what kind of fault can use the MVA method? can you use MVA method for three phase short?

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what kind of fault can use the MVA method? can you use MVA method for three phase short?
 
The MVA method is for three-phase bolted (zero impedance) faults only. It's most commonly used to evaluate the worst-case short circuit current for equipment short circuit current ratings (SCCR).
 

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