Also, the software will perform selectivity checks between the hv and the downstream lv device 2. In accordance with icea, iec, ieee and other power cable consensus standards, testing can be performed by means of direct current, power frequency alternating current, or very low frequency alternating current. All non electrical type tests as required by iec 60502 routine tests routine tests are carried out on each finished length of cable to control the overall quality of the. The option to size based on overload current is only enabled when bs 7671 17th edition or iec 60364 standards are selected for cable sizing. Tthe software also includes the iscad trial program and the iec 60617 library 2010, for extending and printing the generated installationschemes. Hv cable sizing software in compliance with iec standards. We have a fully fledged application where you can size lv and mv cables up to 33 kv, current capacity in accordance with bs 7671, era 6930 and iec 60502. Dimensioning of the cables compliant with nf c 200 and iec 60909, according to the admissible currents and the thermal stresses. Iec, however the general hv cable sizing scribd hv cable sizing. Modelling was performed using the commercially available software package called elek cable high voltage tm hv. Harmonised cable codes and colours cable sheath and armour loss iec 60287 current. Cablesizer is an automated cable sizing and design calculation tool to iec and nec standards.
Cable sizing calculation open electrical cable sizing methods do differ across international standards e. Cable sizing methods do differ across international standards e. Iec 60364552 2009 electrical installations in buildings part 552. Also, check out our blog for news and discussion on cable sizing.
Steadystate and transient rating calculations of custom cables from lv up to 500 kv. Cablesizer cable sizing calculations to iec and nec. Iec 60287 current capacity of cables an introduction by steven mcfadyen on january 31st, 20 iec 60287 calculation of the continuous current rating of cables 100% load factor is the international standard which defines the procedures and equations to be used in determining the current carry capacity of cable. Iec 60287 current capacity of cables rated current. Easily select and set protective devices and produce protection studies.
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages of 1 kv um 1. Cable sizing software cable sizing calculation etap. Other than that, you could try system analysis software like etap. I have tried grid cable max and heard of an autralian project called cable calc pro. Windows xp or later operating systems including windows 8 and 10.
Electrical calculation tools is a set of 7 computer aided online tools designed to help you. Hv cable are triple extruded to the latest iec standards using proprietary materials on modern catenary line equipment. Cable calculation software mvhv specific iet engineering. International electrotechnical commission publication iec 20a, 1978. Etap cable sizing module considers zero sequence triple harmonic constraints as well as other harmonic constraints based on correction reduction factors for other order of harmonics. Gridcablemax hv cable sizing software made for engineers. High voltage xlpe cable systems techincal user guide brugg cables page 6 2. Calculate size of cable tray excel sheet electrical. General use measuring impedance designed for the decoupling of the pd current pulses on the pd coupling capacitor, changing in equivalent voltage pulses and forwarding to the pd detector according to iec 60270. The calculation is general method for cable sizing electrical general method for cable sizing.
In the united states, wire sizes are commonly measured in american wire gauge aw. In this case the rating factor is 1 and a 16 mm 2 cable is required. Complies with standards iec 60287, iec 60853 and nethermcgrath. This will help you with the calculations, and they have a cable pulling module although i have not used that particular module. Calculation of thermal ratings for complex cable circuit installations. Determining the maximum current power cables can sustain without deterioration of any of their electrical properties is important for the design of electrical installations. Etap also has an iec 60287 thermal calculation module should you need it.
Cable hv is software for the windows operating system. Current capacity to bs 7671, era 6930 and iec 60502. Crater cable rater is a sophisticated cable ratings tool which enables current ratings of a wide range of thermally interdependent circuits to be calculated. The following details are required for calculation. They are suitable for installations providing mechanical protection to the cable.
The cable sizing calculator calculates the cable size according to asnzs. Electrical calculation tools schneider electric global. Engineer friendly software for electrical contractors and engineers. Cable layout and system design the dimensioning of a high voltage cable system is always based on the specifications and demands of the project at hand. Low voltage cable reference pages give typical data on cable current ratings, derating factors, impedances, etc. Elek cable hv is the latest windows pc software suitable for desktop, laptop or tablet.
This cable sizing calculation program allows you to calculate cable size based on electric motor minimum allowable starting voltage. High voltage systems 04 high voltage xlpe cable production since the introduction of polymeric. Cable high voltage electrotechnik pty ltdelectrical calculations. Lv cable software cable calculation cable ampacity. For medium voltage cables, the calculations will be according to iec 60502. Get access to premium hvmvlv technical articles, electrical engineering guides, research studies and much more. Bs5467 cable bs6195 cable bs6387 cable bs6724 cable bs76291 cable bs7870 cable bs8436 cable csa 22. It calculates the threephase and homopolar and determines the crosssections of the cables. Particular requirements for busbar trunking systems iec 605021. Lv and mv cables up to 33 kv with current capacity in accordance with bs 7671, era. Gridcablemax hv cable sizing software in hv cable sizing software in compliance with iec temperature rise and cable losses of high voltage power cables under multiple scenarios and installation high voltage cables prysmian group. When the length of the circuit exceeds the capacity of a cable reel, joints are used to connect the unit.
In this report a parametric study of the factors which affect current ratings is presented. Gridcablemax hv cable sizing software made for engineers by. As a case study, i considered a 55kv, 433v, 3ph motor. Cable sizing calculator iec 60364 and hd 60364 jcalc.
Hv cable sizing software in compliance with iec temperature rise and cable losses of high voltage power cables under multiple scenarios and installation high voltage cables prysmian group high voltage systems 04 high voltage xlpe cable production since the introduction of polymeric insulation, we have made an important contribution. Jun 20, 2016 power cable current rating calculations software from lv to hv. Cable high voltage electrotechnik pty ltdelectrical. In this case, the use of a special protective device compact nsx equipped with the osn trip for instance would allow the use of a 6 mm 2 cable for the phases and of 10 mm 2. Plain annealed copper or aluminium complying with iec 60228 class 1 or 2. Hi, i am hoping someone might be able to offer some opinions. The cable sizing calculator considers current rating, voltage drop and short circuit current according to the iec 60364 and hd 60364 standards. The cable size is again selected on the basis of the neutral current, which is.
Impedance and voltage drop to iec 60909 and cenelec clctr 50480. Cablesizer cable sizing calculations to iec and nec standards. Calculate cable tray width calculate cable tray area calculate cable tray length calculate cable tray weight calculate remaining % width of cable tray calculate remaining % area of cable tray free download. High voltage fuses currentlimiting fuses iec 604392.
Cable hv software new module for transient, emergency and cyclic cable ratings to standard iec 60853. I will be carrying out a lot of cable calculations ratings, pulling tensions etc. It considers current rating, voltage drop and short circuit current. Cable sizing software select, size and manage your power cables using. Waterblocking tape options help ensure that should the hv cable be damaged, the repair lengths and associated works are kept to a minimum.
These design requirements can be userdefined or automatically determined from load flow, short circuit, and protective device calculation results. The accuracy of the software provides increased confidence when upgrading power cable installations and designing new ones. Hv electrical installation calculation software iec 60909. Data entry in hv, depending on the network 3phase and zerosequence impedances.
Iec 60287 current capacity of cables rated current by steven mcfadyen on february 18th, 20 this note looks at the formulae used to calculate the rated current capacity of a cable in line with iec 60287 calculation of the continuous current rating of cables 100% load factor. Produce one line schematics in minutes, select and calculate cable sizes, volt drop levels and system impedances. Electrotechnik cable hv software transient, emergency and. It helps you to shape up your technical skills in your everyday life as an electrical engineer. Etaps cable sizing analysis software can compute the size of the cables based on cable shortcircuit capacity to withstand the shortcircuit current. High voltage electrical installations additional rules for production sites and industrial, commercial and agricultural sites iec 60949. The hv cbale size shall be base on the fault level on hv side. Power cable current rating calculations software from lv to hv.
Medium voltage cables to iec 60502caledonian medium voltage. Increasing awg give decreasing cross sectional areas the smallest awg. Cablesizer is a free online cable sizing tool based on iec and nec standards. Calculation of thermally permissible shortcircuit currents, taking into account nonadiabatic heating effects.
The recommended cable sizes are based upon information provided by the user and are intended as a guide only. Iec xlpe cable systems specified according to iec international electrotechnical commission are among many other standards accepted. The cymcap software is dedicated to the calculation of ampacity and temperature rise calculations for power cable installations. Display the timecurrent curves of 1 to 8 circuitbreakers. Olex cables high voltage xlpe insulated cables 0882. Electrotechnik cable hv software transient, emergency.
The option to size based harmonic spectrum is only enabled when bs 7671 17th edition or iec 60364 standards are selected for cable sizing. All calculations are in accordance with the iec 60287 and the nehermcgrath methods. The cable sizing calculator calculates the required cable size according to asnzs 3008 australia and new zealand standard. Cable impedance calculations provide details on how to calculate the dc resistance, ac resistance and inductive reactance of a cable. Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1kv to 30kv iec 60702. See also cable sizing calculators for nec, iec 60364 and hd 60364 standards. Electricalom is a powerful electrical design software that performs all the necessary calculations and checks in accordance with bs7671 harmonized with iec 60364 and hd 384. Iec, nfc, rgie, afnor standards compliance trace software. A high voltage insulated cable circuit consists of three singlecore cables or one threecore cable with high voltage sealing ends at each end. Perform a shieldcontinuity test on each power cable. Electrical design, cable sizing and certification software. According to my earlier calculation 3cx50 cable is not suitable 10. Selection and erection of electrical equipment wiring systems is the iec standard governing cable sizing.
Iec 60332 tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions iec 60502. No signups or logins required, just click below to start sizing to either nec or iec standards. Among other things, it defines a set of standard wire crosssections. High voltage power cable current ratings electrotechnik pty. Medium voltage cables to iec 60502caledonian medium. On high voltage circuits the prospective fault current and backup protection time is typically. High voltage xlpe cable systems technical user guide. Low voltage cables sized based on short circuits 07122012 5. Iec 60287 current capacity of cables an introduction. Calculation tools for low voltage electrical network. Etap cable sizing software provides various options which can be used for design requirements.
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