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<div class="btgrid"> <div class="row row-1"> <div class="col col-md-3"> <div class="content"> <p><img alt="" class="img img-responsive" src="/Portals/0/Images/Icons/cable_1.png" title="" /></p> </div> </div> <div class="col col-md-9"> <div class="content"> <p>Use the link on the left to access our cable sizing application.  Manage and size all your cables, from low voltage to 33 kV.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div>
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k	factor used in the adiabatic equation and dependant on cable type
Q_c	volumetric heat capacity of conductor at 20°C, J.K^-1.mm^-3
α₂₀	temperature coefficient of resistance of material at 20 °C
ß	reciprocal of temperature coefficient of resistivity at 0 °C
ρ₂₀	electrical resistivity of conductor material at 20 °C, Ω.m
ϴ_i	initial temperature of conductor, °C
ϴ_f	final temperature of conductor, °C

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