System Design parameters for Installation

Design

What the provided parameters are used for:

Size and weight of cable :
first constraint for maximum sections lengths and drums dimensions
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Maximum pulling tension :

second constraint to the length of cable that can be installed in a
single section. Lower the Max Pulling allowed, smaller the drums.
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System Design parameters for Installation
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Minimum distances between cables and flat or threefoil

configuration:
this parameter and this laying choice affects trench size.
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Installation ... made real
Installation ... made real
Installation ... made real
System Design parameters for Installation
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Maximum Installation depth :

this parameter is a constraint when crossing some obstacle, like
rivers and channels.
System Design parameters for Installation
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System Design parameters for Installation
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Summary : System Design parameters

affecting Installation.

• Cable diameter and weight, Max pulling tension -> Design

of preliminary cable lengths for trasportation with drums
(detailed route analysis will help to confirm or change cable
lengths).

• Cable spacing and Laying Configuration -> Design of

trench sections

• Maximum Allowed Installation depth- > Design of crossings,

Design considerations on Horizontal Directional Drillings.
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Installation parameters affecting System

Design

• Increase in installation depths at critical installation locations:

-> System Design / Installation Design to evaluate solutions in
order to grant the required power rating

• Interaction with utilities (pipes / cables) close to the route:

-> System Design to calculate losses and advise on required
minimum distance from those utilities

• Additional requirements for protections of cables:

additional cover affects cable heat dissipation and therefore
rating; - > System Design / Installation Design to evaluate
solutions
Overview of some uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions

• Installation in empty/unfilled ducts

• Installation in inclined tunnel or Shafts

 Overview of some uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions
Installation in unfilled ducts
Overview of some uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions

• Installation in an empty pipe is ‘critical’ from cable design

point of view because the still air around cable is the
worst thermal conductor. The heat is poorly dissipated.
• Possible solutions :
• Fill the pipe with suitable grout - it is not always
possible
• Fill the pipe with water – need continuous monitoring
of water level inside the pipe (need expensive
maintenance)
• Increase conductor section - cable cost increases
Overview of uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions

Cables installed in inclined tunnels / shafts

Overview of some uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions

Installation of cables in inclined tunnel or shafts is ‘critical’ from

System Design point of view for these reasons :
• the cable is in air – if shaft / tunnel is not ventilated the heat
dissipation is impaired
• the cable is clamped to metallic structures - losses by induced
currents shall be considered
• some fire safety measure is required to be applied on the cable
like
• flame retardant cable PVC sheath or PE with additive
• flame retardant paint on cable sheath
These sheaths / covers change the heat dissipation conditions
• Possible solutions :
• Check that there is enough tunnel / shaft ventilation and
suggest improvements on it to Customer
• Increase conductor section – cable cost increase
Overview of some uncommon or ‘critical’
installation conditions
Installation of cables in inclined tunnel or shafts is ‘critical’ from
Installation Design point of view for these reasons :

• Installation in confined spaces:

• constraints on moving equipment and personnel,
• constraints on where to install cables,
• difficult control of pulling tension on the cable, especially on
the cable suspended in shaft

• Increase in risk for accidents / incidents (especially for shafts):

• risk of falling objects due to improper tool / equipment /
material handling;
• risk of falling for people working at high heights

• Possible solutions :
• Design of solution and procedures for easy installation
• Safety First !