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MV-90 Cu XLPE/PVC 15kV 133% IL
MV-90 Cu XLPE/PVC 15kV 133% IL
Single Medium Voltage Cables, XLPE Insulated and PVC Jacket.
Read more2 AWG
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- 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: 830.47 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.531 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.68 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 147.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 195 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 155 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
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- 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: 1063.11 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.335 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.428 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 168.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 260 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 200 A
- Phase reactance 60 Hz - flat formation: 0.176 Ohm/km
- Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.159 Ohm/km
- Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 4 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 317 mm
2/0 AWG
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- 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: 1224.62 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.266 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.34 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 181.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 300 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: 0.153 Ohm/km
- Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 5 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 330 mm
3/0 AWG
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- 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: 1420.73 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.21 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.269 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 195.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 345 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 260 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: 6 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 344 mm
4/0 AWG
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- 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: 1662.89 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.167 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.214 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 211.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 400 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 295 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: 7 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 360 mm
250 kcmil
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- 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: 1870.47 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.142 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.181 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 225.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 445 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 325 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: 9 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 374 mm
350 kcmil
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- 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: 2409.11 kg/km
- Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C: 0.101 Ohm/km
- Max. Electrical Resistance AC 60Hz 90°C: 0.13 Ohm/km
- Nominal capacitance: 253.0 pF/m
- Perm current rating in air 40°C: 550 A
- Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C - Trefoil formation: 390 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: 12 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 403 mm
500 kcmil
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- 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: 3182.52 kg/km
- 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: 289.0 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: 0.14 Ohm/km
- Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation: 0.123 Ohm/km
- Maximum Pull Tension of Conductor: 17 kN
- Minimum repeated bending diameter: 440 mm
Description
Description
Standards
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NationalASTM B 496; ASTM B 8; ICEA S-93-639; UL 1072
Application
MV monopolar cables are used in medium voltage 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: Compacted soft copper, class B.
2. Internal semi-conductor: Extruded compound.
3. Insulation: Cross-linked polyethylene XLPE.
(Optional): XLPE-TR (Tree retardant).
4. External semi-conductor: Peelable extruded compound.
These last three components extruded in CV (continuous vulcanization) of tripleextrusion in the dry curing process.
5. Screen: Copper Tape.
6. Outer cover: Anti-flame PVC compound.
Applicable Standards
ICEA S-93-639, NTC 2186-2, NEMA WC 74.
Certificate
RETIE N° 00412
Operating Temperature
90°C.
Operating Voltage
15 kV.
Packaging
On non-returnable wooden drums.
Color
Insulation: Natural.
Outer cover: Black.
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.
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
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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