Table 3 Summary of the obtained temperature from experimental and simulation results of tested cable
From: The effect of nonlinear loads on the underground distribution cables: a case study
| Â | Experimental results | Simulation results | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cable installed direct buried in the soil | |||
Maximum insulation temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 65 | 68 |
With harmonic | 72 | 74 | |
Maximum jacket temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 57 | 60 |
With harmonic | 64 | 66 | |
Maximum soil temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 52 | 54 |
With harmonic | 56 | 58 | |
Cable installed in PVC duct and buried in the soil | |||
Maximum insulation temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 70 | 73 |
With harmonic | 77 | 80 | |
Maximum jacket temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 63 | 65 |
With harmonic | 68 | 71 | |
Maximum soil temperature (°C) | Without harmonic | 33.5 | 34 |
With harmonic | 35.5 | 36.5 | |