Cable ampacity practice for low voltage and medium voltage power cables

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.J. Kelly
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Power Cables ◽  
Medium Voltage

Prediction of power cables failures using a software application

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 153-162
Author(s):  
Marius Florian Predus
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Power Cables ◽  
Software Application ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Maintenance Work ◽  
Good Operation

This paper analyses the electrical performance of power supply cables in operation by investigating previous faults and forecasting faults using the Easyfit Professional 5.6 software program. The calculation of the maximum operating time until the first fault occurs is based on an algorithm for estimating the parameters entered in the application, respectively the intervals of good operation time between two successive faults. The case study presented in the paper analyses the probability of failure of a medium voltage power line, under the administration of a distribution operator, based on information collected during maintenance work on medium and low voltage installations in the analysed area.

Reduction of the Low Voltage Substation Constraints by Inserting Photovoltaic Systems in Underserved Areas

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-112
Author(s):  
Benbouza Naima ◽  
Benfarhi Louiza ◽  
Azoui Boubekeur
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Voltage Drop ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Utilization Rate ◽  
Photovoltaic Systems ◽  
Voltage Distribution ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Pv Systems ◽  
Transformer Substation ◽  
Load Pattern

Background: The improvement of the voltage in power lines and the respect of the low voltage distribution transformer substations constraints (Transformer utilization rate and Voltage drop) are possible by several means: reinforcement of conductor sections, installation of new MV / LV substations (Medium Voltage (MV), Low Voltage (LV)), etc. Methods: Connection of mini-photovoltaic systems (PV) to the network, or to consumers in underserved areas, is a well-adopted solution to solve the problem of voltage drop and lighten the substation transformer, and at the same time provide clean electrical energy. PV systems can therefore contribute to this solution since they produce energy at the deficit site. Results: This paper presents the improvement of transformer substation constraints, supplying an end of low voltage electrical line, by inserting photovoltaic systems at underserved subscribers. Conclusion: This study is applied to a typical load pattern, specified to the consumers region.

scholarly journals Machine Learning and GIS Approach for Electrical Load Assessment to Increase Distribution Networks Resilience

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4133
Author(s):  
Alessandro Bosisio ◽  
Matteo Moncecchi ◽  
Andrea Morotti ◽  
Marco Merlo
Keyword(s):  
Machine Learning ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Regression Tree ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Machine Learning Algorithms ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Weather Events ◽  
Building Area

Currently, distribution system operators (DSOs) are asked to operate distribution grids, managing the rise of the distributed generators (DGs), the rise of the load correlated to heat pump and e-mobility, etc. Nevertheless, they are asked to minimize investments in new sensors and telecommunication links and, consequently, several nodes of the grid are still not monitored and tele-controlled. At the same time, DSOs are asked to improve the network’s resilience, looking for a reduction in the frequency and impact of power outages caused by extreme weather events. The paper presents a machine learning GIS-based approach to estimate a secondary substation’s load profiles, even in those cases where monitoring sensors are not deployed. For this purpose, a large amount of data from different sources has been collected and integrated to describe secondary substation load profiles adequately. Based on real measurements of some secondary substations (medium-voltage to low-voltage interface) given by Unareti, the DSO of Milan, and georeferenced data gathered from open-source databases, unknown secondary substations load profiles are estimated. Three types of machine learning algorithms, regression tree, boosting, and random forest, as well as geographic information system (GIS) information, such as secondary substation locations, building area, types of occupants, etc., are considered to find the most effective approach.

scholarly journals Thermal Analysis of the Medium Voltage Cable

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 4164
Author(s):  
Tomasz Szczegielniak ◽  
Dariusz Kusiak ◽  
Paweł Jabłoński
Keyword(s):  
Temperature Distribution ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
Good Accuracy ◽  
Proximity Effects ◽  
Electrical Performance ◽  
Power Cables ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Transmission Networks ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Cable Lines

The use of high voltage power cables in distribution and transmission networks is still increasing. As a result, the research on the electrical performance of cable lines is still up to date. In the paper, an analytical method of determining the power losses and the temperature distribution in the medium voltage cable was proposed. The main feature of the method is direct including the skin and proximity effects. Then the Joule law is used to express the power losses in the conductor and screen, and the Fourier-Kirchhoff equation is applied to find out the temperature distribution in the cable. The research was focused on a cable with isolated screen and return current in the screen taken into account. The proposed method was tested by using the commercial COMSOL software(5.6/COMSOL AB, Stockholm, Sweden) as well as by carrying out laboratory measurements. Furthermore, the results obtained via the proposed method were compared with those given in literature. The differences between the temperature values calculated by the analytical method, numerical computations and obtained experimentally do not exceed 10%. The proposed analytical method is suitable in prediction the temperature of the power cables with good accuracy.

scholarly journals Series Active Filter Design Based on Asymmetric Hybrid Modular Multilevel Converter for Traction System

Electronics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Khan ◽  
Jianming Xu ◽  
Muhammad Faiz ◽  
Yaqoob Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Filter Design ◽  
Switching Frequency ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converter ◽  
Multilevel Converter ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Converter Topologies ◽  
Asymmetric Hybrid ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Traction System

This paper presents a comparative analysis of a new topology based on an asymmetric hybrid modular multilevel converter (AHMMC) with recently proposed multilevel converter topologies. The analysis is based on various parameters for medium voltage-high power electric traction system. Among recently proposed topologies, few converters have been analysed through simulation results. In addition, the study investigates AHMMC converter which is a cascade arrangement of H-bridge with five-level cascaded converter module (FCCM) in more detail. The key features of the proposed AHMMC includes: reduced switch losses by minimizing the switching frequency as well as the components count, and improved power factor with minimum harmonic distortion. Extensive simulation results and low voltage laboratory prototype validates the working principle of the proposed converter topology. Furthermore, the paper concludes with the comparison factors evaluation of the discussed converter topologies for medium voltage traction applications.

scholarly journals Operation Modes of HV/MV Substations

2009 ◽  
Vol 25 (25) ◽  
pp. 81-86
Author(s):  
Josifs Survilo ◽  
Antons Kutjuns
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Warm Season ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Cold Season ◽  
Power Losses ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
The Third ◽  
Operation Modes ◽  
Mode 3

Operation Modes of HV/MV SubstationsA distribution network consists of high voltage grid, medium voltage grid, and low voltage grid. Medium voltage grid is connected to high voltage grid via substations with HV/MV transformers. The substation may contain one, mostly two but sometimes even more transformers. Out of reliability and expenditure considerations the two transformer option prevail over others mentioned. For two transformer substation, there may be made choice out of several operation modes: 1) two (small) transformers, with rated power each over 0.7 of maximum substation load, permanently in operation; 2) one (big) transformer, with rated power over maximum substation load, permanently in operation and small transformer in constant cold reserve; 3) big transformer in operation in cold season, small transformer-in warm one. Considering transformer load losses and no load losses and observing transformer loading factor β it can be said that the mode 1) is less advantageous. The least power losses has the mode 3). There may be singled out yet three extra modes of two transformer substations: 4) two big transformers in permanent operation; 5) one big transformer permanently in operation and one such transformer in cold reserve; 6) two small transformers in operation in cold season of the year, in warm season-one small transformer on duty. At present mostly two transformers of equal power each are installed on substations and in operation is one of them, hence extra mode 5). When one transformer becomes faulty, it can be changed for smaller one and the third operation mode can be practiced. Extra mode 4) is unpractical in all aspects. The mode 6) has greater losses than the mode 3) and is not considered in detail. To prove the advantage of the third mode in sense of power losses, the notion of effective utilization time of power losses was introduced and it was proven that relative value of this quantity diminishes with loading factor β. The use of advantageous substation option would make it possible to save notable amount of electrical energy but smaller transformer lifetime of this option must be taken into account as well.

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