Thermal rating (electric)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-002283",
  "term": "Thermal rating (electric)",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "The maximum amount of electrical current that a transmission line or electrical facility can conduct over a specified time period before it sustains permanent damage by overheating or before it sags to the point that it violates public safety requirements. NERC definition",
  "subject": "Electricity",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/thermal-rating-electric/"
}