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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION 1.

Cable sizing for 630KVA Auxiliary Transformer Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current Cable type considered Rated continuous current when directly laid in ground Derating Factors a) Variation of ground temperature (of cond. Temp 90 deg C for XLPE) b) Variation of soil thermal resistivity (3 cables in trefoil) c) Group rating factor for 3 group of cables in trefoil formation and touching each other d) Rating factor for depth of laying Composite derating factor (a*b*c*d) Continuous current rating after applying the derating factor Hence number of run required For the Phase For the Neutral Total run 2. Cable sizing for 800KVA Auxiliary Transformer Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current Cable type considered Rated continuous current when laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in trefoil formation to top tire with horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) Continuous current rating after applying the derating factor Hence number of run required for For the Phase For the Neutral Total run 800 KVA 415 V 1113.00 A 1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 723 A 630 KVA 415 V 876.49 A 1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 565 A

0.91 ----------> a 1.11 ----------> b 0.88 ----------> c

0.91 ----------> d 0.81 457.02 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 2 nos. 1 nos. 7 nos.

1 ----------> a 0.98 ----------> b

0.98 708.54 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 2 nos. 1 nos. 7 nos.

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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION 3. Cable sizing for 250kVA Diesel Generator Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current Cable type considered Rated continuous current when laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in trefoil formation to top tire with horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) Continuous current rating after applying the derating factor Hence number of run required for For the Phase For the Neutral Total run 4. Cable sizing for 100kVA Lighting Transformer Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current Cable type considered Rated continuous current when laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in trefoil formation to top tire with horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) Continuous current rating after applying the derating factor Hence number of run required for For the Phase 100 KVA 415 V 139.12 A 3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 461 A 250 KVA 415 V 347.81 A 1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 723 A

1 ----------> a 0.98 ----------> b

0.98 708.54 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 1 nos. 1 nos. 4 nos.

1 ----------> a 0.98 ----------> b

0.98 451.78 A

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 1 nos.

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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION 5. Cable sizing for 150kW H.V.W. Motor Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 Cable type considered Rated continuous current when laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) Continuous current rating after applying the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop 150 KW 415 V 260.86 A 3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 461 A

1 ----------> a 0.93 ----------> b

0.93 428.73 A

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE 1 nos. 0.1 0.0877 0.1330 0.07 0.0093 4.2066 1.01% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Note: Starting is not critical becasuse Volts of Delta / Star start < 3% (permissible limit)

6. Cable sizing for 15kW Jockey Pump Motor for Fire Fighting System Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 30 KW 415 V 52.17 A (2 nos. of 15kW each)

Cable type considered 3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL, PVC Rated continuous current when 70 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 65.10 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length
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3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL, PVC 1 nos. 1.1 0.0827 1.1031 0.07 Page 3 of 8 ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km

POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION Cable Impedance 0.0772 ohms Voltage drop during normal load 6.9775 Volts Percentage Drop 1.68% < 3% (permissible limit) Starting ( with one motor running and othet motor starting) current Voltage drop starting of motor Percentage Drop 7. Cable sizing for Chiller Unit for Air Conditioning Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 43.08 KW 415 V 74.92 A 182.601074 A 24.4211 Volts 5.88% < 20% (permissible limit)

Cable type considered 3.5C x 70 sq.mm. AL, PVC Rated continuous current when 105 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 97.65 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop 3.5C x 70 sq.mm. AL, PVC 1 nos. 0.533 0.0771 0.5385 0.045 0.0242 3.1447 0.76% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

8. Cable sizing for Chiller Water Pump for Air Conditioning Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 3.7 KW 415 V 6.43 A

Cable type considered 4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC Rated continuous current when 42 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 39.06 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for 4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC 1 nos. Page 4 of 8

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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable 2.29 ohms/km Equivalent Star reactance 0.097 ohms/km Equivalent Impedance 2.2921 ohms/km Route length 0.045 km Cable Impedance 0.1031 ohms Voltage drop during normal load 1.1495 Volts Percentage Drop 0.28% < 3% (permissible limit) Starting Current Voltage drop at starting of motor Percentage Drop 38.6070842 A 6.8969 Volts 1.66% < 20% (permissible limit)

9. Cable sizing for Air Handling Unit (A.H.U.) for Air Conditioning Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 3.7 KW 415 V 6.43 A

Cable type considered 4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC Rated continuous current when 42 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 39.06 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop Starting Current Voltage drop at starting of motor Percentage Drop 4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC 1 nos. 2.29 0.097 2.2921 0.045 0.1031 1.1495 0.28% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

38.6070842 A 6.8969 Volts 1.66% < 20% (permissible limit)

10. Cable sizing for Winter Heating Unit for Air Conditioning Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 Cable type considered Rated continuous current when laid in air
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9 KW 415 V 15.65 A 4C x 6 sq.mm. AL PVC 30 A

(Non - Motor)

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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 27.90 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop 4C x 6 sq.mm. AL PVC 1 nos. 3.69 0.0942 3.6912 0.045 0.1661 4.5028 1.09% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

11. Cable sizing for Ventilation Fan (Axail Flow type) for Exhaust Ventilation Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 0.74 KW 415 V 1.29 A (Two 0.37kW Fan will be paralled)

Cable type considered 3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC Rated continuous current when 24 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 22.32 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop Starting Current Voltage drop at starting of motor Percentage Drop 3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC 1 nos. 8.87 0.105 8.8706 0.115 1.0201 2.2738 0.55% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

7.72141685 A 13.6426 Volts 3.29% < 20% (permissible limit)

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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION 12. Cable sizing for Ventilation Fan (Propeller) for Exhaust Ventilation Rating of the equipment Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 0.72 KW 415 V 1.25 A (Four 0.18kW Fan will be paralled)

Cable type considered 3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC Rated continuous current when 24 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 22.32 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop Starting Current Voltage drop at starting of motor Percentage Drop 13. Cable sizing of Feeder for Oil Filtration Unit Voltage Rating of the equipment 415 V 100.00 A 3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC 1 nos. 8.87 0.105 8.8706 0.115 1.0201 2.2123 0.53% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

7.5127299 A 13.2739 Volts 3.20% < 20% (permissible limit)

Cable type considered 3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE Rated continuous current when 461 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 428.73 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance
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POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION Route length 0.045 km Cable Impedance 0.0242 ohms Voltage drop during normal load 4.1974 Volts Percentage Drop 1.01% < 3% (permissible limit) 14. Cable sizing of Switchyard Bay Marshalling Kiosk Typical Runnind Loads on the Bay MK at a given point of time 2 nos. Circuit Breaker Compressor 1 no. Isolator Motor Operating Space Heater (40W each) Total running load Voltage Full Load current at power factor 0.8 6 0.373 0.8 7.173 415 12.47 kW (3 KW each) kW kW (20 nos. of heater out of 35 nos. running) kW V A

Cable type considered 3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL PVC Rated continuous current when 70 A laid in air Derating Factors a) Variation of ambient temperature 1 ----------> a to 50 deg C b) Group rating factor for multi core cables 0.93 ----------> b with 6 cables in rack, laid in horizontal formation. Composite derating factor (a*b) 0.93 Continuous current rating after applying 65.10 A the derating factor Hence number of run required for Check for voltage drop AC Resistance of the cable Equivalent Star reactance Equivalent Impedance Route length Cable Impedance Voltage drop during normal load Percentage Drop Starting Current with 1 Comp. Start and other load running. Voltage drop at starting of motor Percentage Drop 3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL PVC 1 nos. 1.1 0.0827 1.1031 0.5 0.5516 11.9167 2.87% ohms/km ohms/km ohms/km km (Actual Length is 255m max.) ohms Volts < 3% (permissible limit)

17.692 A 16.90 Volts 4.1% < 20% (permissible limit)

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