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CABLE SELECTION AND BUSBAR SELECTION
JILAN ANAK GAWING
860309-52-6343
ILP MIRI
CH00870 L1-L3
EIC C01023
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CONFORMING
IEE/IET REGULATIONS
BS 7671/IEC 60364
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Conforming Regulation in Cable Selection.
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FACTORS IN CONSIDERATION TO CHOOSE CABLE SIZE.
1. Current Rating setting in Protective Device (ACB(OCR),MCB/MCCB/Fuse)
2. Effective Current causes Protective Device (ACB(OCR),MCB/MCCB/Fuse) operated
conventional to time.
3. Cable Laying Method/Cable Conveying Method.
4. Insulation Type for Cable.
5. Design Operating Temperature
6. Cable formation designs (Core number, Shield, Screen, Armoured)
7. Current-Carrying Capacity of Cable
8. Size for cable may be changed due to Correction Factor ,if cable laid in different
condition, it correction may related to:
a. Ambient Temperature
b. Depth Laying
c. Soil Thermal Resistivity
d. Group Rating Factor
e. Thermal Insulation
9. Size for cable may be changed due to following factor:
a. Distance
b. Percentage Drop of Voltage
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Relevant Symbols for Correction Factors.
Ca - Ambient Temperature (Air @ Ground)
Cd - Depth Laying (U/G)
Cs - Soil Thermal Resistivity(U/G)
Cg - Group Rating Factor (Air Installation)
Cc – Group Circuit buried in ground (U/G)
Ci - Insulation Thermal
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GUIDE OF CABLE SELECTION FOR
INSTALLATION OTHER THAN U/G AND
AERIAL LINE
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Overcurrent Protective Device
-MCB rating BS60898 TYPE C,B,D
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Overcurrent Protective Device-MCCB
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Effective Current of Protection
Overcurrent Devices in Overload Conditions
Protection Device and Class Time Effective Current
MCB Class B,C,D 1.5×In
1 Minute- 2 Minutes@ Less than 1 Hours
MCCB Class Category A,B
1.5×In
Less than 1 Hours
Fuse BS88 1.8×In
Less than 1-2 Hours
Fuse BS 1361
1.6×In
Less than 1-2 Hour
Fuse BS 3036 1.45×In
Less than 1-2 Hours
IDMT OCR Type 1 1×Iset
Depend on TMS,PMS
IDMT OCR Type 1.2
1.2×Iset
Depend on TMS,PMS
Oil Dashpot Relay(OCR)
1.2×Iset
Depend on Class (A-10sec,B-20sec,
C-50sec,D-100sec,E-400sec,F-900sec)
Thermal Overload Relay 1.2×Iset
Class 10-40sec,Class 20-90sec,
Class 30-140sec
Overload Relay Adjustable according to [Link] 5,Class 10 1.2×Iset
(Solid State Type) Class 15,Class 20,Class 30
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INSTALLATION METHODS
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Correction Factor
Ambient Temperature
(Ca)
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Correction Factor for Ambient (Ca)
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Correction Factor
Thermal Insulation
(Ci)
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Correction Factor
Circuit Grouping
(Cg)
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Cable Grouping (Cg)
• Consideration.
– Bunch and Layer
– Uniform Size and Not Uniform Size
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Grouping -Cable in Layer
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Grouping-Cable in Bunch
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(Not uniform size)
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(uniform size)
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(uniform size)-for some installation not provided inTable 5 (Cable Group)
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(uniform size)-for some installation not provided inTable 5 (Cable Group)
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(uniform size)-for some installation not provided inTable 5 (Cable Group)
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Cg for Cable Grouping
(uniform size)-for some installation not provided inTable 5 (Cable Group)
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Appendix
Current –carrying Capacity
of Cable
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CABLE SELECTION FOR INSTALLATION
OTHER THAN U/G AND AERIAL LINE
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EXERCISE 1-METHOD A
4 circuits running in metal trunking, fed to single phase supply 240V/50Hz in ambient
temperature 40°C, without insulation thermal and each circuit connected using
1C/PVC/non-armoured, without sheath. Each circuit shall be protected using MCB SP
class C. By aid following information, find adequately CSA of cable for each circuit.
Circuit 1
10 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%,distance 20 meters
Circuit 2
8 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%, distance 20 meters
Circuit 3
1 Hp air-conditioner, distance 10 meter PF and inrush current can be neglected.
Circuit 4
8 points for Socket outlet 13A,assume power usage per point is 500W,longer
point 10 meters
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EXERCISE 2-METHOD B
4 circuits running in metal trunking, fed to single phase supply 240V/50Hz in ambient
temperature 40°C, without insulation thermal and each circuit connected using
1C/PVC/non-armoured, without sheath. Each circuit shall be protected using MCB SP
class C. By aid following information, find adequately CSA of cable for each circuit.
Circuit 1
10 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%,distance 20 meters
Circuit 2
8 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%, distance 20 meters
Circuit 3
1 Hp air-conditioner, distance 10 meter PF and inrush current can be neglected.
Circuit 4
8 points for Socket outlet 13A,assume power usage per point is 500W,longer
point 10 meters
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EXERCISE 3-METHOD C
4 circuits running in metal trunking, fed to single phase supply 240V/50Hz in ambient
temperature 40°C, without insulation thermal and each circuit connected using
1C/PVC/non-armoured, without sheath. Each circuit shall be protected using MCB SP
class C. By aid following information, find adequately CSA of cable for each circuit.
Circuit 1
10 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%,distance 20 meters
Circuit 2
8 lighting points , 100W per point, 1.8 must be taken in calculation, diversity
allowance 95%, distance 20 meters
Circuit 3
1 Hp air-conditioner, distance 10 meter PF and inrush current can be neglected.
Circuit 4
8 points for Socket outlet 13A,assume power usage per point is 500W,longer
point 10 meters
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EXERCISE 4
By aid figure above ,find sufficiently CSA of cable for each circuit. Assume
voltage drop is not be problem in installation.
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EXERCISE 5
By aid figure above ,find sufficiently CSA of cable for each circuit. Assume
voltage drop is not be problem in installation.
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CABLE SELECTION FOR INSTALLATION
U/G ONLY
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Underground Cable Selection
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EXERCISE 6
By aid figure above ,find sufficiently CSA of cable for each circuit. Consideration shall
be included voltage drop .
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EXERCISE 7
By aid figure above ,find sufficiently CSA of cable for street lighting system.
Consideration shall be included voltage drop .
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GUIDE OF CABLE SELECTION FOR
UNDERGROUND CABLE INSTALLATION
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Overcurrent Protective Device-MCCB
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CORRECTION FACTOR AND
CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY OF
CABLE ACCORDING TO CABLE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL OF
MANUFACTURE
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CORRECTION FACTOR
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CORRECTION FACTOR
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CORRECTION FACTOR
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CONDUCTOR SIZING FOR LV
DISTRIBUTION BOARD
(SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR ASSEMBLIES)
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Compliant Regulation
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Cable Selection for Low Voltage Distribution Board and Assemblies
According to IEC 439/BS EN 61439
Type of Conductor.
1. Bare conductors or single-core conductors with basic insulation, for example cables
according to IEC 60227-3.
2. Single-core conductors with basic insulation and a maximum permissible conductor
operating temperature of at least 90 °C, for example cables according to
IEC 60245-3, or heat-resistant thermo-plastic (PVC) insulated cables according to
IEC 60227-3.
3. Single or multi-core sheathed cables, for example cables according to IEC 60245-4
or IEC 60227-4.
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Exercise
Determine the CSA of cable for connection between busbar of
feeder pillar to each MCCB for outlet.
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BUSBAR SIZING
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Basic Guide to select
current-carrying capacity of busbar.
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BUSBAR SIZE SELECTION ACCORDING
TO IEC 439/BS439/BS159
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Appendix-Current-Carrying
Capacity of Busbar
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Power Losses in Busbar
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Re-rating Current Carrying Capacity of Busbar
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Exercise
Find CSA of Busbar at “Main” and “Sub”.
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BUSBAR SIZE SELECTION
ACCORDING TO COPPER
DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
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Factors to Re-rating Current Carrying Capacity of Busbar
• Ambient temperature.
• Maximum temperature rise.
• Operating temperature.
• Rated correction factor may obtained by refer to appendix in regulation or by
calculation using equation below:
I1= current 1, A
I2 = current 2, A
θ1 = temperature rise for current 1, °C
θ2= temperature rise for current 2, °C
T1 = working temperature for current 1, °C
T2 = working temperature for current 2, °C
T20 = temperature coefficient of resistance at 20°C ( = 0.00393)-Annealed Cooper
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Exercise 1
OCR IDMT type 1.2 with setting 100% at 600A. Find sufficient CSA of copper
busbar for installation LV Main Switchboard which ambient temperature
40 °C and operating temperature 70 °C.
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APPENDIX COPPER DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION
HIGH CONDUCTIVITY COPPER
(40°C Ambient, 50°C Temperature Rise)
Frequency AC rating up to 60Hz
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PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR SELECTION
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Protective Conductor according to table in
IET/IEE Regulation/BS 61439
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Exercise
• Find size of main cable for earth.
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Calculation Method-BS 61439
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Exercise
• Find size of main cable for earth.
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THANK YOU.
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