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Default Resistance per Meter for copper cable (R1+R2)


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Hi

Can someone help out with this Electrical problem.
(I'm doing a CG2330 course)

Table 9A of the IEE On site guide only goes upto 50mm csa cable for the
values (R1+R2)

Eg
50mm Phase+CPC = 0.774 mOhms/m

What would you do if the conductor was say 70mm ???

Is there a formula I could use ?



50/70 x 0.774 mOhms/m?


Nope, nothing like.
Its cross sectional area you need to use (pi * r^2)

So for 50mm = approx 1962 sq mm, 70 mm = approx 3846 sq mm.

i.e. it will be arount HALF the resistrance or about 385milliOhms/metre.


Cables are usually quoted in mm2.
It correct for 50mm2 and 70mm2 is it not.