Re: calculations of 3-phase motors and sizes of wires to be used, including respective breakers in every motor

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Hello,

The process is :

 

1º Calculate de current in the circuit

2º Get a cable manufactures Current rating tables for the type of cable that you will  use

3º Choose a cable with a current rating bigger than the circuit current

             Iz (Imax from the cable) > Is (circuit)

   you must be aware that the value in the tables are usually for 20ºC or 30ºC, so youi may have to correct the value, be also aware

   that te value taken form the table is for a single cable alone, so if you have more cables together in the same conduit you must

   correct the value.

4º Choose a protecion for the circuit

          In > Is and  In*1,45 < Iz*1,45

5º Verify that the length of the cable is not a problem for the Voltage level in the end of the circuit.

 

This is only some guide lines…..