How to calculate the BusBar size?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the appropriate busbar size for a distribution panel with an interrupting capacity of 800A and a fault current of 50 kA at 320V/220V. Key considerations include determining the cross-sectional area based on current-carrying capacity and thermal limits. The provided iPaper serves as a valuable resource for understanding busbar design principles and calculations.

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can any engineer show me how we can calculate the busbar for any distribution panel assum that we have 800A interrupting capacity 50 kA, 320V/220V

also, if we make an calculation how can we determain the apprperat busbar.
thank you
 
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thank you dlgoff that will help me
 

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