Supplementary Bonding in High Zs Value Scenarios

Recently, I attended a webinar that addressed scenarios in which, due to elevated Zs values, a molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) was unable to achieve the disconnection times within the maximum permissible Zs values. The proposed resolution involved the implementation of additional protection through supplementary bonding exclusively at the intake position. However, one might consider whether this protective measure should extend to all equipment within the specified location, thereby necessitating supplementary bonding at the load end as well. What are your thoughts ?

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  • Seems reasonable on the surface ... but there's a "hidden problem" in some installations.

    One example I can think of, is if the distribution circuit supplied by the mcb is singles in trunking, has the analysis addressed simultaneous contact for the entire length of trunking for a fault at the remote end?

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  • Seems reasonable on the surface ... but there's a "hidden problem" in some installations.

    One example I can think of, is if the distribution circuit supplied by the mcb is singles in trunking, has the analysis addressed simultaneous contact for the entire length of trunking for a fault at the remote end?

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