Development of a web-based user-friendly cable ampacity calculation tool

Abstract

A prototype of a web-based tool for ampacity calculations has been developed using a commercial finite-element analysis (FEA) software with server functionality. Users can access the tool by an intuitive graphical user interface in a web browser. Comparison of FEA models, implemented in the tool, to IEC 60287 calculations and measurements from a full-scale test are presented. Results show good correspondence between the calculated and measured values.