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When XLPE was advertised to us, it was always said that dielectric constant of XLPE (2.4) is noticeable less than that of paper impregnated insulation (4.2). Hence, we had the impression that the capacitance of modern cables (XLPE) would less than that of the previous generation of cables (paper). Accordingly, this means that after switching
Before putting the cable line into operation (and then periodically during operation), the integrity of the outer sheath of cables should be checked. The procedure consists of the following steps:1️⃣ Disconnect the line from the network (if it was in operation).2️⃣ Disconnect the SVLs from the link boxes.3️⃣ Unground cable screens at both sides of
Electrical parameters of cables are an important topic. For each line, it is necessary to determine the longitudinal resistance (R) and inductance (L), as well as the transverse capacitance (C), and all these parameters (R,L,C) should be found not only in a positive sequence, but also in a zero sequence. For overhead lines, these parameters
There is one important concept in the calculations of power transmission lines – this is the equivalent depth of current in the ground (Dg). In symmetrical operating modes (normal mode and three-phase short circuit), there is no electric current in the ground, and this depth is not interesting to us. However, in any unbalanced modes
Sooner or later, we will make a series of posts about wave processes in cable lines. Understanding these processes allows, for example, to solve the following tasks:1️⃣ Determine the core current when the cable is energized.2️⃣ Determine, for cable lines with single-side grounding of the screens, on which of the two sides it is better
The method of symmetrical components is used to calculate the normal and emergency modes of the electric network. The method represents an any mode (even asymmetric) as a composition of three separate symmetrical ones:✅ Positive sequence “1”.✅ Negative sequence “2”.✅ Zero sequence “0”. To use the method, it is important that the longitudinal impedances Z1,
There are two main types of power transmission lines – overhead lines and cable lines. Traditionally, in high-voltage networks, the total length of overhead lines exceeded the total length of cable lines. Therefore, some errors in the calculations of impedances of cable lines were not able to lead to serious consequences. However, gradually, especially with
We hear a lot that “green transition” is impossible without cable lines. But do we know and understand cable lines that well? Unfortunately, I have to say that we do not know them very well, and so far, the cable standards and catalogues require improvement. Let me show this using the example of the longitudinal
The electrical capacitance of cables directly affects the arrangement of medium-voltage 6-35 kV networks with an isolated neutral, as well as issues of reactive power compensation of 110-500 kV networks. Let’s talk about what kind of capacitance the modern cables have. THE FIRST.When cables with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation appeared, we were told that these
Designing a cable line is an interesting process that resembles moving in a circle. The fact is that in order to select cables, we need the correct values of the short-circuit current (1.1) and the steady-state current (1.2). Such currents can only be calculated using information about the impedances of the cable line (R1, X1,