
226 Introduction to Electrical Power and Power Electronics
Current (multiples of rated value)
0.001
100
0.10
0.010
10
1.0
2046810
Fast-acting fuse
Standard fuse
Time-delay fuse
FIGURE 9.4 Fault current versus clearing time for three types of fuse (average values).
Ambient temperature
% of Nominal rating
–50
80
60
100
40
120
025 –2550 75 100°C
Standard and fast-acting fuses
Time-delay fuse
–58
32
77
–13
122
167
212°F
FIGURE 9.5 Derating and uprating factors for fuse versus operating ambient temperature.