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For safety and reliable operation, the shields and metallic sheaths of power cables must be grounded. Without grounding, shields would operate at a potential considerably above ground. Thus, they would be hazardous to touch and would cause rapid degradation of the jacket or other material intervening between shield and ground. This is caused by the capacitive charging current of the cable insulation that is on the order of 1 mA/ft of conductor length. This current normally flows, at power frequency, between the conductor and the earth electrode of the cable, normally the shield. In addition, the shield or metallic sheath provides a fault return path in the event of insulation failure, permitting rapid operation of the protection devices. In order to reduce Circulating current and electric potential difference between the sheathings of single core three-phase cables, the sheathing is grounded and bonded at one or both ends of the cables. If the cable is long, double bonding has to be carried out which leads to circulating currents and increased total power loss. Raising the sheaths resistance, by decreasing its cross section and increasing its resistivity, can reduce this almost to the level of the core losses. However, in case of an earth fault, a considerable portion of the fault current flows through the increased sheath resistance, creating much higher power in the sheaths than in the faulty core. A simple solution, a conductor rod buried into the soil above or under the cable can divert this power from the sheaths.
Cable Screen:
(1) Purpose of cable screen:
Cable screen controls the electric field stress in the cable insulation. Cable Screen Provides return path for Cable neutral and fault current. If the screen is earthed at two ends than it provides Shielding for electromagnetic radiation. Enclosing dangerous high voltage with earth potential for safety.
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If the cable screen is single point bonded, no electrical continuity and mmf generates a voltage. If the cable screen is bonded at both ends, the mmf will cause circulating current to flow if there is electrical continuity. The circulating current produces an opposing magnetic field. Suitable bonding method should be employed to meet the standing voltage limit and keep Circulating current to an acceptable level.
To minimize the electromechanical forces between the cables under short-circuit conditions, and to avoid eddy-current heating in nearby steelwork due to magnetic fields set up by load currents, the three single-core cables comprising the three phases of a 3-phase circuit are always run clamped in Trefoil formation. Advantage: 1. This type of Formation minimizes the sheath circulating currents induced by the magnetic flux linking the cable conductors and metallic sheath or copper wire screens. 2. This configuration is generally used for cables of lower voltages (33 to 132kV) and of smaller conductor sizes. Disadvantages: 1. The trefoil formation is not appropriate for heat dissipation because there is an appreciable mutual heating effect of the three cables. 2. The cumulated heat in cables and cable trench has the effect of reducing the cable rating and accelerating the cable ageing.
This is a most common method for Laying LT Cable. This formation is appropriate for heat dissipation and to increase cable rating. The Formation choice is totally deepened on several factors like screen bonding method, conductor area and available space for installation.
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breaks for test purposes and to limit voltage build-up on the sheath Lightning, fault currents and switching operations can cause over voltages on the cable sheath. The link box optimizes loss management in the cable shield on cables grounded both sides. In HT Cable the bonding system is so designed that the cable sheaths are bonded and earthed or with SVL in such way as to eliminate or reduce the circulating sheath currents. Link Boxes are used with cable joints and terminations to provide easy access to shield breaks for test purposes and to limit voltage build-up on the sheath. The link box is part of bonding system, which is essential of improving current carrying capacity and human protection.
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It is necessary to fit SVLs between the metallic screen and ground inside the link box. The screen separation of power cable joint (insulated joint) will be protected against possible damages as a result of induced voltages caused by short circuit/break down.
The sheaths must therefore be adequately insulated from ground. Since there is no closed sheath circuit, except through the sheath voltage limiter, current does not normally flow longitudinally along the sheaths and no sheath circulation current loss occurs. Open circuit in cable screen, no circulating current. Zero volt at the earthed end, standing voltage at the unearthed end. Optional PVC insulated earth continuity conductor required to provide path for fault current, if returning from earth is undesirable, such as in a coal mine.
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SVL installed at the unearthed end to protect the cable insulation during fault conditions. Induced voltage proportional to the length of the cable and the current carried in the cable . Zero volt with respect to the earth grid voltage at the earthed end, standing voltage at the unearthed end. Circulating current in the earthcontinuity conductor is not significant, as magnetic fields from phases are partially balanced. The magnitude of the standing voltage is depended on the magnitude of the current flows in the core, much higher if there is an earth fault. High voltage appears on the unearthed end can cause arcing and damage outer PVC sheath. The voltage on the screen during a fault also depends on the earthing condition. Standing voltage at the unearthed end during earth fault condition. During a ground fault on the power system the zero sequence current carried by the cable conductors could return by whatever external paths are available. A ground fault in the immediate vicinity of the cable can cause a large difference in ground potential rise between the two ends of the cable system, posing hazards to personnel and equipment. For this reason, single-point bonded cable installations need a parallel ground conductor, grounded at both ends of the cable route and installed very close to the cable conductors, to carry the fault current during ground faults and to limit the voltage rise of the sheath during ground faults to an acceptable level. The parallel ground continuity conductor is usually insulated to avoid corrosion and transposed, if the cables are not transposed, to avoid circulating currents and losses during normal operating conditions. Voltage at the unearthed end during an earth fault consists of two voltage components. Induced voltage due to fault current in the core. Advantage: No circulating current. No heating in the cable screen. Economical. Disadvantage: Standing voltage at the unearthed end. Requires SVL if standing voltage during fault is excessive. Requires additional earth continuity conductor for fault current if earth returned current is undesirable. Higher magnetic fields around the cable compared to solidly bonded system. Standing voltage on the cable screen is proportional to the length of the cable and the magnitude of current in the core. Typically suitable for cable sections less than 500 m, or one drum length.
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Advantages: No circulating current in the screen. No heating effect in the cable screen. Suitable for longer cable section compared to singlepointbonding system and solidly bonded single-core system. Economical. Disadvantages: Standing voltage exists at the screen and sectionalizing insulation joint. Requires SVL to protect the unearthed end. Requires separate earth continuity conductor for zero sequence current. Not suitable for cable sections over 1000 m. Suitable for 300~1000 m long cable sections, double the length of singlepointbonding system.
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Advantages: Minimum material required. Most economical if heating is not a main issue. Provides path for fault current, minimizing earth return current and EGVR at cable destination. Does not require screen voltage limiter (SVL). Less electromagnetic radiation. Disadvantages: Provides path for circulating current. Heating effects in cable screen, greater losses .Cable therefore might need to be derated or larger cable required. Transfers voltages between sites when there is an EGVR at one site. Can lay cables in trefoil formation to reduce screen losses . Normally applies to short cable section of tens of meters long. Circulating current is proportional to the length of the cable and the magnitude of the load current.
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Summing up induced voltage in sectionalized screen from each phase resulting in neutralization of induced voltages in three consecutive minor sections. Normally one drum length (500 m approx) per minor section. Sectionalizing position and cable jointing position should be coincident. Solidly earthed at major section joints. Transpose cable core to balance the magnitude of induced voltages to be summed up. Link box should be used at every sectionalizing joint and balanced impedance in all phases. Induced voltage magnitude profile along the screen of a major section in the crossbonding cable system. Virtually zero circulating current and Voltage to the remote earth at the solidly earthed ends. In order to obtain optimal result, two crosses exist. One is Transposition of cable core crossing cable core at each section and second is Cross bond the cable screens effectively no transposition of screen. Cross bonding of cable screen: It is cancelled induced voltage in the screen at every major Section joint. Transposition of cables:It is ensure voltages to be summed up have similar magnitude .Greater standing voltage at the screen of the outer cable. Standing voltages exist at screen and majority of section joints cable and joints must be installed as an insulated screen system.
Requirement of transposefor cables core. If core not transposed, not well neutralized resulting in some circulating currents. Cable should be transposed and the screen needs to be cross bonded at each sectionalizing joint position for optimal neutralization
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Advantage: Not required any earth continuity conductor. Virtually zero circulating current in the screen. Standing voltage in the screen is controlled. Technically superior than other methods. Suitable for long distance cable network.
Earthing Method
Application
Up to 500 Meter
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Sheath losses are current-dependent losses and are generated by the induced currents when load current flows in cable conductors. The sheath currents in single-core cables are induced by transformer effect; i.e.by the magnetic field of alternating current flowing in cable conductor which induces voltages in cable sheath or other parallel conductors. The sheath induced electromotive forces (EMF) generate two types of losses: circulating current losses (Y1) and eddy current losses (Y2), so the total losses in cable metallic sheath are: Y= Y1+Y2 The eddy currents circulating radially and longitudinally of cable sheaths are generated on similar principles of skin and proximity effects i.e. they are induced by the conductor currents, sheath circulating currents and by currents circulating in close proximity current carrying conductors. They are generated in cable sheath irrespective of bonding system of single core cables or of three-core cables The eddy currents are generally of smaller magnitude when comparing with circuit (circulating) currents of solidly bonded cable sheaths and may be neglects except in the case of large segmental conductors and are calculated in accordance with formulae given in the IEC60287. Circulating currents are generated in cable sheath if the sheaths form a closed loop when bonded together at the remote ends or intermediate points along the cable route. These losses are named sheath circulating current losses and they are determined by the magnitude of current in cable conductor, frequency, mean diameter, the resistance of cable sheath and the distance between single-core cables.
Conclusion:
There is much disagreement as to whether the cable shield should be grounded at both ends or at only one end. If grounded at only one end, any possible fault current must traverse the length from the fault to the grounded end, imposing high current on the usually very light shield conductor. Such a current could readily damage or destroy the shield and require replacement of the entire cable rather than only the faulted section. With both ends grounded, the fault current would divide and flow to both ends, reducing the duty on the shield, with consequently less chance of damage. Multiple grounding, rather than just grounding at both ends, is simply the grounding of the cable shield or sheath at all access points, such as manholes or pull boxes. This also limits possible shield damage to only the faulted section. References: 1. Mitton Consulting. 2. EMElectricals
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About Jignesh.Parmar Jignesh Parmar has completed his B.E(Electrical) from Gujarat University. He has more than 11 years experience in Power Transmission-Power Distribution-Electrical energy theft detectionElectrical Maintenance-Electrical Projects(Planning-Designing-coordination-Execution). He is Presently associate with one of the leading business group as a Assistant Manager at Ahmedabad,India. He is Freelancer Programmer of Advance Excel and design useful Excel Sheets of Electrical Engineering as per IS,NEC,IEC,IEEE codes. He is technical Author for "Electrical Mirror" and "Electrical India" Magazines. He is Technical Blogger and Familiar with English, Hindi, Gujarati, French languages. He wants to Share his experience & knowledge and help technical enthusiasts to find suitable solutions and updating themselves on various Engineering Topics.
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Anand Rao says: December 21, 2011 at 4:43 pm Dear Jigneshji, I am working in a 3 x 300MW Thermal Power plant. The 300MW, 20KV Generator is connected to the 400KV switchyard thru 400/20KV trafo and we have a 315MVA, 400/220KV Inter-connecting transformer between the 400-to-220KV yards. (a) We have a 220/6.6KV 50MVA station transformer (For Start-up power) in 220KV switchyard which energises 2 Nos. 6.6KV STATION switchboards. (b) There is also 2 Nos. of 20/6.6KV, 20MVA Unit-Aux Transformers connected to
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Generator terminals. These energise 2 Nos. of 6.6KV Unit switchboards. (c) There is a TIE-BREAKER between 6.6KV Station and 6.6KV unit switchboards. (d) Before synchronising, 6.6KV Unit-board is charged from 6.6KV Station-board (Unitboard incomer OFF) by closing Station-to-Unit Tie breaker and all Auxiliaries on Unitboard get power from 6.6KV Station Board. (e) After we synchronise to 400KV grid and are generating some 30 to 40MWs, we SynchCheck across Unit-incomer breaker and change-over supply from 6.6KV Station trafo to Unit-Aux Trafo and switch OFF tie-between-Unit-and-Station. So, all Auxiliaries are now fed from Unit Aux Trafo. This is called MANUAL-CHANGE OVER. (f) If plant trips, the unit-incomer breaker trips, the tie-between-Station-Unit recloses and all Auxiliaries are Switched back to the Station board (FAST-CHANGEOVER). (g) The Synch-check relay (To allow FAST-changeover) is set at 10 degrees (Phase-angle diff), 7.5% (Voltage diff) and 0.2Hz (Freq diff). The Synch-check relay is normally giving Synch-OK signal during normal operation (ie. with 300MW synchronised to 400KV grid, 400/2220KV ICT is ON and Aux. on 6.6KV unit-board). Recently, synch-check relay started giving Not-OK signal. On checking, we find minimal voltage difference (< 1%) but a Phase-angle difference of 7.3 degrees between station and Unit trafo 6.6KV voltages even though both 400KV and 220KV grids are connected, Unit-trafo to 6.6KV unit-board is thru Bus-duct (60 metres) and Station-Trafo to 6.6KV Station board is 800 metres XLPE cable. Can the cable give this phase-shift we are seeing between Unit and Station boards? Anand Rao anand_rao_67@rediffmail.com Reply 2. waqas says: December 22, 2011 at 9:05 am excellent presentation really..very useful.. Regards, Waqas Ahmed Reply 3. zahi says: January 1, 2012 at 1:21 am please if we are installing a 600 A feeder using single conductor cables.in order to eliminate sheath currentes what we should do A)use cable connectors that can accommodate bonding jumpers B)use non-ferrous metalic plates at both ends of the conductors C)Ground the supply side and isolate the load side D)isolate both the supply and the load side from earth thanks for your interesting Reply 4. C.K.Bharathy says:
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March 16, 2012 at 3:57 am Hello Jignesh I found your document very helpful. The fault level exceeding the screen capacity is the issue. The Three phase fault (max) is 14 kA. The 11 kV cable 300 Sqmm cable with screen screen fault rating is 10 kA for 1 second. The screen bonded to earth at both ends.From your notes I gather only a portion of the short circuit current flows through sheath (or some times screen). Is there a way to estimate the max possible current flow through screen? Regards Bharathy Reply 5. zahi says: March 16, 2012 at 9:31 pm Thanks for your interested and I find your answer with the detailes.SO o thankyou again. Zahi Ezzat Reply 6. Yasir Liaquat says: May 8, 2012 at 4:44 am Jigneesh brother thanx alot. im getting knowledge from your Site and your Experience. thanks again Reply 7. victor says: May 13, 2012 at 2:02 pm The article is very informative. Thanks for sharing and more power to you jignesh. Reply 8. SR says: June 19, 2012 at 3:57 pm Nice collection of information from all good books and presenting in a nice understandable form. Good effort. Keep it up and continue to do this. Reply 9. gopinath says: September 9, 2012 at 9:00 am is it requere to lay earthing cables along with hv cable betweeb subsations sub-a is 11kv connecteed to hv switch gear conected to transformer at sub-b length is 1km
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Reply Jignesh.Parmar says: September 9, 2012 at 10:15 am Separate Earth Cable/Earth strip is required along with HV Cable . We laid more than 2km length Earth Strip along with 66KV XLPE Cable. Reply 10. Faisal b. Hareez says: September 11, 2012 at 3:17 pm Very useful info indeed. Sincerely appreciate. Reply
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About Jignesh Parmar: Jignesh Parmar has completed his B.E(Electrical) from Gujarat University. He has more than 11 years experience in Power Transmission-Power Distribution-Electrical energy theft detectionElectrical Maintenance-Electrical Projects(Planning-Designing-coordination-Execution). He is Presently associate with one of the leading business group as a Assistant Manager at Ahmedabad,India. He is Freelancer Programmer of Advance Excel and design useful Excel Sheets of Electrical Engineering as per IS,NEC,IEC,IEEE codes. He is technical Author for "Electrical Mirror" and "Electrical India" Magazines. He is Technical Blogger and Familiar with English, Hindi, Gujarati, French languages. He wants to Share his experience & knowledge and help technical enthusiasts to find suitable solutions and updating themselves on various Engineering Topics.
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