How to choose high voltage cable size

Calculation of nominal cross-sectional area of the high voltage

cable

Cable parts details

 High voltage cable
The cross-sectional area of high voltage cable where calculated shall
not be less the value determined by the following formula:-
S = (I SC *t ) / K
Where,
S= Nominal cross-sectional area of the conductor in mm2
I SC = Value of fault current or short circuit current in KA
T=Fault clearing time in seconds (1 second or 3 seconds)
K= Factor taking account of the resistivity, temperature coefficient, heat
capacity of the conductor material, initial and final temperature. The
value of K (as per BS 7671) shall be taken as 0.094 for XLPE
insulated Aluminium cables, 0.143 for
XLPE insulated Copper cables and 0.076 for PVC
Insulated Aluminium cables.
Note:

1. Wherever the application of the formula results in a non-standard

size a conductor to the next higher standard cross section area
shall be used.
2. Short circuit duration for cables must be commensurate with the
tripping time of the protective deceives associated with a feeder.
Lets go through an example:
Data Available/ Require :-
Suppose Short circuit current (ISC )= 50 KA
Tripping time for the system is 1 second.
Solution:
XLPE insulated Aluminium cables
As per above formula:-
S= (50 1)/0.094 = 531.91 = 532 sqmm
So select in near size of cable like 3 core 630 sqmm.
XLPE insulation Copper cables
As per above formula
S= (50 1)/0.143 = 349.65 = 350
So select in near size of cable like 3 core 400 sqmm.
So Finally we found two different sizes of high voltage cable
and Cable will select as per system require. Copper cost is higher than
aluminium.