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Optimization of ampacity for the unequally loaded power cables in duct banks

  • Jiankang Zhao
  • , Qingquan Lei
  • , Youbing Fan
  • , Xianbo Deng
  • , Songhua Liu
  • State Grid Electric Power Research Institute
  • Wuhan University
  • Harbin University of Science and Technology

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Abstract

This paper presents a method of the ampacity optimization for power cables in duct banks under unequal loads. The ampacities of power cables were calculated on the basis of IEC 60287 standard, then the thermal field distribution of the duct banks was computed by means of finite element analysis(FEA). On this basis, an optimization method was proposed to maximize the loading capacity of the cable group. The ampacities and thermal fields under two optimization layouts were recalculated and compared with the original layout. The results showed that the thermal field can be improved effectively and the ampacity can be increased remarkably by appropriate layout optimization.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2010 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2010 - Proceedings
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventAsia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2010 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 28 Mar 201031 Mar 2010

Publication series

NameAsia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC
ISSN (Print)2157-4839
ISSN (Electronic)2157-4847

Conference

ConferenceAsia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2010
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period28/03/1031/03/10

Keywords

  • Ampacity
  • Duct banks
  • Finite element
  • Optimization
  • Power cable
  • Unequal load

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