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Min Separation Between 25kv Power and LV Control Cable

03/12/2015 11:21 PM

Whats the min separation needs to be maintained when LV control cables will cross perpendicularly on top of power cables which are (25 kv power cables) inside concrete duct. power cables are running east west direction inside concrete duct and top of concrete duct to top of ground (before placing insulating gravel) is 600 mm. LV 120V-240V control cables running north south direction (direct buried) require to cross duct of power cable. Whats the separation I need to maintain for this crossing. I checked CSA, NEC and IEC code and all code mentioned about the separation when both cables run parallel in same tray or trench. Nothing mentioned about crossing. Any advise in this regard is appreciated.

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Re: Min separation between 25kv power and LV control cable

03/13/2015 12:31 AM

Did you ask the electrician?

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Re: Min separation between 25kv power and LV control cable

03/13/2015 1:30 AM

It cannot be less than zero.

What is the maximum the duct and burial arrangements will allow, Mildred?

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Re: Min separation between 25kv power and LV control cable

03/13/2015 1:36 AM

If, according to NEC, 600 mm minimum cover it is required, then you need a protection in this area: a concrete slab or a conduit.

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Re: Min Separation Between 25kv Power and LV Control Cable

03/13/2015 3:16 PM

Suggest you refer to NEC Table 300.5 and keep the top level of the installation within requirements.

Spacing requirements between the LV and HV/MV ducts is the same whether above or below ground level and is usually determined/specified by the customer and/or local code requirements based on accessibility requirements, area traffic, and soil conditions.

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