POWER CABLE SIZING CALCULATION

1. Cable sizing for 630KVA Auxiliary Transformer

Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current

630 KVA
415 V
876.49 A

Cable type considered

Rated continuous current when
directly laid in ground

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

565 A

Derating Factors
a) Variation of ground temperature
(of cond. Temp 90 deg C for XLPE)
b) Variation of soil thermal resistivity
(3 cables in trefoil)
c) Group rating factor for 3 group of
cables in trefoil formation and touching
each other
d) Rating factor for depth of laying

0.91 ----------> a
1.11 ----------> b
0.88 ----------> c

0.91 ----------> d

Composite derating factor (a*b*c*d)

0.81

Continuous current rating after applying

the derating factor
Hence number of run required
For the Phase
For the Neutral
Total run

457.02 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

2 nos.
1 nos.
7 nos.

2. Cable sizing for 800KVA Auxiliary Transformer

Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current

800 KVA
415 V
1113.00 A

Cable type considered

Rated continuous current when
laid in air

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

723 A

Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in
trefoil formation to top tire with
horizontal formation.

1 ----------> a
0.98 ----------> b

Composite derating factor (a*b)

0.98

Continuous current rating after applying

the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
For the Phase
For the Neutral
Total run

93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

708.54 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

2 nos.
1 nos.
7 nos.

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3. Cable sizing for 250kVA Diesel Generator
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current

250 KVA
415 V
347.81 A

Cable type considered

Rated continuous current when
laid in air

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

723 A

Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in
trefoil formation to top tire with
horizontal formation.

1 ----------> a
0.98 ----------> b

Composite derating factor (a*b)

0.98

Continuous current rating after applying

the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
For the Phase
For the Neutral
Total run

708.54 A

1C x 630 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

1 nos.
1 nos.
4 nos.

4. Cable sizing for 100kVA Lighting Transformer

Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current

100 KVA
415 V
139.12 A

Cable type considered

Rated continuous current when
laid in air

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

461 A

Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for 2 ckt. of cables in
trefoil formation to top tire with
horizontal formation.

1 ----------> a
0.98 ----------> b

Composite derating factor (a*b)

0.98

Continuous current rating after applying

the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
For the Phase

93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

451.78 A

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

1 nos.

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5. Cable sizing for 150kW H.V.W. Motor
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

150 KW
415 V
260.86 A

Cable type considered

Rated continuous current when
laid in air

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

461 A

Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.

1 ----------> a
0.93 ----------> b

Composite derating factor (a*b)

0.93

Continuous current rating after applying

the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop

428.73 A

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

1 nos.
0.1
0.0877
0.1330
0.07
0.0093
4.2066
1.01%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Note: Starting is not critical becasuse
Volts
of Delta / Star start
< 3% (permissible limit)

6. Cable sizing for 15kW Jockey Pump Motor for Fire Fighting System
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

30 KW
415 V
52.17 A

Cable type considered

3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL, PVC
Rated continuous current when
70 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
65.10 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
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3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL, PVC

1 nos.
1.1
0.0827
1.1031
0.07
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ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km

(2 nos. of 15kW each)

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Cable Impedance
0.0772 ohms
Voltage drop during normal load
6.9775 Volts
Percentage Drop
1.68% < 3% (permissible limit)
Starting ( with one motor running and
othet motor starting) current
Voltage drop starting of motor
Percentage Drop

182.601074 A
24.4211 Volts
5.88% < 20% (permissible limit)

7. Cable sizing for Chiller Unit for Air Conditioning

Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

43.08 KW
415 V
74.92 A

Cable type considered

3.5C x 70 sq.mm. AL, PVC
Rated continuous current when
105 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
97.65 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop

3.5C x 70 sq.mm. AL, PVC

1 nos.
0.533
0.0771
0.5385
0.045
0.0242
3.1447
0.76%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

8. Cable sizing for Chiller Water Pump for Air Conditioning

Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

3.7 KW
415 V
6.43 A

Cable type considered

4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC
Rated continuous current when
42 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
39.06 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for

93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC
1 nos.
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Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
2.29 ohms/km
Equivalent Star reactance
0.097 ohms/km
Equivalent Impedance
2.2921 ohms/km
Route length
0.045 km
Cable Impedance
0.1031 ohms
Voltage drop during normal load
1.1495 Volts
Percentage Drop
0.28% < 3% (permissible limit)
Starting Current
Voltage drop at starting of motor
Percentage Drop

38.6070842 A
6.8969 Volts
1.66% < 20% (permissible limit)

9. Cable sizing for Air Handling Unit (A.H.U.) for Air Conditioning
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

3.7 KW
415 V
6.43 A

Cable type considered

4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC
Rated continuous current when
42 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
39.06 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop
Starting Current
Voltage drop at starting of motor
Percentage Drop

4C x 16 sq.mm. AL PVC
1 nos.
2.29
0.097
2.2921
0.045
0.1031
1.1495
0.28%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

38.6070842 A
6.8969 Volts
1.66% < 20% (permissible limit)

10. Cable sizing for Winter Heating Unit for Air Conditioning
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8
Cable type considered
Rated continuous current when
laid in air
93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

9 KW
415 V
15.65 A
4C x 6 sq.mm. AL PVC
30 A

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(Non - Motor)

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Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
27.90 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop

4C x 6 sq.mm. AL PVC
1 nos.
3.69
0.0942
3.6912
0.045
0.1661
4.5028
1.09%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

11. Cable sizing for Ventilation Fan (Axail Flow type) for Exhaust Ventilation
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

0.74 KW
415 V
1.29 A

(Two 0.37kW Fan will be paralled)

Cable type considered

3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC
Rated continuous current when
24 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
22.32 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop
Starting Current
Voltage drop at starting of motor
Percentage Drop

93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC

1 nos.
8.87
0.105
8.8706
0.115
1.0201
2.2738
0.55%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

7.72141685 A
13.6426 Volts
3.29% < 20% (permissible limit)

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12. Cable sizing for Ventilation Fan (Propeller) for Exhaust Ventilation
Rating of the equipment
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

0.72 KW
415 V
1.25 A

(Four 0.18kW Fan will be paralled)

Cable type considered

3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC
Rated continuous current when
24 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
22.32 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop
Starting Current
Voltage drop at starting of motor
Percentage Drop

3C x 2.5 sq.mm., Cu PVC

1 nos.
8.87
0.105
8.8706
0.115
1.0201
2.2123
0.53%

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

7.5127299 A
13.2739 Volts
3.20% < 20% (permissible limit)

13. Cable sizing of Feeder for Oil Filtration Unit

Voltage
Rating of the equipment

415 V
100.00 A

Cable type considered

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE
Rated continuous current when
461 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
428.73 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for
Check for voltage drop
AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

3.5C x 300 sq.mm. AL, XLPE

1 nos.
0.533 ohms/km
0.0771 ohms/km
0.5385 ohms/km
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Route length
0.045 km
Cable Impedance
0.0242 ohms
Voltage drop during normal load
4.1974 Volts
Percentage Drop
1.01% < 3% (permissible limit)
14. Cable sizing of Switchyard Bay Marshalling Kiosk
Typical Runnind Loads on the Bay MK at a given point of time
2 nos. Circuit Breaker Compressor
1 no. Isolator Motor Operating
Space Heater (40W each)
Total running load
Voltage
Full Load current at power factor 0.8

6
0.373
0.8
7.173
415
12.47

kW (3 KW each)
kW
kW (20 nos. of heater out of 35 nos. running)
kW
V
A

Cable type considered

3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL PVC
Rated continuous current when
70 A
laid in air
Derating Factors
a) Variation of ambient temperature
1 ----------> a
to 50 deg C
b) Group rating factor for multi core cables
0.93 ----------> b
with 6 cables in rack, laid in
horizontal formation.
Composite derating factor (a*b)
0.93
Continuous current rating after applying
65.10 A
the derating factor
Hence number of run required for

3.5C x 35 sq.mm. AL PVC

1 nos.

Check for voltage drop

AC Resistance of the cable
Equivalent Star reactance
Equivalent Impedance
Route length
Cable Impedance
Voltage drop during normal load
Percentage Drop

1.1
0.0827
1.1031
0.5
0.5516
11.9167
2.87%

Starting Current with 1 Comp. Start and

other load running.
Voltage drop at starting of motor
Percentage Drop

93443440-Power-Cable-Sizing

ohms/km
ohms/km
ohms/km
km
(Actual Length is 255m max.)
ohms
Volts
< 3% (permissible limit)

17.692 A
16.90 Volts
4.1% < 20% (permissible limit)

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