what is the adjusted ampacity for each of six no. 4/0 thhn copper current-carrying conductors in a single conduit? (given: the ampacity of 4/0 thhn is 260a.)



Answer :

The adjusted ampacity for each of the six No. 4/0 THHN copper current-carrying conductors in a single conduit is 220 amps.

This is because the ampacity of 4/0 THHN is 260 amps, but when more than three current-carrying conductors are in the same conduit, they must be derated. To derate, multiply the ampacity by the appropriate factor. In this case, the factor is 0.85, so 260 multiplied by 0.85 gives 220. Additionally, the National Electrical Code requires that the ampacity of the conductor must not be less than the rating of the overcurrent device which is protecting the circuit. In other words, the ampacity of the conductor must not be less than the rating of the fuse or circuit breaker protecting the circuit. This means that the ampacity of the conductors must be 220 amps or greater.

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