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Cable temperatures and physics

It’s helpful to be reminded of the basic physics underlying the basis for the temperature rating of conductors . . . .

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Posted on December 11, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Sizing cableTagged cable, conductors, mukund patel, shipboard electrical power systems, temperature rating, temperature rise above ambient

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