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Thermal capacitance of conductor

The capacitance of the equivalent conductor for multi-core cables is equal to the sum of the capacitances of the conductors plus the capacitance of that portion of the insulation which is enclosed within the perimeter of the equivalent conductor.

Symbol
$Q_c$
Unit
J/(m.K)
Formulae
$\frac{\sigma_c A_c}{{10}^6}$
Related
$A_c$
Cross-sectional area of conductor [mm$^2$]
$\sigma_c$
Volumetric heat capacity of conductor material [J/(K.m$^3$)]
Used in
$C_{c1}$
Thermal capacitance, 1st loop [J/(m.K)]