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Pipelines and Overhead Power Cable

Pipelines and Overhead Power Cable

Pipelines and Overhead Power Cable

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Hi,

what is the minimum allowable separation distance between a pipeline and overhead powerlines?

I know that power cables can affect the cathodic protection of the pipelines and that is just about it really.

Has anyone heard of a typical drawing for a pipeline/ overhead powercable situation as well?

Thanks everyone

y

RE: Pipelines and Overhead Power Cable

Saudi Aramco suggests the following in their Engineering Standard SAES-B-064

Induced voltages in pipelines and communications cables shall not
exceed twelve (12) volts under normal (i.e., steady-state) conditions.
Under fault conditions, induced voltages shall not exceed the values
calculated from formulas in IEEE STD 80.
Overhead powerlines that are 69 kV and below do not create a touch
potential hazard when placed according to the allowable limits.

Min Min
Horiz Vert
Clear Clear
X-ing at 45 to 135 deg Voltage (ft) (ft)
X-ing at 45 to 135 deg < 69 kV 50 30
X-ing at 45 to 135 deg >= 69 kV 100 45
Parallel > =1 mile < 69 kV 100 30
Parallel > =1 mile >= 69 kV 500 45
Parallel < 1 mile <= 230 kV 100 30
Parallel < 1 mile <= 500 kV 150 45
Parallel < 1 mile <=1000 kV 300 45
communications 50 30

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