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    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling

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    The document discusses cable pulling capabilities in ETAP including integrating cable pulling with one-line diagrams and underground raceways, pulling multiple cables, calculating tensions and jamming, and generating reports.

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    The document discusses cable pulling capabilities in ETAP including integrating cable pulling with one-line diagrams and underground raceways, pulling multiple cables, calculating tensions and jamming, and generating reports.

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    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling

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    Cable Pulling

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. – Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling


    Key Features
    • Integrated with one-line diagram cables
    • Integrated with underground raceway cables
    • Pull multiple cables
    • Allow any pull geometry (3D graphical
    display)
    • ETAP cable library integration

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 2


    Cable Pulling Integration
    One-Line Diagram
    Cable Pulling Presentation

    Underground Raceway System

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 3


    Multiple Cable Pulls

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 4


    Capabilities
    • Reduction factors for calculating allowable
    tension when pulling multiple cables
    • Evaluate possible conduit jamming
    • Tolerance for cable weights and outside
    diameters
    • Summary and alert windows

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 5


    Cable Pulling Features
    • Calculate forward and reverse pull
    • Calculate pulling tensions at all bend points
    • Calculate maximum tension limited by
    sidewall pressures
    • Maximum allowable pulling tension
    • Conduit percent fill
    • Cradled and triangular cable configurations
    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 6
    Cable Pulling Definitions
    • Cradled or triangular

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 7


    Cable Jamming
    Jamming

    No Jamming No Jamming

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 8


    Sidewall Pressure

    Tension at Conduit Bend

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 9


    Create a Cable Pulling
    Presentation
    • Right-click on the Cable Pulling Systems
    folder (project editor window)
    • To open the cable pulling presentation,
    double-click on it
    • Bring cable from one-line diagram
    • Same cable exists on underground raceway
    system

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 10


    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 11
    Cable Pulling Example

    Conduit size =
    4

    Horizontal
    Angles

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling


    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling
    Summary and Alert Window

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 14


    Cable Pulling Reports

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 15


    How to Fix Problems
    • Increase the bend radius at location Loc0
    from 2 ft. to 3 ft.

    • Increase the bend radius at location Loc3


    from 2 ft. to 3 ft.

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 16


    New Results

    © 1996-2009 Operation Technology, Inc. - Workshop Notes: Cable Pulling Slide 17

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