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Power Systems Technical Articles

Our experts continuously work on power systems problems, and we share solutions with Practical Reference Articles.

The main topics are earthing system modeling, power cable ratings, HV/LV electrical design, protective device coordination, and arc flash studies. We cover IEC and IEEE standards.

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AS/NZS 3008 (2025) Cable Sizing Guide: Example Calculations

Size active, neutral, and earth cables using AS/NZS 3008. The guide covers current capacity, voltage drop, and short-circuit calculations with examples.
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Earthing System Types Explained

Low voltage earthing systems include TN-S, TN-C-S, TT, IT and DC. High voltage earthing includes solid, ungrounded, resistance, reactance and resonant.
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Conduit Sizing Requirements with Example Calculations

Equations for calculating conduit sizes and space factors in accordance with standards are provided. Worked examples of conduit sizing calculations are provided.
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Voltage Drop Calculation Method with Examples

Equations and method with all steps for accurate voltage drop calculations including power factor, cable operating temperature, resistance, reactance, DC, 1-phase or 3-phase, balanced/unbalanced with calculation examples provided.
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5 mins read

Understanding Earth Fault Loop Impedance

The purpose of this document is to provide a better understanding of Fault Loop Impedance, also referred to as Earth Fault Loop Impedance so that the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules for safety, design, installation and testing of electrical installation may be met.
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Cable Current Rating Derating Factors Explained

Derating factors are applied to the cable current rating ensuring that cable operating temperature limits are not exceeded. Derating factors are derived to match the specific cable installation conditions.
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Maximum Demand Tables

Reference tables for diversity factors and energy demand from Wiring Rules AS/NZ 3000 for domestic and non-domestic installations.
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Sheath Bonding Design Guide for High Voltage Cables

Sheath bonding is one of the most important design aspects for high-voltage cable power transmission. Solidly, single-point, and cross-bonded systems are explained.
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Voltage drop limits for Low Voltage installations

Voltage Drop Limits per the Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3000 as well as rules of thumb to assist with electrical design. Includes AC and DC voltage drop or rise limits.
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