Cable inputs in DG

Uses of cable sizing

• Verification - The existing cable types which have been selected for a given network model are

checked against a given set of performance constraints.

• Recommendation - Appropriately rated cable types are selected from a specified library, such that
they meet the specified performance constraints applicable to the given network model.
• The user is given the option to automatically apply the recommended cable types to the network
model.
• Recommendations may be provided on a network model which does not have any cable types

defined (the elements including cable lengths should be defined).

 Methods used
• International Standards Method. The suitability of the assigned cable types are verified or
recommended, taking account of deratings in accordance with the selected International Standard
(IEC 60364-5-52, NF C15-100, BS 7671, NF C13-200, VDE 0100-520). The deratings are determined
according to data entered on the Cable Analysis page of the relevant cable objects.
• Cable Reinforcement Method. The suitability of the assigned cable Types are verified or
recommended, according to user-defined voltage, thermal, and short-circuit constraints specified on
the constraints page of the command dialog. The rated currents of the relevant cables without
derating is used in the evaluation
 How to access the cable sizing

• Change Toolbox icon Cable Analysis Cable Sizing icon.

 Mode
Verification mode :
• will assess the suitability of the existing cable types

– For the International Standards Method, the command will verify the suitability of the cable in
accordance with the selected standard.
– For the Cable Reinforcement Method, the command will verify the suitability of the cable in
accordance with the selected constraints and / or network consistency criteria. At least one of
Thermal Loading Limits, Consider Voltage Drop Per Terminals, Consider Voltage Drop Along
Feeder, Short Circuit Loading Limits, and Network Consistency must be selected.
 Mode
Recommendation mode :
– For the International Standards Method, the command will create new cable types
• The cable derating factor will be set based on the installation method, specified on the cable
element’s Cable Analysis page.
– For the Cable Reinforcement Method, the command will recommend cable types for those
cables without Types yet defined, and those that cause violations of the specified constraints.
 Constraints
• Thermal Loading Limits:
• Global - entered in the Maximum Thermal Loading field.
• Individual - Max Loading within the Load Flow tab of each cable.
• Voltage Drop Per Terminals :
• Global - entered in the Lower Limit of Terminal Voltage field..
• Individual - the voltage limit is specified in the Load Flow tab of each terminal.
• Voltage Drop Along Feeder : absolute voltage difference between the source terminal of the feeder and the final
terminal of the feeder.
• Global Constraints : entered in the Maximum Voltage Drop field.
• entered in the Maximum Voltage Drop field.
• Short Circuit Loading Limits : Mode is set to Verification
Model parameters
Define → Cable Layout