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Z = 0.1 + 0.2 + 0.5 = 0.8 Ω

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class FaultLoopCalculator: """Calculates earth fault loop impedance and prospective fault current""" fault loop calculator

def main(): """Example usage of Fault Loop Calculator"""

Args: fault_current: Prospective fault current (A) protection_type: 'MCB', 'RCD', or 'fuse' protection_rating: Rated current of protection device (A) fault loop calculator

if fault_current < required_current: max_length = cable_length * (fault_current / required_current) return (f"Fault current ({fault_current:.1f}A) insufficient for " f"{protection_rating}A MCB. Reduce cable length to {max_length:.1f}m " f"or increase conductor size.") else: return "Fault loop impedance meets requirements."

$$Z_s = Z_e + (R_1 + R_2)$$

: Calculates resistance based on material, cross-section, length, and temperature correction

Isc = 400 / 0.8 = 500 A

multi_result = calc.calculate_fault_loop_impedance(multi_cables, 8000)

: Calculates complete loop including source and all cable segments fault loop calculator