Section 7 - Cable Selection Based On Voltage Drop 2018
Section 7 - Cable Selection Based On Voltage Drop 2018
Section 7 - Cable Selection Based On Voltage Drop 2018
SELECT WIRING
SYSTEMS AND CABLES FOR LOW VOLTAGE
GENERAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY
ELECTRICIAN
UEE30811
TAFE NSW G107A – CABLE SELECTION BASED ON VOLTAGE DROP. – TAFE NSW
SECTION 7
CABLE SELECTION BASED ON
VOLTAGE DROP REQUIREMENTS
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CABLE SELECTION BASED ON
VOLTAGE DROP REQUIREMENTS
Topics
• AS/NZS3000 requirements
• Voltage drop tables in AS/NZS3008.1.1
• Voltage drop calculations
• Cable selection
• Maximum length of cables
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CABLE SELECTION BASED ON
VOLTAGE DROP REQUIREMENTS
Learning objectives:
Learners should be able to meet the following learning objectives:
• Describe the AS/NZS 3000 requirements for maximum voltage drop in an installation.
• Locate appropriate tables in AS/NZS 3008.1.1 for unit values of voltage drop.
• Calculate the expected voltage drop in a given circuit.
• Select cables to satisfy voltage drop requirements in addition to current carrying
capacity requirements.
• Determine the maximum length of a cable to satisfy voltage drop requirements.
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5%
11.5V
20V
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x 1.155
x 0.866
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Use to find cable C.S.A
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44.7 x 1.155 = 51.63 mV/A.m
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x 0.866 = 0.834 mV/A.m
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L
2
x 0.866 = 0.834 mV/A.m (50mm )
2
x 0.866 = 0.589 mV/A.m (70mm )
2
x 0.866 = 0.221 mV/A.m (240mm )
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or in conduit
This table is
also used for
cables in a
wiring enclosure
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Note that Vc tables 43 to 45 are set out the same way but for ALUMINIUM conductors
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Vd = L x I x Vc
1000
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Use to find cable C.S.A
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Vc = 6.49 mV/A.m (T42C6)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 30 x 32 x 6.49 = 6.23V
1000 1000
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc
1000
= 35 x 63 x 2.55
1000
= 5.622V
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m (T41C8) Vc = 9.71 mV/A.m (T42C6)
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc
1000 1000
= 35 x 63 x 2.55 = 50 x 25 x 9.71
1000 1000
= 5.622V = 12.138V
Yes
Vd < 20V
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Vc = 2.55 x 1.155
Vd = L x I x Vc
1000
= 35 x 63 x 2.94
1000
= 6.5V
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Vc = 2.55 x 1.155 Vc = 9.71 x 1.155
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc
1000 1000
= 35 x 63 x 2.94 = 50 x 25 x 11.2
1000 1000
= 6.5V = 14V
No
Vd > 11.5V
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Example from previous activity:
Vc = 2.55 x 1.155
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc x 1.155
1000 1000
1000 1000
= 6.5V = 6.5V
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Vc = 1.62 mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc
1000
= 25 x 80 x 1.62
1000
= 3.24V
400
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Vc = 6.49 x 1.155
Vc = 1.62 mV/A.m (T41C8)
= 7.49mV/A.m (T42C6)
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc
1000 1000
= 25 x 80 x 1.62 = 50 x 25 x 7.49
1000 1000
400 230
Yes
V%T < 5%
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Vc = 1000 x Vp
(L x I)
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Vc = 1000 x Vp = 1000 x 14 = 12.44mV/A.m.
(L x I) (45 x 25)
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≤ 12.44mV/A.m.
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Vc = 1000 x Vp = 1000 x 14 = 12.44mV/A.m.
(L x I) (45 x 25)
2
C.S.A = 4mm (9.71mV/A.m) T42C6
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12V 8V
Vp = 20 - 12 = 8V
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12V 8V
Vp = 20 - 12 = 8V
(L x I) (30 x 32)
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≤ 8.33mV/A.m.
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12V 8V
Vp = 20 - 12 = 8V
(L x I) (30 x 32)
2
C.S.A = 6mm (6.49mV/A.m) T42C6
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Vc = 0.997 mV/A.m (T43C8)
1000 1000
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Vc = 0.997 mV/A.m (T43C8)
1000 1000
Vp = 20 - 8.23 = 11.77V
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≤12.26mV/A.m.
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Vc = 0.997 mV/A.m (T43C8)
1000 1000
Vp = 20 - 8.23 = 11.77V
2
C.S.A. = 4mm (9.71mV/A.m) T42 C6
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Vc = 1000 x Vp = 1000 x 8
= 7.11mV/A.m. (1 φ)
(L x I) (45 x 25)
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≤ 6.15mV/A.m.
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Vc = 1000 x Vp = 1000 x 8
= 7.11mV/A.m. (1 φ)
(L x I) (45 x 25)
2
C.S.A. = 10mm (3.86mV/A.m) T42 C6
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Example from previous activity:
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6.9 V 4.6 V
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6.9 V 4.6 V
(L x I) (30 x 32)
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≤ 4.14mV/A.m.
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6.9 V 4.6 V
(L x I) (30 x 32)
2
C.S.A. = 10mm (3.86mV/A.m) T42 C6
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Vc = 2.55 x 1.155 = 2.95mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 15 x 80 x 2.95
= 3.54V (1φ)
1000 1000
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≤ 17.23mV/A.m.
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Vc = 2.55 x 1.155 = 2.95mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 15 x 80 x 2.95
= 3.54V (1φ)
1000 1000
2
C.S.A. = 2.5mm (15.6mV/A.m) T42 C6
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Vc = 2.55mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 20 x 63 x 2.55
= 3.22V (3φ)
1000 1000
400
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≤ 6.91mV/A.m.
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Vc = 2.55mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 20 x 63 x 2.55
= 3.22V (3φ)
1000 1000
400
2
C.S.A. = 6mm (6.49mV/A.m) T41 C6
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VC = 1.62 mV/A.m.
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Vc = 1.62mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 25 x 100 x 1.62
= 4.05V (3φ)
1000 1000
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Vc = 2.43 mV/A.m.
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Vc = 1.62mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 25 x 100 x 1.62
= 4.05V (3φ)
1000 1000
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≤ 9.01mV/A.m.
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Vc = 1.62mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 25 x 100 x 1.62
= 4.05V (3φ)
1000 1000
2
C.S.A. = 6.0 mm (6.49 mV/A.m) T42 C6
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m.
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m (T42C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 15 x 63 x 2.55
= 2.4 V (3φ)
1000 1000
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Vc = 9.71 mV/A.m.
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m (T42C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 15 x 63 x 2.55
= 2.4 V (3φ)
1000 1000
1000 1000
(L x I) (50 x 40)
3φ Vc= 2.995 x 0.866 = 2.55 mV/A.m.
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≤ 2.55 mV/A.m.
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Vc = 2.55 mV/A.m (T42C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 15 x 63 x 2.55
= 2.4 V (3φ)
1000 1000
1000 1000
(L x I) (50 x 40)
3φ Vc= 2.995 x 0.866 = 2.55 mV/A.m.
2
C.S.A. = 16.0 mm (2.43mV/A.m) T42 C6
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L = 1000 x Vp
(Vc x I)
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Vc = 15.6 mV/A.m (T42C6)
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Vp = 20 – (3 + 5) = 12V
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Vp = 20 – (3 + 5) = 12V
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Vp = 11.5 – (2 + 3) = 6.5 V
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Vp = 11.5 – (2 + 3) = 6.5 V
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END OF LESSON
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Vc = 1.62 mV/A.m
(T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc
1000
= 25 x 80 x 1.62
1000
= 3.24V (3φ)
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Vc = 1.62 mV/A.m Vc = 3.86 mV/A.m
(T41C8) (T42C6)
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc
1000 1000
= 25 x 80 x 1.62 = 25 x 50 x 3.86
1000 1000
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Vc = 15.6 x 1.155
Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc Vd = L x I x Vc
Vd = 3.24 Vd = 4.825
√3 √3
No
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Vc = 0.623mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 40 x 200 x 0.632
= 4.98V
1000 1000
√3
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Vc = 0.623mV/A.m (T41C8)
Vd = L x I x Vc = 40 x 200 x 0.632
= 4.98V
1000 1000
√3
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