Cable Premium Nexans Potencia Media Tensión Aluminio XLPE-TR/PE 15kV 133% N=1/3

Products

2 AWG

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 2 AWG
  • Total number of wires: 7
  • Conductor cross-section: 33.6 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 6.81 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 29.18 mm
  • Approximate weight: 640.97 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.874 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 1.118 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 147.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 150 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 120 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.204 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.186 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 2 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 351 mm

 

1/0 AWG

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 1/0 AWG
  • Total number of wires: 19
  • Conductor cross-section: 53.5 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 8.52 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 30.89 mm
  • Approximate weight: 779.4 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.55 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.703 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 168.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 200 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 155 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.188 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.17 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 3 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 371 mm

 

2/0 AWG

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 2/0 AWG
  • Total number of wires: 19
  • Conductor cross-section: 67.4 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 9.57 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 31.94 mm
  • Approximate weight: 872.18 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.437 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.558 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 181.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 235 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 175 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.181 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.164 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 4 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 384 mm

 

3/0 AWG

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 3/0 AWG
  • Total number of wires: 19
  • Conductor cross-section: 85 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 10.75 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 33.12 mm
  • Approximate weight: 991.03 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.345 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.443 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 195.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 270 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 200 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.175 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.158 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 4 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 398 mm

 

4/0 AWG

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 4/0 AWG
  • Total number of wires: 19
  • Conductor cross-section: 107 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 12.1 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 34.44 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1126.7 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.274 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.351 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 211.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 310 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 230 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.17 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.152 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 6 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 414 mm

 

250 kcmil

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 250 KCMIL
  • Total number of wires: 37
  • Conductor cross-section: 127 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 13.25 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 36.12 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1278.8 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.233 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.297 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 225.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 345 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 250 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.165 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.148 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 7 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 434 mm

 

350 kcmil

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 350 KCMIL
  • Total number of wires: 37
  • Conductor cross-section: 177 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 15.68 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 39.23 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1600.6 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.165 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.213 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 253.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 430 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 305 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.159 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.141 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 9 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 471 mm

 

500 kcmil

Nexans ref.

  • Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL): 500 KCMIL
  • Total number of wires: 37
  • Conductor cross-section: 253 mm²
  • Conductor diameter: 18.74 mm
  • Nominal outer diameter: 42.29 mm
  • Approximate weight: 2037.73 kg/km
  • Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.116 Ohm/km
  • Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.149 Ohm/km
  • Nominal capacitance: 289.0 pF/m
  • Perm current rating in air 40°C: 535 A
  • Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 370 A
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.151 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.134 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 13 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 508 mm

 

Description

Description

Standards

  • Product
    ASTM B 230; ICEA S-94-649

PREMIUM SOLAR CABLE

Premium Nexans Medium Voltage Aluminum Power Cable meets all the requirements of the ICEA S-94-649 Standard. It has a 1350 aluminum conductor, concentric stranded with humidity blocking, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE-TR) insulation, concentric neutral in copper wires, water blocking tapes before and after the neutral wires, Polyethylene jacket, resistant to heat, abrasion and humidity, resistant to solar rays. Compounds free of hazardous substances (RoHS)

Application and Features

Power supply of 15kV Medium Voltage circuits at 133% insulation level, mainly the connection between the feeder transformer and the electrical distribution network. Cables suitable for installation in outdoors exposed to sunlight, underground ducts, directly buried, in dry or wet locations.
Main features:

  • Directly buried installation, according to ICEA S-94-649 standard.
  • Resistance to solar rays, complying with the test defined in the ICEA S-94-649 standard, exposure to 720 hours.
  • Cable designed to be permanently submerged in water according to the condition AD8, according to the test procedure of the NBR 14039 standard.

Construction

​1. Conductor: Compacted Aluminum, class B with moisture blocking.

2. Internal semi-conductor: Extruded compound.

3. Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene XLPE-TR. 

4. External semi-conductor: Peelable extruded compound.

These last three components extruded in CV (continuous vulcanization) of triple extrusion in the dry curing process.

5. Concentric Neutral: Made up of copper wires N=1/3, with water blocking tapes before and after the wires.

6. Outer jacket: LDPE compound resistant to heat, abrasion and humidity, resistant to solar rays (SR), black color.

Applicable Standards

ICEA S-94-649, NTC 2186-1.

Certificate

RETIE  N° 05196

Operating Temperature

90°C.

Operating Voltage

15 kV.

Identification

Natural insulation color and black external jacket. Sequential length meter by meter with return to zero.

Unit Packaging

500 m or 1000 m reels. Other packaging units available upon request.

Optional Features available upon request:

Insulation XLPE-TR (Tree retardant) compound. External cover HDPE, Halogen-free compound, low smoke emission, flame retardant and UV resistant. Application of additives protection against rodents and termites. 

For more information, contact our sales representative.

Ampacity and Reactance Conditions

  • Ampacities of Insulated Single Aluminum Conductor Isolated in Air Based on Conductor Temperatures of 90° C and Ambient Air Temperature of 40°C. According to NEC, Table 310.60(C)(70).
  • Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Aluminum Conductors in Underground Electrical Ducts (Three Conductors per Electrical Duct) Based on Ambient Earth Temperature of 20°C, 100% Load Factor, Thermal Resistance (RHO) of 90, Conductor Temperatures of 90°C. According to NEC, Table 310.60(C)(78).
  • Reactance Inductive to 90°C, 60Hz, 3 conductors spaced 1 diameter. Trifoil and flat configuration

NOTE:

  • The data reported here are nominal and are subject to tolerances according to standards and normal manufacturing practices.
  • Other configurations not specified in this catalog may be available under special request and minimum manufacturing quantitie.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF ACCESSORIES AND DUCTS

The technical information presented here is for reference purposes only. Actual dimensions and construction details will only be available with the test reports for each manufacturing order. For the selection of accessories and/or ducts, it is recommended to measure directly on the actual dimensions of the cable using the appropriate methods and instruments. Centelsa by Nexans will not assume any responsibility for the selection of such elements.

Nexans Solar Offer

Solar Offer - Key Insights

Solar Project - Phases

Characteristics

Characteristics

Construction characteristics

Construction characteristics

Conductor material
Stranded aluminum
Conductor shape
Circular compacted
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Insulation
TR-XLPE (Tree-Retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Neutral Type
Concentric Copper Wires, N=1/3
Jacket material
LDPE

Dimensional characteristics

Dimensional characteristics

Minimum insulation thickness
5.33 mm
Minimum outer sheath thickness
1.78 mm

Electrical characteristics

Electrical characteristics

Insulation Level
133 %
Maximum rated voltage
15 kV
Dielectric strength core to screen AC
44.0 kV
Time of application Dielectric strength core to screen AC
5 min.
Maximal partial discharge test
5 pC

Mechanical characteristics

Mechanical characteristics

Abrasion resistance
Excellent

Usage characteristics

Usage characteristics

Maximum operating temperature
90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature
130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature
250 °C
U.V resistance
ICEA S-94-649, (720 hours)
Longitudinal water tightness
ICEA T-31-610
RoHS compliant
Yes
Water proof
AD8 according to ABNT NBR 14039

Resources

Resources

Contact us

Topics on which you wish to get more informations:

Required fields*

Please check your entry and try again.

An email address must contain a single @

Personal data protector

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and/or their use for direct marketing or commercial purposes

Thank you!

Thanks for contacting us. We will be in touch with you shortly.

Error

An error occurred. Please try again.

Close

Contact us

Required fields*

Please check your entry and try again.

An email address must contain a single @

Personal data protector

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data and/or their use for direct marketing or commercial purposes

Thank you!

Thanks for contacting us. We will be in touch with you shortly.

Error

An error occurred. Please try again.

Close