General Technical Information Section Two

SINGLE CORE CABLES IN PARALLEL

The following are the recommended arrangements of single core cables in parallel. Non-symmetrical arrangements result
in different impedances and hence unequal current sharing between parallel legs of the same phase. This should be
avoided as it could lead to overheating of some cables.
Neutral conductors of Three phase circuits should be located so as not to disturb the symmetry of the groups.

Figure 2.3 Arrangements for Equal Current Sharing of Single Core

Cables in Parallel
Single Phase Three Phase
Two
Conductors
per Phase
or

or

Three
Conductors Not Recommended
per Phase

Four
Conductors
per Phase

or
or

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