Question: Q 3 . ( 1 0 marks ) A cable feeds a 2 3 0 V , single - phase electric pump and lighting point

Q3.(10 marks) A cable feeds a 230V, single-phase electric pump and lighting point in an external building of a factory, the total length of the twin with earth 4mm2/2.5mm2 pvc-insulated copper cable is 30m, protection is by a BS EN60898, type B,32A MCB in a distribution board at the suppliers intake position. The tested value of Ze at the intake position is 0.35. This is a fixed-equipment circuit but is in adverse conditions, thus this circuit must disconnect within 0.4s.(a) Estimate the value of the earth fault loop impedance, Zs.(4 marks)(b) What is the maximum permissible value of Zs according to the BS 7671 requirements. Does the estimated value in compliance with the BS7671 requirements? (2 marks)(c) Calculate the fault current and the MCB disconnection time. (1.5 marks)(d) Evaluate the suitability of the cpc conductor size from the thermal constraint. (1.5mark)(e) According to Bahrain regulation, what is the recommended size of the earth lead conductor if the size of the main cable of a building is 50 mm2?(

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