IEEE Std 738-2006 Front Cover
Introduction
Notice to users
Participants
CONTENTS
IEEE Standard for Calculating the Current-Temperature of Bare Overhead Conductors
1. Overview
1.1 Scope
1.2 Disclaimer
2. Definitions
3. Temperature calculation methods
3.1 Steady-state calculations
3.2 Transient calculations
3.3 Units and identification of letter symbols
3.4 Formulas
3.5 Equations for air properties, solar angles, and solar heat flux
3.6 Sample calculations
4. Input data
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Wind and ambient temperature
4.3 Air density, viscosity, and conductivity
4.4 Emissivity and absorptivity
4.5 Solar heat gain
4.6 Conductor heat capacity
4.7 Maximum allowable conductor temperature
4.8 Time step
Annex A (informative) English unit equivalents for SI units used in this standard
Annex B (informative) Listing of the "RATEIEEE" program for steady-state and transient ca...
Annex C (informative) Sample calculations of steady-state conductor temperature
Annex D (informative) Sample calculation of steady-state thermal rating
Annex E (informative) Sample calculation of transient conductor temperature with a step i...
Annex F (informative) Sample calculation of transient thermal rating
Annex G (informative) Thermal time constant
Annex H (informative) Bibliography