Abstract
Underground cables are an essential part of the urban electricity grid. However, a disadvantage is that once they reach or even exceed their rated capacity the excessive temperature can considerably shorten the life of their insulation. The ultimate temperature reached is dependent on both the ground temperature and the thermal resistivity of surrounding soil. Modelling the temperature of the core conductor of a cable is highly beneficial because a utility can use this information during emergency overloads to assure that temperature limits are not exceeded, i.e. they can calculate the steady state temperature which would be reached during the overload. The current IEC thermal model requires numerous inputs, all of which might not be available. Consequently, a simpler thermal model based on identifying the transfer function was investigated using data supplied by a utility. The results are presented in this article.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 2015 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015 |
Publisher | IEEE Computer Society |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781467381321 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Jan 2016 |
Event | IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015 - Brisbane, Australia Duration: 15 Nov 2015 → 18 Nov 2015 |
Conference
Conference | IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, APPEEC 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Brisbane |
Period | 15/11/15 → 18/11/15 |
Keywords
- Cable insulation
- Plastic insulation
- Power system management
- Substations
- Thermal factors