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The document details fault level calculations for a solar power project by Radiance Renewables, focusing on various voltage levels including 132 kV, 33 kV, and inverter ends. It provides specific data on transformer ratings, fault currents, impedances, and breaking capacities for different components of the electrical system. The calculations are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of the power distribution network.

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The document details fault level calculations for a solar power project by Radiance Renewables, focusing on various voltage levels including 132 kV, 33 kV, and inverter ends. It provides specific data on transformer ratings, fault currents, impedances, and breaking capacities for different components of the electrical system. The calculations are essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of the power distribution network.

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InSolare FAULT LEVEL CALCULATION

Solar Power Unleashed

DRAWING TITLE FAULT LEVEL CALCULATION Doc. No MJBI_ELE_DOC_17


DEVELOPER NAME RADIANCE RENEWABLES PRIVATE LIMITED DATE 2022_01_22
OWNER'S ENGINEER ARBUTUS CONSUTANTS PVT LIMITED REV. R2
EPC CONTRACTOR INSOLARE ENERGY PVT LIMITED
Fault Level Calculation
MJBI_ELE_DOC_17
REV. R2
Devloper : Radiance Renewable
Owners Engineer : Arbutus Consultants Pvt Ltd

Fault Level Calculation At Substation 132 kV Bus

Fault Level at AC Side


Transformer Rating 50000 kVA 50 MVA (1 X 70 MVA TX)
LV Side Voltage 33000 V 33 kV
HV Side Voltage 132000 V 132 kV
Full Load Current (LV) 874.77 A
Full Load Current (HV) 219 A
%Impedance 9.31 %
Fault Current (LV) 9.40 kA
Fault Current (HV) 2.35 kA …...Fault Level at 132 kV Bus
Minimum breaking capacity of the breaker

Fault Level Calculation At 70 MVA TX

Volatge Level 132000 V


Source Impedance Ze 56.19 Ohm …...1 (Ze = LV Voltage / LV Fault Current)
OH Conductor Impedance Zc
Length of OH Conductor 7200 MTR
Parellel no. of Runs 1 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.227 Ohm/KM For 200 Sq mm Panther Conductor (Assumed)
AC Resistance @90 C 0.179 Ohm/KM For 200 Sq mm Panther Conductor (Assumed)
Impedance 0.29 Ohm/KM
OH Conductor Impedance Zc 2.08 Ohm
Total Impedance Z1 58.27 Ohm ……2
Length of HT Cable 0 MTR
Parellel no. of Runs 1 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.107 Ohm/KM For 300 Sq mm AL Cable
AC Resistance @90 C 0.130 Ohm/KM For 300 Sq mm AL Cable
Impedance 0.17 Ohm/KM
Cable Impedance Zc 0.00 Ohm
Total Impedance Z2 58.27 Ohm ……3
Isc 2265 A
2.27 kA

Fault Level 2.27 …...Fault Level at Incoming Side of 70 MVA TX


Minimum breaking capacity of the breaker

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Fault Level Calculation At Substation 33 kV Bus

Fault Level at AC Side


Transformer Rating 70000 kVA 70 MVA (1 X 70 MVA TX)
HV Side Voltage 132000 V 132 kV
LV Side Voltage 33000 V 33 kV
Full Load Current (HV) 306.17 A
Full Load Current (LV) 1225 A
%Impedance 15.00 %
Fault Current (HV) 2.04 kA
Fault Current (LV) 8.16 kA …...Fault Level at 33 kV Bus
Minimum breaking capacity of the breaker

Fault Level Calculation At 33 kV HT Panel

Volatge Level 800 V


Source Impedance Ze 4.04 Ohm …...1 (Ze = LV Voltage / LV Fault Current)
OH Conductor Impedance Zc
Length of OH Conductor 940 MTR
Parellel no. of Runs 1 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.227 Ohm/KM For 200 Sq mm Panther Conductor (Assumed)
AC Resistance @90 C 0.179 Ohm/KM For 200 Sq mm Panther Conductor (Assumed)
Impedance 0.29 Ohm/KM
OH Conductor Impedance Zc 0.27 Ohm
Total Impedance Z1 4.31 Ohm ……2
Length of HT Cable 215 MTR
Parellel no. of Runs 1 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.124 Ohm/KM For 120 Sq mm AL Cable
AC Resistance @90 C 0.325 Ohm/KM For 120 Sq mm AL Cable
Impedance 0.35 Ohm/KM
Cable Impedance Zc 0.07 Ohm
Total Impedance Z2 4.39 Ohm ……3
Isc 7520 A
7.52 kA

Fault Level 7.52 …...Fault Level at HTP Incoming Side


Minimum breaking capacity of the breaker

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Fault Level Calculation At Solar LTP

Transformer Rating 3 MVA


3000 kVA 3 MVA
HV Side Voltage 33000 V 33 kV
LV Side Voltage 800 V 0.8 kV
Full Load Current (HV) 52.49 A
Full Load Current (LV) 2165 A
%Impedance (HV-LV) 6.25 %
Fault Current (HV) 8.40 kA
Fault Current (LV) 34.64 kA

Source Impedance Ze 0.0231 Ohm …...1 (Ze = LV Voltage / LV Fault Current)


Cable Impedance Zc
Length of Cable 15 MTR
Parellel no. of Runs 10 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.078 Ohm/KM For 150 Sq mm AL Cable
AC Resistance @90 C 0.264 Ohm/KM For 150 Sq mm AL Cable
Impedance 0.28 Ohm/KM
Cable Impedance Zc 0.00041 Ohm
Total Impedance Z 0.02 Ohm ……2
Isc-1 34032.51 A
34.03 kA
FLC of Inverter 158.8 A
No of Inverter 14 Nos
2223.2 A
Isc-2 2.2 kA Total FLC of Inverter
Isc 36.26 kA
Voltage Factor C 1.10
Isc 39.88 kA …...Fault Level at LTP Side
Minimum breaking capacity of the breaker

Fault Level Calculation At Inverter End

Volatge Level 800 V


Source Impedance Ze 0.0235 Ohm …...1 (Ze = LV Voltage / LV Fault Current)
Cable Impedance Zc
Length of Cable 20 MTR Cable Length for nearby Inverter considered
Parellel no. of Runs 1 No.
Approx. Reactance 0.0780 Ohm/KM For 150 Sq mm AL Cable
AC Resistance @90 C 0.264 Ohm/KM For 150 Sq mm AL Cable
Impedance 0.275 Ohm/KM
Cable Impedance Zc 0.006 Ohm
Total Impedance Z 0.029 Ohm ……2
Isc 27574.3 A
27.57 kA …...Fault Level at Inverter End

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