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The wind offshore array cable ohmic voltage drop calculator computes ohmic voltage drop from the input values you provide.
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Wind Offshore Array Cable Ohmic Voltage Drop Calculator computes Ohmic voltage drop in V using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Ohmic voltage drop is expressed in V. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- DC resistance per kilometer = 0.153
- One-way cable segment length = 12.5
- RMS phase current = 1200
Expected Result:
- Ohmic voltage drop = 4590
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Ohmic voltage drop = 4590 V.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
ohmic voltage drop = 2 * dc resistance per kilometer * one-way cable segment length * rms phase currentOhmic voltage drop.
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| resistance_per_km | DC resistance per kilometer | INPUT | DC resistance per kilometer |
| length_km | One-way cable segment length | INPUT | One-way cable segment length |
| current_rms | RMS phase current | INPUT | RMS phase current |
| voltage_drop | Ohmic voltage drop | OUTPUT | Ohmic voltage drop |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the dc resistance per kilometer in ohm/km.
- Enter the one-way cable segment length in km.
- Enter the rms phase current in A.
- Step 1: Compute ohmic voltage drop.
- Read the ohmic voltage drop (V) from the results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Wind Offshore Array Cable Ohmic Voltage Drop Calculator estimates Ohmic voltage drop based on the input parameters you provide
Why is dc resistance per kilometer important in this calculation?
dc resistance per kilometer is directly proportional to ohmic voltage drop. When you enter dc resistance per kilometer in ohm/km, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result ohmic voltage drop?
The calculator outputs ohmic voltage drop in V. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: DC resistance per kilometer (ohm/km), One-way cable segment length (km), RMS phase current (A). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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