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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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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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Solar PV systems – DC cable sizing with examples

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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Typical Values of Soil Resistivity

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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Skin and Proximity Effects on AC Resistance Calculations

The AC resistance of a cable conductor is always larger than the DC resistance. The primary reasons are ‘skin effect’ and ‘proximity effect’. Equations and example calculations are provided in this article.
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Cable Pulling Tension Calculations

This article explains how to perform cable pulling tension and sidewall pressure calculations and also includes an example.
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Protective Earth Cable Sizing

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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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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High Voltage Power Cable Current Ratings

Explains the effects of the installation conditions and the bonding arrangement on the current rating of high voltage power cables.
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