Title :
Thermal characterization of distribution cable banks to dynamically rate circuit ampacities
Author :
Kerszenbaum, I. ; Rodriguez, A. ; Pitzer, J.W. ; Nguyen, E.
Author_Institution :
Southern California Edison Co., Irwindale, CA, USA
Abstract :
An experimental underground power distribution cable trench was constructed to thermally characterize various combinations of duct-bank construction designs, number of circuits, and loading levels. The results of these tests, together with real-time field data, are used to predict emergency loading limits to safely operate an underground distribution system
Keywords :
cable testing; electric conduits; load (electric); power cables; underground cables; underground distribution systems; circuit ampacities; duct-bank construction designs; emergency loading limits; loading levels; rating; real-time field tests; safety; thermal characterization; underground distribution system; underground power cable trench; Circuit testing; Conductors; Ducts; History; Petroleum; Power cables; Real time systems; Steady-state; System testing; Thermal loading;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1994., Proceedings of the 1994 IEEE Power Engineering Society
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1883-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1994.328422
