Cable Electrical Parameters Software Enhancement
As part of Program 8, the capabilities of CEPS will be greatly Expanded. The goal is to add the following features:
- Simple ampacity calculations
- Riser ampacity calculations, based on new information's obtained as part of DSTAR Program 7 research
- Asymmetric neutral currents and losses to allow more accurate evaluation of cable losses and ampacity
- Cable-by-cable neutral currents during faults to determine cable fault-current withstand limitations posed by cable neutrals
- Maximum cable pulling tension
- Maximum sidewall cable pressure
With Expanded capability of CEPS, member utilities will be able to engineer underground distribution systems with greater accuracy, and less engineering effort.
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