ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITY

UNDERSTANDING
ANSI SETTINGS FOR
PROTECTION
LORD ZEDRIC FERRARIZ
CESARIO AMORA
CHRISTIAN MARK LIBO-ON
IVAN JOHN BITON
Engineering | 2024
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 WHAT IS ANSI?

A • ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.

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• It is a private, non-profit organization that oversees the
development of voluntary consensus standards for products,
services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.

S • ANSI coordinates and facilitates the development of voluntary

consensus standards across various industries, including electrical

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engineering.

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 Importance of ANSI settings in electrical protection

A • System Reliability: ANSI settings are critical for maintaining the

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reliability of electrical systems by ensuring timely and effective
protective actions during abnormal conditions such as short circuits
and overloads.

S • Equipment Protection: Properly configured ANSI settings help

prevent damage to electrical equipment such as transformers,

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motors, and cables by swiftly isolating faulted sections of the
system.
• Personnel Safety: ANSI settings contribute to the safety of
personnel working with or near electrical equipment by minimizing
the risk of arc flash incidents and electrical shocks.
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 Importance of ANSI settings in electrical protection

A • Continuity of Service: By facilitating selective coordination, ANSI

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settings enable the targeted isolation of faults while maintaining the
continuity of service in other parts of the electrical distribution

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system.
• Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to ANSI standards ensures
compliance with regulatory requirements, codes, and standards

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 Selecting ANSI Settings

A • Consider system characteristics: voltage rating, current rating,

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equipment types
• Analyze potential fault scenarios: ground faults, short circuits,

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overloading
• Follow manufacturer's recommendations for specific protective
devices

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and downstream
• Document settings for future reference and maintenance

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 Types of Electrical Protection Devices

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 Types of Electrical Protection Devices

A • Fuses: One-time-use devices that melt and interrupt current flow

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under overload conditions.
• Circuit Breakers: Resettable devices that trip to cut off current

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when an overload or short circuit occurs.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs): Detect imbalances in
current flow to ground and trip to prevent shock hazards.

I • Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs): Detect and interrupt

potentially dangerous electrical arcing.

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 Understanding Electrical Ratings

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 Key Settings for Circuit Breakers

A • Ampere Rating: Maximum current the breaker can handle

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continuously without tripping.
• Long Time Pickup (LTP): Time delay for detecting sustained

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overloads exceeding the breaker's amp rating.
• Short Time Pickup (STP): Faster tripping mechanism for detecting
short circuits with high fault currents.

I • Ground Fault Current Interrupt (GFCI): Optional setting for ground

fault protection in specific applications.

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Time - Current Curves (Circuit Breakers)

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 Key Aspects

A • Overcurrent Protection: Ensuring that circuit breakers and relays

are set to trip or operate within specified time and current limits to

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prevent damage from overcurrent conditions.

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 Key Aspects

A • Fault Clearing Time: Specifying the maximum time allowed for

protective devices to clear faults, such as short circuits, to prevent

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equipment damage and minimize downtime.
• Coordination: Coordinating protective devices throughout the system to
ensure that the device nearest to the fault operates without unnecessary

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• Selective Coordination: Achieving selective coordination between

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protective devices to isolate faults quickly while maintaining power to
unaffected areas of the system, enhancing reliability.

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 Key Aspects

A • Voltage Regulation: Monitoring and regulating system voltage to

maintain it within acceptable limits, preventing overvoltage or

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undervoltage conditions that could damage equipment or disrupt
operations.

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 Key Aspects

A • Arc Flash Protection: Implementing measures to mitigate the risk

of arc flash events, including appropriate personal protective

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hazard analysis.

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• Monitoring and Control: Utilizing advanced monitoring and
control systems to continuously monitor system parameters, detect
abnormalities, and initiate protective actions to prevent equipment

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 Key Aspects

A • Coordination with Utility: Coordinating protective settings with

utility protection schemes to ensure seamless operation and

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customer equipment.

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• Compliance with Standards: Ensuring that protective devices and
settings comply with relevant ANSI standards, such as ANSI/IEEE
C37 series, ANSI/IEEE C62 series, and ANSI/IEEE C84 series, to

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 Common Challenges

A • Complexity of Standards: ANSI standards often cover complex systems

or processes, requiring detailed parameters to be defined. Deciphering

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individuals without specialized technical knowledge.

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• Interpretation and Application: Interpreting ANSI standards and
applying them to specific contexts or industries can be difficult.
Determining which parameters are relevant and how they should be

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 Common Challenges

A • Technical Expertise: Setting ANSI parameters often requires input from

technical experts who understand the intricacies of the system or

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may be challenging, especially for organizations with limited resources

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or expertise.
• Evolution of Technology: Technology is constantly evolving, which can
pose challenges for setting ANSI parameters that remain relevant over

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technological advancements while still providing clear guidance is
essential but challenging.

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 Common Challenges

A • Compliance and Enforcement: Ensuring compliance with ANSI

parameters and enforcing them effectively can be challenging,

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frameworks. Developing mechanisms for monitoring, enforcement, and

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accountability is essential but requires coordination among various
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 Mistakes to Avoid

A • Ignoring Industry Specifics: Failing to consider the specific needs and

requirements of the industry or application can lead to standards that

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are impractical or ineffective. It's important to tailor ANSI standards to
the unique challenges and characteristics of the sector they are intended
to protect.

S • Overlooking Emerging Risks: Protection standards should be forward-

thinking and consider emerging risks and hazards. Ignoring new

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technologies, processes, or threats can result in standards that quickly
become outdated and fail to provide adequate protection.

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 Mistakes to Avoid

A • Complexity and Ambiguity: Protection standards should be clear,

concise, and easy to understand. Complex or ambiguous language can

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It's important to use plain language and provide clear guidance to users.

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• Insufficient Testing and Validation: Standards should be based on sound
scientific principles and supported by empirical evidence. Failing to
conduct thorough testing and validation of protection measures can

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conditions.

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 Mistakes to Avoid

A • Inadequate Training and Education: Implementing protection standards

effectively requires trained personnel who understand the standards and

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and education can undermine the effectiveness of the standards and

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compromise safety.

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 Training and Certification

A Importance of training in ANSI settings

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1. Compliance: ANSI standards are widely recognized in various
industries, ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet specific
quality, safety, and performance requirements. Training helps individuals

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2. Quality Assurance: ANSI standards often focus on quality management
systems, such as ISO 9001. Training in ANSI settings equips employees
with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain and improve quality
standards, leading to better products and services.

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 Training and Certification

A Importance of training in ANSI settings

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3. Safety: Many ANSI standards pertain to safety protocols and
procedures. Proper training ensures that workers understand safety
guidelines, reducing the risk of accidents, injuries, and occupational

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4. Efficiency: Adhering to ANSI standards often involves following
standardized processes and best practices. Training helps employees work
more efficiently, reducing errors, rework, and wastage of resources.

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 Training and Certification

A Certification Programs of ANSI

• Personnel Certification:

N ⚬ ANSI-accredited organizations: These entities may offer personnel

certification programs in various fields, such as project management,

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quality management, occupational health and safety, etc. These
programs aim to certify individuals' competence and proficiency based
on ANSI criteria or relevant standards.

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⚬ ISO 9001 Certification: While ANSI does not directly issue ISO
certifications, ANSI-accredited organizations may provide certification
programs related to ISO 9001, which focuses on quality management
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 Training and Certification

A Certification Programs of ANSI

• Environmental Management Systems (EMS):

N ⚬ ISO 14001 Certification: Similar to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 pertains

to environmental management systems. ANSI-accredited bodies

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may offer certification programs aligned with ISO 14001.

• Information Security Management Systems (ISMS):

I ⚬ ISO/IEC 27001 Certification: ANSI-accredited bodies may provide

certification programs related to ISO/IEC 27001, which addresses
information security management systems.

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 Training and Certification

A • ANSI Website:
Resources

N ⚬ The official ANSI website (ansi.org) provides a wealth of information on

standards, accreditation, certification, and industry-specific resources. You can

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access publications, news, events, and training opportunities related to ANSI
standards.
• Training and Education Programs:

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⚬ ANSI-accredited organizations often offer training and education programs
related to standards, certification, and compliance. You can search for ANSI-
accredited training providers or look for courses specifically focused on ANSI
standards in areas such as quality management, environmental management,
occupational health and safety, etc

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 1. It is a private, non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus

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standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.
2-3 Give atleast 2 Types of Electrical Protection Devices.
4.Monitoring and regulating system voltage to maintain it within acceptable limits, preventing

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overvoltage or undervoltage conditions that could damage equipment or disrupt operations.
5.is a graphical representation that shows the response time of protective device to different levels
of current.

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6-7. Give atleast 2 settings in TCC of circuit breaker.
8. Overcurrent Protection: Ensuring that circuit breakers and relays are set to trip or operate within
specified time and current limits to prevent damage from overcurrent conditions.

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9.Properly configured ANSI settings help prevent damage to electrical equipment such as
transformers, motors, and cables by swiftly isolating faulted sections of the system.
10. ANSI stands for____________.

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