Cyclic loading in accordance with IEC 60354

IEC 354 may also be used to give indication of permissible daily loading cycles. Loading patterns are deemed to consist of a simplified daily cycle having the form shown in Fig. 6.131, above. Symbols used in the guide have the following meanings:

K1 is the initial load power as a fraction of rated power

K2 is the permissible load power as a fraction of rated power (usually greater than unity)

t is the duration of K2, in hours

θA is the temperature of cooling medium, air or water

where S1 is the initial load power

S2 is the permissible load power and

Sr is the rated power

The values of K1, K2 and ...

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