What is the harm if we install primary side 11 KV VCB at a
distance of one Km from the 11/3.3KV 12.5 MVA transformer
through 11 KV cable.
Answer Posted / khor
No harm at all,but finding cable is a problem.11kv cable
supply for 12.5MVA must carry 650A per phase which is too
big for most standard cables.Standard VCB are 630A,1250A &
2000A,2500A.The more commonly available large size 3-core
300sqmm 11kv copper(450Amp) or alluminium conductor
cables,which is still flexible and can be transported &
coiled in drums of 250 to 300 metre lengths.There are
500sqmm 11kv 1-core xlpe/awa/pe cables available.
If you use only one transformer which is more
economical,the 3.3 KV side will be more than 2187Amp(plus
additional amp on losses and fans).While you can find 2500A
VCB,you will need more than 600sqmm copper conductors which
is not flexible/practical.
For the better/optimum design,seperate the final 415V and
3.3KV loads required and divide them into 2 groups and look
at the MVA and size them in seperate circuits.If 12.5 MVA
is all in 3.3Kv then employ 2 Main transformers where you
are not putting all the eggs in one basket.You need to
remember to look at the short circuit capacity( in KA 1 sec
or 3sec ) of the cables in circuit where small MVA is
involved.For e.g.1 MVA needs 52A @11KV but you cannot use
35sqmm cables,as it will blow like a fuse during fault
situation.
1 km of cables will have quite enough impedence to
limit/lower the fault level of the system.Protection of
this cable can be done with Pilot protection relays on
sending and rereving end,operated by class X CTs mounted in
the 11KV VCB panels.1 KM of Pilot wires of 2.5 sqmm 7-cores
alomg this cable is requird.So far I am assuming that it is
uderground cable is used.For Ariel Bundle Cable,3-core 185
sqmm aluminium is available.
Is This Answer Correct ? | 3 Yes | 2 No |
Post New Answer View All Answers
what is method for testing CT
How to know Resistance and Reactance value of main and aux winding of single phase capacitor start capacitor run induction motor to find capacitor value?
Difference between control junction box (cjb) and power junction box(pjb)?
How to calculate MCB Breaking capacity.
Why ground terminal is used in pot meter 10k ohms
how will calculate the safe starting current of 3-phase squirrel cage induction motor?
on a three-winding transformer relationship delta-delta-star, on third winding why the relationship is a star? what are the advantages and disadvantages? Thank you and please help
How can find thermal state value in relay for calculate thermal overload.
How to select, design,size & calculate for 11 KV/33KV/66KV/132KV/220 KV/440 KV circuit breaker for HT side of transformer protection/HT distribution protection?
How many types of faults are there in 3 phase power system?
What is transient response?
what is the transformer rush current?
A 100KVA SINGLE PHASE TRANSFORMER 10000/200V,50HZ REQUIRES 300V AT HV SIDE TO CIRCULATE FULL LOAD CURRENT WITH LV SHORT CIRCUITED.THE INTAKE IS 1000W.THE % OF REGULATION ON FULL LOAD AT 0.8 PF LAGGING WILL BE HOW MUCH AND THE SECONDARY TERMINAL VOLTAGE ON 0.8 PF LEADING WILL BE
what is electrical machines
What is the current carrying capacity of 0SWG,3SWG,10 & 12 SWG solid bare overhead copper conductors?