CYMCAP Basic Web Training
November 2020
Further Information
Please contact:
CYME Sales
International & Canada
Tel: (450) 461-3655
Fax: (450) 461-0966
USA
Tel: (800) 361-3627
Fax: (781) 229-2336
Web: cymeinfo@[Link]
CYMCAP Web Training 2
Overview of Training
This training course reviews the fundamental use of the software dedicated to the
calculation of ampacity and temperature rise for power cable installations.
This training is designed to help you use the software more effectively. Users learn to
collect and assemble cable and installation data to build a model of the power cable
installation. Furthermore, the course explores the full range of functionality that is
offered in CYMCAP as well as its output capabilities. Finally, users will gain the skills
necessary to analyze and interpret the simulation results.
CYME INTERNATIONAL T&D INC personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the
software products and techniques applied instruct the course. Class size is limited so
that each user may receive personal attention.
CYMCAP Web Training 3
SESSION 1
Monday November 23rd 1h30pm-3h30pm EST
1. Introduction to CYMCAP
a. Purpose
b. Theoretical background
c. Operating philosophy
d. Scope and limitations
e. Demonstration
2. Description of the Navigator
3. The Cable Library and Cable Design Facilities
a. Brief description
b. Data preparation
➢ Example: Building cable models
SESSION 2
Tuesday November 24th 1h30pm-3h30pm EST
1. The Duct Bank Library and the Duct Bank Designer
a. Brief description
b. Data preparation
➢ Exercise: Building duct bank models
2. The Study Library and Steady-State Simulations
a. Description of studies and executions
➢ Example: Create a new study and execution
➢ Example: Setup and compute ampacity for a duct bank installation
➢ Example: Create a new execution in an existent study – Load Factor
➢ Example: Modify an existing execution to perform temperature runs
➢ Example: Modify an existing execution to add a heat source
b. Excel report
CYMCAP Web Training 4
SESSION 3
Wednesday November 25th 1h30pm-3h30pm EST
1. Steady-State Simulations
a. Bonding types
b. Modeling exercises: buried cables, cables in ducts, etc.
c. Comparison of results
d. Modeling heat sources
e. Isotherms
f. Major factors affecting ampacity
g. Multiple conductors per phase and circuits
h. Temperature mode
i. Cables in air and Riser poles
2. Cyclic loading
a. Neher McGrath vs. IEC Method
b. Modeling exercises
SESSION 4
Thursday November 26th 1h30pm-3h30pm EST
1. Transient vs. Steady-State Ratings
a. Time-temperature-ampacity interactions
b. Transient engine: Scopes and limitations
2. The Shape Library – Daily Load Profile
a. Description
b. Data preparation
c. Scaling factor
➢ Example: Building shapes
3. The Load Library – Weekly Load Profile
a. Description
b. Data preparation
c. Meaning of per unit values
d. Scaling factors
➢ Example: Building loads by hand
4. Transient Simulations
a. Activating the transient analysis
b. Description of the 6 solution options
c. Assigning load to cables
➢ Example: Compute ampacity given time and temperature
➢ Example: Compute temperature given time and current
➢ Example: Compute time given current and temperature
➢ Example: Plot temperature as function of time
CYMCAP Web Training 5
SESSION 5
Friday November 27th 1h30pm-3h30pm EST
1. Overview of some add-On Modules
a. Multiple duct-banks and backfills
b. Short-circuit
c. Detailed impedance calculations
d. Unfilled trough
e. Cables crossing
f. Extended report with formulas
2. Advanced Features
a. Utilities tab of the Navigator
i. Change working directory
ii. Backup your database
iii. Append a database
iv. Restore a backed-up database
v. Copy tagged to
