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calculation for earthing cable size for generator

10/18/2008 11:34 AM
how can i calculate the earthing cable size for diesel generator set ? is there is any formulla or thumb rules according to kva rating of dg sets ?
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Re: calculation for earthing cable size for generator

10/20/2008 12:43 AM

Yah,Give the detail, from formulae (mv/A/m),we can say the size of earthing cable.you can see from cataloge of DUCAB,Dubai.(UAE)

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Re: calculation for earthing cable size for generator

10/20/2008 3:16 AM

Make the cross-sectional area no smaller than the largest of the phase conductors.

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