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TechTopics No. 09
Heat generation estimation for type GM38 switchgear (up to 38 kV)
Table 1: Approximate full load heat generation (in watts (W)) for type GM38 switchgear (up to 38 kV)
Rated current
1,200 A
2,000 A
3,000 A
Actual current
1,200 A
2,000 A
3,000 A
461 W
738 W
1,443 W
211 W
275 W
452 W
1,000 W
1,000 W
1,000 W
250 W
250 W
250 W
Microprocessor type
50 W
50 W
50 W
Electromechanical non-complex
100 W
100 W
100 W
Electromechanical complex
200 W to 300 W
200 W to 300 W
200 W to 300 W
Category
Notes on assumptions:
1. Space heaters, when provided, are not normally
controlled by a thermostat. Hence, their load is
represented as a continuous load. The purpose of
space heaters is to prevent condensation, and this is
not limited by the absolute temperature. Even when
a thermostat is used to control the heaters, it is set
to shut the heaters off at a temperature of
approximately 110 F. Therefore, in an airconditioned room, the heaters would be energized
continuously.
Table 2: Calculations
Category
502 W
231 W
13 W
115 W
861 W
936 W
250 W
CPT = 1 x 5% x 15 kVA =
600 W
200 W
Heat
generation
5,000 W
7,847 W