Kasikci, Ismail,

Analysis and design of electrical power systems : a practical guide and commentary on NEC and IEC 60364 / Ismail Kasikci. - 1 online resource. -

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents
Preface xv

Acknowledgments xvii

Symbols xix

Abbreviations xxvii

1 Introduction 1

2 Electrical Systems 5

2.1 High-Voltage Power Systems 5

2.2 Transformer Selection Depending on Load Profiles 9

2.3 Low-Voltage Power Systems 10

2.4 Examples of Power Systems 17

2.4.1 Example 1: Calculation of the Power 17

2.4.2 Example 2: Calculation of the Main Power Line 17

2.4.3 Example: Power Supply of a Factory 17

3 Design of DC Current Installations 21

3.1 Earthing Arrangement 21

3.2 Protection Against Overcurrent 22

3.3 Architecture of Installations 23

4 Smart Grid 25

5 Project Management 27

5.1 Guidelines for Contracting 27

5.2 Guidelines for Project Planning of Electrical Systems 28

6 Three-Phase Alternating Current 31

6.1 Generation of Three-Phase Current 31

6.2 Advantages of the Three-Phase Current System 31

6.3 Conductor Systems 32

6.4 Star Connection 36

6.5 Triangle Circuit 37

6.6 Three-Phase Power 38

6.7 Example: Delta Connection 39

6.8 Example: Star Connection 41

6.9 Example: Three-Phase Consumer 43

6.10 Example: Network Calculation 44

6.11 Example: Network 45

6.12 Example: Star Connection 47

7 Symmetrical Components 49

7.1 Symmetrical Network Operation 49

7.2 Unsymmetrical Network Operation 51

7.3 Description of Symmetrical Components 51

7.4 Examples of Unbalanced Short-Circuits 54

7.4.1 Example: Symmetrical Components 54

7.4.2 Example: Symmetrical Components 54

7.4.3 Example: Symmetrical Components 55

8 Short-Circuit Currents 57

8.1 Introduction 57

8.2 Fault Types, Causes, and Designations 60

8.3 Short-circuit with R–L Network 61

8.4 Calculation of the Stationary Continuous Short-circuit 63

8.5 Calculation of the Settling Process 64

8.6 Calculation of a Peak Short-Circuit Current 65

8.6.1 Impact Factor for Branched Networks 65

8.6.2 Impact Factor for Meshed Networks 65

8.7 Calculation of the Breaking Alternating Current 66

8.8 Near-Generator Three-Phase Short-circuit 66

8.9 Calculation of the Initial Short-Circuit Alternating Current 67

8.10 Short-Circuit Power 68

8.11 Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents in Meshed Networks 68

8.11.1 Superposition Method 68

8.11.2 Method of Equivalent Voltage Source 70

8.12 The Equivalent Voltage Source Method 72

8.13 Short-Circuit Impedances of Electrical Equipment 72

8.13.1 Network Feeders 73

8.13.2 Synchronous Machines 74

8.13.3 Transformers 75

8.13.4 Consideration of Motors 76

8.13.5 Overhead Lines, Cables, and Lines 78

8.13.6 Impedance Corrections 79

8.14 Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents 81

8.14.1 Three-Phase Short-circuits 81

8.14.2 Line-to-Line Short-circuit 82

8.14.3 Single-Phase Short-circuits to Ground 82

8.14.4 Calculation of Loop Impedance 83

8.14.5 Peak Short-Circuit Current 85

8.14.6 Symmetrical Breaking Current 85

8.14.7 Steady-State Short-circuit Current 87

8.15 Thermal and Dynamic Short-circuit Strength 87

8.16 Examples for the Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents 89

8.16.1 Example 1: Calculation of the Short-Circuit Current in a DC System 89

8.16.2 Example 2: Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents in a Building Electrical System 91

8.16.3 Example 3: Dimensioning of an Exit Cable 92

8.16.4 Example 4: Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents with Zero-Sequence Resistances 93

8.16.5 Example 5: Complex Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents 94

8.16.6 Example 6: Calculation with Effective Power and Reactive Power 97

8.16.7 Example 7: Complete Calculation for a System 101

8.16.8 Example 8: Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents with Impedance Corrections 111

8.16.9 Example: Load Voltage and Zero Impedance 113

8.16.10 Example: Power Transmission 116

9 Relays 119

9.1 Terms and Definitions 119

9.2 Introduction 119

9.3 Requirements 121

9.4 Protective Devices for Electric Networks 121

9.5 Type of Relays 122

9.5.1 Electromechanical Protective Relays 122

9.5.2 Static Protection Relays 122

9.5.3 Numeric Protection Relays 122

9.6 Selective Protection Concepts 123

9.7 Overcurrent Protection 124

9.7.1 Examples for Independent Time Relays 126

9.8 Reserve Protection for IMT Relays with Time Staggering 126

9.9 Overcurrent Protection with Direction 126

9.10 Dependent Overcurrent Time Protection (DMT) 129

9.11 Differential Relays 131

9.12 Distance Protection 133

9.12.1 Method of Distance Protection 135

9.12.2 Distance Protection Zones 135

9.12.3 Relay Plan 135

9.13 Motor Protection 138

9.14 Busbar Protection 138

9.15 Saturation of Current Transformers 140

9.16 Summary 141

10 Power Flow in Three-Phase Network 143

10.1 Terms and Definitions 143

10.2 Introduction 143

10.3 Node Procedure 145

10.4 Simplified Node Procedure 148

10.5 Newton–Raphson Procedure 151

11 Substation Earthing 155

11.1 Terms and Definitions 155

11.2 Methods of Neutral Earthing 160

11.2.1 Isolated Earthing 162

11.2.2 Resonant Earthing 163

11.2.3 Double Earth Fault 164

11.2.4 Solid (Low-Impedance) Earthing 166

11.3 Examples for the Treatment of the Neutral Point 166

11.3.1 Example: Earth Fault CurrentWhen Operating with Free Neutral Point 166

11.3.2 Example: Calculation of Earth Fault Currents 167

11.3.3 Example: Ground Fault Current of a Cable 167

11.3.4 Example: Earth Leakage Coil 168

11.3.5 Example: Arc Suppression Coil 168

11.4 Dimensioning of Thermal Strength 168

11.5 Methods of Calculating Permissible Touch Voltages 169

11.6 Methods of Calculating Permissible Step Voltages 172

11.7 Current Injunction in the Ground 172

11.8 Design of Earthing Systems 173

11.9 Types of Earth Rods 175

11.9.1 Deep Rod 175

11.9.2 Earthing Strip 175

11.9.3 Mesh Earth 176

11.9.4 Ring Earth Electrode 177

11.9.5 Foundation Earthing 177

11.10 Calculation of the Earthing Conductors and Earth Electrodes 177

11.11 Substation Grounding IEEE Std. 80 178

11.11.1 Tolerable Body Current 178

11.11.2 Permissible Touch Voltages 179

11.11.3 Calculation of the Conductor Cross Section 180

11.11.4 Calculation of the Maximum Mesh Residual Current 181

11.12 Soil Resistivity Measurement 182

11.13 Measurement of Resistances and Impedances to Earth 184

11.14 Example: Calculation of a TR Station 184

11.15 Example: Earthing Resistance of a Building 186

11.15.1 Foundation Earthing REF 186

11.15.2 Ring Earth Electrode 1 RER1 187

11.15.3 Ring Earth Electrode 2 RER2 187

11.15.4 Deep Earth Electrode RET 187

11.15.5 Total Earthing Resistance RETotal 188

11.16 Example: Cross-Sectional Analysis 188

11.17 Example: Cross-Sectional Analysis of the Earthing Conductor 189

11.18 Example: Grounding Resistance According to IEEE Std. 80 190

11.19 Example: Comparison of IEEE Std. 80 and EN 50522 193

11.20 Example of Earthing Drawings and Star Point Treatment of Transformers 194

11.21 Software for Earthing Calculation 199

11.21.1 Numerical Methods for Grounding System Analysis 199

11.21.2 IEEE Std. 80 and EN 50522 203

11.21.3 Summary 217

12 Protection Against Electric Shock 219

12.1 Voltage Ranges 221

12.2 Protection by Cut-Off orWarning Messages 222

12.2.1 TN Systems 222

12.2.2 TT Systems 224

12.2.3 IT Systems 226

12.2.4 Summary of Cut-Off Times and Loop Resistances 228

12.2.5 Example 1: Checking Protective Measures 229

12.2.6 Example 2: Determination of Rated Fuse Current 231

12.2.7 Example 3: Calculation of Maximum Conductor Length 231

12.2.8 Example 4: Fault Current Calculation for a TT System 231

12.2.9 Example 5: Cut-Off Condition for an IT System 232

12.2.10 Example 6: Protective Measure for Connection Line to a House 232

12.2.11 Example 7: Protective Measure for a TT System 233

13 Equipment for Overcurrent Protection 235

13.1 Electric Arc 235

13.1.1 Electric Arc Characteristic 235

13.1.2 DC Cut-Off 237

13.1.3 AC Cut-Off 237

13.1.3.1 Cut-Off for Large Inductances 238

13.1.3.2 Cut-Off of Pure Resistances 239

13.1.3.3 Cut-Off of Capacitances 239

13.1.3.4 Cut-Off of Small Inductances 239

13.1.4 Transient Voltage 240

13.2 Low-Voltage Switchgear 241

13.2.1 Characteristic Parameters 241

13.2.2 Main or Load Switches 242

13.2.3 Motor Protective Switches 242

13.2.4 Contactors and Motor Starters 244

13.2.5 Circuit-Breakers 244

13.2.6 RCDs (Residual Current Protective Devices) 245

13.2.7 Main Protective Equipment 248

13.2.8 Meter Mounting Boards with Main Protective Switch 249

13.2.9 Fuses 251

13.2.9.1 Types of Construction 253

13.2.10 Power Circuit-Breakers 256

13.2.10.1 Short-Circuit Categories in Accordance with IEC 60947 258

13.2.10.2 Breaker Types 259

13.2.11 Load Interrupter Switches 260

13.2.12 Disconnect Switches 260

13.2.13 Fuse Links 261

13.2.14 List of Components 261

14 Current Carrying Capacity of Conductors and Cables 263

14.1 Terms and Definitions 263

14.2 Overload Protection 264

14.3 Short-Circuit Protection 265

14.3.1 Designation of Conductors 268

14.3.2 Designation of Cables 269

14.4 Current Carrying Capacity 270

14.4.1 Loading Capacity Under Normal Operating Conditions 270

14.4.2 Loading Capacity Under Fault Conditions 271

14.4.3 Installation Types and Load Values for Lines and Cables 273

14.4.4 Current Carrying Capacity of Heavy Current Cables and Correction Factors for Underground and Overhead Installation 276

14.5 Examples of Current Carrying Capacity 280

14.5.1 Example 1: Checking Current Carrying Capacity 280

14.5.2 Example 2: Checking Current Carrying Capacity 285

14.5.3 Example 3: Protection of Cables in Parallel 290

14.5.4 Example 4: Connection of a Three-Phase Cable 293

14.5.5 Example 5: Apartment Building Without ElectricalWater Heating 294

14.6 Examples for the Calculation of Overcurrents 300

14.6.1 Example 1: Determination of Overcurrents and Short-Circuit Currents 300

14.6.2 Example 2: Overload Protection 302

14.6.3 Example 3: Short-Circuit Strength of a Conductor 303

14.6.4 Example 4: Checking Protective Measures for Circuit-Breakers 304

15 Selectivity and Backup Protection 309

15.1 Selectivity 309

15.2 Backup Protection 317

16 Voltage Drop Calculations 321

16.1 Consideration of the Voltage Drop of a Line 321

16.2 Example: Voltage Drop on a 10 kV Line 325

16.3 Example: Line Parameters of a Line 325

16.4 Example: Line Parameters of a Line 327

16.5 Voltage Regulation 328

16.5.1 Permissible Voltage Drop in Accordance With the Technical Conditions for Connection 328

16.5.2 Permissible Voltage Drop in Accordance With Electrical Installations in Buildings 329

16.5.3 Voltage Drops in Load Systems 329

16.5.4 Voltage Drops in Accordance With IEC 60364 330

16.5.5 Parameters for the Maximum Line Length 330

16.5.6 Summary of Characteristic Parameters 333

16.5.7 Lengths of Conductors With a Source Impedance 334

16.6 Examples for the Calculation of Voltage Drops 334

16.6.1 Example 1: Calculation of Voltage Drop for a DC System 334

16.6.2 Example 2: Calculation of Voltage Drop for an AC System 335

16.6.3 Voltage Drop for a Three-Phase System 336

16.6.4 Example 4: Calculation of Voltage Drop for a Distributor 338

16.6.5 Calculation of Cross Section According to Voltage Drop 338

16.6.6 Example 6: Calculation of Voltage Drop for an Industrial Plant 339

16.6.7 Example 7: Calculation of Voltage Drop for an Electrical Outlet 339

16.6.8 Example 8: Calculation of Voltage Drop for a HotWater Storage Unit 339

16.6.9 Example 9: Calculation of Voltage Drop for a Pump Facility 339

16.6.10 Example: Calculation of Line Parameters 340

17 Switchgear Combinations 343

17.1 Terms and Definitions 343

17.2 Design of the Switchgear 347

17.2.1 Data for Design 347

17.2.2 Design of the Distributor and Proof of Construction 348

17.2.3 Short-Circuit Resistance Proofing 348

17.2.4 Proof of Heating 349

17.2.5 Determination of an Operating Current 349

17.2.6 Determination of Power Losses 350

17.2.7 Determination of a Design Loading Factor RDF 350

17.2.8 Determination of an Operating Current 350

17.2.9 Check of Short-Circuit Variables 351

17.2.10 Construction and Manufacturing of the Distribution 351

17.2.11 CE Conformity 352

17.3 Proof of Observance of Boundary Overtemperatures 352

17.4 Power Losses 353

18 Compensation for Reactive Power 355

18.1 Terms and Definitions 355

18.2 Effect of Reactive Power 358

18.3 Compensation for Transformers 358

18.4 Compensation for Asynchronous Motors 359

18.5 Compensation for Discharge Lamps 359

18.6 c∕k Value 360

18.7 Resonant Circuits 360

18.8 Harmonics and Voltage Quality 360

18.8.1 CompensationWith Nonchoked Capacitors 362

18.8.2 Inductor–Capacitor Units 363

18.8.3 Series Resonant Filter Circuits 365

18.9 Static Compensation for Reactive Power 365

18.9.1 Planning of Compensation Systems 368

18.10 Examples of Compensation for Reactive Power 368

18.10.1 Example 1: Determination of Capacitive Power 368

18.10.2 Example 2: Capacitive Power With k Factor 369

18.10.3 Example 3: Determination of Cable Cross Section 369

18.10.4 Example 4: Calculation of the c∕k Value 370

19 Lightning Protection Systems 371

19.1 Lightning Protection Class 373

19.2 Exterior Lightning Protection 374

19.2.1 Air Terminal 374

19.2.2 Down Conductors 375

19.2.3 Grounding Systems 379

19.2.3.1 Minimum Length of Ground Electrodes 385

19.2.4 Example 1: Calculation of Grounding Resistances 386

19.2.5 Example 2: Minimum Lengths of Grounding Electrodes 387

19.2.6 Exposure Distances in theWall Area 387

19.2.7 Grounding of Antenna Systems 389

19.2.8 Examples of Installations 389

19.3 Interior Lightning Protection 392

19.3.1 The EMC Lightning Protection Zone Concept 392

19.3.2 Planning Data for Lightning Protection Systems 395

20 Lighting Systems 399

20.1 Interior Lighting 399

20.1.1 Terms and Definitions 399

20.2 Types of Lighting 400

20.2.1 Normal Lighting 400

20.2.2 Normal Workplace-Oriented Lighting 400

20.2.3 Localized Lighting 400

20.2.4 Technical Requirements for Lighting 401

20.2.5 Selection and Installation of Operational Equipment 401

20.2.6 Lighting Circuits for Special Rooms and Systems 402

20.3 Lighting Calculations 403

20.4 Planning of Lighting with Data Blocks 405

20.4.1 System Power 405

20.4.2 Distribution of Luminous Intensity 405

20.4.3 Luminous Flux Distribution 405

20.4.4 Efficiencies 406

20.4.5 Spacing Between Lighting Elements 407

20.4.6 Number of Fluorescent Lamps in a Room 407

20.4.7 Illuminance Distribution Curves 407

20.4.8 Maximum Number of Fluorescent Lamps on Switches 407

20.4.9 Maximum Number of Discharge Lamps Per Circuit-Breaker 408

20.4.10 Mark of Origin 408

20.4.11 Standard Values for Planning Lighting Systems 409

20.4.12 Economic Analysis and Costs of Lighting 409

20.5 Procedure for Project Planning 412

20.6 Exterior Lighting 413

20.7 Low-Voltage Halogen Lamps 415

20.8 Safety and Standby Lighting 416

20.8.1 Terms and Definitions 416

20.8.2 Circuits 417

20.8.3 Structural Types for Groups of People 417

20.8.4 Planning and Configuring of Emergency Symbol and Safety Lighting 417

20.8.5 Power Supply 421

20.8.6 Notes on Installation 422

20.8.7 Testing During Operation 422

20.9 Battery Systems 423

20.9.1 Central Battery Systems 423

20.9.2 Grouped Battery Systems 427

20.9.3 Single Battery Systems 429

20.9.4 Example: Dimensioning of Safety and Standby Lighting 432

21 Generators 435

21.1 Generators in Network Operation 437

21.2 Connecting Parallel to the Network 438

21.3 Consideration of Power and Torque 438

21.4 Power Diagram of a Turbo Generator 439

21.5 Example 1: Polar Wheel Angle Calculation 440

21.6 Example 2: Calculation of the Power Diagram 440

22 Transformer 441

22.1 Introduction 441

22.2 Core 445

22.3 Winding 446

22.4 Constructions 446

22.5 AC Transformer 446

22.5.1 Construction 446

22.5.2 Mode of Action 447

22.5.3 Idling Stress 448

22.5.4 Voltage and Current Translation 448

22.5.5 Operating Behavior of the Transformer 449

22.6 Three-phase Transformer 452

22.6.1 Construction 452

22.6.2 Windings 452

22.6.3 Circuit Groups 452

22.6.4 Overview of Vector Groups 454

22.6.5 Parallel Connection of Transformers 454

22.7 Transformers for Measuring Purposes 457

22.7.1 Current Transformers 457

22.7.2 Voltage Transformer 457

22.7.3 Frequency Transformer 458

22.8 Transformer Efficiency 459

22.9 Protection of Transformers 459

22.10 Selection of Transformers 459

22.11 Calculation of a Continuous Short-Circuit Current on the NS Side of a Transformer 461

22.12 Examples of Transformers 462

22.12.1 Example 1: Calculation of the Continuous Short-Circuit Current 462

22.12.2 Example: Calculation of a Three-phase Transformer 462

23 Asynchronous Motors 467

23.1 Designs and Types 467

23.1.1 Principle of Operation (No-Load) 468

23.1.1.1 Motor Behavior 469

23.1.1.2 Generator Behavior 469

23.1.2 Typical Speed–Torque Characteristics 469

23.2 Properties Characterizing Asynchronous Motors 471

23.2.1 Rotor Frequency 471

23.2.2 Torque 471

23.2.3 Slip 472

23.2.4 Gear System 472

23.3 Startup of Asynchronous Motors 473

23.3.1 Direct Switch-On 473

23.3.2 Star Delta Startup 474

23.4 Speed Adjustment 479

23.4.1 Speed Control by the Slip 479

23.4.2 Speed Control by Frequency 479

23.4.3 Speed Control by Pole Changing 480

23.4.4 Soft Starters 481

23.4.5 Example: Calculation of Overload and Starting Conditions 483

23.4.6 Example: Calculation of Motor Data 484

23.4.7 Example: Calculation of the Belt Pulley Diameter and Motor Power 485

23.4.8 Example: Dimensioning of a Motor 485

24 Questions About Book 487

24.1 Characteristics of Electrical Cables 487

24.2 Dimensioning of Electric Cables 487

24.3 Voltage Drop and Power Loss 488

24.4 Protective Measures and Earthing in the Low-voltage Power Systems 488

24.5 Short Circuit Calculation 488

24.6 Switchgear 489

24.7 Protection Devices 489

24.8 Electric Machines 489

References 491

Index 495

Available to OhioLINK libraries.


About the Author
Ismail Kasikci, PhD, is a retired Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Biberach, Germany. His main area of research focuses on the IEC/EN and VDE regulations of electrical energy supply, design of electrical installations of buildings, solar electricity, wind power generation, building integrated renewables, design and protection of distribution power systems, smart grids, solar and wind power, and connectivity requirements. He is an active member in various national and international standards committees in the field of electrical and electronics engineering.

9783527341375 9783527803422 3527803424

10.1002/9783527803422 doi


Electric power systems.
Electric power systems--Design and construction.


Electronic books.

TK1001

621.31