Appendix 1 - Selection of Cables
Appendix 1 - Selection of Cables
9 kV
Replacing: 10
In =
Ö (3 x 22,9)
In = 0.2521 A (1)
According to the tables and its characteristics, the initially selected cable will be of type N2XSY 1x50 mm2.
Pa
In (2)
I m=
ft x fp x fr x fd
Where:
Fc = ft x fp x fr x fd
Im = 0.37 A
According to the obtained values, the selected cable supports this current (N2XSY of 1x50 mm2).
Im in the cable = 0.37 A < 215 A = Iof the cable
Agreeing with the calculated values; it complies with Table 05A of the CNE-U.
V squared (4)
P"cc = MVA
(V²/Mo) + ZL
Where:
P"cc Short circuit power in the underground cable
V Medium Voltage line tension.
M 350 MVA short circuit power for 22.9 kV, set in Design Point document.
Mo Pcc at the starting point of the Underground section (according to the attached Diagram) = 350 MVA
ZL Line impedance
XLCable reactance
R20ºC 0.727
= ohm/km (6)
When the cable begins to operate, it experiences an increase in its temperature, which causes this variation to bring
I achieve the increase in the electrical resistance of the same. This increase is determined by the following
formula:
Where:
α = Thermal resistance coefficient of soft Cu at a temperature of 20°C is: 0.00393 /°C
R1Cable resistance in direct current at a temperature of: 20 °C
R2Cable resistance in direct current at the operating temperature: 70 °C
T1Cable design temperature: 20 °C
T2Working temperature of the cable: 70 °C
Replacing Values:
R70°C = 0.727 x [1 + 0.00393(70 - 20)]
R70ºC = 0.8699 ohms/km
Considering the length of the projected cable will be approximately. 22.1 m = 22.1 m 0.0221 km; we have:
RL= 0.01924279
RL= 0.0192 Ohms 8
Where:
Replacing Values:
The reactance of the projected conductor is calculated using the following formula:
XLW =x L (10)
Where:
W = 2 π f
ƒ = 60 Hz Network Frequency
L = Inductance of the network
Replacing Values:
XL = 0.2579 Ohnios/Km
Reactance for 3 single-pole cables, laid out, grouped in parallel
Considering the projected cable length equal to: 22.1 m = 22.1 m 0.0221 Km; we have:
XL = 0.2579 x 0.0221
XL = 0.00569959 Ohm
Replacing values in formula (5):
Z = 0.90950226 Ohm/Km
ZLS= √ [(0.01922479)² + (0.00569959)²]
22.9 squared
P"cc =
(22.9² / 350) + 0.0201
P"cc = 345.370MVA
Where:
Replacing:
I"cc = 345.370
√ 3 x 22.9
I'cc = 8.70740011 kA
〖 〗 _0= / kA
√3 (12)
Where:
Mo = 350.0 MVA
V = 22.9 kV
Icco= 350,000
√ 3 x 22.9
Icc = 8.82413075 kA
Taking into consideration the type of cable; the material of the conductor and the insulation it has; you will calculate the
Permissible short-circuit intensity in the projected cable (Ik):
(0,143 (13)
/√
Where:
K = Constant that depends on the Conductor and its Insulation; equal to: 0.143
S = Section of the cable or conductor: 50 mm2
t = Duration time of the short circuit; it is considered equal to: 0.2 sec
(Adjustment and actuation of the projected power switch)
0.143 x 50
Ik =
√ 0.2
I = 15.987886 kA
Then; given that:
Iccin cable = 15.987886 > 8.8241 Icco OK!
It is fulfilled that the permissible short-circuit current in the cable is greater than the short-circuit current.
probable.
Design Point
N2XSY-50mm2 Fig. 05
L1
EPM
SE No. 01 SE No. 01
10.0 kVA L1 0.02210 Km - Underground
L3 = 0.004 Km - Aerial
AAAC-50mm2
L2
The voltage drop for the projected cable is calculated using the formula:
ΔV = 0.0002% 0.0423 V
Considering the accumulated Voltage Drop; we have:
These values are lower than 5%, which is the maximum allowable voltage drop in urban areas.
Replacing: 10
In =
Ö (3 x 22.9)
In = 0.2521 A (1')
Im = 0.25 A
According to the obtained values, the selected cable supports this current (AAAC of 50 mm2).
° CALCULATION OF SHORT CIRCUIT POWER (Icc) AT THE MOST CRITICAL POINT (SE-01)
V² (4')
P'cc = MVA
(V²/M) + ZL
Where:
L1 = 0.004 Km - Air
P'cc Short circuit power; most critical point.
V Line voltage in MV.
M Short circuit power, at the beginning of the AAAC type overhead cable (22.9 kV) = 345.37 MVA
(from the analysis of the underground cable)
ZL Impedance of the overhead line
Where:
RLCable resistance
XLCable Reactance
When the cable starts to operate, it experiences an increase in temperature, which causes this variation to bring
I manage to increase the electrical resistance of the same. This increase is determined by the following
formula:
Where:
α = Thermal resistance coefficient of Aleac. Al., at a temperature of 20°C is: 0.0036 /°C
R1Cable resistance in direct current at the temperature of: 20 °C
R2Cable resistance in direct current at operating temperature: 70 °C
T1Cable design temperature: 20 °C
T2Working temperature of the cable: 70 °C
Replacing Values:
R70ºC = 0.663 x [1 + 0.0036(70 - 20)]
R70ºC = 0.7823 ohms/Km
Considering the projected cable length that has: 4.0 m = 4.0 meters 0.004 Km; we have:
RL= 0.00312992
RL= 0.0031 Ohms (8')
Where:
DMG = ³√ (D1 x D2 x D3) = 1259.921 mm
RMG = 0.726 x r = 3.289 mm
R(70°C) = R(20ºC) x (1 +ax (T2-T1)) = 0.782W/Km (9')
X = 4 xpx f x (0.05 + 0.4605 x Log(DMG/RMG) x 0.0005 = 0.4670W/Km
22.9 squared
P'cc =
0.0603
° CALCULATION OF SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT (Icc) AT THE MOST CRITICAL POINT (PMI)
I'cc = 8.68680 kA
Icc = 8.6867 kA
V = 22.9 kV
345.370
Icc =
= 8.7074 kA
√ 3 x 22.9
VERIFICATION OF THE ALEAC CONDUCTOR. TYPE AAAC (AERIAL) SELECTED BY
EFFECT OF SHORT CIRCUIT, THE CONDUCTOR WITH SECTION S CAPACITY WILL BE:
APPLICATION FORMULA:
= /√ √([( g /(ra
[1+α(L_2−L_1)] (14')
INPUT DATA:
I/1000 = allowable current in amperes; in kA. Al Steel
S = Section mm2 50 50
c = Specific heat of the metal in Joules/Kg x C; for AAAC = 887 Joule/kg x C 887 481
gSpecific weight of the metal in Kg/mm² x m; for AAAC = 0.0027 Kg/mm² x m 0.0027 0.0078
rResistivity of the metal at the initial temperature t1; for AAAC = 0.0328 ohm mm²/m
0.0328 0.14
aCoefficient of increase of resistance with temperature 1/ ºC; for AAAC = 0.00384 1/º
0.00384 0.006
Temperature at time t1 of the start of the cc in ºC; for AAAC = 20ºC 20 20
Temperature at instant t2 after the cc is completed in ºC; for AAAC = 160ºC 160 200
t = Duration time of the cc, that is t2-t1 in seconds; it is the data of the time that lasts the 0.1 0.5
kp = Pedicular coefficient or Rca/Rcd; for AAAC = 1.025 1.025 1.5
I= 14.1252 kA
So: I = 14.1252 kA
Then; given that: Iccin cable = 14.1252428 > 8.7074 = IccPD OK!
It is fulfilled that the admissible short-circuit current in the cable is greater than the short-circuit current.
probable.
Design Point
N2XSY-50mm2 Fig. 05
L1
EPM
SE No. 01 SE No. 01
10.0 kVA L1 = 0.02210 Km - Subterr.
L2 0.004 Km - Aerial
AAAC - 50mm2
L2
The voltage drop for the designed cable is calculated using the formula:
These values are less than 1.3%, which is the maximum allowable voltage drop in urban areas.
ANALYSIS FOR THE STRESS LEVEL: 10.0 kV
Replacing: 10
In =
Ö (3 x 10)
In = 0.5774 A (1)
According to tables and its characteristics, the initially selected cable will be of type N2XSY 1x50 mm2.
In 2
Im=
ft x fp x fr x fd
Where:
Fc = ft x fp x fr x fd
Im = 0.85 A
According to the values obtained, the selected cable supports this current (N2XSY of 1x50 mm2).
Im on the cable 0.85
= A < 215 A = Iof the cable
Agreeing with the calculated values; it complies with Table 05A of the CNE-U.
V squared (4)
P"cc = MVA
(V²/Mo) + ZL
Where:
P"cc Short circuit power in the underground cable
V Line tension in MT.
M 250 MVA short-circuit power for 10 kV, specified in the Design Point document.
Mo Pcc at the starting point of the underground section (according to the attached diagram) = 250 MVA
ZL Line impedance
XLCable reactance
When the cable starts operating, it experiences a rise in temperature, which causes this variation to bring
I achieve the increase of the electrical resistance of the same. This increase is determined by the following
formula:
Where:
α = Thermal resistance coefficient of soft Cu at a temperature of 20°C is: 0.00393 /°C
R1Cable resistance in direct current at the temperature of: 20 °C
R2Cable resistance in direct current at working temperature: 70 °C
T1Cable design temperature: 20 °C
T2Working temperature of the cable: 70 °C
Replacing Values:
R70ºC = 0.727 x [1 + 0.00393(70 - 20)]
R70°C = 0.8699 ohms/Km
Considering the projected cable length, it will be approximately. 22.1 m = 22.1 meters0.0221 Km; we have:
RL= 0.01925479
RL= 0.0192 Ohms 8
Where:
Replacing Values:
The reactance of the projected conductor is calculated using the following formula:
XLW =x L (10)
Where:
W = 2 π f
ƒ = 60 Hz Network Frequency
L = Inductance of the network
Replacing Values:
XL0.1803
= Ohnios/Km
XL = 0.1803 x 0.0221
XL = 0.00398463 Ohm
Replacing values in formula (5):
Z = 0.88687783 Ohm/Km
ZLS= √ [(0.01922479)² + (0.00398463)²]
ZLS0.0196
= Ohm
Replacing values in formula (4) to find the short circuit power:
100
P"cc =
0.4
P"cc = 238.320MVA
"I"I=I"I/(√3 (11)
kA
Where:
Replacing:
I"cc = 238.320
√ 3 x 10
I'cc = 13.7594116 kA
_0= / kA
(√3 with additional symbol) (12)
Where:
Mo = 250.0 MVA
V = 10.0 kV
Icco= 250,000
√ 3 x 10
Icc = 14.4337567 kA
Taking into consideration the type of cable; the material of the conductor and the insulation it has; it will calculate the
Admissible short-circuit current intensity in the projected cable (Ik):
A = (0,143 (13)
/√
Where:
K = Constant that depends on the Conductor and its Insulation; equal to: 0.143
S = Cross-section of the cable or conductor: 50 mm²
t = Duration time of the short circuit; it is considered equal to: 0.1 sec
Adjustment and operation of the projected power switch
0.143 x 50
Ik =
√ 0.1
I = 22.6102853 kA
Then; given that:
Iccn cable = 22.6102853 > 14.4338 Icco OK!
It is fulfilled that the permissible short circuit current in the cable is greater than the short circuit current.
probable.
Design Point
N2XSY-50mm2 Fig. 05
L1
SE No. 01 SE No. 01
10.0 kVA 0.02210 Km - Air
The voltage drop for the projected cable is calculated using the formula:
ΔV = 0.0004 % = 0.0404 V
Considering the accumulated Voltage Drop; it is as follows:
These values are below 5%, which is the maximum allowable voltage drop in urban areas.
Replacing: 10
In =
Ö (3 x 10)
In = 0.5774 A (1')
Considering that it is an aerial cable of type AAAC; 50 mm2 must be:
Im = 0.58 A
According to the obtained values, the selected cable supports this current (AAAC of 50 mm2).
° CALCULATION OF SHORT CIRCUIT POWER (Icc) AT THE MOST CRITICAL POINT (SE-01)
V squared (4')
P'cc = MVA
(V²/M) + ZL
Where:
L1 = 0.004 Km - Aerial
P'cc Short circuit power; most critical point.
V Line tension in MT.
M Short circuit power, at the start of the AAAC type overhead cable (10.0 kV) = 238.32 MVA
(from the analyses of the underground cable)
ZL Impedance of the overhead line
XLCable Reactance
When the cable comes into operation, it experiences an increase in temperature, so this variation brings
I obtain the increase in the electrical resistance of it. This increase is determined by the following
formula:
Where:
α = Thermal resistance coefficient of Aleac. Al., at a temperature of 20°C is: 0.0036 /°C
R1Cable resistance in direct current at a temperature of: 20 °C
R2Wire resistance in direct current at operating temperature: 70 °C
T1Cable design temperature: 20 °C
T2Working temperature of the cable: 70 °C
Replacing Values:
R70ºC = 0.663 x [1 + 0.0036(70 - 20)]
R70°C = 0.7823 ohms/Km
Considering the projected length of the cable that has: 4.0 m = 0.004 Km; we have:
RL= 0.7823 x 0.004
RL= 0.0031 Ohms (8')
Where:
DMG = ³√ (D1 x D2 x D3) = 1259.921 mm
RMG = 0.726 x r = 3.289 mm
R(70°C) = R(20ºC) x (1 +ax (T2-T1)) = 0.782W/Km (9')
X = 4 xpx f x (0.05 + 0.4605 x Log(DMG/RMG) x 0.0005 = 0.4670 W/Km
Replacing values in the formula (4') to calculate the short circuit power:
100
P'cc =
0.042
I'cc = 13.64237 kA
100
Pcc =
Pcc =
So: 4.0232
Icc = 13.6425 kA
238.320
Icc =
= 13.7594 kA
√ 3 x 10
VERIFICATION OF THE ALEAC CONDUCTOR. TYPE AAAC (AERIAL) SELECTED BY
EFFECT OF SHORT CIRCUIT, THE CONDUCTOR CAPACITY OF SECTION S WILL BE:
APPLICATION FORMULA:
= /√ √([( g /(ra
[1+a(L_2 - L_1) ≪ (14')
INPUT DATA:
I/1000 = allowable current in amperes; in kA. Al Steel
S = Section mm2 50 50
c = Specific heat of the metal in Joules/Kg x C; for AAAC = 887 Joules/kg x C 887 481
gSpecific weight of the metal in Kg/mm² x m; for AAAC = 0.0027 Kg/mm² x m 0.0027 0.0078
rResistivity of the metal at the initial temperature t1; for AAAC = 0.0328 ohm mm²/m
0.0328 0.14
aIncrement coefficient of resistance with temperature 1/ºC; for AAAC = 0.00384 1/º
0.00384 0.006
Temperature at the moment t1 of the start of the cc in ºC; for AAAC = 20ºC 20 20
t2 = Temperature at the moment t2 of the cc finished in ºC; for AAAC = 160ºC 160 200
t = Duration time of the cc, that is, t2-t1 in seconds; it is the data of the time that lasts the 0.1 0.5
kp = Pedicular coefficient or Rca/Rcd; for AAAC = 1.025 1.025 1.5
I= 14.1252 kA
So: I = 14.1252 kA
Then; given that: Iccin cable = 14.1252428 > 13.7594 = IccPD OK!
It is fulfilled that the admissible short-circuit current in the cable is greater than the short-circuit comment.
probable.
Design Point
N2XSY-50mm2 Fig. 05
L1
SE N° 01 SE No. 01
10.0 kVA 0.02210 Km - Subterr.
The voltage drop for the projected cable is calculated using the formula:
These values are lower than 1.3%, which is the maximum allowable voltage drop in urban areas.