Time 50 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY (TD __) Instantaneous Disconnected
1 – Westinghouse CO-8 GROUND OVERCURRENT RELAY, __ – __ Time __ – __ INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL# CO-8L1111N Curve – INVERSE
300 A PRI – 600/5 CT – 2.5 A TAP – Time 55 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY (TD __) Instantaneous Disconnected
3 – Westinghouse CR-8 Directional PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, __ – __ Time __ – __ INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL# 1875579 Curve – INVERSE
240 A PRI – 600/5 CT – 2 A TAP – Time 15 CYCLES @ 400% DELAY (TD __) No Instantaneous
SEPTA Louden Sub September 2, 2016 page 2
The next available upstream overcurrent devices from the customer service relays are PECO’s Line overcurrent relays, which are as follows:
TABOR-136 – GECO 12IAC53B
Phase % Ground Elements - Very Inverse
600 Amp primary pick-up Time Delay 70 Cycles @ 400% No Instantaneous
WESTMORELAND LINE-1077 – SEL-351
Phase Elements - Curve #U1 Moderately Inverse
960 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 1.49 No Instantaneous
Ground Element - Curve #U1 Moderately Inverse 640 Amp primary pick-up Time Dial = 1.74 No Instantaneous
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. He has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes which apply.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (215) 956 - 3357.
Sincerely, Barry N. Hornberger Distribution Standards Customer Engineering 400 Park Ave Warminster, PA 18974 bnh/FAULT T-8318 SEPTA Louden Sub 2016=0319.doc-37
September 1, 2016
HNTB Corporation 2 West Lafayette St Suite 280 Norristown Pa 19401
Subject: SEPTA Castor Sub
13.2 KV Service Fault Duty
Dear Mr Robert Verhelle:
As requested in your e-mail dated 8/10/2016, the following 13.2 KV fault current information is provided to assist in your electrical system studies for SEPTA Castor Sub, 8355 Castor Ave Philadelphia. The maximum fault current from PECO-Energy’s circuit is 6,300 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=26) and the minimum is estimated at 1,200 Amps, symmetrical (X/R=2). An estimation of the actual fault currents at the customer’s 13.2 KV service substation, at this time is:
FOX CHASE - 138
3 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 3,859 Sym Amps X/R = 5.4 1 PHASE Amps @ 13.8 KV 3,334 Sym Amps X/R = 4.1 Circuit Length 9,387 Ft
The estimated values of fault current may change at any time, without notice to the customer. The value may range from the guaranteed maximum to the estimated minimum.
This customer receives 13,200 Volt service and owns, operates, and maintains all of the 13,200 Volt service equipment and transformers. You should verify service switch, fuse, circuit breaker, and transformer ratings with the customer.
PECO’s records indicate that the customer has a service circuit breaker with relays set as follows:
T-8307 RELAY SETTNGS
3 – GECO IAC-51B PHASE OVERCURRENT RELAYS, __ – __ Time __ – __ INSTANTANEOUS – MODEL #12IAC51B4A Curve – INVERSE
320 A PRI – 100/5 CT – 16 A TAP –
1,400 A PRI – 100/5 CT – 70 A TAP – Instantaneous
NO GROUND OVERCURRENT RELAY
The next available upstream overcurrent device from the customer service relays are:PECO’s 13.2 kV Service Terminal Pole fused cutouts – S&C K Speed Positrol fuses sized at 140 Amps
SEPTA Castor Sub September 1, 2016 page 2
Our comments do not relieve the designer of the responsibility for an adequate design. He has the responsibility that the installation is in accordance with the National Electrical Code, the National Electrical Safety Code and other codes which apply.
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please contact me on (215) 956 - 3357.
Sincerely, Barry N. Hornberger Distribution Standards Customer Engineering 400 Park Ave Warminster, PA 18974 bnh/FAULT T-8307 SEPTA Castor Sub 2016=0320.doc-1
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