XP 5kV 8AWG 19H MORADO DGAC.

Description

Description

Standards

  • Product
    ASTM B 3; ASTM B 496; ASTM B 8; ICEA S-96-659

Applications

Power nonshielded cable for fixed installations, used for connection of transformers, switchgears, GIS substations, motors, generators, feeders in distribution networks. Suitable to be installed directly buried, buried in ducts, in conduits or in free air.

Construction: Singlecore cable.

Conductor: stranded copper conductor. For AWG and kcmil sizes according to ASTM B-3, ASTM B8 and ASTM B-496 according to requirements of ICEA S-96-659. 

Conductor shield: Extruded semiconducting material.

Insulation: crosslinked polyethilene (XLPE)  with excellent electrical properties, good resistance to ozone and chemical agents.

Oversheath: Polyethylene (PE),  resistant to weather and UV radiation. Color upon request.

Marking: NEXANS CHILE XP "size" "Rated voltage" Cu XLPE 90°C  "Manuf. order"  "Date"

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION CONDITIONS FOR CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES_MV CABLES

(1) Current carrying capacities based on ICEA P-46-426, for installations were ducts and cables are not directly exposed to solar radiation.

De-rating factors must be applied according to specific installation conditions.

INSTALLATION CONDITIONS FOR CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITIES_MV CABLES

Characteristics

Characteristics

Construction characteristics

Construction characteristics

Conductor material
Copper
Outer sheath
PE
Conductor flexibility
Class B
Conductor shape
Circular
Insulation
XLPE (Cross-linked Polyethylene)

Dimensional characteristics

Dimensional characteristics

Conductor cross-section (AWG/KCMIL)
8
Conductor cross-section
- kcmil
Conductor cross-section
8.37 mm²
Total number of wires
19
Phase Conductor Diameter
3.74 mm
Minimum insulation thickness
2.29 mm
Diameter over insulation
9.8 mm
Minimum outer sheath thickness
0.76 mm
Outer Diameter
12 mm
Approximate weight
160 kg/km
Nominal outer diameter
12.0 mm
Number of cores
1

Electrical characteristics

Electrical characteristics

Operating voltage
5 kV
Insulation Level
100 %
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C
2.144 Ohm/km
A.C. Conductor resist. 50Hz and at 90 °C
2.761 Ohm/km
Inductive reactance at 50Hz and 90°C flat spaced
0.185 Ohm/km
Perm current rating in air 40°C
82 A
Permissible current rating buried 20°C
97 A
Perm. Current in duct 20°C
79 A
Permissible short circuit current
3.8 kA

Mechanical characteristics

Mechanical characteristics

Maximum pulling tension with pulling eyes
59 kgf

Usage characteristics

Usage characteristics

Laying operation bending radius
84 mm
Minimum Bend Radius - Installed
48 mm
Max. conductor temperature in service
90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature
130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature
250 °C
Minimum installation temperature
-10 °C
Oil resistance
ICEA S-93-639 (70°C/4h)
U.V resistance
UL 1581

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