The IEC 61439-1 sets the thermal limit in busbars working at the maximum working load. Here, 140°C (which is 105K over the ambient temperature of 35°C) is the upper safe temperature limit. The table below shows the permissible temperature limits of the busbar according to the IEC. Diversity factor according to busbar standard IEC 61439-1 and 2 is shown below, Therefore, if a 22-number circuit with a total equipment requirement of 2700 A has a diversity factor of 0. The test shall be carried out according to IEC 60068-2-2 Test Bb, at a temperature of 70 °C, with natural air circulation, for a duration of. Short circuit withstand is verified using the adiabatic equation, ensuring the busbar temperature does not exceed the material limit during fault conditions. Electromagnetic forces between parallel busbars during short circuits are calculated as F = (mu_0 / (2 x pi)) x (I^2 x L / d), where L is the. IEC 61439 establishes comprehensive design rules for low voltage switchgear assemblies up to 1000V AC or 1500V DC, mandating verification of temperature rise limits, short-circuit withstand strength, dielectric properties, and protection against electric shock through testing, calculation, or. The maximum temperature that low voltage copper busbars can sustain depends on several factors including the size and thickness of the busbars, the ambient temperature, and the current flowing through the busbars.