Expected temperature of conductor with over current. 1

[goatman60]

How can I calculate the expected temperature of two #12 THHN conductors in a 3/4 inch conduit that were allowed to operate at up to 60 amps for a period of time?

 

[SidiropoulosM]

For a quick calculation method go to:

http://www.electrician.com/articles/ampacity.htm

Michael Sidiropoulos

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: Visit

http://www.usawire-cable.com/techpapers/tempratings.htm

http://www.okonite.com/engineering/short-circuit-currents.html

etc. for more info on the time variable impact.
The Understanding the Neher-McGrath Calculation
and the Ampacity of Conductors deals with ampacities only.