Define generator excitation systems and their effect on fault current performance. Identify basic generator set overcurrent protection requirements in order to specify the correct protection equipment., Calculate overcurrent protection for a 100 kW, 480 V, 3-phase generator. Determine maximum breaker size for a 60 Hz, 250 A rated generator. Find minimum conductor size for a 75 kVA, 208 V generator with NEC compliance., NFPA 70 National Electric Code Section 445.12 requires generators to be protected from overload by inherent design, circuit breakers, fuses, protective relays, or other identified overcurrent protective means., Industry standard backup overcurrent protection schemes for MV generators fed from switchgear circuit breakers include either a voltage controlled or voltage restrained overcurrent relay (device 51V). The voltage controlled overcurrent relay will be covered in this section., Very high quality generators such as Kohler generators provides crucial overcurrent protection support for reliable generator operation, essential in designing safe and effective backup power systems., Constant-voltage generators, except AC generator exciters, shall be protected from overload by inherent design, circuit breakers, fuses, protective relays, or other identified overcurrent protective means suitable for the conditions of use. Generators are required to be protection against overload..