PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss


Description

Calculates power loss in cable, [kW].

Syntax

=PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss(I, length, R)

Parameters

Parameter Description
I Motor current, [A].
length Cable length, [ft].
R Cable resistance, [ohm/1000ft].

SI Unit Version

Lambda Name PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss.SI
Formula
=LAMBDA(I, length, R, LET( length_ft, PO.UnitConverter(length, "m", "ft"), R_ohm1000ft, R * PO.UnitConverter(1000, "ft", "km"), result_kw, PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss(I, length_ft, R_ohm1000ft), result_kw))
SI Parameters
Parameter Unit Description
I - Motor current, [A]
length m Cable length, [m]
R ohm/km Cable resistance, [ohm/km]
How to save as a reusable Excel function

LAMBDA is a built-in Excel feature (Microsoft 365) that lets you create custom functions without VBA. The formula above works as-is when pasted into a cell.

To save a LAMBDA as a reusable named function:

  1. Go to Formulas → Name Manager → New
  2. Enter a name, e.g. PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss.SI
  3. In Refers to, paste the LAMBDA formula without the trailing invocation (...)
  4. Click OK

Now use =PO.ESP.Cable.PowerLoss.SI(...) anywhere in your workbook.

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