Notes 2 Distribution Line Construction

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Distribution Line Overview Distribution Line Overview
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1- Generation 2 Systems adapted in distribution System:

2- Transmission (above 115kV) } Ungrounded System (ex. Meralco)
3- Sub-transmission (69kV-115kV) } Multi-grounded System (mostly Rural DUs)
Distribution System Design
4- Distribution (38kV, 25kV, 13.2kV)
Specification Book Review
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Distribution Line construction

Topic Specifications for Construction Codes and its meaning
} Topic: } General: For Line construction (Pole Top Assembly)
} Specifications and Drawings for Distribution } All construction shall be done in accordance with the } For Single Phase (A)
staking sheets plans and specifications, and the
Line Construction, 13.2 kV and 24kV
construction drawings
} Purpose } The latest edition of the Philippine Electrical Safety Code Code Application
shall be followed except where local regulations are more
} To guide the RECs in the Standard Design A1 For tangent (0-5 Degrees)
stringent, in which local regulations shall govern. A2 For angle (5-20 Degrees)
and Construction of 13.2kV and 24kV
A3 For angle (20-60 Degrees)
distribution lines
A4 For double dead-end (60-90 Degrees)
A5 For dead end
A6 For double dead-end (tangent)
A14 For tangent (Side arm)
A15 For angle (Side arm)
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Codes and its meaning Codes and its meaning Codes and its meaning
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE PHASE For Line construction (Pole Top Assembly)
} For VEE Phase (B)
Code Application
B1 For tangent (0-5 Degrees)
B2 For angle (5-20 Degrees)
B3 For angle (20-60 Degrees)
B4 For double dead-end (60-90 Degrees)- Vertical
B5 For dead end (vertical)
B7 For dead-end – Horizontal (if 2B7 for double dead end-
60-90 Degrees)
B8 For double dead-end (tangent-horizontal)
B14 For tangent (Side arm – horizontal )
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Engineering – horizontal )
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VEE PHASE VEE PHASE For Line construction (Pole Top Assembly)
} For THREE Phase (C)
Code Application
C1 For tangent (0-5 Degrees)
C2 For angle (5-20 Degrees)
C3 For angle (20-60 Degrees)
C4 For double dead-end (60-90 Degrees)- Vertical
C5 For dead end (vertical)
C7 For dead-end – Horizontal (if 2B7 for double dead end-
60-90 Degrees)
C8 For double dead-end (tangent-horizontal)
C14 For tangent (Side arm – horizontal )
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THREE PHASE THREE PHASE THREE PHASE
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For Line construction (Pole Top Assembly) DOUBLE CIRCUIT DOUBLE CIRCUIT
} For DOUBLE CIRCUIT (D)
Code Application
D1 For tangent (0-5 Degrees)
D2 For angle (5-20 Degrees)
D3 For angle (20-60 Degrees)
D4 For double dead-end (60-90 Degrees)- Vertical
D5 For dead end (vertical)
D7 For dead-end – Horizontal (if 2B7 for double dead end-
60-90 Degrees)
D8 For double dead-end (tangent-horizontal)
D14 For tangent (Side arm – horizontal )
D15 For Angle (Side arm Simply
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Guy Assemblies (E) Guy Assemblies (E) Guy Assemblies (E)
} E1-2 (Single Down guy, through bolt type) } E2-2 (Overhead guy, through bolt type) } (Single Down guy, wrapped type)
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Guy Assemblies (E) Anchor Assemblies (F) Anchor
} (Double Down Guy) } (Line Anchor assemblies) Assemblies (F)
} (Log Anchor
assemblies)
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Anchor Transformer Transformer
Assemblies (F) Assemblies Assemblies
} (RockAnchor
assemblies)
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Transformer Secondary Secondary
Assemblies Assemblies Assemblies
(J) (J)
Code Application Usual Partner in Primary assy
J5 Tangent (for the live wire) A1,B1,C1
J6 Dead end application A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B7, B8, C4, C7, C8
J7 Angle (20-60 degrees) A3, B3, C3
J8 Tangent (neutral wire) (automatic for primary)
J10 Angle (5-20 degrees) A2, B2, C2
J15 Dead end (with existing in line A6, B8, C8
J6)
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Service Grounding Protection &
Assemblies Assemblies Sectionalizin
(K) (M2-) g
(M5-)
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Specifications for Construction Specifications for Construction Specifications for Construction

} Distribution of Poles } Pole Setting } Pole Setting
} On sloping ground, the depth of the hole shall be } Poles shall be set in alignment and plumb except at corners,
} In distributing the poles, large, choice, dense poles shall
measured from the low side of the hole. terminals, angles or junctions, or other points of strain, where
be used at transformer, dead end and corner locations they shall be set and raked against the strain so that the
} Pole Setting } Poles shall be set so that the alternate cross-arm face in conductors are in line.
opposite directions except at terminals and dead ends
} Poles shall be raked against the conductor strain not less than
where the gains of the last two poles shall be on the side
1-inch for each 10 feet of pole length nor more than 2 inches
facing the terminal of the dead end. for each 10 feet of pole length after conductors are installed at
} On usually long spans, the poles shall be set so that the the required tension.
crossarm is located on the side of the pole away from the } Pole holes shall be approximately 8 inches larger than the pole
long span. butt diameter and backfill shall be thoroughly tamp in full depth.
} Poles stored for more than 1 year from date of treatment shall
be ground line treated when installed.
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} Guys and Anchors } Locknuts } Conductors
} Guys shall be placed before the conductors are strung } Locknut shall be installed with each nut, eyenut or other } Conductors must be handled with care
and shall be attached to the pole as stated in drawing fastener on all bolts or threaded hardware such as } It should not be trampled or run over by vehicles
(refer to spec book) insulator pins and studs, upset bolts, double arming bolts, } For pin type or post type, it will be tied in the top groove of
} All anchors and rods shall be in line with the strain etc. the insulator and on the side of the insulator away from
} It should be installed such that 6 inches of the rod remain the strain at angles.
out of the ground. } All conductors shall be cleaned thoroughly by wire
} In cultivated fields it will be 12 inches to prevent burial of brushing before splicing or installing connectors or
the rod eye. clamps.
} A suitable inhibitor shall be used before splicing or appliying
connectors.
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} Splices and Dead Ends } Hotline clamps and connectors } Grounds
} Splicing and dead ending should be done in accordance } Connectors and hotline clamps suitable for the purpose } Ground rods shall be driven in full length in undisturbed
to standard. (refer to spec book) shall be installed as specified in the guide drawing. earth in accordance with the construction drawings.
} There shall be no more than one splice per conductor in } On all hotline clamp installations, the clamp and jumper } All equipment shall have atleast two(2) connections
any span. shall be installed so that they are permanently bonded to from the frame, case or tank to the multi grounded
} Splices should be located at least 10 feet from the the load side of the line, allowing the jumper to be de- neutral.
conductor support energized when the clamp is disconnected. } The equipment ground, neutral wires and surge protection
} Taps and Jumpers } Sagging of Conductors equipment shall be interconnected and attached to a
} Conductors shall be sagged in accordance with common ground wire.
} All leads on equipment such as transformers, reclosers,
etc shall be a minimum of #6 copper conductivity manufacturers recommendation } Lighting Arrester Gap Setting
} All conductors shall be sagged evenly } The external gap electrodes of the arresters should be
adjusted to the manufacturer’s recommended spacing.
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2/16/24

Distribution Line Overview Distribution Line Overview

1- Generation 2 Systems adapted in distribution System:

Specification Book Review

Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction Distribution Line construction

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