Ampacity: Current
carrying capacity of a cable is known as its ampacity.
This property
is unique for each wire/ cable & is influenced by
- Conductor
material, number of conductors & cross- sectional
area
- Thermal
conductivity & Thickness of insulation
- Ambient
temperature
- Ability
of construction to dissipate heat after installation
Armouring (Or Armour):
A
metal covering usually applied in the form of tape or
wire, intended to protect a cable from mechanical damage.
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