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Possibly changing the 5 Second Disconnection Limit

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I'm doing some theoretical calculations, and I'm debating that the 5 second disconnection may have to be lowered in circuits 32-225 amps where fed from an extensive LV supply network. IMO, The voltage may not sag far enough at the supply terminals to result in a touch voltage of 50-75 volts to remote earth. On the other hand, large circuits may be relaxed to 10 seconds and 15 seconds with no ill effect from a basis of shock protection.


I'm also debating that adiabatic limits make an assumption of 10 seconds disconnection for circuits 63 amps and below on the basis of external Ze changes.


Granted these changes would be on orders of magnitude more prudent for NFPA-70 and CSA C22, however it is still worth considering.


Right now I am putting together a frame work for various touch voltages for given network configurations and interior wiring practices seen around the world.  

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    I want to thank everyone here for letting me have this discussion. Freedom of debate is truly a beautiful thing. Trying to have this discussion on US based forums in my experience leads to hostility or being banned. Few want to admit that a safe electrical instalation requires and effective ground fault current path, or that table 250.122 will not be adequate under delayed clearing. Regardless of the persecution I face for wanting to protect life and property, NFPA-70 needs to revise article 250. Since no one is willing to do it, that is where I will come in to fulfill my civic duty toward humanity.
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    I want to thank everyone here for letting me have this discussion. Freedom of debate is truly a beautiful thing. Trying to have this discussion on US based forums in my experience leads to hostility or being banned. Few want to admit that a safe electrical instalation requires and effective ground fault current path, or that table 250.122 will not be adequate under delayed clearing. Regardless of the persecution I face for wanting to protect life and property, NFPA-70 needs to revise article 250. Since no one is willing to do it, that is where I will come in to fulfill my civic duty toward humanity.
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