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The adiabatic temperature rise constant k is the constant term used in the adiabatic temperature rise equation:
i 2 t
A =
k
The constant k is made up of the material properties and temperature range of the conductor material (see the
derivation of the constant here).
IEC 60364-5-54 Annex A gives some guidance on the calculation of the constant k, according to the following
equation:
Qc ( + 20 C ) f i
k = ln(1 + )
20 + i
Where Qc is the volumetric heat capacity of the conductor material at 20oC (J/oC mm3)
i and f are the conductor initial and final temperatures respectively (oC)
Material Qc 20
Table of temperature ranges for conductors not incorporated in cables and not bunched with other cables
Insulation i f
Table of temperature ranges for bare conductors in contact with cable coverings but not bunched with other
cables
Cable Covering i f
PVC 30 200
Polyethylene 30 150
CSP 30 220
Table of temperature ranges for conductors incorporated in cables and bunched with other cables or other
insulated conductors
Insulation i f
Table of temperature ranges for protective conductors as a metallic layer of a cable, e.g. armour, metallic
sheath, concentric conductor, etc
Insulation i f
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6/7/2017 Adiabatic Temperature Rise Constant - Open Electrical
Table of temperature ranges for bare conductors with no risk of damaging neighbouring material
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