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Pl I 2 = o As Ac As
where;
3. Rules-of-Thumb boundary conditions for heat transfer limits 3. Rules-of-Thumb boundary conditions for heat transfer limits
h w
Ac h wh ) Ac As = 2 ( w + As) (= (w + h )(wh )
hence:
2
or
2
or
w=
Ac As 2hw =
Ac As h
Ac As = r 2 * 2r = 2 2 r 3 Ac As = r 2 * 2 r = 2 2 r 3
Ac As = r 2 * 2hence: 2 r 3 r = 2
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The following table illustrates the use of this formulation versus NEC data for The following unconfined cables ratedof thisdegrees Celcius. NEC data for table illustrates the use at 90 formulation versus confined known values 6. Test againstand confined and unconfined cables rated at 90 degrees Celcius.
The following table illustrates the use of this formulation versus NEC data for confined and unconfined cables rated at 90 degrees Celcius. Circular Conductor Current Rating
1800 1600 1400 1800 1200 1600 1000 1400 800 1200 600 1000 400 800 200 600 0 400 0
Amperes Amperes
500000
1500000
2000000
200 0 0
NEC 90 DEG C Rating Q=0.04 500000 1000000NEC 90 DEG C Confined 1500000 2000000 Q=0.015 Circular Mils