Abstract :
TEMPERATURE ANALYSIS OF 2x1.5mm² NYM CABLE
BENDING ON CURRENT LARGE
Gerhana Danan Jaya/202320201003
ABSTRACT
This research was conducted to examine the effect of bending angles on home and
industrial electrical cable installations, because cable installations that are not
always straight sometimes require bending at several points. Unaccounted for
bending can increase the temperature of the cable, potentially causing the
insulation to burn and the conductor wire to melt. By using a 2x1.5mm² NYM
cable and carrying an electric current of between 1 and 5A, this research varied
the bending angle of the cable at 135°, 90°, 45° and reverse bending. Test results
using meter pliers, thermometers, and several electronic equipment as loads, show
that bending at an obtuse angle can reduce the temperature significantly, thereby
preventing damage to the insulation and melting of the conductor wire. On the
other hand, a sharp bending angle (300°) causes a drastic temperature increase
which increases the risk of cable damage.
Keywords: Cable Bending, Temperature, Insulation, Current.