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Calculates voltage loss in electrical cables due to resistance. High losses reduce efficiency and can prevent motor starting.
الصيغة
Formula: voltage drop = (2 × length × current × resistance) ÷ 1000
دليل خطوة بخطوة
- 1Current in amperes and cable length
- 2Wire gauge (affects resistance)
- 3Formula: voltage drop = (2 × length × current × resistance) ÷ 1000
- 4Typical target <3% for power, <5% for control
- 5Higher gauge wire reduces drop exponentially
أمثلة محلولة
الإدخال
100A, 50ft, 10 AWG
النتيجة
3.2V drop
أخطاء شائعة يجب تجنبها
- ✕Using undersized wire to save cost
- ✕Not accounting for temperature derating
أسئلة شائعة
Why does voltage drop matter?
Reduces equipment voltage, increases losses, causes motors to start slowly, reduces efficiency.
How much does proper wire size cost vs. undersized?
Proper size costs 10-20% more initially but saves 5-10% energy costs over life.
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