Date Available
4-28-2016
Year of Publication
2016
Degree Name
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE)
Document Type
Master's Thesis
College
Engineering
Department/School/Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering
First Advisor
Dr. Yuan Liao
Abstract
Over the past decade, underground power distribution has become increasingly popular due to its reliability, safety, aesthetic characteristics, as well as the ever increasing focus on the environmental impacts of the various stages of power generation and distribution. With the technological advances in this area, the process of running these cables have become more economical and efficient.
This thesis explores the practice of grouping multiple three phase cables in a common conduit, using the duct bank process, and analyzes the thermal and ampacity consequences on the individual lines. This analysis is done in an effort to better define and understand the various limitations of the practice and explore future possibilities in its expansion.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
http://dx.doi.org/10.13023/ETD.2016.195
Recommended Citation
Igwe, Obinna E., "Cable Sizing and Its Effect on Thermal and Ampacity Values in Underground Power Distribution" (2016). Theses and Dissertations--Electrical and Computer Engineering. 87.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ece_etds/87
