The adiabatic temperature rise constant k is the constant term used in the adiabatic temperature rise
equation:
The constant k is made up of the material properties and temperature range of the conductor material (see
the derivation of the constant here).
IEC 60364-5-54 Annex A gives some guidance on the calculation of the constant k, according to the
following equation:
Where is the volumetric heat capacity of the conductor material at 20oC (J/oC mm3)
Material
Table of temperature ranges for conductors not incorporated in cables and not bunched with other
cables
Insulation
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Table of temperature ranges for bare conductors in contact with cable coverings but not bunched with
other cables
Cable Covering
PVC 30 200
Polyethylene 30 150
CSP 30 220
Table of temperature ranges for conductors incorporated in cables and bunched with other cables or
other insulated conductors
Insulation
Table of temperature ranges for protective conductors as a metallic layer of a cable, e.g. armour,
metallic sheath, concentric conductor, etc
Insulation
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Table of temperature ranges for bare conductors with no risk of damaging neighbouring material
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