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Title
High Voltage Cable Selection Guide
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PDS 14 - (RIC Standard: EP 20 10 00 02 SP)
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of ARTC.
This publication sets out continuous ratings of common high voltage ac cables used by
the Australian Rail Track Corporation.
This publication is a guide for the selection of cables and cable configurations to suit
particular applications.
This publication also defines the preferred cable sizes to be used in order to reduce and
rationalise the number of different size cables in service.
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Contents
2 References ................................................................................................................... 6
3 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 7
This publication sets out continuous ratings of common high voltage ac cables used
by the Australian Rail Track Corporation.
This publication is a guide for the selection of cables and cable configurations to suit
particular applications.
This publication also defines the preferred cable sizes to be used in order to reduce
and rationalise the number of different size cables in service.
The requirements of this publication are to be met for the future selection of all high
voltage cables.
2 References
AS/NZS 1660. - Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors
CMA Power Cables - Paper Insulated, Lead and Aluminium Sheathed Cables up to
19/33kV dated 12/2/87.
3 Introduction
Cable manufacturers usually provide continuous current rating data for cables direct
buried, in buried ducts and in air (in shade) conditions.
ARTC cables are often exposed to direct sun and installed in elevated steel
troughing which directly affects the current rating of the cable. This standard provides
current rating data for the aforementioned conditions.
The preferred 11kV and 33kV cable sizes to be used for future work are listed in
Table 1. The rationalisation of the cables sizes minimises spare parts requirements.
5 Continuous Ratings
5.1 11 kV Cables
11kV cables used on the ARTC system shall have minimum continuous current
ratings as listed in Table 2. The preferred cables sizes for future use are unshaded
for easy identification.
Paper / Lead 25 3 90 80 75 75 65
Paper / Lead 50 1 170 155 160 155 120
Paper / Lead 50 3 160 140 140 140 120
Paper / Lead 95 1 250 255 245 250 180
Paper / Lead 95 3 240 205 210 210 180
Paper / Lead 150 1 325 285 325 290 230
Paper / Lead 150 3 305 255 280 265 230
33kV cables used on the ARTC system shall have minimum continuous current
ratings as listed in Table 3. The preferred cables sizes for future use are unshaded
for easy identification.
2
HSL Paper / Lead 0.20 in. 3 255 225 210 210 140
2
HSL Paper / Lead 0.25 in. 3 285 255 250 235 155
2
Gas / Paper / Lead 0.25 in. 3 310 280 - - -
2
Gas / Paper / 0.25 in. 3 310 280 - - -
Aluminium
Cables for installation in tunnels or underground stations must have a low smoke, low
toxicity, halogen free, flame retardant oversheath suitable for installation in damp
situations. The oversheath shall comply with the current version of AS 1660 Part
5.2, 5.4, 5.6 and BSS 02.
Smoke Emission
When a sample of the complete cable is tested in accordance with BS EN 50268-
1:2000, the values for the light transmittance shall not fall below 60% at any time
during the test.
NOTE
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The conditions used in determining the continuous current ratings in the tables are:
General