GUIDELINES FOR LV SERVICE CABLE

SELECTION AND FUSE RATING

(EN-809)
1. Introduction:

The intend of this report is to formulate a unified standard within

ADDC for selection of LV service cable size and fuse rating related to LV
customer connections from ADDC network. By optimizing the
utilization of the distribution equipments, such as LV distribution
panels, feeder pillars, service turrets and cables by strictly following
ADDC standard technical specifications and design criteria, the life
span and efficiency of LV distribution network can be improved a lot.
Considering the ambient temperature and subsequent de-rating, ADDC
standard specification recommends providing rating of fuse base in LV
distribution board, feeder pillars, service turret etc higher than the fuse
rating. Hence the recommended fuse rating for the LV panel FPs and
the STs shall be strictly followed.
The cable current capacity is calculated with all adverse conditions and
applicable duration. The recommended cable ampacity as per this
planning criteria shall be followed.

2. Procedures:

While deciding the feeding arrangement for a particular customer

the following guidelines shall be followed:-
 Maximum permissible voltage drop from substation LV panel up
to the customer connection point shall not exceed 6% ( Ref: 5YR
Planning Statement)
 For service cable selection, following diversity factors to be
applied for demand load calculation.
Table -1
Type of Load D.F
Non-AC loads:
Farm/Izba 0.2
Villa 0.3
Residential &Commercial Bldg 0.3-0.4
Industrial Load 0.4-0.6
AC –Loads:
Split Units (Villa/Farm/Izba) 0.8
Central A/C & District Cooling (Commercial
0.9
Bldg/Industrial)

The cable shall be selected based on the demand load (current) as per
ADDC design criteria (refer Table 6 & 7). However, the connection to the
feeder pillar (whether to Type A or Type B) shall be based on the
recommended fuse rating (refer Table 8).

2 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

  To protect the selected service cable, lower fuse sizes instead of
the standard rating shall be used as per load demand. Particular
attention shall be taken in such cases to select the suitable rating
to match with the fuse base
 Type B (Size1: 250A base)- Suitable fuse (NH1),
ratings are 80A, 100A, 125A, 160A , 200A and 224A
(ref : table-3&8)
 Type A (Size2: 400A base) - Suitable fuse (NH2),
ratings are 160A, 200A, 224A, 250A, 300A & 355A
(ref : table-3&8)

 The selection of feeder pillar type is based on the load demand of

individual consumer and total number of consumers to be
connected. If the load demand of individual consumer is high,
type-A feeder pillar will be used and if the individual load
demand is less and number of consumer is more, type-B will be
preferred.
 Service turrets are normally preferred for rural areas with low
density/scattered individual load and also for street lighting
connections. It can also be employed in urban areas for low
density residential loads with no future expansion plans.

3. Recommendation:
1. For all new connections / reinforcement/relocation all ADDC
sections should follow same standards for selection of
equipments, fuses and cables as indicated in tables 1 to 8.

2. Review all the existing cases (or at least where there is a repeated
fuse blowing) to re-evaluate the feeding arrangement. All such
request shall be supported by a couple of actual current
readings/load details. Any fuse replacement in the existing
system should follow the standard ratings corresponding to
service cables provided (table-8) in this guideline.

3. ADDC shall not replace the fuse more than 2 times for a
consumer. At any reason, the fuse should not be replaced by
higher rating. If the customer load is the same as that of the final
cable termination application (CTA), ADDC may have to study the
loading of feeder pillar and initiate necessary
reinforcement/upgrading schemes to meet the requirement
complying with the design guideline. If the customer load is more
than that of the originally approved, Customer shall submit
application for the additional load as per LDN policy. ADDC

3 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

 eventually required upgrading the cable /feeder pillar or providing
alternative reinforcement methods.

4. In any situation, if the customer demand current exceeds 200A

(125kW), connection should not be fed from Type B feeder pillar,
as the maximum fuse size in Type B is 200A.

5. In order to enhance the life of the cable and related LV

components, all concerned ADDC staff (LV Dept./field staff/LDN
team/Connection team/inspectors) should follow the
recommended fuse size, FP & ST loading and the suggested cable
sizes

6. For all the existing cases, deviating from the above design
philosophy and where there is repeated fuse blowing/fuse base
overheating, shall be listed by the field staff and reported to Asset
Management Directorate to plan for developing new network and
to replace the feeder pillar with higher rating to rectify these
cases.

7. In Type B feeder pillar having 250A fuse base (installed or spare

space), it is not allowed to install/replace with higher rating fuse
bases.

8. ADDC need to procure LV cables and HRC fuses of new ratings

proposed as per this guideline (Ref. table-8)

4. LV Equipment Details & Design Guidelines in Tabulated form:

Standard details of LV distribution panel (Table-2), feeder pillars (Table

-3), Loading Details of feeder pillars (Table-4) ,service turret (Table -5),
Parameters for cable de-rating (Table-6) current carrying capacity of LV
cables (Table-7) and selection of LV service cables and fuse ratings
based on load requirements(Table-8) are tabulated in the following
tables for reference.

4 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

 Table -2

11/04kV Distribution Substation Ratings

Transformer- O/G
Transfor 0.4 kV LV No. of 400A
CT 0.4kV Fuse O/G
mer Bus bar Isolator fused
(Incomer) Distribution Strip/ Fuse
Rating Rating Rating switch
Rating Board Base Rating
(kVA) (A) (A) outgoings
Connection Rating
(1 x 3ph + 1 N) 4+1(Spare)+
500 900 900 900/1 630A 400A
1cx630mm2 1(Space)

6+1(Spare)+
1000 1800 1800 1800/1 (2 x 3ph + 1 N) 630A 400A
1(Space)
1cx630mm2
8+1(Spare)+
1500 2700 2700 2700/1 (3 x 3ph + 2 N) 630A 400A
1(Space)
1cx630mm2

Table-3

LV FEEDER PILLAR DATA

O/G
I/C- Incoming O/G Fuse O/G cable
B/B I/C Fuse
Item O/G (No.) (Solid Cable size Rating sizes
Rating (No.) Base
Link) sqmm (Max) sqmm
Rating

250A-2Nos 4cx120
Type A 630A 2x4Cx240
800A 2 4+1Space 400A
(6Way) 300/350A-
4cx185
2Nos

160A-3Nos 4cx70
Type B 630A 2x4Cx240
800A 2 6+1Space 250A
(8Way) 4cx120
200A-3Nos

Note: -

For Type A FP, O/G fuse base rating is 400A (size2-NH2) and for Type B
FP, O/G fuse base is 250A (size1-NH1) hence the outgoing fuse rating of
both types should not exceed the maximum ratings provided in table -2.
Also for both types of FPs, the bus bar is rated for 800A, hence the
recommended maximum loading is 80 to 85%

5 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

 Table-4

RECOMMENDED / PERMISSIBLE LOADING OF FEEDER

PILLAR OUTGOINGS
O/G Fuse Max Demand Outgoing Cable
Item
Rating Load to be Fed Size
355A 200kW 4cx240sqmm
Type A 300A 170kW 4cx185sqmm
250A 140kW 4cx150sqmm
224A 125kW 4cx120sqmm
Type B 200A 115kW 4cx95sqmm
160A 90kW 4cx70sqmm

Table-5

SERVICE TURRET DATA

I/C- O/G Fuse O/G Fuse
B/B I/C O/G I/C Cable O/G cable
Item Conn Base Rating
Rating (No.) (No.) size sizes
ection Rating (Max)

125A- 4cx25/50/
250A
4Nos 70 sqmm
4Cx70/120/
ST
400A 1 4 630A 185/240
(4Way)
sqmm 300A-
4cx185
400A 1No(Loop
sqmm
out)

Note: -
For service turret the bus bar is rated for 400A, hence the
recommended maximum loading is 80 to 85% (max 120kW).
Table-6
DERATING FACTOR- PARAMETERS
SN Factors Considered Rating factors
Soil Thermal Resistivity (1.2°C/m/W)
1 0.99
Depth of Laying (80cm) Multiple cables
2 0.96

3 Ground Temp 45°C 0.76

Grouping Factor (4Cables –Horizontal)

4 0.81
With 30cm spacing between cables

Final De-rating Factor 0.59

6 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

 Table-7

LV CABLE CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY

Current Carrying capacity Recommended Loading of
SN Cable Type/Size (A)as per manufacturer’s Cable (A) (after applying de-
catalogue) rating factors)
1 4Cx16 sq mm 115 68

2 4Cx25 sq mm 150 89

3 4Cx35 sq mm 180 107

4 4Cx50 sq mm 215 127

5 4Cx70 sq mm 265 157

6 4Cx95 sq mm 315 187

7 4Cx120 sq mm 360 213

8 4Cx150 sq mm 405 240

9 4Cx185 sq mm 460 273

10 4Cx240 sq mm 530 314

Table-8
L V FUSE RATING &CABLE SIZE CORRESPONDING TO LOAD
Sl Demand Load Max Load Current Recommended Recommended Nearest
2
No. Range (kW) range (A) @0.9pf Cable Size mm Fuse Rating
80A
1 0-40 62 16
2 40-55 85 25 100A

3 55-70 108 50 125A

4 70-90 139 70 160A

95 200A
5 90-115 177.6
120 224A
6 115-125 193
7 125-140 216 150 250A

300A
8 140-170 262.6 185
9 170-200 309 240 355A
400A-Direct from LV
Panel/separate fuse O/G
with lower capacity
10 200-250 386 2x120/2x185

7 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

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5.

1500 kVA TRANSFORMER-1 (TR-1) 1000/500/1A 1000/500/1A 1500 kVA TRANSFORMER-2 (TR-2)
OIL TYPE 10VA,5P20 10VA,5P20 OIL TYPE
DYN11 DYN11
P1 P2 E E P1 P2
11KV/0.415kV 50HZ 11KV/0.415kV 50HZ

51N
LV-PANEL

51N
11runs (3x3Phase+2xNeutral) of 11runs (3x3Phase+2xNeutral) of
1Cx630mm² XLPE/SWA/PVC Cu. CABLES 1Cx630mm² XLPE/SWA/PVC Cu. CABLES
INCOMER-2 63A TP FUSE TO TRIP HV FEEDER INCOMER-1
48V DC BATTERY CHARGER 63A TP FUSE
F16 TO TRIP HV FEEDER
48V DC BATTERY CHARGER
F16
32A SP FUSE
63A SP FUSE
11 KV SWGR & DMS RTU PANEL
CONSUMER UNIT DB
1H1,1H1
F2,F3,F4 F17,F18,F19
F5 SPACE HEATER (PTC) 2H1,2H1
F20 SPACE HEATER (PTC)
10A SP FUSE
0-500V 10A DP FUSE THERMOSTAT
F6 - F8 10A DP FUSE THERMOSTAT
V VSS 0-500V
10A SP FUSE
F15 V
VSS
TO 240V AC SUPPLY 10A SP FUSE 10A SP FUSE
F30

Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

F21 - F23
TO 240V AC SUPPLY

0-3000A 0-3000A
CT1 - CT3 CT1 - CT3
AR AY AB KWH 2500/5A KWH AB AY AR
10VA 2500/5A
MDI MDI MDI MDI MDI MDI
Provision Provision
10VA

2700A 4P ISOLATOR
2700A 4P ISOLATOR
TO 3? POWER SUPPLY
TO 3? POWER SUPPLY

1L1 1L2 1L3 F8 - F11 F24 - F26 2L1 2L2 2L3

440V,2700A,@40°
10A SP FUSE 50KA FOR 1 Sec 10A SP FUSE
F12-F14 10A SP FUSE 3 Ph..,4 WIRE,50Hz 10A SP FUSE
LV Equipment Schematic Arrangement:

RYBN F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9
RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB BUS COULER RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB RYB
RYBN RYBN
ISOLATOR-2700A 4P

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 Q7 Q8 Q9 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18

400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
400A TP
LINE VOLTAGE

LINE VOLTAGE
P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1 P1
TERMINAL BOX FOR CT &

TERMINAL BOX FOR CT &

O/G O/G
1Cx240mm² P2 1CT5-31 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 2CT5-31
P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2 P2
EARTH CABLE E 600/5A 600/5A
10VA 10VA E 1Cx240mm²
EARTH CABLE
PROVISION OUTGOINGS OUTGOINGS PROVISION
FOR 1500kVA DG FOR 1500kVA DG
CONNECTION CONNECTION
SPARE SPARE

4Cx240mm² CABLE

(OUTGOING CABLES FROM LV PANEL)

FEEDER PILLAR-TYPEA

9 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

FEEDER PILLAR TYPE-B

10 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0

SERVICE TURRET

11 Ref. AMD/EPD/ENSP/SM/050 Rev.0