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1. Overview of the comparison
We have benchmarked ELEK Cable HV Software current rating results for 110 kV cables against the well-known software Eaton’s CYME CYMCAP. We have shown the results are virtually identical (under 1.5 % difference). ELEK Cable HV Software results are validated with CIGRE TB 880.
The full CYME CYMCAP reports linked in the table were produced by an authorized user. The Cable HV reports for equivalent conditions are also attached.
ELEK Cable HV Software is the best alternative to CYMCAP. Refer to the article providing a comparison of the features between ELEK Cable HV and CYMCAP.
2. Results
| TEST CASE ID | Description | CYMCAP Software | Cable HV Software | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Three cables in separate ducts in backfill, flat not touching |
766.2 A View PDF |
770.5 A View PDF |
+0.56% |
| 04 | Three cables combined in a duct in backfill |
685.6 A View PDF |
695.4 A View PDF |
+1.41% |
| 06 | Three cables in separate ducts in backfill, trefoil touching |
746.9 A View PDF |
743.1 A View PDF |
-0.51% |
| 13 | Three cables buried direct in backfill, flat touching |
748.7 A View PDF |
757.7 A View PDF |
+1.19% |
The results above were performed in 2014 for CYMCAP (rev. 5.3b) and 2020 for Cable HV (V3.7.2) and so this may be the source of some minor differences because the relevant Standards have been updated since 2014 including IEC 60287-1-1.
ELEK Cable HV complies with Standards: IEC 60287 for steady-state and IEC 60853 for transient ratings. We use the latest editions of these Standards.
The latest ELEK Cable HV V6.0 is validated and produces matching results with CIGRE TB 880.
Case 01
Cable High Voltage:
CYMCAP:
Case 04
Cable High Voltage:
CYMCAP:
Case 06
Cable High Voltage:
CYMCAP:
Case 13
Cable High Voltage:
CYMCAP:
3. Extensively tested
We have done extensive testing of the current rating results of our Cable HV Software over the past 10 years against numerous sources. Below is a recent testimonial in which the customer compares CYMCAP with Cable HV directly:
