HV Underground cable sizing

[eejacky]

If there is any guideline or calculation method that I can refer to in sizing HV underground cable (11kV).

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion:
1. NFPA 70-2002 National Electrical Code

http://www.nfpa.org

2. NEMA Std

http://www.nema.org

Type WC in Standard search

 

[busbar]

Kerite, Okonite, Brugg and BICC/General have varying {however condensed} online application data.

 

[cuky2000]

The following are good references:

1- IEEE Standard 141. Chapter 10-Cable Systems.
2- AmpCalc Software Instruction Manual.
3- Engineering Cable Guide- Okonite Company.

http://www.okonite.com/engineering/index.html

4- Power Cable Manual-Southwire Company.

Others References:
1- Power and Communication Cables Theory and Applications (R. Bartniska & K. Srivasta) IEEE Press
2- 835-1994 IEEE Standard Power Cable Ampacity Table.
3- Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)

 

[jghrist]

"Rating of Electric Power Cables: Ampacity Computations For Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial Applications", George J. Anders, IEEE Press, 1997, 428 pp.