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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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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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This article explains how to properly size earth conductors for earth faults and includes the method, equations, constants you can use and worked examples to follow.
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Soil electrical resistivity varies based on several factors. Use these tables to validate your soil measurements or devise a soil model without having measurements for preliminary earthing/grounding designs.
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Reference tables for diversity factors and energy demand from Wiring Rules AS/NZ 3000 for domestic and non-domestic installations.
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DC cable sizing has significant implications on a PV system's performance, total cost, and safety. Example calculations of Current Rating and Voltage Rise have been provided.
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This article explains how to perform cable pulling tension and sidewall pressure calculations and also includes an example.
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Direct lightning strikes to substations causes physical damage and poses hazards for people.
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Explains the effects of the installation conditions and the bonding arrangement on the current rating of high voltage power cables.
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Charging current in power cables is 10-20 times larger than for overhead lines. The maximum length of cable circuits is determined by their capacitance. This report provides equations and shows how critical cable length depends on voltage level, cable size and frequency.
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