Cable Sizing for LV Cable (800V)
Cable type proposed :-
1) Multicore
2) Unarmoured
3) Aluminium
Cable laying method proposed :-
1) laid in duct
2) Laying depth of 500mm
(A) Current Carrying Capacity
Calculation parameters are based on Universal Cable Catalogue
Using formula Iz = Io k1 k2 k3
k1= 0.89 (Ambient ground temperature : 30°C)
k2= 0.78 (group rating factor : max. 5 cables with spacing of 300mm)
k3= 0.76 (Soil thermal resistivity : 2.5 Km/W)
k=k1 x k2 x k3
k= 0.528
Ib= 162.380 A (max. current)
Ib'=Ib / k
Ib'= 307.775 A
Io= 311.000 A (150 mm²)
Iz= 164.08111 A (150 mm²)
Iz > Ib, suitable size is 150 mm²
(B) Voltage Drop
Calculation based on IEC60364-5-52
L u
u b 1 cos L sin I B u 100%
S U0
where
u = voltage drop
U0 = voltage between line and neutral, i.e. phase voltage [V]
b= 1
L= 385 m (longest cable measured)
Ib= 162.38 A (max. current @ 40°C)
S= 150 mm²
λ= 0.08 mΩ/m
ρ= 0.036 Ωmm²/m
cos ø= 0.8
sin ø= 0.6
% of VD = 3.25 %
As a conclusion, the 150 mm2 cable shall be used.
Cable Sizing for MV Cable (33kV)
Cable type proposed :-
1) Multicore
2) Armoured
3) Aluminium
Cable laying method proposed :-
1) laid in duct
2) Laying depth of 800mm
(A) Fault Rating
According to PSS, the fault level at REMV is 11.63 kA
Using formular k²S² = I²t
k= 94
I= 11.63 kA
t= 1 S
So, S= 123.72 mm²
Thus, suitable size is 150 mm²
(B) Current Carrying Capacity
Calculation parameters are based on Universal Cable Catalogue
Using formula Iz = Io k1 k2 k3
k1= 0.89 (Ambient ground temperature : 30°C)
k2= 1 (group rating factor : no mix other cable)
k3= 0.76 (Soil thermal resistivity : 2.5 Km/W)
k=k1 x k2 x k3
k= 0.676
Ib= 162.380 A (max. current)
Ib'=Ib / k
Ib'= 240.065 A
Io= 260.000 A (120 mm²)
Iz= 175.864 A (120 mm²)
Iz > Ib
As a conclusion, the 150 mm2 cable shall be used.
Power Losses Calculation
Cable type proposed :-
1) Multicore
2) Armoured
3) Aluminium
Cable laying method proposed :-
1) laid in duct
2) Laying depth of 800mm
(A) 33kV GIS to TNB
Cable Size : 630 mm²
According to PSS, the cable loss is 36.316 kW
(B) 33kV GIS to MV Station No.1
Cable Size : 150 mm²
Calculation parameters are based on Universal Cable Catalogue
Using formula power loss = I²R
I= 366.5329 A (max. current)
R= 0.101 ohm/km
L= 0.1 km
So, power loss= 1.36 kW
(C) MV Station No.1 to MV Station No.2
Cable Size : 150 mm²
Calculation parameters are based on Universal Cable Catalogue
Using formula power loss = I²R
I= 108.25318 A (max. current)
R= 0.101 ohm/km
L= 0.36 km
So, power loss= 0.43 kW
(D) 50 nos. inverters to MV stations LV MCCB
Cable Size : 150 mm²
Cable length : 200m (average)
Calculation parameters are based on Universal Cable Catalogue
Using formula power loss = I²R
I= 162.37976 0
R= 0.265 ohm/km
L= 0.2 km
So, power loss= 1.40 kW
Thus, total loss= 69.87 kW
(E) Transformer Power Loss
Transformer size : 6300 kVA
Transformer Qty : 2 lot
Assume 1% loss : 126 kW
(F) DC Loss
Total Power Loss = 233.97 kW
% of Power Loss = 2.36 %
