Medium Voltage Aluminum 90°C XLPE 15kV 133% PC PVC

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2 AWG

Nexans ref. 210814

  • 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: 24.72 mm
  • Approximate weight: 625.52 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: 0.191 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.174 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 2 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 297 mm

 

1/0 AWG

Nexans ref. 207357

  • 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: 26.43 mm
  • Approximate weight: 733.39 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: 0.176 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.158 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 3 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 317 mm

 

2/0 AWG

Nexans ref. 210653

  • 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: 27.48 mm
  • Approximate weight: 805.37 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: 0.17 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.153 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 4 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 330 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: 28.66 mm
  • Approximate weight: 891.59 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: 0.165 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.147 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 5 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 344 mm

 

4/0 AWG

Nexans ref. 207188

  • 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: 29.98 mm
  • Approximate weight: 995.02 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: 0.159 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.142 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 6 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 360 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: 31.16 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1085.57 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: 0.154 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.137 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 7 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 374 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: 33.59 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1302.81 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: 254.0 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: 0.147 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.13 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 9 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 403 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: 36.65 mm
  • Approximate weight: 1610.04 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: 290.0 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: 0.14 Ohm/km
  • Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.123 Ohm/km
  • Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 13 kN
  • Minimum repeated bending diameter: 440 mm

 

Description

Description

Standards

  • Product
    ASTM B 230; ICEA S-93-639; UL 1072

Application

Medium Votage single cables are used in electrical energy distribution networks, as feeders for transformers in substations, industrial facilities and urbanizations. They are suitable for installations in dry or wet locations, outdoors and in underground ducts.

Construction

1. Conductor: Aluminum, compacted class B stranding.

2. Conductor screen: Extruded semiconductive compound.

3. Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).

4. Insulation screen: Strippable semiconductive compound.

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

5. Screen: Made up of copper tape.

6. Outer jacket: PVC compound, flame retardant, resistant to heat, abrasion and humidity, resistant to sunlight (SR), black color

Applicable Standards

ICEA S-93-639, NTC 2186-2, NEMA WC 74.

Certificate

RETIE  N° 00412

Operating Temperature

90 °C.

Operating Voltage

15 kV.

Identification

Insulation in natural 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 in XLPE-TR (Tree retardant) compound. External covering in HDPE, LDPE or XLPE. Application of additives for protection against rodents and termites. Water blocking system in conductor and/or screen, longitudinal and/or radial. 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.

Characteristics

Characteristics

Construction characteristics

Construction characteristics

Conductor material
Aluminum Alloy 1350
Conductor shape
Circular compacted
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Insulation
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Screen
Copper tape
Jacket material
PVC

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

Usage characteristics

Usage characteristics

Flame retardant
IEC 60332-1-2
Maximum operating temperature
90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature
130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature
250 °C
U.V resistance
UL 2556 - Sunlight Resistance
Oil resistance
ICEA S-93-639 (70°C/4h)

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