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Busbar Dimension Calculation: Ampere
Busbar Dimension Calculation: Ampere
Busbar Dimension Calculation: Ampere
1. Approximate DC Current Rating for Single Flat Bars (Apply Formula 4, Page 11)
as per Copper Development Association Hand Book, approxiamte current rating of busbar shall be
cariied out by Following methode
Idc=7.73 x A ^ (0.5) x p (0.39)
where
I: Current Carrying Capacity, A
A Busbar Cross Section Area, sqmm
p Busbar Perimeter of conductor in mm
Busbar Dimension
Width 120 mm 2b
Thickness 15 mm 2a
Length 1000 Meter
Cross Section Area 1800 sqmm
Perimeter 270 mm
where
20= resistivity of copper at 20 deg C, 1.724 cm
Ro 1000m= 1.724 x 1000 x 100 / 18
Ro 1000m= 9577.8
WOW
Hence
(f/Ro)^0.5= 72.25 where freq= 50 Hz
3. RESULT
CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE ABOVE BUSBAR IS SUFFICIENT TO CARRY THE
REQUIRED BUSBAR RATING
Resistivity of Copper at 20deg C