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How Trenches Work

MV Trenches

 

 

Width = (i - 1) * s + i * 2* d + 12"

 

Depth = 36" + 2 * d

 

Here:

i is the number of MV cables in the trench,

s is the distance between the MV cables in the trench, in inches;

d is the cable diameter in inches;

12 inches is the distance from the beginning of the trench to the first cable.

 

 

DC Feeder Trenches

 

 

 

Width = (i - 1) * s + i * 2* d + 6"

 

Depth = 36" + d

 

Here:

i is the number of DC Feeder cables in the trench,

s is the distance between the DC Feeder cables in the trench, in inches;

d is the cable diameter in inches;

6" is the distance from the beginning of the trench to the first cable.

 

 

AC Feeder Trenches

 

Width = (i - 1) * s + i * 3* d + 3"

 

Depth = 24" + d

 

Here:

i is the number of AC Feeder cables in the trench,

s is the distance between the AC Feeder cables in the trench, in inches;

d is the cable diameter in inches;

3" is the distance from the beginning of the trench to the first cable.

 

 

Whip Trenches

 

Width = (i - 1) * s + i * g/2* d + 3"

 

Depth = 30" + 2 * d

 

Here:

i is the number of whip cables in the trench,

s is the distance between the whip cables in the trench, in inches;

g is the number of whips in the group, equal to 8;

d is the cable diameter in inches;

3" is the distance from the beginning of the trench to the first cable.

 

Whip and Feeder Trenches

 

Width = Width Whip Trenches + Width Feeder Trenches

 

Depth = 30" + 2 * d

 

Here:

d is the cable diameter in inches.