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What is the voltage rating of extra high tension underground cable?

The correct answer is

33 kV to 66 kV 

Extra High Tension Underground Cable Voltage Rating

Underground cables are classified based on their operating voltage levels. These classifications help determine the type of insulation and construction required for safe and efficient power transmission.

The common classifications for underground cables based on voltage are:

  • Low Tension (LT) Cables: Up to 1 \(\text{kV}\)
  • High Tension (HT) Cables: From 1 \(\text{kV}\) up to 11 \(\text{kV}\)
  • Super Tension (ST) Cables: From 22 \(\text{kV}\) up to 33 \(\text{kV}\)
  • Extra High Tension (EHT) Cables: From 33 \(\text{kV}\) up to 66 \(\text{kV}\)
  • Extra Super Voltage Cables: Above 132 \(\text{kV}\)

Based on this classification, extra high tension (EHT) underground cables are designed to operate within a specific voltage range.

Cable Type Voltage Rating
Low Tension (LT) Up to 1 \(\text{kV}\)
High Tension (HT) 1 \(\text{kV}\) to 11 \(\text{kV}\)
Super Tension (ST) 22 \(\text{kV}\) to 33 \(\text{kV}\)
Extra High Tension (EHT) 33 \(\text{kV}\) to 66 \(\text{kV}\)
Extra Super Voltage Above 132 \(\text{kV}\)

Looking at the options provided and the standard classification, the voltage rating for extra high tension underground cables is typically from 33 \(\text{kV}\) to 66 \(\text{kV}\).

Let's check the options:

  • 33 \(\text{kV}\) to 66 \(\text{kV}\): This range matches the definition of Extra High Tension (EHT) cables.
  • 22 \(\text{kV}\) to 33 \(\text{kV}\): This range is typically classified as Super Tension (ST).
  • 11 \(\text{kV}\): This falls under High Tension (HT).
  • 132 \(\text{kV}\): This falls under Extra Super Voltage.

Therefore, the correct voltage rating for extra high tension underground cables is 33 \(\text{kV}\) to 66 \(\text{kV}\).

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Important Questions from Underground Cables

  1. The intersheath grading in the cable are used to

  2. The leakage resistance of a 50 km long cable is 1 MΩ. For a 100 km long cable, it will be _____.

  3. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) in the transmission media?

  4. Dielectric strength of rubber is around

  5. ______ Specifies the safe voltage that the insulation of a cable can withstand.

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