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Limit conductor load to limit the circuit voltage drop


Step 1: Phase Specify whether the calculation is for single-phase (1∅) or three-phase (3∅).
1.1	Phase	Single-phase (1∅) Three-phase (3∅)
Step 2: Wire Select the appropriate information on the medium being used.
2.1	Wire size
2.2	Wire material	Copper Aluminum
Step 3: Distance This satisfies D.
3.1	The distance of the load from the power supply
Step 4: VD Input the Voltage Drop Requirement
4.1	Volts
4.2	VD
Step 5: Solve
5.1	Proof steps	Show proof steps
5.2	Solve for Load

See also

Calculations
Solving for Voltage Drop in Three-wire Three-Phase Circuits
Solving for Voltage Drop in Two-wire Single-Phase Circuits

Guides
Finding Voltage Drop for given conductor size
Sizing conductors to prevent excess voltage drop

Tables
Multiplier for steel conduit voltage drop calculations
Maximum rating or setting of branch circuit protective devices

Forms
Medium-voltage Switchgear Test Form

Definitions
Electromagnetic Induction
Parallel Circuit

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