CABLE LAYING TECHNIQUES

Torrent Power (Surat)

Why Cables ?
Unlike

other components of power system such as Transformer, Circuit Breakers, Isolators etc. Cables are considered highly reliable. Cables installed more than 30 years are still found to be performing quite satisfactorily. Many cables have exceeded their anticipated life. This is basically due to inherent simplicity in their construction and application.

Why Under Ground Cable ?

Higher Power Rating.
Higher short circuit current rating. Less chances of interruption of power

supply Longer life and low maintenance. Higher resistance to moisture, vibration and polluted atmosphere. Used for thickly populated areas.

Why XLPE Cables ?

Cross

linked Polyethylene Cable was developed to overcome the susceptibility of PILC cables to ingress of moisture. Polyethylene has the best dielectric properties, but poor thermal properties on account of its thermoplastic in comparison to impregnated paper, is cross linked by dry Nitrogen curing process to improve its thermomechanical properties without loss of electrical properties.

HT Network Parameter
Year 2002-03 2003-04 Cable Length (kms.) 894 1050 Cable Laid per year 125 207

2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 (YTD)

1185 1268
1291

170 103
39

Cable related accident

Year Fatal 2004-05 0 Accident Non fatal 0

2005-06
2006-07

0
0

1
0

Minimum Permissible Bending Radii for Cables

Voltage Rating
KV 1.1 to 11 Above 11

PILC
Single Core 20 D 25 D Multi Core 15 D 20 D

XLPE
Single Core 15 D Multi Core 12 D 20 D

Note : D is the outer diameter of cable.

General Field Testing

Visual Inspection to ensure that there is

no damage to the cable.

Conductor resistance measurement. Insulation resistance testing. Conduct

HV commissioning.

DC

testing

before

Planning of Cable laying

Visit the site, choose the best route for

laying. Prepare the cable route on T.P. Map. Co-ordination with other agencies for their existing network on the proposed cable route. In Torrent Power SEC Ltd. We had total 1291 K.M. of HT U/G Cable, supplying power to 2080 Nos. of 11KV distribution sub-station.

Handling of Cable
Cable drums or coil must not be droped or

thrown from truks/raiway wagon during unloading operation. The site chosen for storage of cable should be well-drained and should preferably have a concrete surface/firm surface. When for any reason, it is necessary to rewind a cable on to another drum, the barrel of the drum should have a diameter not less then that of the original drum.

Handling of Cable
The arrows painted on the flange of the

drum indicate the direction in which the drum should be rolled. The cable will unwind and become loose if the drum is rolled in the opposite direction. In no case should the drums be stored 'on the flat '; that is, with flange horizontal.

Guideline for Cable Laying

Minimum bending radius of 11kv grade

cables for fixed installation :PILC - 15 D XLPE - 12 D Where D = Overall diameter of Cable Maximum permissible tensile strength for cables

For cables pulled with stockins Armoured Cables - P = 9 D2 Unarmoured Cables - P = 5 D2 Where P = Pulling force in Newtons D = Outer diameter in mm.

Guideline for Cable Laying

For Cables pulled by pulling eye :- If the cables are pulled by gripping the conductor directly with pulling eye, max.permissible tensile strength depends on the material of the conductor and on their cross section.

Alluminium Conductors :30 N/mm2

Copper Conductors :50 N/mm2

Guideline for Cable Laying

Mark out area of work, place caution

board and barricade area for excavation of trench and stack of materials. Ensure trench bed consists of soft soil and free from projecting stones. Minimum depth should be maintained. Unwind cable along trench with the help of jack and roller. Lay cable in prepared trench with help of roller.

Guideline for Cable Laying

Cover the cable with the loose earth for

about 2 to 3 inches. Place half round muff on the cable. Backfill the cable trench by excavated soil of without stones in trench properly, ram it thoroughly. After completion of work remove all packing, waste material and dump in appropriate place.

Guideline for Cable Laying

Clean the area of dirt, loose soil. Ensure

the backfilled areas are level with ground surface. Record actual excavation dimensions, location, cable route and jointing details for future reference.

Trench Dimensions
Recommended

depths from the upper surface of the street pavement or ground to the cable axis. 46 to 76 cm (18 to 30 107 cm (42 in.) 180 cm (72 in.)

3.3 to 11 KV

in.) 22 to 33 KV 66 KV

Clearance from Communication Cable

When

power cable is laid in the proximity of communication cable, the minimum horizontal and vertical separation shall normally be 0.6 m ( or 2 ft. ), but in any case not less than 26 cm ( or 8 in. )for single core cable and 30 cm ( or 12 in. ) for multi core cable.

Comparison with AEC

1. All Liasoning work for obtaining permission is

being carried out by engineers only. 2. Coordination with other utility is carried out before finalizing cable route. No trial pit is excavated for 11kv cable laying. 3. Detail drawing of the site including the cable route / joint details corresponding to the fixed landmarks is being prepared by the company draughtsman. 4. Repair arrangement of drainage/ Water pipe line is being done by the company.

Excavation Work

Crossing of Ring Road

Continued.

Cable Laying on Tray

Cable Laying at Karanj

Cable Laying from F2 Stn.

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