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Cable Size Calculation

The document outlines the cable size calculations for both the primary 11KV side and the secondary 415V side of a transformer rated at 1000KVA. For the primary side, two runs of three-core 240Sqmm AL XLPE cable are recommended, while for the secondary side, two runs of three-core 400Sqmm CU XLPE cable are deemed suitable. It also discusses the challenges of terminating multiple cables and suggests the alternative of using a bus duct, which may be more expensive.

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Cable Size Calculation

The document outlines the cable size calculations for both the primary 11KV side and the secondary 415V side of a transformer rated at 1000KVA. For the primary side, two runs of three-core 240Sqmm AL XLPE cable are recommended, while for the secondary side, two runs of three-core 400Sqmm CU XLPE cable are deemed suitable. It also discusses the challenges of terminating multiple cables and suggests the alternative of using a bus duct, which may be more expensive.

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CABLE SIZE CALCULATION

1)PRIMARY 11KV SIDE CABLE RATING


Area of Cable Conductor = 1000 X I X√T/K.
I=Short Circuit Current =40KA
T=Time Duration for Short Circuit Current in sec = 0.6sec.
K=Short Circuit Tempt Rise Constant
( AL XLPE Cable=94.98, CU XLPE Cable=143.08)

Area of Cable Conductor = 1000X40X√0.6/94.98


=10.52X40X0.7745=325.9=326 Sqmm.
Length of Cable =3000 mts.

Temperature Derating Factor 0.96


Depth of Laying(1mts) 0.98
Resistivity Derating Factor 0.81
Thermal Derating factor 0.96X9.98X0.81=0.762

Transformer Rating 1000KVA.


Primary Rated Current =1000KVA/11KVX√3=52.48Amps.

Current Carrying Capacity of =330A in Ground


Single Please 240Smm
AL XLPE Cable

Temperature Derating Factor 0.96


Depth of Laying(1mts) 0.98
Resistivity Derating Factor 0.81
Thermal Derating factor 0.96X9.98X0.81=0.762

So Safe Current 240Sqmm XLPE Cable can 330X0.762=251.46 Amps.


Conduct considering Derating Factors

Hence for Primary 11KV Side 2Runs of Three Core 240Sqmm XLPE AL Cable will be
Suitable.

2)SECONDARY SIDE CABLE RATING


Area of Cable Conductor = 1000 X I X√T/K.
I=Short Circuit Current =40KA
T=Time Duration for Short Circuit Current in sec = 0.6 sec.
K=Short Circuit Tempt Rise Constant
( AL PVC =76.03, CU PVC Cable=115.0)
Area of Cable Conductor = 1000X40X√0.6/115.0
=8.69X40X0.7745=269.39 Sqmm

Transformer Rating 1000KVA.


Primary Rated Current =1000KVAX1000/433V X√3=1333.41Amps.

Current Carrying Capacity of =650A in Air.


3.5 Core 400Smm
CU XLPE Cable

Hence for Secondary 415V Side 2Runs of 3.5 Core 400Sqmm XLPE CU Cable is best
suitable as the Length From Transformer LT Chamber to LT PCC Panel will be not
more than 100mts.

As the Termination of 04Nos 3.5 Core 400Sqmm AL PVC Cables in LT Transformer


Marshalling box and in LT Panel Side is difficult other option is to have busduct from
Transformer LT Side to LT PCC which will be costly.

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