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Cable pulling - example from Southwire
Cable pulling - example from Southwire

Posted on 2021-05-31
On an example from Southwire Company, it is shown how to evaluate a cable pulling project in Cableizer. Special focus is on the useage of imperial units, weight correction factor, vertical bends,...

Cable pulling - example from Brugg Cables
Cable pulling - example from Brugg Cables

Posted on 2021-05-24
On an example from Brugg Cables, it is shown how to set up your cable pulling project in Cableizer. This example validates our cable pulling module and has been added to our test cases, ensuring...

Release of multi-layer backfill method
Release of multi-layer backfill method

Posted on 2021-05-19
With the multi-layer backfill method, it is possible to simulate the filling of a rectangular trench where the cables are buried with two superimposed horizontal layers of different materials,...

Validation of calculation method for deeply buried objects
Validation of calculation method for deeply buried objects

Posted on 2021-05-03
Based on the example of a deeply buried tunnel, the effect of the deep burial thermal inertia advanced option on the cable ampacity is illustrated and validated.

Cable crossing - Influence of spacing between systems and its limitations
Cable crossing - Influence of spacing between systems and its limitations

Posted on 2021-04-26
Based on an example, the influence of the spacing between crossing systems on the cable rating is discussed and the limitations of the calculation method are outlined.

Ampacity calculations for deeply buried objects
Ampacity calculations for deeply buried objects

Posted on 2021-04-18
When simulating objects that are buried deeper than a couple of metres one needs to consider the thermal inertia of the surrounding soil. Cableizer offers an alternative approach to calculate the...

Partial soil drying-out according to VDE 0276-1000
Partial soil drying-out according to VDE 0276-1000

Posted on 2021-04-06
In addition to the existing IEC 60287 method, partial soil drying-out can now also been calculated based on the VDE standard 0276-1000, a method that is especially suitable for cyclic loads. It is...

Cable crossing - Influence of crossing angle
Cable crossing - Influence of crossing angle

Posted on 2021-03-29
Results from cable crossing simulations can sometimes be confusing at a first glance. Based on a real example, we investigate the influence of the crossing angle on the cable rating.

New module for J-tubes and risers
New module for J-tubes and risers

Posted on 2021-03-19
With Cableizer you can now calculate the thermal rating in J-tubes and risers.

Cable crossing improvements
Cable crossing improvements

Posted on 2021-03-12
We have been doing a general revision of the cable crossing module in Cableizer, with improvements of the preview as well as the reporting. Setting up a cable crossing simulation and evaluating...

Modelling Cable Protection Systems
Modelling Cable Protection Systems

Posted on 2021-03-11
Offshore cable protection systems (CPS) need to be carefully modelled in order avoid failure of subsea power cables due to overheating caused by inadequate heat dissipation. We discuss what...

CIRED 2021 in Geneva (Virtual)
CIRED 2021 in Geneva (Virtual)

Posted on 2021-02-15
Cableizer is participating at the CIRED 2021 conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on 20 - 23 September 2021, where Damian Aegerter will present two papers.

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