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 %