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Cables
Derating Factors for Cable Current-Carrying Capacity
AbstractThis document examines the critical influence of installation and environmental conditions on the current-carrying capacity (ampacity) of electrical cables. The…
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Cables
Updated Wiring Regulations and Implications for Cable Current-Carrying Capacity Calculations
The 2018 edition of AS/NZS 3000 introduces several amendments that influence the determination of cable current ratings. These changes necessitate…
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Grid
Determination of Maximum Demand in Electrical Installations
AbstractMaximum demand, defined as the highest load averaged over a specified interval, is a critical parameter in the design and…
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Switchgear
Earthing Integration of Reinforced Concrete Structures in Electrical Substations
AbstractThis document outlines a standardized methodology for the modelling and electrical integration of steel reinforcement within concrete slabs and foundations…
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Cables
Power Cables Impedance Bonding Methodology for Cable Sheaths
MethodThe impedance bonding technique involves the insertion of a defined impedance—such as a reactor or resistor—into the sheath current path.…
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Cables
Power Cables Cross-Bonding in High-Voltage Cable Systems
1. Principle and Methodology Cross-bonding is a standardized technique employed in three-phase high-voltage cable systems to mitigate power losses within…
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Cables
Power Cables Single-Point Bonding in High-Voltage Cable Systems
MethodologySingle-point bonding is a cable sheath earthing configuration in which the sheaths of all three phases are interconnected and solidly…
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Cables
Power Cables Sheath Bonding Design Guide for High Voltage Systems
High-voltage power cables incorporate an outer concentric metallic layer, typically comprising a screen, sheath, and/or armor, collectively termed the “sheath.”…
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Grid
Substation Layouts: Typologies, Comparative Merits, and Applications
1. Introduction A substation constitutes a critical node within an electrical power system, facilitating the transmission, transformation, and distribution of…
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Grid
The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC): Operational Principles, Control Paradigms, and Dynamic Characteristics
Abstract The Unified Power Flow Controller (UPFC), conceptualized by Gyugyi, represents the most functionally comprehensive device within the Flexible AC…
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