Copper cable current carrying capacity chart pdf. Resistance resistance reactance capaci cross of insulation of pvc of armour sheath approx of cable at 200c at 900c at 50 hz tance direct in in air sectional wires. Current ratings cores no. Current carrying capacities cable in conduit 3 phase formulae 84 motor current table single phase motor current table three phase short circuit capacity conductor stranding resistance diameter wire gauges swgmetricawg american conductors imperial conductors minimum copper earthing conductor size cable installation recommended minimum. 1 two core cable or 2 single core cables touching 60oc rubber insulated current carrying capacity and associated voltage drop 90oc rubber insulated.
Calculate cross section and conversion factors for cables and wires. Nominal minthickness overall approx. But the cost to loss point of view ie the cost of 3 core 35sqmm aluminium cable has rs 16per sq. Heat caused by an electrical current flowing through a conductor will determine the amount of current a wire will handle.
Current carrying capacity amps of cables copper conductors single core 700c thermoplastic insulated cables eg. 4 core copper xlpe armoured power cables type no. On or at surfaces. When the current flows through the conductor a certain level of heat generates which can further increase up to the melting temperature of the insulation or insulating material.
Current carrying capacity is defined as the amperage a conductor can carry before melting either the conductor or the insulation. Of xlpethickness dimensions of pvc outer diameter net wt. Current carrying capacity of a wire is defined as how much load a conductor can carry in amperage. Meter and copper conductor has rs 30 per sqmm hence aluminium cables are much cheaperhowever in this article we are going to see how to get cable capacity using aluminium and copper current carrying capacity calculation chart.
All values assume an ambient temperature of 300c and a conductor operating temperature of 700c. 11 17 18 21 26 and 27 current carrying capacity cables with a nominal voltage up to 1000 v and heat resistant cables vde 0298 t4 0803 table 11 column 2 and 5.