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What is the minimum separation distance between supply conductors of the same circuit operating at 15 kV?

  • 470 mm (correct)
  • 420 mm
  • 520 mm
  • 300 mm

What is the minimum separation distance between supply conductors of different circuits operating at 60 kV?

  • 1015 mm
  • 765 mm (correct)
  • 915 mm
  • 715 mm

What is the minimum separation distance between supply conductors of different circuits operating at 100 kV, 1500 meters above mean sea level?

  • 1395 mm
  • 1195 mm
  • 1095 mm
  • 1295 mm (correct)

What is the additional clearance required for supply conductors of different circuits operating above 50 kV for every 300 meter increase in height above 1000 meters?

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What clearance requirement is specified for fiber-optic supply cables (FOSC) meeting Rule 230F1b and supply cables and conductors?

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Where can an FOSC be attached to a supply conductor or cable?

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What is the minimum midspan spacing required for an FOSC that is not attached to the neutral in the span?

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What are the voltage values used for calculating clearances in Table 235-5?

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When applying clearances from Table 235-5 to facilities in opposite relative positions, what values should be used?

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What is the clearance requirement between a communication line and an overhead line conductor in general when the phase-to-phase voltage of the overhead line is over 50 kV?

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According to the table, what is the clearance requirement for a line conductor at or near a support, to the support itself when the phase-to-phase voltage of the overhead line is over 8.7 kV but less than 50 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance requirement between a neutral conductor on a supply line and a communication line when the phase-to-phase voltage of the supply line is over 8.7 kV but less than 50 kV?

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What is the clearance requirement between a communication line and a supply line when the phase-to-phase voltage of the supply line is 0 to 8.7 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance requirement between two communication lines on jointly used structures when the phase-to-phase voltage of the supply line is over 8.7 kV but less than 50 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for communication lines on jointly used structures, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is over 50 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance requirement between a communication line and a supply line on jointly used structures when the phase-to-phase voltage is over 814 kV?

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Which of the following statements is true about the table?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for communication lines on jointly used structures, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is over 8.7 kV but not over 50 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for communication lines on jointly used structures, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is between 0 to 8.7 kV?

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Which column in this table provides the clearance between communication lines on jointly used structures and the support or other structures?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for supply lines, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is over 50 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for supply lines, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is between 0 to 8.7 kV?

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What is the minimum clearance required in any direction from line conductors at or near a support to supports, for supply lines, when the circuit phase-to-phase voltage is between 8.7 kV to 50 kV?

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What is the minimum vertical spacing between conductors supported on vertical racks when the span length is less than 45 meters?

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What is the minimum vertical spacing required between open wire conductors held apart by intermediate spacers?

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What is the minimum horizontal clearance required for a climbing space past any conductors, support arms, or other parts?

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Where must a climbing space be provided on a support structure?

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How does the location of support arms relate to the climbing space according to Rule 236C?

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Which of the following is NOT considered an obstruction to the climbing space?

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Which of the following are considered valid exceptions to the requirement that support arms should be located on the same side of the pole as the climbing space?

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What aspect of the supporting structure is NOT specifically discussed in relation to the climbing space in the text?

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According to the excerpt, what two conditions must be met to allow a reduction of the working space from 300 mm (12 in) to a lesser distance?

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Under what circumstances should exposed energized equipment, such as switches or circuit breakers, be enclosed or guarded?

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What specific rule within the code governs the minimum clearance distances from energized equipment while working on it?

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What is considered 'equipment' for the purpose of measuring clearances under the specified rules?

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According to the excerpt, what is the purpose of the working clearances from energized equipment?

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Which of the following represents a piece of equipment that would require working clearance in accordance with the excerpt?

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What safety measure is specifically mentioned in the text to render working conditions safe when the working space is reduced?

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According to the excerpt, what is the main concern regarding the reduction of the working space?

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Flashcards

Conductors for 0 to 8.7 kV

Supply conductors should have a clearance of 300 mm and 12 mm.

Clearance for 50 kV

For conductors above 50 kV, no specific clearance value is given.

Clearance for different circuits

For different circuits at 0 to 8.7 kV, clearance remains 300 mm and 12 mm.

Increase for clearances above 50 kV

Increase clearance by 3% for each 300 m over 1000 m at voltages above 50 kV.

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Clearance conditions above 50 kV

All clearance values for voltages above 50 kV depend on maximum operating voltage.

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FOSC Clearance

Fiber-optic supply cables must be positioned away from supply conductors to prevent damage.

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Midspan Spacing Rule

Midspan spacing for FOSC not attached to neutral must meet Rule 235G requirements.

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Table 235-5

Provides vertical clearance requirements between conductors at supports for various voltages.

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Neutral Conductors Rule

Neutral conductors are not included in clearance rules specified in Rule 230E1.

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Voltage Calculation

Clearance values are calculated based on voltages between the specific conductors involved.

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Clearance from supports

Minimum distance required from line conductors to supports and other conductors.

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Voltage categories

Clearance requirements vary with different voltage levels from conductors.

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Communication line clearance

Clearance between communication lines and supply lines generally has specific values.

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Phase-to-phase voltage impacts

Higher phase-to-phase voltages require greater clearances between conductors.

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Rule 230E1

Regulates the required clearances for conductors in jointly used structures.

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Over 50 kV clearance increases

Additional 3% clearance added for each 300 m over 1000 m at voltages above 50 kV.

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General structure clearance

Specific clearance measured around general structures for safety.

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Clearance measurement units

Clearances are commonly measured in inches for electrical safety standards.

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Reduced Working Space

Working space can be reduced to 300 mm if two conditions are met: maximum two sets of arms involved, and protective equipment is used.

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Guarding Energized Equipment

Energized parts like switches must be enclosed if below top conductors and on climbing side of structure.

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Conditions for Guarding

Guarding is required if the equipment cannot meet Rule 441 conditions and is located below the support point.

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Working Clearances Rule

Parts like switches shall be arranged to avoid body contact closer than specified during operation or adjustment.

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Equipment Definition

Equipment includes non-current carrying metal parts like supports for cables, less than 25 mm from transformers.

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Voltage Impact on Clearances

Clearance values must be arranged considering the operational adjustments to prevent exposure to energized parts.

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Energized Parts Definition

Energized parts are components like circuit breakers and surge arresters that can pose risks when exposed.

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Vertical Clearance Requirement

Specifies clearances between communication and supply facilities located on the same structure for safety.

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Vertical spacing for 0 to 45m

Vertical spacing between conductors is 100 mm (4 in) for spans 0 to 45 m.

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Vertical spacing for over 45 to 60m

For spans over 45 to 60 m, vertical spacing is 150 mm (6 in).

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Vertical spacing for over 60 to 75m

Spacing increases to 200 mm (8 in) for spans over 60 to 75 m.

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Vertical spacing for over 75 to 90m

Spans over 75 to 90 m require a vertical spacing of 300 mm (12 in).

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Exception for wire spacing

Vertical spacing may be reduced with intermediate spacers but not below 100 mm (4 in).

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Climbing space requirements

Climbing space must allow horizontal clearances past conductors or support arms.

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Portions of structures in climbing space

Parts of supporting structure included in climbing space are not obstructions.

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Support arm location for climbing

Support arms should be located on the same side of the pole as climbing space.

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Clearance from Line Conductors

Distance needed from line conductors to other structures for safety.

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Safety Rules for Overhead Lines

Regulations ensuring safe distances and practices for overhead electrical lines.

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Conductors

Materials that allow electricity to flow through them.

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Neutral Conductors

Wires that carry excess current and are grounded to avoid overload.

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Circuit Phase-to-Phase Voltage

Voltage measured between two different phases in an electrical circuit.

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Supply Lines

Wires that carry electricity from power stations to distribution points.

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Communication Lines

Wires that transmit data and signals for communication.

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Excess Voltage Rules

Safety guidelines for managing voltages above certain thresholds (e.g., 8.7 kV, 50 kV).

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Study Notes

Horizontal Clearance Between Wires, Conductors, or Cables at Supports

  • All voltages are between conductors, except railway feeders (which are to ground)
  • Refer to Rules 235A, 235B1a, and 235B3b for details.

Open Communication Conductors

  • Clearance: 150 mm (6 inches)
  • Note: Does not apply at conductor transposition points.

Railway Feeders

  • 0 to 750 V, AWG No. 4/0 or larger: 150 mm (6 in)
  • 0 to 750 V, smaller than AWG No. 4/0: 150 mm (6 in)
  • Over 750 V to 8.7 kV: 300 mm (12 inches)

Supply Conductors of the Same Circuit

  • 0 to 8.7 kV: 300 mm (12 inches)
  • Over 8.7 kV to 50 kV: 300 mm + 10 mm per kV over 8.7 kV
  • Above 50 kV: no value specified

Supply Conductors of Different Circuits

  • 0 to 8.7 kV: 300 mm (12 inches)
  • Over 8.7 kV to 50 kV: 300 mm + 10 mm per kV over 8.7 kV
  • Over 50 kV to 814 kV: 715 mm + 10 mm per kV over 50kV

Additional Clearance above 50 kV

  • Increased by 3% for every 300 m (1000 ft) above sea level, exceeding 1000m (3300 ft).
  • Based on maximum operating voltage.

Table 235-2 (Horizontal clearances between line conductors smaller than AWG No. 2 at supports, based on sags)

  • Provides horizontal clearances based on conductor sag.
  • Includes various voltage ranges and sag values.

Table 235-3 (Horizontal clearances between line conductors AWG No. 2 or larger at supports, based on sags)

  • Provides horizontal clearances based on conductor sag for larger conductors.
  • Includes various voltage ranges and sag values.

Table 235-4 (Electrical clearances in Rule 235B3a(1))

  • Includes the maximum operating voltage, and related switching surge factors and electrical component clearances.

Table 235-5 (Vertical clearances between conductors at supports)

  • Presents vertical clearance values for various voltage classes, considering conductors at upper and lower levels, and whether from the same or different utilities.

Vertical clearance (Tables 235-5) continued

  • Provides more vertical clearance values considering the same or different utilities.

Table 235-6 (Clearance from line conductors to supports and to various conductors and other facilities at the same support.)

  • Details clearances in various directions.

Table 235-7 (Clearance in any direction from line conductors to supports)

  • Presents computed clearances to support based on the voltage, switching surge factor, switching surge.

Table 235-8 (Vertical spacing between conductors supported on vertical racks or separate brackets)

  • Provides vertical spacing for conductors on vertical racks.

Climbing Space

  • A specified climbing space is required for workers.

  • Considerations for equipment placement below conductors.

  • Provides horizontal clearances for conductors.

  • Vertical conductors are to be placed on the opposite side of the pole.

Table 236-1 (Horizontal clearance between conductors bounding the climbing space)

  • Clearance values for various voltage classes and characteristics of conductors.

Section 24 - Grades of Construction

Supply Cables

  • Two Types: Cable (Type 1) and Open (Type 2)
  • Different construction rules apply depending on cable type.

Crossing Situations

  • Grades of conductors above crossing.
  • Grades of conductors below crossing (different rule).
  • Supply lines and multiple crossings.

Section 25 - Loadings for Grades B and C

Extreme Wind Loading

  • Use the relevant map for the corresponding region to determine the wind loads.
  • The formula for calculating the vertical wind load.
  • Formula for calculating wind loads on components and structures.

Extreme Ice Loading

  • Use the relevant map to calculate the ice loads.
  • Calculations for concurrent wind and ice.

Conductor Loading

  • Assumptions for determining wind loads on conductors.
  • Calculations methodology for ice-coated conductors and cables using mathematical model.
  • Calculations of loads on bundled conductors (ice coating as hollow cylinders).

Loads on Line Supports

  • Vertical loads on supports (including weight and ice).
  • Transverse loads from conductors and messengers.
  • Longitudinal loads.

Section 26 - Strength Requirements

Preliminary Assumptions

  • Loads and stress variations.

Application of Strength Factors

  • Structure/component strength against loads.

Section 27 - Line Insulation

Material and Marking

  • Insulator materials and marking specifications.

Ratio of Flashover to Puncture Voltage

  • Standard compliance for insulator ratios.

Insulation Levels

  • Insulation level standards.

Factory Tests

  • Standards compliance for insulator factory testing.

Special Insulator Applications

  • Applications for constant-current and single-phase circuits.

Section 27 (Continued) - Mechanical Strength of Insulators

  • Standards for insulation strength against loads.

Section 27 (Continued) - Aerial Cable Systems

  • Specific requirements for aerial cable systems regarding coverings, insulators and other components.

Section 27 (Continued) - Guy and Span Isolators

  • Insulator properties, material, and mechanical design requirements for these isolators.

Mechanical Strength (Insulators)

  • Insulation level requirements for insulators for specific voltage levels.

Section 28 (Not used in this edition)

Section 29 (Not used in this edition)

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