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500 kcmil
Description
Description
Standards
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ProductASTM B 496; ASTM B 8; ICEA S-93-639; UL 1072
Ampacity and Reactance Conditions
- Ampacities of Insulated Single Copper 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)(69).
- Ampacities of Three Single-Insulated Copper 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)(77).
- 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
Soft copper
Conductor shape
Circular compacted
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Insulation
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)
Screen
Copper tape
Jacket material
PVC
Dimensional characteristics
Dimensional characteristics
Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL)
500 KCMIL
Total number of wires
37
Conductor cross-section
253 mm²
Conductor diameter
18.74 mm
Minimum insulation thickness
4.19 mm
Nominal outer diameter
34.27 mm
Approximate weight
3048 kg/km
Minimum outer sheath thickness
1.78 mm
Electrical characteristics
Electrical characteristics
Insulation Level
100 %
Maximum rated voltage
15 kV
Dielectric strength core to screen AC
35.0 kV
Time of application Dielectric strength core to screen AC
5 min.
Maximal partial discharge test
5 pC
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
0.071 Ohm/km
Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C
0.092 Ohm/km
Nominal capacitance
353.0 pF/m
Perm current rating in air 40°C
685 A
Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation
465 A
Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation
0.135 Ohm/km
Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation
0.118 Ohm/km
Mechanical characteristics
Mechanical characteristics
Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor
17 kN
Minimum repeated bending diameter
411 mm
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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