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Underground cable IEC 60287-1-1

Underground cable IEC 60287-1-1

Underground cable IEC 60287-1-1

(OP)
I don't know any standard of underground laid cable ampacity calculation which would take into consideration Ground drying effect except IEC 60287-1-1.
But here is a problem. Using formula shown in 1.4.2.1 as the critical temperature rise of the soil [Dx] is added to upper part of the ratio [numerator] it seems this critical temperature rise will permit a further increasing of the current without exceling the permissible temperature. It seems very weird to me.
How is it possible increasing the [dry soil] resistance will enhance the permissible current ?

RE: Underground cable IEC 60287-1-1

It doesn't - if you look closely at the denominator, you will see that T4 is multiplied by v (the ratio of dry to wet soil). This has the effect of making the ampacity with partial soil drying-out lower than without it.

RE: Underground cable IEC 60287-1-1

(OP)
Thanks,juleselec.

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