Electrical Cable Sizing

ELECTRICAL CABLE SIZING
ELECTRCIAL CABLE SIZING Page 2 of 21
Table of Contents
1.0 G E NE R AL C ONS IDE R AT IONS 3
1.1 S hort C irc uit C urrent R ating 3
1.2 V oltage Drop 3
1.3 C able C urrent R ating 3
1.4 Other F requenc y 6
1.5 R es is tanc e Data 6
2.0 ME T HODOL OG Y 6
2.1 F ull L oad C urrent (I F L ) C alc ulations 6
2.2 C able V olt Drop C alc ulations 7
2.3 HV C able s izing (S hort C irc uit R ating) 8
3.0 S AMP L E – OXY P R OJ E C T 9
3.1 G eneral Data 9
3.2 C as e S tudy I - HV C able S izing 9
3.3 C as e S tudy II - L V C able S izing 13
4.0 C AB L E E L E C T R IC AL DAT A 18
4.1 C able R es is tanc e (Nexans T ec hnic al Data for OXY P rojec t) 18
4.2 C able R eac tanc e (Nexans T ec hnic al Data for OXY P rojec t) 19
4.3 C able C urrent R ating (Nexans T ec hnic al Data for OXY P rojec t) 20
4.4 C able S hort C irc uit R ating (Nexans T ec hnic al Data for OXY P rojec t) 20
5.0 C ONC L US ION 21
6.0 AP P E NDIE S 21
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1.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
o Thermal short circuit capacity (for H.V Cables)
o Voltage drop
o Current rating
o Maximum cable loop impedance for earth faults shall not exceeding 1s under
solider earth fault conditions. It is meanly for long distance cables.
1.1 Short Circuit Current Rating
The short circuit breaking current of the source switchboard also takeing into account
the short circuit limiting characteristics of, e.g., fuse, relays, CBs.
The fault clearance time associated with operation of the primary, see section 2.2.
1.2 Voltage Drop
Voltage drop under steady state and motor starting condition with standard (DEP
33.64.10.10-Gen.) and project requirements. In normally shall be follows
o Less than 5% based on continuous maximum current loading and rated voltage
in A.C cables.
o Less than 20% of the rated equipment voltage during motor starting
o Less than 5% from min. system voltage at distribution board and the min.
equipment operation voltage in DC cables.
1.3 Cable Current Rating
1.3.1 Rating factor for cable ampaciry
o Onshore
• Depth of laying (IEE wiring regulations 16th 19991)
Correction factor shall be considered if cables in enclosed trench 450mm wide by

300mm deep minimum. Correction factor shall be applied based on Table 4B3-
Method 18 (Refer to appendix – C)

Method 19 (Refer to appendix – C).

Method 20 (Refer to appendix – C).
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For example:
A correction factor of 0.80 shall be applied for conductor cross-section area

10mm2 cables if 6 single-core cables, 4 two-core cables or 3 three or four-core
cables are laying the ground.
• Soil thermal resistively
• Ground/ambient temperature (see offshore statement)
o Offshore
• Ground/ambient temperature (IEE wiring regulations 16th 19991)
This derating (correction) factor is determined by design temperature.
♦ Correction factor for ambient temperature where protection is against

short-circuit. Refer to Table 4C1 (Refer to appendix - D)
♦ Correction factor for ambient temperature where the overload protective

device is a semi-enclosed fuse to BS3036. Refer to Table 4C2 (Refer to
appendix - D)
Table 4C1 & 4C2 show correction factor is 1 if cable in air based on
ambient temperature on 300C, For example a correction factor of 0.91
shall be applied for XLPE & EPR cables and 0.87 for PVC if maximum
design ambient temperature is 400C required by project. The choice of the
type of insulation of the cables shall also consider the ambient
temperature correction factor.
• Grouping of cables
There are many methods of installation of cables: such as Open and clipped
direct (Method 1), Cables embedded direct in building materials (Method 1), in
conduit (Method 3 & 4), in trucking (Method 3), on trays (Method 11), in free air,
on cleats, brackets or a ladder (Method 12 & 13), Correction factor for grouped
cables shall be applied refer to Tables 4B1, 4B2 and 4B3. (Refer to IEE wiring
regulations 16th 19991)
Generally, cable installation offshore shall be laying in cable ladder/tray.
Case 1: in free air – Refer to Table 52-E4 (IEC 60364-5-523) see appendix E
As per IEC60092-352, the current rating values may be considered applicable,

without correction factor, for cables bunched together on cable trays, unless
more than 6 cables (Diagram 1), which may be expected to operate
simultaneously at their full rated current, are laid close together in a cable bunch
in such a way that there is an absence of free air circulation around them.
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In this case, a correction factor of 0.79 should be applied on current rating value.
Diagram 1 – Cables bunched (6 cables bunch) and clipped direct to a non-

metallic surface
♦ Single core cables – Refer to Table 52-E5 (see Appendix F)
Both HV and LV single core cables shall be arranged in the trefoil

formation and shall have a distance of half cable diameter, ½De, from the
side of the cable ladder or tray. Multiple runs of trefoils shall also have a
space of separation of two cable diameter, 2De, as shown in the Diagram
2 below:
½De De 2De
Diagram 2 – Single core cables installation
All single core cables shall be bunched in trefoil formation, as shown in

Diagram 2 above. Since there are less than six cables bunched together,
the cable grouping correction factor is 1 applicable in one layer ladder
here. However, correction factor 0.97/0.96 shall be applied in two
(2)/three (3) layers of ladder respectively.
♦ Multicore cables- Refer to Table 52-E4 (see Appendix E)
HV multicore cables shall be installed in a single layer and touching as

shown in Diagram 3 below:
Diagram 3 – HV multicore cables installation
The cable grouping correction factor is 1 applicable in one (1) layer of

ladder for one cable only. Others grouping factor refer to table 52-E4 (see
Appendix E).
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LV multicore cables may not be installed in single layers and may

grouped as bunches of 6 cables, as shown in Diagram 1. A grouping
factor 0.73 shall be applied in three (3) layers and six (6) circuits
requirement.
• As a result
Derating Factor = ambient temperature correction factor × cable grouping

correction factor =0.91 x 0.73 =0.66.
1.4 Other Frequency
In our scope of work, cable for Electrical power system usually shall be 50Hz or 60Hz.
High frequency will not be applicable and shall not be covered in this presentation.
1.5 Resistance Data
Normally resistance of cable is provided at 200C by Vendor. The formula for actual
resistance as a function of temperature is below.
R=R0 (1+ α (t-200C)
R0: Resistance at t=200C
t Conductor temperature 0C
α 0.00393 for copper
The resistances are based on the maximum cable operating temperature of 85oC (EPR)
and 90oC (XLPE) for the different cable type codes selected.
For example:
Resistance at 200C of the 3C-4mm2 cables is 4.70 based on Draka Catalogue page 52
see Appendix A, so Resistance of the XLPE cable shall be
R= 4.70 x (1+0.00393 x (900C-200C)) =4.975ohm/km
2.0 METHODOLOGY
2.1 Full Load Current (IFL) Calculations
2.1.1 Refer to vendor data or Handbook
2.1.2 Formula
o 3phase circuit for AC system:
kW × 1000
I FL =
3 × VSYS × COSθ × E FF
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Where:
kW Equipment Load
VSYS System voltage (V)
IFL Full load current (A)
θ Angle in which the current lags the voltage (degree)
Eff Power Efficiency
o Single phase circuit for AC system
kW ×1000
I FL =
VSYS × COSθ × EFF
o DC system:
kW × 1000
I FL =
VSYS
2.2 Cable Volt Drop Calculations
2.2.1 3phase circuit for AC system:
3 × l × I FL × ( R cos θ + X sin θ ) ×100

%V DROP =
V SYS × n ×1000
Where:
VSYS System voltage (V)
%VDROP Volt drop (%)
l Length (m)
IFL Full load current (A)
R Cable resistance (Ω / km)
X Cable reactance (Ω / km)
θ Angle in which the current lags the voltage (degree)
n Number of cables in parallel per phase
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2.2.2 Single phase circuit for AC system:
2 × l × I FL × ( R cos θ + X sin θ ) × 100

%V DROP =
V SYS × n × 1000
2.2.3 DC system:
2 × l × I FL × R × 100
%VDROP =
VSYS × n × 1000
2.3 HV Cable sizing (Short Circuit Rating)
HV power cables will also be sized based on their short circuit withstand capability.
I× t
A=
k
where :
A Cable conductor cross-sectional area (mm2)
I Short circuit current (A)
t Duration of short circuit (s).
For feeders protected by circuit breakers, t = 0.4s.
For feeders protected by fuses, t = 0.25s.
K cable conductor material, insulation and the safe temperature rise of the
insulation. See-Appendix
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3.0 SAMPLE – OXY PROJECT
3.1 General Data
o Correction factor for HV & LV single cable shall be 0.94 x 1 = 0.94
o Correction factor for HV & LV multicore cables shall be 0.94 x 0.85 =0.80.
o All 6.6kV motors shall have starting current not greater than 550%. The starting
current of the low voltage motors shall not exceed 600% of full load current.
o Voltage drop under steady state and motor starting conditions with the following
limitations:
• 4% during steady state condition from origin of supply and user terminals
• 20% during motor starting
• 2% on feeders to lighting and small power distribution boards
• 2.5% average on lighting and small power sub-circuits
• 4% for d.c. systems
o The cable data refer to the Nexans cable technical data
3.2 Case Study I - HV Cable Sizing
3.2.1 Short Circuit Conditions
6/10kV electrical cables shall be used for the 6.6kV power distribution system. Cables
for power distribution shall be sized based on the total current, steady state volt drop
and short circuit capacity. Motor feeders shall be sized based on the total current,
steady state and motor starting volt drops.
The short circuit rating of 6.6kV Switchboard is 50kA and for feeders protected by circuit
breakers, the cable short circuit duration is 0.4 second. 143 refer to table 43A – Values
of K for common materials, for calculation of the effects of fault current – (Refer to
appendix – B)
50000 × 0.4
A= = 217 mm 2
146
Therefore, the minimum cable conductor area shall be > 217mm2
For feeders protected by fuses, the cable short circuit duration is 0.25 second.
50000 × 0.25
A= = 172mm 2
146
Therefore, the minimum cable conductor area shall be > 172mm2.
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3.2.2 6.6kV Cable Sizing Calculations
G
GT-3101A
~ 16.034MVA
6/10kV Cable
31-E-HD40003
6.6kV Switchboard SB-3102A 3150A, 3P 50kA
6/10kV Cable
31-E-HP40225
M PM-3156kW
~
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o Cable 31-E-HP40003 from Gas Turbine Generator GT-3101A to 6.6kV

Switchboard SB-3102
Gas Turbine Generator data
• Rated power = 16.034MVA
• Rated current @ 6.6kV = 1403A
• Cable sizing current = 1403 x 1.15 = 1613A
• Estimated cable length = 60m
• Resistance at 90oC – Refer to Table xx
Cable sizing
No. of cores 1 core per phase
Conductor cross-section area (mm2) 400 (Max.size allowed)
Rated current at 45°C (A) 677
Derating factor 0.94
Derated ampacity (A) 0.94 x 677 = 636
Quantity of cables per phase (round up) 1613 ÷ 636 = 2.54 ≈ 3
Total cable cross-sectional area (mm2) (VCB protected) 3 × 400 = 1200 > 217
Total number of cables installed 3 cables per phase
Resistance at 90oC (Ω/km) (XLPE) 0.0636
Reactance at 50Hz (Ω/km) 0.093
Power factor, Cos θ 0.80
Sin θ 0.60
Percentage volt drop (%) 0.08<4%
Sample calculation:
3 × 1403 × 60 × ((0.0636 × 0.80) + (0.093 × 0.60)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 0.08%
1000 × 3 × 6600
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o Cable 31-E-HP40225 Seawater Injection Pump Motor (PM-3156)
Motor data
• Rated motor power = 3750kW
• Full load current = 382A (Vendor data)
• Limited starting current = 1528A (Vendor data)
• Cable sizing for full current = 382 x 1.15 = 439A
Cable sizing – steady state & motor starting
No. of cores 1 core per phase
Conductor cross-section area (mm2) 300
Total cable cross-sectional area (mm2) (VCB protected) 1 x 300 = 300 > 217
Total number of cables installed 1 cable per phase
Steady state power factor, Cos θ (Vendor data) 0.89 (Sinθ = 0.46)
Motor starting power factor, Cos θ (Vendor data) 0.14 (Sinθ = 0.99)
Percentage volt drop (%) – steady state 0.09<4%
Percentage volt drop (%) – motor starting 0.33<20%
Calculations:
3 × 382 × 80 × ((0.0797 × 0.87) + (0.095 × 0.49)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 0.09%
1000 × 1 × 6600
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3 × 1528 × 80 × ((0.0797 × 0.14) + (0.095 × 0.99)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − M .START = = 0.33%
1000 × 1 × 6600
3.3 Case Study II - LV Cable Sizing
3.3.1 Short Circuit Conditions
The short circuit conditions for LV systems are normally not calculated as there are
many cables at the downstream to disperse the fault current in the event of a fault.
Therefore, the short circuit rating for cables will not be used here.
3.3.2 415V Cable Sizing Calculations
TR-3105
1.6MVA LNAN
0.6/1kV Cable
31-E-LD40101
415V Switchboard SB-3103A
0.6/1kV Cable
31-E-LP40137
0.6/1kV Cable
31-E-LP40320
CP ECP-1118A
0.6/1kV Cable
31-E-LP40480
M-3154 Crane EH-1118A
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o Cable 31-E-LP40137 from 6.6/0.44kV 1.6MVA Transformer (TR-3105A) to 415V

Switchboard (SB-3103)
Transformer data
• Rated power = 1.6MVA LNAN
• Full load current @ 440V= 2099A
• Estimated Cable length = 45m
Cable sizing
No. of cores 1 core
Quantity of cables per phase (round up) 2414 ÷845 = 2.86 ≈ 3
Total number of cables installed 3 cables per phase = 9
Steady state power factor, Cos θ 0.80 (Sinθ = 0.60)
Percentage volt drop (%) – steady state 1.29 < 4%
Calculations:
3 × 2099 × 45 × ((0.0580 × 0.8) + (0.097 × 0.6)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 1.29%
1000 × 3 × 440
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o Cable(s) 31-E-LP40320 from 415V Switchboard (SB-3103) to Pedestal Crane

Package (M-3154)
Motor data
• Motor rating = 200kW
• Starting current = 6 x 342A = 2052A
Cable sizing
No. of cores 1 core
Total number of cables installed 1 cable per phase = 3
Steady state power factor, Cos θ 0.86 (Sinθ = 0.51)
Motor starting power factor, Cos θ 0.30 (Sinθ = 0.95)
Steady state volt drop (%) 2.57 < 4%
Motor starting volt drop (%) 12.09 < 20%
Calculations:
3 × 387 × 110 × ((0.108 × 0.86) + (0.101 × 0.51)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 2.57%
1000 × 1 × 415
3 × 2052 × 110 × ((0.108 × 0.30) + (0.101 × 0.95)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − M .START = = 12.09%
1000 × 1 × 415
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o Cable 31-E-LP40137 from 415V Switchboard (SB-3103) to Fuel Gas

Superheater A Thyristor Control Panel (ECP-1118A)
• The voltage drop will be calculated in two stages – from the MCC to the Fuel
Gas Superheater Thyristor Panel (35m) and from the Thyristor Panel to the
Fuel Gas Superheater A (125m).
• Rated power for Fuel Gas Superheater A (E-1118A) = 385kW
• The heater is protected by a breaker whose amp trip rating is 800A.

Therefore the cable is sized to withstand 800A.
Cable sizing
No. of cores 1 core
Reactance at 50Hz (Ω/km) (HOLD) 0.100
Steady state power factor, Cos θ 1.00 (∴sin θ = 0)
Percentage volt drop (%) – steady state 0.35
Calculations:
3 × 535 × 35 × ((0.0904 × 1.00) + (0.100 × 0)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 0.35%
1000 × 2 × 415
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Cable 31-E-LP40480 from Fuel Gas Superheater A Thyristor Control Panel

(ECP-1118A) to Fuel Gas Superheater A (E-1118A)
Cable sizing
No. of cores 1 core
Reactance at 50Hz (Ω/km) (HOLD) 0.100
Steady state power factor, Cos θ 1.00 (∴sin θ = 0)
Total percentage volt drop (%) – steady state 2.13
Calculations:
3 × 535 × 125 × ((0.0763 × 1.00) + (0.100 × 0)) × 100

∴ %VDROP − S .STATE = = 2.13%
1000 × 1 × 415
Therefore, the final volt drop from SB-3103 to E-1118A = 0.35 + 2.13 = 2.48% <
4%
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4.0 CABLE ELECTRICAL DATA
4.1 Cable Resistance (Nexans Technical Data for OXY Project)
The resistances are based on the maximum cable operating temperature of 85oC (EPR)
and 90oC (XLPE) for the different cable type codes selected.
Table 1 – Cable Resistance @ 85oC (EPR) or 90oC (XLPE)
Conductor Cable Resistance (Ω/km)

area Cable Type Codes
2
(mm ) H1 H3 H4 H5 H8 L1 L2 L4 L5
2.5 - - - - - 9.6 9.64 9.49 -
4 - - - - - 5.99 5.99 5.90 -
6 - - - - - 3.97 3.97 3.91 -
10 2.36 - - - - 2.35 2.35 - -
16 1.49 1.48 1.48 - - 1.48 1.48 1.46 -
25 0.944 0.936 0.936 - 0.922 0.939 0.937 - -
35 0.683 0.675 0.675 - 0.664 0.677 0.676 0.664 -
50 0.508 0.499 0.499 - 0.491 0.502 0.500 - -
70 0.354 0.345 0.345 - 0.339 0.349 0.346 - -
95 0.260 0.249 0.249 - 0.245 0.254 0.251 0.245 0.245
120 0.208 0.197 0.197 - 0.194 0.203 0.200 0.193 -
150 0.173 0.162 0.162 - 0.159 0.168 0.165 - -
185 0.142 0.129 0.129 - 0.127 0.137 0.133 - -
240 0.113 0.0990 0.0996 - 0.0979 0.108 0.103 - -
300 0.0971 0.0797 - 0.0779 - 0.0904 - - -
400 - 0.0636 - - - 0.0763 - - -
500 - 0.0510 - - - 0.0660 - - -
630 0.0635 0.0416 - - - 0.0580 - - -
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4.2 Cable Reactance (Nexans Technical Data for OXY Project)
Table 2 – Cable Reactance @ 50Hz
Conductor Cable Reactance (Ω/km)

area Cable Type Codes
2
(mm ) H1 H3 H4 H5 H8 L1 L2 L4 L5
2.5 - - - - - 0.158 0.093 0.0892 -
4 - - - - - 0.148 0.086 0.0833 -
6 - - - - - 0.143 0.084 0.0783 -
10 0.138 - - - - 0.134 0.079 - -
16 0.130 0.136 0.113 - - 0.125 0.0753 0.0683 -
25 0.123 0.128 0.106 - 0.179 0.119 0.0754 - -
35 0.118 0.123 0.102 - 0.174 0.117 0.0734 0.0650 -
50 0.114 0.119 0.099 - 0.170 0.114 0.0731 - -
70 0.109 0.113 0.095 - 0.164 0.111 0.0709 - -
95 0.105 0.109 0.091 - 0.159 0.107 0.0694 0.0625 0.0817
120 0.102 0.105 0.088 - 0.155 0.105 0.0691 0.0608 -
150 0.0987 0.102 0.086 - 0.153 0.104 0.0703 - -
185 0.0967 0.101 0.084 - 0.151 0.104 0.0707 - -
240 0.0935 0.096 0.081 - 0.147 0.101 0.0697 - -
300 0.0934 0.095 - 0.118 - 0.100 - - -
400 - 0.093 - - - 0.100 - - -
500 - 0.090 - - - 0.099 - - -
630 0.0879 0.088 - - - 0.097 - - -
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4.3 Cable Current Rating (Nexans Technical Data for OXY Project)
Table 3 – Cable Current Ratings / Ampacity @ 45oC Ambient
Conductor Current Rating (A) Conductor Current Rating (A)

area area
(mm2) 1 Core 3 Core (mm2) 1 Core 3 Core
2.5 28 20 95 276 193

4 38 27 120 319 223
6 49 34 150 367 257
10 68 47 185 418 293
16 91 63 240 492 344
25 120 84 300 565 -
35 148 103 400 677 -
50 184 129 500 778 -
70 228 159 630 899 -
4.4 Cable Short Circuit Rating (Nexans Technical Data for OXY Project)
Table 4 – Cable Short Circuit Ratings @ t = 1 Second
Conductor area Short Circuit Rating Conductor area Short Circuit Rating
(mm2) (kA) (mm2) (kA)
2.5 0.365 95 13.9
4 0.583 120 17.5
6 0.875 150 21.9
10 1.46 185 27.0
16 2.33 240 35.0
25 3.65 300 43.7
35 5.10 400 58.3
50 7.29 500 72.9
70 10.2 630 91.9
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5.0 CONCLUSION
For cable sizing, the following point shall be considered:
o Current Rating
Correction of the Cable current ampacity shall be more than full current
o Voltage drop
Calculated voltage drop value shall be less than project requirement
o Thermal short circuit capacity
Calculated short circuit value shall be more than system’s short circuit rating
The largest cable size shall be used based on the above point.
6.0 APPENDIES
Appendix A - Draka Cable Data
Appendix B – Table 43A (IEE Wiring Regulation)
Appendix C – Table 4B3 (IEE Wiring Regulation)
Appendix D – Table 4C1 & 4C2 (IEE Wiring Regulation)
Appendix E – Table 52-E4 (IEC 60364-5-523)
Appendix F - Table 52-E5 (IEC 60364-5-523)
Appendix G – Tables of cable sizing
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1.0 G E NE R AL C ONS IDE R AT IONS 3

1.1 S hort C irc uit C urrent R ating 3

1.2 V oltage Drop 3

1.3 C able C urrent R ating 3

1.4 Other F requenc y 6

1.5 R es is tanc e Data 6

2.1 F ull L oad C urrent (I F L ) C alc ulations 6

2.2 C able V olt Drop C alc ulations 7

2.3 HV C able s izing (S hort C irc uit R ating) 8

3.0 S AMP L E – OXY P R OJ E C T 9

3.1 G eneral Data 9

3.2 C as e S tudy I - HV C able S izing 9

3.3 C as e S tudy II - L V C able S izing 13

4.1 C able R es is tanc e (Nexans T ec hnic al Data for OXY P rojec t) 18

5.0 C ONC L US ION 21

1.0 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

o Thermal short circuit capacity (for H.V Cables)

1.1 Short Circuit Current Rating

1.2 Voltage Drop

1.3 Cable Current Rating

1.3.1 Rating factor for cable ampaciry

• Depth of laying (IEE wiring regulations 16th 19991)

Correction factor shall be considered if cables in enclosed trench 450mm wide by

Correction factor shall be considered if cables in enclosed trench 450mm wide by

Correction factor shall be considered if cables in enclosed trench 450mm wide by

A correction factor of 0.80 shall be applied for conductor cross-section area

• Soil thermal resistively

• Ground/ambient temperature (see offshore statement)

• Ground/ambient temperature (IEE wiring regulations 16th 19991)

This derating (correction) factor is determined by design temperature.

♦ Correction factor for ambient temperature where protection is against

♦ Correction factor for ambient temperature where the overload protective

Generally, cable installation offshore shall be laying in cable ladder/tray.

As per IEC60092-352, the current rating values may be considered applicable,

Diagram 1 – Cables bunched (6 cables bunch) and clipped direct to a non-

♦ Single core cables – Refer to Table 52-E5 (see Appendix F)

Both HV and LV single core cables shall be arranged in the trefoil

Diagram 2 – Single core cables installation

All single core cables shall be bunched in trefoil formation, as shown in

♦ Multicore cables- Refer to Table 52-E4 (see Appendix E)

HV multicore cables shall be installed in a single layer and touching as

Diagram 3 – HV multicore cables installation

The cable grouping correction factor is 1 applicable in one (1) layer of

LV multicore cables may not be installed in single layers and may

Derating Factor = ambient temperature correction factor × cable grouping

1.4 Other Frequency

1.5 Resistance Data

R=R0 (1+ α (t-200C)

R0: Resistance at t=200C

α 0.00393 for copper

R= 4.70 x (1+0.00393 x (900C-200C)) =4.975ohm/km

2.1 Full Load Current (IFL) Calculations

2.1.1 Refer to vendor data or Handbook

o 3phase circuit for AC system:

VSYS System voltage (V)

IFL Full load current (A)

θ Angle in which the current lags the voltage (degree)

Eff Power Efficiency

o Single phase circuit for AC system

2.2 Cable Volt Drop Calculations