Figure G59 below is based on IEC 60364-5-54, This table provides two methods of determining the appropriate c.s.a, for both PE or PEN conductors. Fig. G59 ~ Minimum cross section area of protective conductors ‘Simpified method”) Sp < 16 ‘Spf ‘Spall 16 <5 525 16 Te 25 «Sy £85 2 35 <5 £50 Sa Sa? Syn? 50 Sp ‘Aciabatic method Any size VPS ig Speypew =~ a. "Data valid if the prospective conductor is of the same material as the ine conductor Otherwise, a correction factor must be applied. ' *Wihen the PE conductor is soparated from the circuit phase conductors, the following minimum valuos musi be respoctod: = 25 mm?if the PE is mechanically protected -4 mm if the PE is not mechanically protected ©. *'?For mechanical reasons, a PEN conductor, shall have a cross-sectional area not less than 10 min copper or 16 mm? in aluminium, 4. "Refer to table A'54 of 1EC60364-4-54 oF Figure GEO to get values of k factor