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The fault making current I fd is:-

440.0
V p
I fd = = = 5161A rms
Z fd 1.732(0.049 + j 0.00468)
Locate the point T for 5161 A on the prospective curve in Figure 7.9.
q) Plot the results.
The results are plotted in Figure 7.9.

7.7.7 Cost and Economics

A proper cost and economic analysis can only be made after all the invited manufacturers have fully
complied with the details of the enquiry specification. The engineer must satisfy himself that this
requirement has been properly met, otherwise a low bid price may indicate non-compliance or poor
understanding of the enquiry specification. Apart from the important technical requirements there are
often other engineering considerations that should be taken into account, e.g. vendor documentation,
spare parts, delivery schedule, obsolescence, testing and inspection. Some of these aspects have a
definite cost impact whereas some are somewhat intangible, e.g. history of performance, delivery
schedule, obsolescence.

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