Elec Eng AC 3 Phase Symmetrical Components Q - Phase to Fault question

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The discussion centers on calculating the sequence currents in a three-phase circuit experiencing a phase-to-earth fault in Phase A, resulting in a fault current of 800 amps. The participant correctly identifies the phase currents as Ia = 800A, Ib = 0, and Ic = 0. According to the referenced source from SEL Inc., the positive, negative, and zero sequence currents are all calculated as 1/3 of the phase A current, yielding I0, I1, and I2 as 267A each. The participant's calculations and reasoning are confirmed as accurate.

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Hello again,

I've got another question that involves symmetrical components, this time I've attempted it.

The Question follows:

1. In a 3 phase circuit with resistance earthed and neutral and Earth fault in phase “A” which produces a fault current of 800 amps.

Load currents may be taken as zero.

What will be the positive, negative and zero sequence currents in this system?

Answer

I have Ia = 800 for Phase A, Ib = 0 and Ic = 0 and I assume this is a Phase-to-earth fault

According to this source https://www.selinc.com/WorkArea/DownloadAsset.aspx?id=100688, when Phase B and Phase C is zero (as suggested by "Load currents may be taken as zero"): the zero,
positive and negative sequence are all 1/3Ia. It also says that when an phase to Earth fault happens in Phase A: Phase B and Phase C can be assumed to have no current anyway.

Therefore Ia = 800A and I0, I1, I2 = 267A. Is my answer and thought process right?

Cheers:)
 
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