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Electrical resistance skid wires

Electrical resistance of skid wires at operating temperature.

Symbol
$R_{sw}$
Unit
$\Omega$/m
Formulas
${10}^6\frac{\rho_{sw}}{A_{sw}}$at 20°C
$F_{lay,sw} R_{sw}$CIGRE TB 880 Guidance Point 27, at 20°C
Related
$A_{sw}$
Cross-sectional area skid wires [mm$^2$]
$F_{lay,sw}$
Effective length per unit lay length skid wires
$\rho_{sw}$
Specific electrical resistivity skid wire material [$\Omega$.m]
Used in
$R_s$
Electrical resistance shield [$\Omega$/m]