Is it necessary to change the AVVG cable 4x25 mm² with an increase in power by 9 kW?

Sergei asks:
Hello! The situation is as follows: a 0.4 kV line was drawn to the facility. AVVG 4 * 25. (As far as I know, there are still VA57s with a load current of 63A), the documents indicate that the allowed power is 20 kW. Clamp meters measured each phase at a load of 1–26 A, 2–30 A, 3–27 A. It is planned to add more equipment - 3 units, each with an average power of 2.7 kW. All of it will work around the clock.

The question is: is it necessary to change the aluminum cable AVVG 4 * 25, or is there enough power reserve. I looked at all the sites, got confused in these calculations, I hope for your help, thank you in advance ...

The answer to the question:
Hello! Judging by the currents measured by you - you already consume 20 kW, i.e. you are already using the power fully allocated to you.

Well, on the question - in general, you need to know the length of the line, but according to the data you provided (25 mm² and an automatic machine at 63A) it is enough to answer - no, you do not need to change the cable, it must withstand such a load. A 25 mm² aluminum cable can withstand a current of about 65 A (table 1.3.5 of the PUE in chapter 1.3.) when laying in a pipe, and with an open laying, even more, up to 105A, but I repeat - the length is IMPORTANT here ...

But when you plug it in, measure the voltage drops at your end of the line with the consumers turned on and draw conclusions. In general, it seems to me that you are mistaken about 63A, the fact is that in a three-phase circuit 63A - this is about 41 kW, and you write that it is allowed 20. Either the power is limited by anything else, or you were mistaken. Therefore, more information is needed for a more correct and accurate answer.

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