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    This document describes methods for determining the appropriate cross-section of copper tubular busbars based on key system details like nominal current, required short-circuit current, and centerline distance between busbars. It discusses the thermal and mechanical loads that determine busbar dimensions and lists common aluminum alloys for busbars, along with their material properties. Thermal capacity calculations are explained for normal operating conditions and short-circuit scenarios using standards like DIN 43670 to determine allowable currents based on ambient temperature, desired final busbar temperature, and other factors. Tables 2 and 3 then provide allowable currents for different busbar dimensions and alloys.

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    This document describes methods for determining the appropriate cross-section of copper tubular busbars based on key system details like nominal current, required short-circuit current, and centerline distance between busbars. It discusses the thermal and mechanical loads that determine busbar dimensions and lists common aluminum alloys for busbars, along with their material properties. Thermal capacity calculations are explained for normal operating conditions and short-circuit scenarios using standards like DIN 43670 to determine allowable currents based on ambient temperature, desired final busbar temperature, and other factors. Tables 2 and 3 then provide allowable currents for different busbar dimensions and alloys.

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    This document describes methods for determining the appropriate cross-section of copper tubular busbars based on key system details like nominal current, required short-circuit current, and centerline distance between busbars. It discusses the thermal and mechanical loads that determine busbar dimensions and lists common aluminum alloys for busbars, along with their material properties. Thermal capacity calculations are explained for normal operating conditions and short-circuit scenarios using standards like DIN 43670 to determine allowable currents based on ambient temperature, desired final busbar temperature, and other factors. Tables 2 and 3 then provide allowable currents for different busbar dimensions and alloys.

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    This document describes methods for determining the appropriate cross-section of copper tubular busbars based on key system details like nominal current, required short-circuit current, and centerline distance between busbars. It discusses the thermal and mechanical loads that determine busbar dimensions and lists common aluminum alloys for busbars, along with their material properties. Thermal capacity calculations are explained for normal operating conditions and short-circuit scenarios using standards like DIN 43670 to determine allowable currents based on ambient temperature, desired final busbar temperature, and other factors. Tables 2 and 3 then provide allowable currents for different busbar dimensions and alloys.

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    O/H TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

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    13
    13-7
    COPPER TUBULAR BUSBARS
    Property
    Alloy
    6101BT6 6101BT7
    Specific gravity p Kg/m
    3
    2,700 2,700
    Young's modulus E N/mm
    2
    70,000 70,000
    Stress corresponding to the yield point (R
    p
    ) N/mm
    2
    160 120
    Ultimate tensile strength (R
    m
    ) N/mm
    2
    215 170
    Elongation % 8 12
    Coefficient of linear expansion a (0 - 100C) K
    -1
    23.5x 10
    -6
    23.5x 10
    -6

    Electrical conductivity (at 20C) MS/m (m/mm
    2
    ) 30 32
    Unit
    DETERMINING BUSBAR CROSS-SECTION
    This part of our documentation describes a method for det ermining the right choice of
    busbar cross-section. This method was formulat ed in co-operation with KEMA in Arnhem,
    the Net herlands.
    It is assumed t hat the client knows the following details:
    The nominal current during normal operation
    The required short-circuit current
    The applicable centre-line distance between busbars
    The maximum span between two busbar support s.
    Based on these details a correct choice of busbar diameter and wall t hickness can be made
    using the method described below.
    The dimensions of a busbar are mainly det ermined by two physical loads, i.e. t he thermal
    and mechanical loads on t he busbar.
    MATERIAL PROPERTIES
    The alloys listed below, which comply with EN 755-2, are those most commonly used for
    elect rical busbars. Alloy 6101B T6 has more mechanical st rengt h but less electrical
    conduct ivity. If higher electrical conductivity is required, alloy 6101B T7 can be used.
    However, this alloy has less mechanical st rength. Of course busbars made of other alloys
    can also be supplied. Please contact Nedal Aluminium B.V. for further information about the
    properties of t hese alloys.
    THERMAL CAPACITY OF BUSBARS
    The thermal capacit y of a busbar is mainly determined by:
    the environment : t emperat ure and solar radiation
    the nominal current
    the maximum busbar t emperat ure as determined by the client.
    When the amount of heat absorbed by the busbar is the same as the amount of heat it
    emits, equilibrium is reached. I n t his situation the busbar temperature will remain constant.
    The current at this point of equilibrium is the current-carrying capacity of the busbar.
    This heat balance must be considered under normal operating conditions and under the
    ext reme condition of a short-circuit. During a short-circuit extra heating of the busbars
    may occur in a short space of time.
    Normal operating conditions
    In this documentation the allowable current was calculated in accordance with DIN 43 670
    wit h an ambient temperature of 35C, a f inal busbar temperature of 80C, an absorption
    coefficient of 0.6 and a solar radiation of 600 W/m
    2
    .
    The allowable currents for t he busbar dimensions and standard aluminium alloys available
    from Nedal are given in table 2 and table 3.
    It can be seen from the tables t hat when using aluminium alloy 6101B T7 for a current-
    carrying capacity of 3000 A, the minimum busbar dimensions (diamet er/wall thickness) of
    100/10, 120/6 or 160/4 are accept able.
    For different ambient t emperat ures or final busbar temperatures the current carrying
    capacity can be determined using the load f actor from figure 1.

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