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CABLE SELECTION 3008
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SELECTION 3008 BOOK

AS/NZS3008.1.1 - Selection of Cables 2017

Cable Selection
The following three main factors influence the selection of a particular
installation condition.

a) Current-carrying capacity of the cable

b) Voltage drop
c) Short-circuit temperature limit

The minimum cable size will be the smallest cable that satisfies the above
three requirements.

a) Current-carrying capacity of the cable.

In general, the current carrying capacity requirement will be the most
demanding for relatively shorter route lengths of domestic premises and the
like where factors such as HRC fuse protection, cable grouping and thermal
insulation occur.

b) Voltage drop
The voltage drop limitation is usually the deciding factor for longer route
lengths, which are not subject to the factors mentioned above.

c) Short-circuit temperature limit

The need to increase the cable size to meet the short-circuit temperature rise
requirements will only occur in special situations for the voltage ratings of the
cables covered by AS/NZS3008.1.1
(a) Determining the minimum cable size based on current-carrying

capacity consideration.

Such factors as the:

 current required by the load,

 the type and current rating of the protective device, and
 the current-carrying capacity of the cable

will invariably determine the minimum current requirements of a cable.

This will then inturn lead us in selecting the minimum permissible size of

the cable.

Where high rupturing capacity (HRC) fuses form the circuit protection, a

derating factor is applied to the current-carrying capacity of the cable.

This derating factor is necessary because of the desire to limit the maximum

permissible temperature rise under overload conditions.

In other words, the longer it takes for the fuse element to open circuit

(melt), the longer the insulation around the cable has to withstand the high

overload current – and in the worst scenario, causing it to melt and create a

fire hazard.
Using AS/NZS 3008.1.1 to determine
the current carrying capacity and minimum
cable size for circuit

AS/NZS3008.1.1 gives the optimum current rating of a conductor, taking

into account the conductor type, size, its method of installation and its
circuit protection (circuit breaker).

For cable insulation types and operating temperature, refer to table 1 on

page No. 14, of AS/NZS 3008.1.1 (2017)

The following pages of examples and exercises will assist your

understanding of using AS/NZS3008.1.1 to determine the minimum current
carrying capacity of a cable for a given installation.

Note.
In the following examples, no reference is made of voltage drop.
Voltage drop is a topic by itself and is covered later in the resource
material.

Note:
All current ratings given in AS/NZS3008.1.1 are for Circuit
Breaker protection.
If a cable is protected by an HRC fuse, the nominal current of a fuse
should not exceed 90% of the continuous current-carrying capacity of
the cable.
(See clause 2.5.3.1 of AS/NZS3000:2018 Wiring Rules).

General Guidelines to the use of AS/NZS3008.1.1

AS/NZS3008.1.1 suggests there are four (4) ways of installing conductors

in an installation. (Table 3 – Pages 28 to 33)

1. Enclosed
Table 3(2), Page 30-31

Buried Direct in the Ground

Table 3(3), Page 32

Enclosed in Underground Pipes and Ducts

Table 3(4), Page 33

From the diagrams in column 3 of Table 3, select the type of cable to be

Used – e.g. Single-core, Three-core etc.

Column 4 of Table 3, indicates the main table and the column to turn to in
the main table grouping.
Having selected the table and correct column, select cable/and or current
rating.

Points to be aware of :

Derating
Look for information that may involve derating.

a. more than one circuit – this could be cables run in parallel to

form the one circuit. Remember, any number of cables may be
run in parallel. Don’t just think two cables. Read the question
carefully! TABLE 22 - 26
b. HRC protection x .9
c. depth of laying Table 28
d. conductor operating temperature ( V75 etc)
e. ambient temperature Table 27
f. thermal resistivity Table 29

Are the cables aluminium or copper conductors?

 Are the cables unenclosed in air, enclosed, buried direct in the ground
or enclosed in underground pipes and ducts?

When giving the answer to the question in your assessment, remember to

show all working out, table and column numbers as well as derating
values.

EXAMPLE PROBLEM No 1

(No derating factor)

The maximum demand current to be carried by the consumer’s mains cable

of a non-domestic installation has been calculated to be 217 ampere.

The type of cable to be used is 4-core, non-armoured, V75 insulated and

sheathed circular cable with copper conductors.

The cable is to be clipped directly to a vertical wall, open to the air and

protected by circuit breakers.

Determine the minimum permissible size cable that may be used.

SOLUTION:

Step 1. Determine from the question above, the type of cable to be

used and how it is to be installed.

Step 2. Refer to Table 3 of AS/NZS3008.1.1, pages 28-33.

 Note the Sub-heading at the top of each page.

3(1) Unenclosed in air (pages 28-29).

3(2) Enclosed (page 30-31).

3(3) Buried direct in the ground (page 32).

3(4) Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and

ducts (page 33).

Step 3. Determine the best description from the above sub-headings that
best suits the method of installation of the cable.

Step 4. The heading that best describes our example question is

Table 3 (1) `Unenclosed in air' (pages 28-29).

Step 5. Scan down column 2 of Table 3(1) for the best description of the type
of cable.

Read Note (2) concerning neutral and earthing conductors.

Step 6. Compare column 2 with the diagram of the cable in column 3 and the
written method of installation in column 5.

Step 7. Select the most appropriate description. Refer to

recommended table and column numbers.

Step 8. After turning to Table 13, Column 5, scan down column 5 and find a
current rating that is equal to or nearest to the maximum demand
current of the cable, but not smaller than it. (247 ampere is the
closest to the 217 ampere maximum demand current).

Follow horizontally across the page to column 1 (Conductor

size). 247A.................120mm2

Note. If the circuit is to be protected by an HRC fuse, then the

nominal current of the fuse cannot exceed 90% of the

continuous current-carrying capacity of the cable.

However, as the cable in this example is to be protected by

circuit breakers, there is no de-rating factor to be considered.

Therefore, the minimum permissible size of the consumer’s

mains cable for the example installation is 120mm2.

EXAMPLE PROBLEM No 2

(No derating factor)

The maximum demand current to be carried by the consumer’s mains cable of a
commercial installation has been calculated to be 110 ampere.

The type of cable to be used is four single-core, V75 non-armoured,

insulated and unsheathed cables with copper conductors.

The four single-core cables are to be installed in a PVC non-metallic

conduit and saddled to an external wall. The cables are to be protected by circuit
breakers.

Determine the minimum permissible size cable that may be used.

SOLUTION:

Step 1. Determine from the question, the type of cable to be used and how it
is to be installed.

Step 2. Refer to Table 3 of AS/NZS3008.1.1, pages 28-33.

Note the Sub-heading at the top of each page.

3(1) Unenclosed in air (pages 28-29).

 3(2) Enclosed (page 30-31).

3(3) Buried direct in the ground (page 32).

3(4) Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and ducts

(page 33).

Step 3. Determine the best description from the above sub-headings that
best suits the method of installation of the cable.

Step 4. The heading that best describes our example question is

Table 3(2) `Enclosed’ (Page 30-31).

Step 5. Scan down column 2 of Table 3(2) for the best description of the type
of cable.

Read Note (2) concerning neutral and earthing conductors.

Step 6. Compare column 2 with the diagram of the cable in column 3 and the
written method of installation in column 5.

Step 7. Select the most appropriate description and note

recommended table and column number. Refer to this table

and column number – Table 7, Col. 15 (V75 cable with copper

conductors)
Step 8. After turning to Table 7, Column 15, scan down column 15

and find a current rating that is equal to or nearest to the

maximum demand current of the cable, but not smaller than it.

(119 ampere is the closest to the 110 ampere maximum

demand current).

Follow horizontally across the page to column 1 (Conductor

size). 119A.................50mm2

Therefore, the minimum permissible size of the consumer’s

mains cable for the example question No 2 installation is

50mm2.
EXAMPLE PROBLEM No 3

(Using the derating factor of 0.9 for the HRC fuse)

The maximum demand current to be carried by the consumer’s mains cable of a

non-domestic installation has been calculated to be 345 ampere.

The type of cable to be used is 4-core, non-armoured, XLPE (X90)

insulated and sheathed circular cable with copper conductors.

The cable is to be installed in a PVC non-metallic heavy duty conduit and

buried in the ground to s depth or 0.5 metres. The cable is to be protected

by HRC fuses.

Determine the minimum permissible size cable that may be used.

SOLUTION:

Before we commence to use AS/NZS3008.1.1 to determine the minimum

size cable to satisfy the question, we must use the derating value of 0.9

due to the use of the HRC fuses.

Step 1. Determine from the question, the type of cable to be used and how it
is to be installed.

Step 2. Refer to Table 3 of AS/NZS3008.1.1, pages 28-33.

Note the Sub-heading at the top of each page.

3(1) Unenclosed in air (pages 28-29).

3(2) Enclosed (page 30-31).

3(3) Buried direct in the ground (page 32).

3(4) Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and

ducts (page 33).

Step 3. Determine the best description from the above sub-headings that
best suits the method of installation of the cable.

Step 4. The heading that best describes our example question is

Table 3(4) `Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and

ducts’' (Page 33).

Step 5. Scan down column 2 of Table 3(4) for the best description of the type
of cable.

Read Note (2) concerning neutral and earthing conductors.

Step 6. Compare column 2 with the diagram of the cable in column

3, and the written method of installation in column 5.

Step 7. Select the most appropriate description and note

recommended table and column number. Refer to this table

and column number – Table 14, Col. 25 (X90 cable with

copper conductors)

Step 8. After turning to Table 14, Column 25, scan down column 25 and find
a current rating that is equal to or nearest to the

maximum demand current of the cable, but not smaller than it.

(348 ampere is the closest to the 345 ampere maximum

demand current).

Follow horizontally across the page to column 1 (Conductor

size). 348A.................185mm2

Step 9. 185mm2 = 348A

348A x 0.9 (Derating factor for HRC fuse) = 313.2A

 After derating the 185mm2 cable, it can be seen that it will not now
carry the maximum demand current of 345A

Therefore, we have to try the next size cable.

Step 10. 240mm2 = 411A

411A x 0.9 (Derating factor for HRC fuse) = 396.9A

Therefore, the minimum size of the consumer’s mains cable

for the example No 3 installation is 240mm2.

EXAMPLE PROBLEM No 4

(Using a derating factor for more than one circuit)

Three individual 4-core XLPE (X90) non-armoured circular cables with

copper conductors are to be installed in parallel to form the consumer’s

mains of an industrial installation.

The maximum demand current to be carried by the three cables has been

calculated to be 435 ampere.

The cables are to be installed in an enclosed trench which has a removable

cover. The cables are to be laid in a single layer and touching each other.

The ambient temperature within the enclosed trench satisfies the

requirements of AS/NZS3008.1.1. and the cables are to be protected by

circuit breakers.

Determine the minimum permissible size cable that may be used.

SOLUTION:
Step 1. Divide the maximum demand current value by the number of cables
that will share it.

435A ÷ 3 = 145A

Each cable that forms the consumer’s mains must be able to

safely carry 145A.

Because the installation is using more than one cable to form

the circuit, we have to use a derating factor.

This is because the heat given off by the three cables laying

together may cause deterioration of the cables insulation. This

heat factor must be taken into consideration as we determine

the minimum size of the consumers mains.

Step 2. Determine from the question, the type of cable to be used and how
it is to be installed.
Step 3. Refer to Table 3 of AS/NZS3008.1.1, pages 28-33.

Note the Sub-heading at the top of each page.

3(1) Unenclosed in air (pages 28-29).

3(2) Enclosed (page 30-31).

3(3) Buried direct in the ground (page 32).

3(4) Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and

ducts (page 33).

Step 4. Determine the best description from the above sub-headings that
best suits the method of installation of the cable.

Step 5. The heading that best describes our example question is

table 3(2) `Enclosed’ (Page 30).

Step 6. At this point, whilst we are at table 3(2), look across to

column 6 and note the derating table number we must use to

locate our derating factor for more than one circuit.

Step 7. Table 22 is the derating table.

Step 8. Go to table 22 and scan down column 2 to see which

arrangement best suits our method of installation.

How many circuits (cables in our case) are arranged in this

manner? (Three)!

Therefore, following item 3 horizontally across the page to

3 circuits, we can determine the derating factor.

The derating factor is 0.79

Step 9. Now, we simply take the current-carrying capacity of the

cable and multiply it by the derating factor of 0.79

Step 10. Return to Table 3(2) and scan down column 2 for the best

description of the type of cable.

Read Note (2) concerning neutral and earthing conductors.

Step 11. Compare column 2 with the diagram of the cable in column 3 and the
written method of installation in column 5.

Step 12. Select the most appropriate description and note the

recommended table and column number. Refer to this table

 and column number – Table 14, Col. 11 (X90 cable with

copper conductors)

Step 13. Scan down column 11 of table 14 to find a current rating that is equal
to or nearest to the maximum demand current of the cable, but not
smaller than it. (173 ampere is the closest to the 145 ampere
maximum demand current).

Step 14. Take the current-carrying capacity of the cable and derate it with the
derating factor.

70mm2 = 173A

173A x 0.79 = 136.67A

It can be seen, that after derating the 70mm2 cable, the new

current-carrying capacity cannot carry the maximum demand

current of 145A.

Step 15. Therefore, we must go back to Table 14, Column 11 and

select the next largest cable.

95mm2 = 209A

209A x 0.79 = 165.11A

Therefore, the minimum permissible size of each cable that

forms the consumers mains for the example No 4 installation

is 95mm2.
EXAMPLE PROBLEM No 5

(Using two derating factors)

Two separate cables, each a 4-core V75 insulated and sheathed non-

armoured circular cable with aluminium conductors, are to be installed in

parallel to form the consumer’s mains of a small industrial installation.

The two cables are to be installed directly in the ground to a depth of 0.5

metres. The cables are to be laid touching each other and are to be protected

by high rupturing capacity (HRC) fuses. The ambient temperature of the

soil is 250C.

The maximum demand current to be carried by the two cables has been

calculated to be 206 ampere.

Determine the minimum permissible size of each cable.

SOLUTION:

Step 1. Divide the maximum demand current value by the number of

cables that will share it.

 206 ampere ÷ 2 = 103A

Each cable that forms the consumer’s mains must be able to

safely carry 103A.

Step 2. There are two derating factors to consider.

1. There is more than one cable used for the circuit.

2. Circuit protection is via HRC fuses.

Step 3. Determine from the question, the type of cable to be used and

how it is to be installed.

Step 4. Refer to Table 3 of AS/NZS3008.1.1, pages 28-33.

Note the Sub-heading at the top of each page.

3(1) Unenclosed in air (pages 28-29).

3(2) Enclosed (page 30-31).

3(3) Buried direct in the ground (page 32).

3(4) Enclosed in underground conduits, pipes and

ducts (page 33).

Step 5. Determine the best description from the above sub-headings

that best suits the method of installation of the cable.

Step 6. The heading that best describes our example question is

table 3(3)`Buried direct in the ground’

Step 7. From table 3(3), scan down columns 2 & 3 and determine the

arrangement that best suits our installation and cable type.

Table 13, column 24. (V75 cable with aluminium conductors)

Step 8. Whilst we are still at table 3(3), scan down column 6 (more

than one circuit) to see what derating table we must use. Table

25(2)

Step 9. Go to table 25(2) and determine the first derating factor – 0.81

Step 10. Our second derating factor is 0.9 for the HRC fuse.

Step 11. We must now go back to Table 13, Column 24 and select a

cable that will safely carry the maximum demand current.

 35mm2 = 117A

117A x 0.9 x 0.81 = 85.293A

It can be seen, that the current-carrying capacity of the

selected cable still cannot carry the maximum demand current

of 103A.

Step 12. Return to Table 13 and scan down column 24 to find a the

next largest size cable. Follow horizontally across the page to

column 1 of table 13 and select the next largest size cable.

50mm2 = 138A

138A x 0.9 x 0.81 = 100.602A

It can be seen, that the current-carrying capacity of the

selected cable still cannot carry the maximum demand current

of 103A.
Step 13. Return to Table 13 and scan down column 24 to find a the

next largest size cable. Follow horizontally across the page to

column 1 of table 13 and select the next largest size cable.

70mm2 = 170A

170A x 0.9 x 0.81 = 123.93A

It can now be seen that the 70mm2 cable has a current-

carrying capacity of 123.93A which is large enough to safely

carry the maximum demand current of 103A.

Alternatively, instead of using the “Hit and Miss” method above, you can find the
correct size cable in one shot by doing the following:

After you have located all your derating factors, simply divide your required
current by all derating factors multiplied together.

103A ÷ (0.9 x 0.81) = 141.29A

Now go to Table 13 column 24 and find the cable that can carry 141.29A

70mm2 = 170A

170 x 0.9 x 0.81 = 123.93A

Using this method you will find the correct cable size first shot. If there are more
than 2 derating factors, simply keep multiplying them in the highlighted brackets
above.
Self Check Questions -
AS/NZS3008.1.1:2017 Selection of Cables

AS/NZS3008.1.1 2017 - Current Ratings of Cables

The following problems involving AS/NZS3008.1.1 are designed to assist

you in determining current ratings of cables protected by Circuit Breakers
and HRC fuses.

Whereas in question 1 to 17 you had to select a cable size from information

given, this time you are given the cable size and other relevant information and
asked to determine the current rating of the cable when it is protected by
either Circuit Breakers or HRC fuses.

Question 1
A single 16mm2, V75 four-core and earth TPS circular cable with copper
conductors is tied to a catenary wire and exposed to the open air.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:

(a) Circuit breakers

(b) HRC fuses

Table No: Column No:

Circuit Breakers: HRC fuse:

Question 2
Three single 70mm2 V75 aluminium insulated and unsheathed cables are
installed in non-metallic conduit saddled to an external wall and exposed to the
open air.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by Circuit breakers

Table No: Column No: Circuit Breaker:

Question 3
One 2.5mm2, two-core V90 TPS flat cable with copper conductors is
clipped to a ceiling joist and partially surrounded by thermal insulation.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breakers

(b) HRC Fuse

Table No: Column No:

Circuit Breakers: HRC fuse:

Question 4
Three 6mm2, single-core V75, insulated, unsheathed cables with copper
conductors are run in non-metallic conduit buried below the ground
surface to a depth of 0.5 metres in an ambient soil temperature of
25 degrees Celsius.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:
(a) Circuit Breakers

Table No: Column No: Circuit Breakers:

Question 5
One flat, 1mm2two-core V75, thermoplastic insulated and sheathed cable
with copper conductors is to be buried directly in the ground to a depth of
0.5 metres below the surface in a soil temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breakers (b) HRC Fuse

Table No: Column No:

Circuit Breaker: HRC Fuse:

Question 6
2
Four circuits of 35mm , two-core V75 insulated and sheathed circular
cable with copper conductors are to be installed on a horizontally
mounted perforated cable tray. The cables will be fixed to the single
tier tray in a single layer formation and touching each other.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breakers

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer:
Question 7
Ten circuits of 10mm2, three-core V90 circular insulated and sheathed
copper cables are to be buried in the ground to a depth of 0.5 metres from
the surface in an ambient soil temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

Each circuit is to be individually run in its own separate conduit. The

conduits are to be laid in single layer formation and touching each other.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cables if they

are to be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breaker

(b) HRC Fuse

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No:

Derating Factor:

Answer: Circuit Breaker:

HRC Fuse:
Question 8
One 16mm2, two-core V75, flat TPS cable with copper conductors is
to be run in approved PVC conduit and installed in a concrete slab
floor on the surface of the ground, suitable to the requirements of
AS/NZS3000:2018.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cable if it is to

be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breaker

Table No: Column No: Circuit Breaker:

Question 9.
Three circuits, each consisting of 4mm2 two-core V75, TPS cable with
copper conductors including earthing conductors, are to be laid flat and
touching on the underside of a plaster ceiling in a non-domestic
installation.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cables if they

are to be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breaker

(b) HRC Fuses

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer: Circuit Breaker:

HRC Fuse:
Question 10

Four 1mm2, two-core, flat V75, TPS cables with copper conductors are to

be run together in a PVC conduit, saddled to a ceiling joist and partially

surrounded by thermal insulation.

Determine the continuous current carrying-capacity of the cables if they

are to be protected by:

(a) Circuit Breaker

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer:
Question 11

The maximum demand of a non air-conditioned factory supplied from a

three-phase, four-wire, 400/230 volt MEN system is 163 ampere.

The consumer’s mains consist of thermoplastic insulated V75 copper

conductors enclosed in heavy duty rigid thermoplastic conduit in air in

single circuit configuration and protected by circuit breakers.

No thermal insulation is used within the building.

Using AS/NZS3008.1.1 and showing all relevant table and column

numbers, determine:

(a) the minimum size cable required.

(b) the minimum size main earth conductor required for the installation

using table 5.1 of AS/NZS3000:2018 wiring rules.

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Answer: (a): (b):

Question 12

The consumer’s mains for a 400/230V M.E.N. factory installation are to

consist of three single-core, unserved mineral insulated copper sheathed

1/1kV cable with copper conductors.

The cables are to be installed vertically, clipped to a wall and protected by

circuit breakers.

The maximum demand of the installation has been calculated at

126 ampere.

Using AS/NZS3008.1.1 and showing all relevant table and column

numbers, determine the minimum permissible size conductor to carry the

maximum demand current.

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Answer:
Question 13

A four-core V90 orange circular cable is to be used as the main supply to a

sub-board with a M.D. of 195 ampere.

The cable is buried direct in the ground at the minimum depth required and

soil temperature is to be taken at 250C.

The cable is to be protected by circuit breakers.

Show all relevant table and column numbers.

(a) If copper conductors are used, what is the minimum permissible

cable size required?

(b) If aluminium conductors are used, what is the minimum

permissible cable size required?

(a) Table No: Column No: Cable size:

(b) Table No: Column No: Cable size:

Question 14

A sub-board with a maximum demand of 175 ampere is fed by a four-core

120mm2 V90 Orange circular PVC cable with copper conductors.

The cable has been enclosed in 80mm PVC heavy-duty conduit and saddled

to a building structure open to the surrounding air. The sub-main is

protected by circuit breakers.

The sub-board is to be upgraded and a new maximum demand of 300

ampere has been calculated.

To meet the new demand value, it has been decided to run another 120mm2

cable in parallel with the existing four core cable, keeping in mind the

necessary requirements of clause 3.4.3 of AS/NZS3000:2018.

The new cable is to be installed in its own conduit and laid touching the

existing conduit.

Determine the maximum current carrying capacity of the modified sub-

mains. (Voltage drop to be neglected).

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer:

Question 15

A three-phase electric arc furnace with a full load current of 270 ampere

is to be wired in four-core X90 armoured cable with copper conductors.

The circuit is to be wired using three cables connected in parallel,

installed 0.5 metres underground. Each four-core cable is to be enclosed

in its own heavy duty PVC conduit and touching. Determine the

minimum size cables that can be used if the cables are protected by circuit

breakers.

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer:
Question 16

Six 95mm2 PVC V75 insulated and sheathed single-core cables with

copper conductors are to supply a distribution board in an industrial

installation.

Two single core cables connected in parallel will be used for each phase

and will be protected by circuit breakers.

Determine the maximum permissible current this circuit configuration

can carry if the cables are to be installed laid flat and touching on

horizontally mounted perforated cable tray.

Table No: Column No: Current Rating:

Derating Table No: Column No: Derating Factor:

Answer:
Self Check Answers - AS/NZS3008.1.1:2009
Selection of Cables

AS/NZS3008.1.1 CURRENT RATING OF CABLES

Question 1. Table 13 Col 2 C/B: 72A HRC: 64.8A

Question 2. Table 7 Col 17 C/B: 118A

Question 3. Table 10 Col 15 C/B: 20A HRC: 18A

Question 4. Table 7 Col 24 C/B: 45A

Question 5. Table 10 Col 23 C/B: 17A HRC: 15.3A

Question 6. Table 10 Col 2

Table 24 Col 8 C/B: 108.42A

Question 7. Table 13 Col 25

Table 26(2) Col 2 C/B:36.85A HRC: 33.16A

Question 8. Table 10 Col 11 C/B: 68A

Question 9. Table 10 Col 5

Table 22 Col 6 C/B: 24.48A HRC: 22.1A

Question 10. Table 10 Col 17

Table 22 Col 7 C/B: 6.5 A

Question 11. (a) Table 7 Col 15

(b) 95mm2 = 183A

(c) AS/NZS 3000 Table 5.1 = 25mm2

Question 12. (a) Table 18 Col 7

(b) 35mm2 = 155A

Question 13. (a) Table 13 Col 23

(b) Copper: 70mm2 = 219A

(c) Aluminium: 95mm2 = 204A

Question 14. Table 13 Col 11

Table 22 Col 5

Total Current of pair of cables: 202A x 0.8 x 2 = 323.2A

Question 15. Table 14 Col 25

Table 26(2) Col 2 35mm2 may be used

Question 16. Table 7 Col 5

Table 23 Col 7 2 x 246A x 0.89 = 437.88A