ANSI/IEEE

ANSI short circuit analysis, live

Fault currents calculated per ANSI/IEEE methodology — momentary, interrupting, and symmetrical values at every bus. Duty checks against device ratings run automatically.

What you get

ANSI/IEEE methodology

Short circuit calculations follow ANSI/IEEE standards for fault current determination.

Momentary fault currents

First-cycle (momentary) asymmetric fault currents for device close-and-latch evaluation.

Interrupting duty

Interrupting fault currents for breaker evaluation at the appropriate contact parting time.

Symmetrical values

Steady-state symmetrical fault currents for fuse and other device evaluation.

Automatic duty evaluation

Device ratings compared against calculated fault duties automatically. No manual checks.

Live calculation

Fault currents update as you build and modify the model. No separate study run required.

ANSI short circuit the modern way

The ANSI method hasn't changed, but the tools should. ekx performs ANSI short circuit analysis live in your browser, with automatic duty checks that keep pace with your design.

  • Momentary, interrupting, and symmetrical values at every bus
  • Device duty checks run automatically as fault currents change
  • Three-phase and single line-to-ground fault types
  • Professional study reports with all ANSI values

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Frequently asked questions

Does ekx follow the full ANSI method?

Yes. ekx calculates momentary (first-cycle), interrupting, and symmetrical (steady-state) fault current values per ANSI/IEEE methodology.

What about IEC method?

ekx supports ANSI/IEC methodology. Both approaches are available for fault current calculations.

How are X/R ratios handled?

X/R ratios are calculated from the system impedance model and used for asymmetric fault current calculations per the ANSI method.

Can I get a study report?

Yes. Export a complete ANSI short circuit study report as PDF, including all fault current values and device duty evaluations.

ANSI short circuit analysis, live in your browser.

Momentary, interrupting, and symmetrical values. Automatic duty checks.

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