Cable Steady-State Ampacity Correction Method based on Multi Physical Field Coupling Algorithm

Abstract

The difference between the single air laying ampacity test value of medium voltage power cable and the system ampacity of three-phase laying and operation is a common problem in the industry. Based on the TICW-2012 standard, the single cable ampacity of medium voltage single core power cable is tested, and the COMSOL basic simulation model is debugged with the measured ampacity value. On the premise of correct single cable basic simulation model, the system ampacity under three-phase operation under different working conditions is calculated, including triangular laying, plane laying, single circuit and double circuit laying, The difference and correction coefficient between the test current carrying capacity and the of single air laying of medium voltage single core power cable are further analysed. Finally, the analytical formula is derived through the cable ampacity equivalent thermal circuit diagram, and the cable samples are theoretically analysed and calculated. According to the ampacity calculation results of single loop triangular laying and plane laying, the correctness of the simulation results is verified. This study provides a reference basis for the current carrying capacity test and correction of medium voltage power cable in the future, and also provides an effective method for the actual operation state analysis of medium voltage power cable.