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Fuses—
Medium Voltage
Contents i
Fuses—Medium Voltage
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0-2 ii
Current Limiting Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0-4
Expulsion Fuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0-6 1
Technical Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.0-7
Specifications
See Eaton’s Product Specification Guide, available on CD or on the Web.
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i General Description The following fuse terminology will Expulsion vs. Current Limiting
assist in understanding and selecting
the correct fuse. The following is a Expulsion Fuse: An expulsion fuse is
Medium Voltage Fuses brief overview of those terms. a vented fuse in which the expulsion
ii Eaton’s entry in the power fuse effect of the gases produced by inter-
nal arcing, either alone or aided by
business began over 75 years ago Power vs. Distribution other mechanisms, results in current
under Westinghouse® Electric. In 1935,
The differentiation is intended to
1 Westinghouse introduced the medium
indicate the test conditions and where
interruption.
voltage boric acid expulsion fuse An expulsion fuse is not current
fuses are normally applied in a power
followed by the medium voltage limiting and as a result limits the dura-
system, based on specific requirements
2 current limiting fuse. Even today,
for generating sources, substations tion of a fault on the electrical system,
medium voltage fuses continue to use not the magnitude.
and distribution lines. Each class has
the core Westinghouse technology.
3 its own unique set of voltage, current Current Limiting Fuse: A current limit-
Eaton continues to build on the
and construction requirements ing fuse is a fuse that, when its current
Westinghouse technology legacy by
(see ANSI C37.42, .46 and .47). responsive element is melted by a cur-
engineering higher performance,
4 cost-effective power fuse products.
Low vs. Medium vs. High Voltage
rent within the fuse’s specified current
limiting range, abruptly introduces
Eaton medium voltage fuses are While fuses are defined in the ANSI a high resistance to reduce current
5 manufactured and tested to the standards as either low or high voltage, magnitude and duration, resulting in
requirements of the ANSI C37.4X Eaton’s Electrical Sector has elected to subsequent current interruption.
series of standards. name their fuses to correspond with
6 Eaton is the only North American the equipment in which they are Table 9.0-1. General Fuse Comparison
manufacturer of both current limiting installed. Therefore, per ANSI C84, Expulsion Current
fuses are named as follows: Limiting
and expulsion medium voltage power
7 fuses. A full range of general purpose, Vented Sealed
Low Voltage 1000V and below
backup and boric acid fuses is
available for distribution and power Medium Voltage Greater than Electromechanical Static
8 applications. 1000–69,000V Interrupts at current zero, Limits fault current
limits fault magnitude and
All Eaton medium voltage fuses are High Voltage Greater than
current duration duration
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ANSI specifications. Some motor Generally higher voltage Generally higher
starter fuses are UR® recognized, and ratings interrupting ratings
10 both current limiting and expulsion
Different time/current Different time/
fuses have been approved in UL ®
characteristics current
rated switchgear. characteristics
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Current limiting and expulsion fuses
can be used to meet any overcurrent
12 protection need. At any point along
the medium voltage electrical
distribution system, Eaton has a
13 fuse to satisfy your overcurrent
protection needs.

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Table 9.0-2. Eaton Medium Voltage Fuse Family

Current Limiting Expulsion i
HLE: Helical configuration current limiting, E-rated RBA: Refillable, boric acid
CLE:
CLS:
Current limiting, E-rated
Current limiting starter (motor starter)
RDB: Refillable, dropout, boric acid
DBU: Dropout, boric acid, indoor/outdoor S&C equivalent
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HCL: Current limiting, clip-mount, E-rated
CX: Current limiting, C-rated
CLPT: Current limiting, E-rated 1
Table 9.0-3. Application Guide
Type Fuse Fuse Fuse Maximum Class Use Applied in:
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Voltage Ampere Interrupting Indoor/Outdoor
Range (kV) Rating Rating (kA Sym.)
Current Limiting 3
CLE 2.4–15.5 10E–1350A 65 General purpose Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers,
indoor/outdoor dip poles, substation capacitor banks.
CLPT 2.4–38 0.25E–10E 80 General purpose Potential transformers. BAL-1 mountings and clips
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indoor are no longer available.
CLS 2.4–8.3 2R–44R 50 Backup distribution AMPGARD® and non-AMPGARD motor starters. HCLS version is the
indoor same as the CLS except hermetically sealed for hazardous locations. 5
CX/CXI 4.3–15.5 3.5C–300C 50 General purpose Pad mounted distribution transformers, Substation service transformers,
CXN distribution indoor and fused switches. Direct substitution for McGraw’s NX fuse.
HCL 2.4–15.5 10A–900A 63 General purpose Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers,
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distribution indoor dip poles, substation capacitor banks.
HLE 2.4–15.5 10E–450E 65 General purpose
indoor/outdoor
Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers,
dip poles, substation capacitor banks.
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Expulsion Fuses
RBA 2.4–38 0.5E–720E 37.5 Boric acid power
indoor
Fused switches, feeder circuit sectionalizing, and power transformers. 8
RDB 2.4–38 0.5E–720E 37.5 Boric acid power Feeder circuit sectionalizing, power transformers, substation
outdoor service transformers, dip poles, potential transformers,
and substation capacitor banks. Outdoor version of the RBA.
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DBU 4.4–38 5E–200E, 50 Boric acid power Feeder circuit sectionalizing, fused switches, power transformers,
3K–200K indoor/outdoor substation service transformers, dip poles, and potential transformers.
Direct equivalent for S&C’s SMU-20 fuse units.
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Table 9.0-4. Power Fuse Ampere Characteristic Ratings
Rating Definition
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E Fuses rated 100E or below will melt in 300 seconds at some current value between 2.0 and 2.4 times the E number.
Fuses rated above 100E will melt in 600 seconds at some current value between 2.2 and 2.64 times the E number.
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R The fuse will melt in 15 to 35 seconds when the current equals 100 times the R number.
C The fuse will melt in 1000 seconds at some current value between 1.7 and 2.4 times the C number. 13
A Class A fuses have parameters that do not fall within the ‘C’, ‘E’, or ‘R’ definitions above.
X Meet C37.40 temperature requirements, but not the E rating.
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i Current Limiting Fuses Current limiting fuses are constructed Multi-Range Fuses
with pure silver fuse elements, high
purity silica sand filler, and a glass CLE and HLE fuses are also available in
Current Limiting Fuse Types resin outer casing. user-selectable multi-range versions
ii There are three current limiting fuse 10–40A, 50–125A and 150–200A.
types: backup, general purpose and A high fault current melts the silver
full range. It is important that the user element almost instantly and loses
1 have an understanding of these defini- energy to the surrounding sand. The
tions to ensure proper application of sand melts and forms fulgurite, a
the fuse (Figure 9.0-1). glass-like substance. The arc voltage
2 Backup Fuse: A fuse capable of inter-
rapidly increases to nearly three times
the fuse voltage rating and forces the
rupting all currents from the rated current to zero.
3 maximum interrupting current down
to the rated minimum interrupting Low fault current melts a solder drop
current. on the silver fuse element that, in turn,
melts the silver. The element burns
4 Backup fuses are normally used for back until there is a sufficient internal
Disconnect End Fittings and
Disconnect Live Parts
protection of motor starters and are gap to interrupt the current. This is
always used in series with another known as the M-effect. Accessories
5 interrupting device capable of inter-
rupting currents below the fuse’s rated Eaton offers current limiting fuses in A wide assortment of mountings, live
minimum interrupting current. two basic types: backup and general parts and end fittings are available to
6 purpose. Backup fuses are applied in facilitate power fuse installation.
General Purpose Fuse: A fuse capable series with another circuit protective
of interrupting all currents from the device, such as a contactor or an Mountings
7 rated maximum interrupting current expulsion fuse, to interrupt high fault Mountings include a base, porcelain
down to the current that causes currents beyond the other device’s or glass polyester insulators, and
melting of the fusible element in no range. General purpose fuses are live parts. They help enable the fuse
8 less than one hour. designed to interrupt low fault to be safely attached to the gear.
currents that cause them to melt Mountings can be either disconnect
General purpose fuses are typically or non-disconnect.
in one hour or less.
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Live Parts
components such as transformers.
Full Range Fuse: A fuse capable of Live parts attach the fuse to the
10 interrupting all currents from the rated insulators and are considered part
maximum interrupting rating down to of the mounting. All parts above the
the minimum continuous current that insulators are live parts.
11 causes melting of the fusible element,
with the fuse applied at the maximum
ambient temperature specified by the
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i max. – rated maximum
interrupting current
14 i min. – rated minimum
interrupting current
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r – current causing element
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i – any current melting i min.
element with no time
16 limit Backup
Current Limiting Type

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Full Range
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i i hr. i max.
19 Interrupting Current

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Current Limiting Fuses

Table 9.0-5. CLE, HLE, HCL and CLS Fuses
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Description Family
CLE HLE HCL CLS ii

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Class General purpose General purpose General purpose Backup
Use Power Power Power Power
Maximum kV 2.75–15.5 5.5–15.5 5.5–15.5 2.4–15.5
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Maximum kA 63 63 63 50
Rating 10E–1350A 10E–450A 10E–900E 2R–44R 4
Mounting Clip Clip, bolt-on, hookeye Clip lock, bolt-on Clip, bolt-on, hookeye
Indicator Standard Standard Standard Standard
Approvals IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI UL®, IEEE, ANSI
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Applications
Feeder circuits ■ ■ ■ 6
Motor starters ■
PTs and CTs
LV breakers 7
Substation service
Transformers ■ ■ ■ 8
Capacitor banks ■ ■ ■
Fused switches ■ ■ ■
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Table 9.0-6. CLPT, CX, CLT and DSL Fuses
Description Family
CLPT CX CLT DSL
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Class General General General Back-up 13
Use Power/distribution Distribution Distribution Power
Maximum kV 5.5–38 4.3–15.5 2.75–15 600V
Maximum kA 80 50 25 200
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Rating 0.25E –10E 3.5C–300C 5–150 100–5000
Mounting Clip Clip Stud bolt-on Bolt-on 15
Indicator Optional None None None
Approvals IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI IEEE, ANSI UL
Applications 16
Feeder circuits
Motor starters 17
PTs and CTs ■
LV breakers ■
Substation service ■ 18
Transformers ■ ■
Capacitor banks
Fused switches
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i Expulsion Fuses Eaton’s expulsion fuses use boric acid Accessories

as the interrupting medium. Under a
fault condition, arc heat decomposes The following accessories are available
the boric acid into water vapor. The for expulsion fuses:
ii water vapor blast deionizes the arc Mountings
path preventing arc re-ignition after
Mountings include a base, porcelain
a natural current zero.
1 or glass polyester insulators, and live
Type RBA indoor expulsion fuses parts. They help enable the fuse to be
must be fitted with a discharge filter safely attached to the gear. Mountings
2 or condenser that moderates the can be either disconnect, non-disconnect
discharge exhaust. The discharge or dropout. Non-disconnect mountings
RBA filter limits the exhaust to a small are available in either bolt-on or clamp-
3 E-Rated Refillable and relatively inert amount of gas type arrangements. Fuses may be
Boric Acid and lowers the noise level without vertical or underhung.
affecting the fuse interrupting rating.
Live Parts
4 Steam discharge, that can effect the
Live parts attach the fuse to the
interrupting, is fully restricted by
the condenser. insulators and are considered part
5 of the mounting. All parts above the
Type RDB outdoor dropout fuses insulators are live parts.
include an ejector spring that forces
the arcing rod through the top of the End Fittings
6 fuse. The arcing rod strikes a latch on End fittings are metal parts that
the mounting that forces the fuse to attach to each end of the fuse at
swing outward through a 180° arc into the ferrules. They are used only on
7 the dropout position. disconnect fuses or when converting
a non-disconnect to a disconnect fuse.
Refill units can be field installed into
8 RBA and RDB expulsion fuses. Once
the operated unit has been removed,
the separately purchased unit can be
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RDB Type DBU fuse units are designed
E-Rated Refillable Outdoor
10 Dropout Boric Acid
for new and aftermarket utility
applications. End fittings are available,
in both indoor and outdoor versions,
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Mufflers confine the arc within the
fuse and substantially reduce the noise
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Technical Ratings
Table 9.0-7. Transformer Primary Fuse Application
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System Fuse Maximum Transformer kVA
Fuse Family/Characteristics
Voltage Type Self-Cooled Forced Type Current Maximum Interrupting ii
Air Range kV Rating Amperes
(Symmetrical) 

2400 Current 742 866 CLE 10–250 5.5 63,000

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limiting 1336 1560 CLE 300–450 63,000
2228 2600 CLE-750 600–750 40,000
4010 4676 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500 2
742 866 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
890 1039 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 600
1190
695
1385
RBA-200
RBA-400
10–200
5–400
8.3 19,000
37,500
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2140 2500 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000
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4160 Current 1287 1502 CLE/HLE 10–250 5.5 63,000
limiting 2317 2703 CLE/HLE 300–450 63,000
3862 4506 CLE-750 600–750 40,000
6952 8111 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500
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1286 1501 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
1545 1802 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1030 1200 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000 6
2055 2400 RBA-400 5–400 37,500
3700 4320 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 17.1 14,000 7
4800 Current 1483 1731 CLE/HLE 10–250 5.5 63,000
limiting 2671 3116 CLE/HLE 300–450 63,000
4451 5193 CLE-750 600–750 40,000 8
8013 9348 CLE-750 1000–1350 31,500
1483 1731 CXN 60–250 8.3 50,000
1780 2077 CXN 300 50,000
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Expulsion 1190 1385 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000
2375 2775 RBA-400 5–400 37,500
4280 5000 RBA-800 480–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000 10
6900 Current 1536 1792 CLE/HLE 10–175 8.3 50,000
limiting 2987 3485 CLE 200–350 50,000
2134 2490 CXN 60–250 50,000 11
2560 2987 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1705 2000 RBA-200 10–200 8.3 19,000
3415 3985 RBA-400 5–400 37,500 12
6150 7170 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 14,000
7200 Current 222 259 CLE/HLE 10–25 8.3 50,000 13
limiting 890 1039 CLE/HLE 30–100 50,000
1603 1870 CLE/HLE 125–180 50,000
3117 3637 CLE 200–350 50,000
2226 2598 CXN 60–250 50,000 14
2672 3117 CXN 300 50,000
Expulsion 1785 2080 RBA-200 10–200 8. 19,000
3565 4160 RBA-400 5–400 37,500 15
6420 7500 RBA-800 450–720 37,500
DBU-17 3–200 17.1 14,000

Maximum transformer kVA ratings are based on ratios of maximum fuse current rating to transformer full load current (IF/IT) as listed. 16
For a 55°C rise liquid-filled transformer, use the kVA rating for 65°C rise (55°C rating x 1.12). For suggested minimum fuse applications,
see Tables 9.0-9, 9.0-10 and 9.0-11.
 The type RBA interrupting ratings shown are those of the discharge filter type, in which the noise is minimized and deionization of 17
expulsion gases is assured.

These applications are subject to Caution: Primary fuses must not be 18

modification when specific factors relied upon for clearing secondary
such as transformer characteristics, ground faults.
other protective devices, coordination 19
requirements and load variations may
indicate a different IF/IT ratio.
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Technical Ratings (Continued)

i Table 9.0-7. Transformer Primary Fuse Application (Continued)
System Fuse Maximum Transformer kVA
Fuse Family/Characteristics
ii Voltage Type Self-Cooled Forced Type Current Maximum Interrupting
Air Range kV Rating Amperes
(Symmetrical) 
1 12,000 Current 371 432 CLE 10–150 15.5 63,000
limiting 1484 1731 HLE 10–125 63,000
2226 2597 CLE 175–300 63,000
2 4452 5195 HLE 150–250 63,000
1484 1731 CXN 45–100 50,000
2597 3030 CXN 120–175 50,000
3 Expulsion 2970
5945
3465
6930
RBA-200
RBA-400
10–200
5–400
15.5 14,400
29,400
RBA-800 450–720 29,400
DBU-17 10–200 14,000
4 13,200 Current 408 476 CLE 10–150 15.5 63,000
limiting 1632 1905 HLE 10–125 63,000
2449 2857 CLE 175–300 63,000
5 4898 5715 HLE 150–250 63,000
1632 1905 CXN 45–100 50,000
2857 3333 CXN 120–175 50,000
6 Expulsion 3265 3810 RBA-200 10–200 15.5 14,400
6530 7620 RBA-400 5–400 29,400
RBA-800 450–720 29,400
DBU-17 7–150 14,000
7 13,800 Current 426 497 CLE 10–150 15.5 63,000
limiting 1707 1991 HLE 10–125 63,000
2560 2987 CLE 175–300 63,000
8 5121 5975 HLE 150–250 63,000
1707 1991 CXN 45–100 50,000
5855 3485 CXN 120–175 50,000
9 Expulsion 3415 3985 RBA-200 10–200 15.5 14,400
6830 7970 RBA-400 5–400 29,400
3415 3985 RBA-800 450–720 29,400
10 DBU-17 7–150 17.1 14,000
23,000 Expulsion 5690 6635 RBA-200 10–200 25.5 10,500
8535 9950 RBA-400 5–300 21,000
5690 6635 RBA-800 450–540 21,000
11 DBU-27 3–200 27.0 12,500
34,500 Expulsion 8535 9950 RBA-200 10–200 38.0 6,900
12800 14925 RBA-400 5–300 16,800
12 8535 9950 RBA-800 450–540 16,800
DBU-38 3–200 10,000

Maximum transformer kVA ratings are based on ratios of maximum fuse current rating to transformer full load current (IF/IT) as listed.
13 For a 55°C rise liquid-filled transformer, use the kVA rating for 65°C rise (55°C rating x 1.12). For suggested minimum fuse applications,
see Tables 9.0-9, 9.0-10 and 9.0-11.
 The type RBA interrupting ratings shown are those of the discharge filter type, in which the noise is minimized and deionization of
14 expulsion gases is ensured.

These applications are subject to Caution: Primary fuses must not be

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such as transformer characteristics,
relied upon for clearing secondary
ground faults.
other protective devices, coordination
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indicate a different IF/IT ratio.

17 Table 9.0-8. Selection of Minimum Primary Fuse for Transformer Protection

Instructions: Multiply the transformer primary full load current For self-cooled For forced air
(FLA) times the multiplier shown in the table to determine transformers transformers
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with forced air transformer multiplier. See Tables 9.0-9 thru 9.0-11
for suggested minimum fuse size.
Type CLE current limiting fuses All ratings 1.4 x FLA 1.2 x FLA
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Technical Ratings

Interrupting Ratings of Fuses Step 3—Construct the sequence For single line-to-ground fault;
Modern fuses are rated in amperes
networks using reactances and i
connect properly for the type of fault XI = XI(+) + XI(-) + XI(0)
rms symmetrical. They also have a under consideration and reduce to a
listed asymmetrical rms rating, which E ii
single equivalent reactance. I f = ----- × 3
is 1.6 x the symmetrical rating. XI
Step 4—Same as above except using
Refer to ANSI/IEEE C37.48 for fuse
interrupting duty guidelines.
resistances (omit if a symmetrically Step 6—Select a fuse with a published 1
rated fuse is to be selected). interrupting rating exceeding the
calculated fault current.
Calculation of the fuse required Step 5—Calculate the E/XI value,
where E is the prefault value of the Table 9.0-10 should be used where 2
interrupting rating:
voltage at the point of fault normally older asymmetrically rated fuses
Step 1—Convert the fault from assumed 1.0 in pu. For three-phase are involved.
the utility to percent or per unit on faults E/XI is the fault current to be 3
a convenient voltage and kVA base. used in determining the required The voltage rating of power fuses
interrupting capability of the fuse. used on three-phase systems should
Step 2—Collect the X and R data of all equal or exceed the maximum line- 4
the other circuit elements and convert Note: It is not necessary to calculate to-line voltage rating of the system.
to percent or per unit on a convenient a single phase-to-phase fault current. This Current limiting fuses for three-phase
kVA and voltage base same as that current is very nearly 3/2 x three-phase systems should normally be applied 5
used in Step 1. Use the substransient fault. The line-to-ground fault may exceed so that the fuse voltage rating is equal
X and R for all generators and motors. the three-phase fault for fuses located in
generating stations with solidly grounded
to or less than 1.41 x nominal system
neutral generators, or in delta-wye trans- voltage. However, the insulation 6
formers with the wye solidly grounded, levels on 2.4 kV systems normally
where the sum of the positive and negative allow 4.3 or 5.5 kV rated fuses to
sequence impedances on the high voltage be used. 7
side (delta) is smaller than the impedance of
the transformer.

Table 9.0-9. Suggested Minimum Current Limiting Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4–15.5 kV Transformer Applications—E-Rated Fuses
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System 2.4 4.16 4.8 7.2 12.0 13.2 13.8 14.4
Nominal kV 9
Fuses Maxi- 2.75 5.5 5.5 8.3 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
mum kV
Transformer Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse 10
kVA Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating
Self-Cooled Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E
Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps
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112.5 27.1 50E 15.6 25E 13.5 20E 9.0 15E 5.4 10E 4.9 10E 4.7 10E 4.5 10E
150 36.1 65E 20.8 30E 18.0 25E 12.0 20E 7.2 15E 6.6 10E 6.3 10E 6.0 10E
225 54.1 80E 31.2 50E 27.1 50E 18.0 25E 10.8 15E 9.8 15E 9.4 15E 9.0 15E 12
300 72.2 125E 41.6 80E 36.1 65E 24.1 40E 14.4 20E 13.1 20E 12.6 20E 12.0 20E
500 120.3 200E 69.4 125E 60.1 100E 40.1 65E 24.1 50E 21.9 30E 20.9 30E 20.0 30E
750 180.4 300E 104.1 150E 90.2 150E 60.1 100E 36.1 65E 32.8 65E 31.4 65E 30.1 65E 13
1000 240.6 350E 138.8 200E 120.3 175E 80.2 125E 48.1 80E 43.7 80E 41.8 80E 40.1 80E
1500 360.8 600E 208.2 300E 180.4 250E 120.3 175E 72.2 100E 65.6 100E 62.8 100E 60.1 100E
2000 481.1 750E 277.6 400E 240.6 350E 160.4 250E 96.2 150E 87.5 125E 83.7 150E 80.2 125E
2500 601.4 1100E 347.0 600E 300.7 450E 200.5 300E 120.3 200E 109.3 175E 104.6 175E 100.2 175E
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3000 721.7 1100E 416.4 600E 360.8 600E 240.6 350E 144.3 250E 131.2 200E 125.5 200E 120.3 200E
3750 902.1 1350E 520.4 750E 451.1 750E 300.7 — 180.4 250E 164.0 250E 156.9 250E 150.4 250E
5000 1202.8 — 693.9 1100E 601.4 1100E 400.9 — 240.6 — 218.7 300E 209.2 300E 200.5 300E
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7500 1804.2 — 1040.9 — 902.1 1350E 601.4 — 360.8 — 328.0 — 313.8 — 300.7 —
10,000 2405.6 — 1387.9 — 1202.8 — 801.9 — 481.1 — 437.4 — 418.4 — 400.9 —
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Note: Fuse ratings represent the fuse that will withstand transformer inrush (12 x FLC for 0.1 second and 25 x FLC for 0.01 second) and be able
to handle temporary overloads (133% of FLC, 150% for 15.5 kV).
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Table 9.0-10. Suggested Minimum RBA Expulsion Fuse Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4–15.5 kV Transformer Applications—E-Rated Fuses
i System 2.4 4.16 4.8 7.2 12.0 13.2 13.8 14.4
Nominal kV
Fuses Maxi- 2.75 5.5 5.5 8.3 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
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Transformer Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse
kVA Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating
1 Self-Cooled Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E
Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps

2 112.5
150
27.1
36.1
40E
50E
15.6
20.8
25E
30E
13.5
18.0
20E
25E
9.0
12.0
15E
20E
5.4
7.2
10E
10E
4.9
6.6
10E
10E
4.7
6.3
10E
10E
4.5
6.0
10E
10E
225 54.1 80E 31.2 50E 27.1 40E 18.0 25E 10.8 15E 9.8 15E 9.4 15E 9.0 15E
300 72.2 100E 41.6 65E 36.1 50E 24.1 40E 14.4 20E 13.1 20E 12.6 20E 12.0 20E
3 500 120.3 175E 69.4 100E 60.1 80E 40.1 65E 24.1 40E 21.9 30E 20.9 30E 20.0 30E
750 180.4 250E 104.1 150E 90.2 125E 60.1 80E 36.1 50E 32.8 50E 31.4 50E 30.1 50E
1000 240.6 400E 138.8 200E 120.3 175E 80.2 125E 48.1 65E 43.7 65E 41.8 65E 40.1 65E
4 1500 360.8 450E
208.2 300E 180.4 250E 120.3 175E 72.2 100E 65.6 100E 62.8 100E 60.1 80E
2000 481.1 720E  277.6 400E 240.6 350E 160.4 250E 96.2 150E 87.5 125E 83.7 125E 80.2 125E
2500 601.4 — 347.0 540E
300.7 400E 200.5 300E 120.3 175E 109.3 150E 104.6 150E 100.2 150E
5 3000 721.7 — 416.4 720E  360.8 540E
240.6 350E 144.3 200E 131.2 175E 125.5 175E 120.3 175E
3750 902.1 — 520.4 720E  451.1 720E  300.7 400E 180.4 250E 164.0 250E 156.9 250E 150.4 200E
5000 1202.8 — 693.9 — 601.4 — 400.9 540E
240.6 400E 218.7 300E 209.2 300E 200.5 300E
6 7500 1804.2 — 1040.9 — 902.1 — 601.4 — 360.8 540E
328.0 450E  313.8 450E  300.7 450E 
10,000 2405.6 — 1387.9 — 1202.8 — 801.9 — 481.1 720E  437.4 720E  418.4 720E  400.9 540E


Two 300E-ampere fuse refill units in parallel with 10% derating.
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Two 250E-ampere fuse refill units in parallel with 10% derating.
Note: Fuse ratings represent the fuse that will withstand transformer inrush (12 x FLC for 0.1 second and 25 x FLC for 0.01 second) and be able
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Table 9.0-11. Suggested Minimum RBA Expulsion Fuse Ratings for Self-Cooled 25.8–38 kV Transformer Applications
9 System 22.9 23.9 24.9 34.5
Nominal kV
Fuses 25.8 25.8 24.8 —
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Transformer kVA Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating
Rating Self-Cooled Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E
11 750 18.9 30E 18.1 25E 17.4 25E 12.6 20E
1000 25.2 40E 24.2 40E 23.2 40E 16.7 25E
1500 37.8 65E 36.2 50E 34.8 50E 25.1 40E
12 2000 50.4 80E 48.3 65E 46.4 65E 33.5 50E
2500 63.0 100E 60.4 100E 58.0 80E 41.8 65E
3000 75.6 125E 72.5 100E 69.6 100E 50.2 80E
13 3750 94.5 150E 90.6 125E 87.0 125E 62.8 100E
5000 126.1 175E 120.8 175E 115.9 175E 83.7 125E
7500 189.1 300E 181.2 250E 173.9 250E 125.5 175E
14 10,000 252.1 450E  241.6 450E  231.9 450E  167.3 250E
 Two 250E-ampere fuse refill units in parallel with 10% derating.
Note: Fuse ratings represent the fuse that will withstand transformer inrush (12 x FLC for 0.1 second and 25 x FLC for 0.01 second) and be able
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Table 9.0-12. Suggested Minimum DBU Expulsion Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4–15.5 kV Power Transformer Applications
System 2.4 4.2 4.8 7.2 12.0 13.2 13.8 14.4 i
Nominal kV
Fuses Maxi- 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1 17.1
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Transformer Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse Full Fuse
kVA Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating Load Rating
Self-Cooled Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E Current Amps E 1
Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps
Three-Phase Transformers
112.5 27 40E 16 25E 14 20E 9 15E 5 10E 5 7E 5 7E 5 7E 2
150 36 50E 21 30E 18 25E 12 20E 7 10E 7 10E 6 10E 6 10E
225 54 80E 31 50E 27 40E 18 25E 11 15E 10 15E 9 15E 9 15E
300 72 100E 42 65E 36 50E 24 40E 14 20E 13 20E 13 20E 12 20E 3
500 120 200E 69 100E 60 100E 40 65E 24 40E 22 30E 21 30E 20 30E
750 180 — 104 150E 90 125E 60 100E 36 50E 33 50E 31 50E 30 50E
1000 241 — 139 200E 120 200E 80 125E 48 80E 44 65E 42 65E 40 65E 4
1500 361 — 208 — 180 — 120 200E 72 100E 66 100E 63 100E 60 65E
2000 481 — 278 — 241 — 160 — 96 150E 87 125E 84 125E 80 125E
2500 601 — 347 — 301 — 200 — 120 200E 109 150E 105 150E 100 150E 5
Note: Fuse ratings represent the fuse that will withstand transformer inrush (12 x FLC for 0.1 second and 25 x FLC for 0.01 second) and be able
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Table 9.0-13. Suggested Minimum DBU Expulsion Fuse Current Ratings for Self-Cooled 2.4–15.5 kV Power Transformer Applications
System 22.9 23.9 24.9 34.5 7
Nominal kV
Fuses Maxi- 27.0 27.0 27.0 38.0
mum kV 8
Transformer Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating Full Load Fuse Rating
kVA Rating Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E Current Amps Amps E
Self-Cooled 9
Three-Phase Transformers
750 19 30E 18 25E 17 25E 13 20E
1000 25 40E 24 40E 23 40E 17 25E 10
1500 38 65E 36 50E 34 50E 25 40E
2000 50 80E 48 80E 46 65E 33 50E
2500 63 100E 60 100E 58 80E 42 65E 11
3750 95 150E 91 150E 87 125E 63 100E

Note: Fuse ratings represent the fuse that will withstand transformer inrush (12 x FLC for 0.1 second and 25 x FLC for 0.01 second) and be able
to handle temporary overloads (133% of FLC, 150% for 15.5 kV).
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Maximum Current Rating Interrupting Rating
Design kV Amperes rms (kA Symmetrical)

17.1 3K, 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 40K, 50K, 65K, 80K, 100K, 140K, 200K, 14 14
5E, 7E, 10E, 13E, 15E, 20E, 25E, 30E, 40E, 50E, 65E, 80E, 100E, 125E, 150E, 175E, 200E,
15SE, 20SE, 25SE, 30SE, 40SE, 50SE, 65SE, 80SE, 100SE, 125SE, 150SE, 175SE, 200SE
27 3K, 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 40K, 50K, 65K, 80K, 100K, 140K, 200K, 12.5 15
5E, 7E, 10E, 13E, 15E, 20E, 25E, 30E, 40E, 50E, 65E, 80E, 100E, 125E, 150E, 175E, 200E,
15SE, 20SE, 25SE, 30SE, 40SE, 50SE, 65SE, 80SE, 100SE, 125SE, 150SE, 175SE, 200SE
38 3K, 6K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 15K, 20K, 25K, 30K, 40K, 50K, 65K, 80K, 100K, 140K, 200K, 10–outdoor 16
5E, 7E, 10E, 13E, 15E, 20E, 25E, 30E, 40E, 50E, 65E, 80E, 100E, 125E, 150E, 175E, 200E, 8.5–indoor with muffler
15SE, 20SE, 25SE, 30SE, 40SE, 50SE, 65SE, 80SE, 100SE, 125SE, 150SE, 175SE, 200SE

Note: Used on overhead distribution transformers, substation equipment, industrial transformer installations, and radial distribution circuits.
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