Busduct Bonding Jumber

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mull982

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For new MV busduct installations between transformers and Switchgear I typically see a grounding pad located at both ends of the busduct housing which I'm assuming is intended to have a bonding jumper connected between it and the switchgear/transformer.

When providing this bonding jumper which NEC table in Section 250 applies for sizing this bonding jumper? From what I can tell this bonding jumper should be sized the same ad the EGC size provided in 250.122?

This would mean for a 2000A rated busduct that was installed in a recent application this would require a 250MCM bonding jumper between the busduct housing and switchgear/transformer. Is this correct? This seems like an awfully large bonding jumper to have on the outside of an enclosure?
 

JoeStillman

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West Chester, PA
If it's a bonding jumper, use Table 250.102(C)(1). You would need a cable sized for 12.5% of the cross sectional area of the busbar. Assuming 1200A/in², 2000A busbars will be 1.667 in². 12.5% of 1.667 = 0.208 in² or 2/0.

You mileage may vary. What are the busbar dimensions?
 
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