Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) Calculator

✖Line Losses is defined as the total losses occurring in an Overhead DC line when in use.ⓘ Line Losses [P_loss]			+10% -10%
✖Area of Overhead DC Wire is defined as the cross-sectional area of the wire of an overhead DC supply system.ⓘ Area of Overhead DC Wire [A]			+10% -10%
✖Length of Wire DC is the total length of the wire from one end to other end.ⓘ Length of Wire DC [L]			+10% -10%
✖Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.ⓘ Current Overhead DC [I]			+10% -10%

✖Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.ⓘ Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) [ρ]

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Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2))
ρ = (P_loss*A)/(2*L*(I^2))
This formula uses 5 Variables

Variables Used

Resistivity - (Measured in Ohm Meter) - Resistivity is the measure of how strongly a material opposes the flow of current through them.
Line Losses - (Measured in Watt) - Line Losses is defined as the total losses occurring in an Overhead DC line when in use.
Area of Overhead DC Wire - (Measured in Square Meter) - Area of Overhead DC Wire is defined as the cross-sectional area of the wire of an overhead DC supply system.
Length of Wire DC - (Measured in Meter) - Length of Wire DC is the total length of the wire from one end to other end.
Current Overhead DC - (Measured in Ampere) - Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Line Losses: 0.74 Watt --> 0.74 Watt No Conversion Required
Area of Overhead DC Wire: 0.65 Square Meter --> 0.65 Square Meter No Conversion Required
Length of Wire DC: 12.7 Meter --> 12.7 Meter No Conversion Required
Current Overhead DC: 3.1 Ampere --> 3.1 Ampere No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

ρ = (P_loss*A)/(2*L*(I^2)) --> (0.74*0.65)/(2*12.7*(3.1^2))

Evaluating ... ...

ρ = 0.00197055232820143

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.00197055232820143 Ohm Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.00197055232820143 ≈ 0.001971 Ohm Meter <-- Resistivity

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Resistivity using Volume of Conductor Material (DC 3-Wire)

LaTeX Go Resistivity = Volume of Conductor*Line Losses*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)/((0.3125)*(Power Transmitted^2)*(Length of Wire DC^2))

Resistivity using Constant(DC 3-Wire)

LaTeX Go Resistivity = Constant Overhead DC*Line Losses*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)/((Power Transmitted^2)*(Length of Wire DC^2))

Resistivity using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

LaTeX Go Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2))

Resistance using Line Losses(DC 3-Wire)

LaTeX Go Resistance Overhead DC = Line Losses/2*(Current Overhead DC^2)

Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) Formula

LaTeX Go

Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2))
ρ = (P_loss*A)/(2*L*(I^2))

What is a 3 wire dc system?

This is basically a combination of two series-connected unipolar DC systems. It consists of three conductors, two outer conductors (one is positive and the other is negative), and one middle conductor which acts as neutral.

How to Calculate Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)?

Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) calculator uses Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2)) to calculate the Resistivity, The Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a characteristic property of each material, resistivity is useful in comparing various materials on the basis of their ability to conduct electric currents. High resistivity designates poor conductors. Resistivity is denoted by ρ symbol.

How to calculate Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire), enter Line Losses (P_loss), Area of Overhead DC Wire (A), Length of Wire DC (L) & Current Overhead DC (I) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire) calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.001971 = (0.74*0.65)/(2*12.7*(3.1^2)).

FAQ

What is Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)?

The Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a characteristic property of each material, resistivity is useful in comparing various materials on the basis of their ability to conduct electric currents. High resistivity designates poor conductors and is represented as ρ = (P_loss*A)/(2*L*(I^2)) or Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2)). Line Losses is defined as the total losses occurring in an Overhead DC line when in use, Area of Overhead DC Wire is defined as the cross-sectional area of the wire of an overhead DC supply system, Length of Wire DC is the total length of the wire from one end to other end & Current Overhead DC is defined as the current flowing through the overhead ac supply wire.

How to calculate Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire)?

The Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-wire) formula is defined as a characteristic property of each material, resistivity is useful in comparing various materials on the basis of their ability to conduct electric currents. High resistivity designates poor conductors is calculated using Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2)). To calculate Resistivity using Area of X-Section(DC 3-Wire), you need Line Losses (P_loss), Area of Overhead DC Wire (A), Length of Wire DC (L) & Current Overhead DC (I). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Line Losses, Area of Overhead DC Wire, Length of Wire DC & Current Overhead DC and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

How many ways are there to calculate Resistivity?

In this formula, Resistivity uses Line Losses, Area of Overhead DC Wire, Length of Wire DC & Current Overhead DC. We can use 3 other way(s) to calculate the same, which is/are as follows -

Resistivity = (Line Losses*Area of Overhead DC Wire)/(2*Length of Wire DC*(Current Overhead DC^2))
Resistivity = Volume of Conductor*Line Losses*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)/((0.3125)*(Power Transmitted^2)*(Length of Wire DC^2))
Resistivity = Constant Overhead DC*Line Losses*(Maximum Voltage Overhead DC^2)/((Power Transmitted^2)*(Length of Wire DC^2))

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