What is the K-Factor, or the residual compensation factor in the UNDERGROUND CABLES and how to measure or calculate it?

Question added by Karam Soliman , Electrical Project Manager , Power System and Information Tech.
Date Posted: 2013/11/29

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by rachid zarak , Réferent des mises en service des liaisons de câbles posés , Lydec

An undergroud cable is designed by :

1- Cross section conductor

2- Resistance/Km (or ohm/feet)

3- Capacitance (uF/Km) here you can calculate it

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