: This factor accounts for the heat dissipation (non-adiabatic effects).
provides the official methodology for determining how much current a conductor can safely handle during a fault without damaging its insulation. IEC Webstore Core Calculation Methodology
IEC 60949, titled is a technical standard used primarily for electrical cable sizing .
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—the heat that escapes the conductor into the insulation during a fault. Following the standard's three-step methodology: Adiabatic Calculation