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Description / Abstract:
This guide describes the most common special
shield/sheath-bonding systems now in use on high-voltage
single-conductor shielded power cables and the methods of
calculating shield/sheath voltages and currents, particularly as
applied to three-phase systems operating at 60 kV and above, with
the cable neutral grounded directly or as part of a special bonding
system as described in the guide.
Although special bonding has been used predominantly in the past
on higher voltage cable systems, more recent attention to shield
and sheath losses on distribution class cables has prompted users
to consider special bonding on lower voltage class cable systems as
well. This is particularly applicable on the collector systems for
wind farms, where long cable runs interconnect the individual wind
turbines. While this guide on induced voltages and currents in
metallic shields and sheaths is written largely around high-voltage
cables operating at 60 kV and above, the fundamental principles in
this document apply equally to singleconductor medium-voltage
shielded power cables when installed and operated as outlined in
this guide.
The user is cautioned to make sure that the
installation/operating design does not contravene any local or
national regulations.
Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to provide the cable engineer with
recommendations for consideration when designing new power cable
delivery systems as well as evaluating existing cable systems. This
guide addresses the reduction of cable operational losses and
increase in cable current carrying capacity through use of special
cable bonding and grounding methods. The guide will also assist the
user in calculating the standing shield/sheath voltages for various
bonding and grounding methods.