VOLTAGE DROP & CABLE SIZING

Calculation Sheet
EXPAND SHAIBAH ABQAIQ P/L CAPACITY-1000MBC
PMT AND CAT PROPOSED ACCOMODATION
KM. 431
Cable Sizing & VDC
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 7 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DLF
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.47 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.305 x 210) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
5.00
1.98
215.64
1.982
220
9.19
Calculation Sheet
4.36
11.02
0.97
0.95
CABLE PC-0001 ELEC. PANELBOARD PMT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
3.50
0.98
0.78
69.03
0.85
210 688.80
1.4700
0.1060
1.3050
0.2740
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 9 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DLF
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 35 mm Ampacity = 158 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 158 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 35 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 111 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.6690 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0980 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.6203 x 325) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.2016
7.33
5.00
3.33
212.67
0.0980
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.85
325 1066.00
0.6690
25.19
11.29
20.99
CABLE PC-0002 ELEC. PANELBOARD PMT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
8.00
220
0.78
3.332
0.6203
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 7 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DLF
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.3050 x 200) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.95
3.50
0.98
0.78
69.03
1.3050
0.2610
4.15
5.00
1.89
0.85
200 656.00
1.4700
0.1060
1.887
215.85
11.02
220
9.19
0.97
CABLE PC-0003A ELEC. PANELBOARD PMT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 6 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DLF
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.3050 x 220) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0003B ELEC. PANELBOARD PMT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
3.00
220
7.87
9.45
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
69.03
0.85
220 721.60
1.4700
0.1060
1.3050
0.2871
3.91
5.00
1.78
216.09
1.778
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 6 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.305 x 151) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.98
0.78
69.03
CABLE PC-0004
0.95
0.97
0.85
3.50
220
9.19
11.02
ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD CAT GUARDHOUSE
495.28
1.4700
0.1060
1.3050
151
0.1971
3.13
5.00
1.43
216.87
1.425
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 5 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.305 x 250) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.3262
0.98
0.78
69.03
0.85
250 820.21
1.3050
3.71
0.1060
220
6.56
7.87
0.97
0.95
CABLE PC-0005 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD CAT GUARDHOUSE
2.50
5.00
1.69
216.29
1.685
1.4700
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 6 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.3050 x 250) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.98
0.78
69.03
0.85
250 820.21
220
7.87
9.45
0.97
1.4700
0.1060
1.3050
0.3263
3.71
CABLE PC-0006 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD CAT GUARDHOUSE
3.00
0.95
5.00
1.69
216.29
1.685
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO JOCKEY PUMP MOTOR
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.47 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1068 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.3058 x 50) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0007 MAIN ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD (MDP-3)
16.50
220
43.30
69.03
0.85
50 164.00
1.4700
51.96
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
2.23
215.10
2.226
0.1068
1.3058
0.0653
4.90
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO MAIN BUSBAR PANEL (MBP-01)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 250 mm Ampacity = 1808 Amperes 4 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 1808 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 250 mm
Cable Selected : 4 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 1274 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 4
Z = ( 0.0967 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0900 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1296 x 10) / (4 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
270.00
220
708.59
CABLE PC-0008 GENERATOR (G-1) (RUNNING)
1273.55
0.85
10 32.80
0.0967
850.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
0.18
219.60
0.181
0.0900
0.1296
0.0003
0.40
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO MAIN BUSBAR PANEL (MBP-01)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 250 mm Ampacity = 1808 Amperes 4 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 1808 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 250 mm
Cable Selected : 4 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 1274 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 4
Z = ( 0.0967 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0900 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1296 x 10) / (4 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.1296
0.0003
0.40
5.00
0.18
219.60
0.181
0.85
10 32.80
0.0967
0.0900
CABLE PC-0009 GENERATOR (G-2) (STAND-BY)
270.00
220
708.59
850.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
1273.55
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 250 mm Ampacity = 1808 Amperes 4 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 1808 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 250 mm
Cable Selected : 4 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 1274 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 4
Z = ( 0.0967 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0900 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1296 x 10) / (4 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.18
219.60
0.181
0.85
10 32.80
0.0967
0.0900
0.1296
0.0003
0.40
5.00
270.00
220
708.59
850.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
1273.55
CABLE PC-0010 MAIN BUSBAR PANEL (MBP-01)
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT BLDG. (PB-1)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 70 mm Ampacity = 229 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 229 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 70 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 161 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.3430 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0950 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1345 x 171 / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
26.00
220
68.23
CABLE PC-0011A MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
161.31
0.85
171 560.88
0.3430
81.88
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
1.20
217.36
1.200
0.0950
0.1307
0.0224
2.64
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO BUSBAR OUTSIDE THE SAPMT BLDG. (BP-01)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 250 mm Ampacity = 632 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 632 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 250 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 445 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.1908 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2101 x 171) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0011B MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
69.51
220
182.42
218.91
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
445.18
0.85
171 560.88
0.1908
0.0910
0.2101
0.0180
5.67
5.00
2.58
214.33
2.579
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT BLDG. (PB-3)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 70 mm Ampacity = 229 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 229 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 70 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 161 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.3430 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0950 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = 0.1307 x 180) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.78
58.26
69.91
0.97
0.95
0.98
161.31
0.85
180 590.55
0.3430
0.0950
0.1307
0.0235
2.37
5.00
1.08
217.63
1.079
CABLE PC-0011C MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
22.20
220
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO BUSBAR OUTSIDE THE SAPMT BLDG. (BP-02)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 95 mm Ampacity = 548 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 548 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 95 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 386 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.2480 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0930 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2597x 180) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.2597
0.0234
6.16
5.00
2.80
213.84
2.800
MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
58.00
220
152.22
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
386.01
0.85
180 590.55
0.2480
182.66
0.0930
CABLE PC-0011D
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD OUTSIDE (DP-01A) THE SAPMT VIP ACCOM.
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 185 mm Ampacity = 774 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 774 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 185 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 545 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.1290 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1576 x 152) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
108.00
220
283.44
CABLE PC-0012 MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
545.20
0.85
152 498.56
0.1290
340.12
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
2.67
214.12
2.672
0.0910
0.1576
0.0120
5.88
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT MOSQUE
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.10607 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.3050 x 174) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
6.50
220
17.06
CABLE PC-0013 MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-1)
69.03
0.85
174 570.72
1.4700
20.47
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
3.05
213.30
3.049
0.1060
1.3050
0.2770
6.71
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL (MDP-2)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 250 mm Ampacity = 1808 Amperes 4 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 1808 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 250 mm
Cable Selected : 4 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 1274 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 4
Z = ( 0.0967 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0900 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1296 x 10) / (4 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0016 MAIN BUSBAR PANEL (MBP-01)
270.00
220
708.59
850.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
1273.55
0.85
10 32.80
0.0967
0.0900
0.1296
0.0003
0.40
5.00
0.18
219.60
0.181
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD OUTSIDE (DP-02A) SAPMT SENIOR ACCOM
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 185 mm Ampacity = 774 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 774 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 185 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 545 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.1290 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1576 x 80) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0017 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-2)
1.69
216.28
1.693
0.0910
0.1576
0.0063
3.72
5.00
130.00
220
341.17
545.20
0.85
80 262.40
0.1290
409.41
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT RECREATION BLDG.
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 120 mm Ampacity = 310 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 310 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 120 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 218 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1970 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2153 x 116) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0018A ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-2)
218.36
0.85
40.00
220
104.98
116 380.48
0.1970
125.97
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
2.06
215.46
2.064
0.0910
0.2153
0.0249
4.54
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT RECREATION BLDG.
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 70 mm Ampacity = 229 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 229 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 70 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 161 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.3430 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0950 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1307 x 116) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0018B ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-2)
32.80
220
86.08
103.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
161.31
0.85
116 380.48
0.3430
0.1307
0.0152
2.26
5.00
1.03
217.74
1.028
0.0950
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO BUSBAR OUTSIDE THE SAPMT CAFETERIA (BP-03)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 185 mm Ampacity = 387 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 387 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 185 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 273 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1290 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1575 x 99) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0019A ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-2)
0.0910
0.1575
0.0156
5.04
5.00
272.60
0.85
99 324.72
0.1290
2.29
214.97
2.288
223.60
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
71.00
220
186.33
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT CAFETERIA
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 95 mm Ampacity = 274 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 274 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 95 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 193 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.2480 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0930 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2597 x 99) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.0930
0.2597
0.0257
4.91
5.00
2.23
215.09
2.231
42.00
220
110.23
132.27
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
193.00
0.85
99 324.72
0.2480
CABLE PC-0019B ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD (M DP-2)
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO DP INSIDE THE SAPMT GUARDHOUSE BLDG (DP-02B)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 125 mm Ampacity = 316 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 316 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 125 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 223 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1908 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2101 x 236) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0020 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-2)
94.48
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
30.00
220
78.73
0.0910
0.2101
0.0496
6.76
5.00
222.59
0.85
236 774.08
0.1908
3.07
213.24
3.073
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE THE SAPMT CLINIC
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 16 mm Ampacity = 98 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 98 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 16 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 69 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 1.4700 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1060 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (1.305 x 60) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0021 PANELBOARD INSIDE SAMPT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
28.34
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
9.00
220
23.62
0.1060
1.3050
0.0783
3.20
5.00
69.03
0.85
60 196.80
1.4700
1.46
216.80
1.456
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO AREA LIGHTING ( 8 LIGHTING POLES)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 35 mm Ampacity = 158 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 158 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 35 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 111 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.6690 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0980 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.6203 x 365) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0024 PANELBOARD INSIDE PMT GUARDHOUSE (DP-02B)
25.19
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
8.00
220
20.99
3.741
8.23
5.00
111.29
0.85
365 895.44
0.6690
3.74
211.77
0.0980
0.6203
0.2264
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO VIP ROOMS (8 BARRACKS)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 25 mm Ampacity = 128 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 128 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 25 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 90 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.9270 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1030 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.8422 x 60) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
13.00
220
34.12
90.16
0.85
60 196.80
0.9270
40.94
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
CABLE PC-0025 ELEC. PANELBOARD DP-01A
1.36
217.02
1.357
0.1030
0.8422
0.0505
2.99
5.00
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO SENIOR ROOMS (8 BARRACKS)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 25 mm Ampacity = 128 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 128 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 25 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 90 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.9270 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1030 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.8422 x 55) / (5 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
16.00
220
90.16
0.85
55 180.40
0.9270
50.39
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
41.99
ELEC. PANELBOARD (DP-02A)
1.53
216.63
1.530
0.1030
0.8422
0.0463
3.37
5.00
CABLE PC-0026
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE PMT OFFICE (PB-2)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 150 mm Ampacity = 346 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 346 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 150 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 244 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1600 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1839 x 50) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0027 BUSBAR PANEL OUTSIDE PMT OFFICE (BP-01)
0.0910
0.1839
0.0092
2.91
5.00
243.72
0.85
50 164.00
0.1600
1.32
217.09
1.321
218.91
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
69.51
220
182.42
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE PMT OFFICE (PB-4)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 120 mm Ampacity = 310 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 310 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 120 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 218 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1970 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.2154 x 30) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0028 BUSBAR PANEL OUTSIDE PMT OFFICE (BP-02)
0.0910
0.2154
0.0064
1.70
5.00
218.36
0.85
30 98.40
0.1970
182.66
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
58.00
220
152.22
0.77
218.30
0.774
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO PANELBOARD INSIDE PMT MESS (PB-1)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 150 mm Ampacity = 346 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 346 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 150 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 244 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.1600 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0910 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1839 x 30) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0029 BUSBAR PANEL OUTSIDE PMT MESS (BP-03)
71.00
220
186.33
223.60
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
243.72
0.85
30 98.40
0.1600
0.0910
0.1839
0.0055
1.78
5.00
0.81
218.22
0.809
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 150% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 150 mm Ampacity = 692 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 692 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 150 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 487 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.16 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0957 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.1864 x 50) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.67
218.52
0.674
0.0957
0.1864
0.0047
1.48
5.00
487.44
0.85
50 164.00
0.1600
CABLE PC-0031 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
459.26
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
FIRE WATER PUMP
70.00
220
183.70
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 95 mm Ampacity = 822 Amperes 3 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 822 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 95 mm
Cable Selected : 3 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Derated Ampacity : 579 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 3
Z = ( 0.2480 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0930 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = ( .25980 x 10) / (3 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
209.95
251.94
0.2598
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
579.01
10 32.80
0.2480
0.0930
220
CABLE PC-0034 MAIN BUSBAR PANEL (MBP-01)
80.00
0.85
0.0009
0.31
5.00
0.14
219.69
0.143
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO ELEC. PANELBOARD INSIDE CAT GUARDHOUSE
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 70 mm Ampacity = 229 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 229 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 70 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 161 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.343 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0988 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.3436 x 181) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
CABLE PC-0035 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
20.00
220
52.49
62.98
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
161.31
0.85
181 593.68
0.3430
0.0988
0.3436
0.0622
214.35
2.570
5.65
5.00
2.57
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO ELEC. PANELBOARD OUTSIDE CAT OFFICE (DP-03A)
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 35 mm Ampacity = 316 Amperes 2 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 316 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 35 mm
Cable Selected : 2 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 223 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 2
Z = ( 0.6690 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.0980 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.6203 x 150) / (2 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
222.59
0.85
150 557.74
0.6690
0.0980
0.6203
0.0465
10.57
5.00
4.80
209.43
4.806
CABLE PC-0036 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
50.00
220
131.22
157.46
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO WATER PUMP
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 4 mm Ampacity = 46 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 46 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 4 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 32.4 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 5.88 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1237 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (5.0632 x 50) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
0.1237
5.0632
0.2532
5.03
5.00
2.29
214.97
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
32.40
0.85
50 164.00
5.8800
13.78
ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
4.38
220
11.48
2.288
CABLE PC-0038
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO DIESEL TANK LIGHTING
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 4 mm Ampacity = 46 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 46 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 4 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 32.4 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 5.88 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1237 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (5.0632 x 50) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
2.00
220
5.25
6.30
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
32.40
0.85
50 164.00
5.8800
0.1237
5.0632
0.2532
2.30
5.00
1.05
217.70
1.046
CABLE PC-0039 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
Cable Sizing & VDC
Calculation Sheet
TO SEWAGE EJECTION PUMP
Total Load kVA = kVA
Line Voltage (nominal) = volts phase = 3
Maximum Load Current (Ia) = (Load kVA x 1000) / ( 1.732 x V ) = amps
CABLE SIZING : (SAES-P-104, 12.1)
Assumption Load Current (I
DL
) = Ia x 120% = amps
AMPACITY DERATING :
Select a Cable Size for the requirement = 35 mm Ampacity = 158 Amperes 1 Set/s of Cable 4 Core/s Cable
Min. capacity of new cable (Id) = CAB.
Ampacity
x ( Correction Factor )
where :
Correction Factor for Thermal resist. of soil @ 1.2
o
C-m/W = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.3)
Correction Factor for ground temperature @ 40
o
C = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(SAES-P-104, 12.2)
Correction Factor for depth of burial @ 0.60 in ground = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
(Cable Grouping Factor)
Correction Factor for grouping @ 0.15mtr. Flat formation = (Saudi cable cat. for direct laid in ground)
Id = 158 x (0.97 x 0.95 x 0.98 x 0.78) = Amps
CABLE SIZE CONCLUSION :
Cable Size : 35 mm
Cable Selected : 1 -SET, 4 /C - XLPE/SWA/PVC
Cable Ampacity : 111 amps therefore, cable derated ampacity is ok.
VOLTAGE DROP :
Z = (R x pf) + X x sin[arccos(pf)] (NEC Chapter 9, Table 9, Note 2)
Ze = (Z x L) / (n x 1000)
where : Z = Impedance
pf = Power Factor =
L = Cable Length = meters or feet
R = Resistance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = Reactance = ohms-neutral/KM (Saudi cable catalogue AC at 90C)
X = X
L
, since X
C
is negligible below 600V (NEC Table 9, 75C (167C))
n = no. of set/s of multi-core cables or ( for single core, n=1 ) = 1
Z = ( 0.669 x 0.85 ) + ( 0.1041 x sinarccos( 0.85 )) = ohms / KM
Ze = (0.6235 x 50) / (1 x 1000) = ohms
Voltage Drop (VD) = (Ia x Ze) x m = volts ( m = 1.732 for 3-Phase & m = 2 for Single Phase)
%VD Required (SAES-P-100) = %
%VD = VD/VL x 100% = %
Voltage Reading at Junction = volts
TOTAL % VOLTAGE DROP = % Therefore, voltage drop ok.
103.92
0.97
0.95
0.98
0.78
111.29
0.85
86.60
0.1041
0.6235
CABLE PC-0040 ELECTRICAL PANELBOARD ( MDP-3)
33.00
220
50
2.126
0.0312
4.68
5.00
2.13
215.32
164.00
0.6690
Cable Sizing & VDC