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Heat Transfer thorugh Cable Insulation from a single source
Hey all, I am trying to determine the heat flow into the insulation of an electrical cable with insulation from a heat source touching it at one point along its length. (Like a cylinder sitting on a hot slab) I am ignoring any convection at the moment. I have the equation: Q =...- hildeew2
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Heat Transfer & Thermodynamics engineering
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Eddy Currents Generated in a Ferrous Conduit
Hey all, I'm looking for the equation/s to determine the heat energy created in a galvanized rigid steel conduit (10 inches long 3.5in diameter) The cables running through the conduit are 3 500MCM THHN Copper (all the same phase) at 1500A. Ultimately I am trying to take that heat energy and...- hildeew2
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- Forum: Electric power & transmission & distribution
