On the Use of the Law of Times in Calculating Soil Thermal Stability and Underground Cable Ampacity
An underground cable carrying current must dissipate heat to the surrounding soil. The rate at which this heat can be…
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The heat produced by underground cables can cause the soil surrounding the cables to dry. This drying causes a change…
Engineering the Thermal Resistivity of Concrete Duct Banks
Underground conduit is often surrounded by concrete in the form of a concrete duct bank. This is done to protect…
The Effect of Underground Cable Diameter on Soil Drying, Soil Thermal Resistivity and Thermal Stability
Any cable carrying current will generate heat that must be removed from the cable vicinity or the cable can quickly…
Cable Ampacity Calculations: A Comparison of Methods
Using accurate cable ampacities is critical to electrical power system design. An optimally sized cable results in minimum cost and…