MV-90 35 kV 133% I.L.

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Nexans Ref.: P00002129-3

Power distribution in medium voltage.

DESCRIPTION
Application

Power distribution in medium voltage. As transformer feeders in substations. In power

plants, industrial and operation installations, in residential areas and mining
installations, in dry or wet locations.

Construction

1. Conductor: Compact stranded soft copper, class B.

2. Inner semi-conductor: Extruded.

3. Insulation: Cross linked polyethylene XLPE-TR (Tree retardant).

4. External semi-conductor: Extruded strippable.

These last three components extruded CV (continuous vulcanization) triple extrusion in

dry cure process.

5. Screen: Copper tapes.

6. Outer sheath: Anti-flame compound polyvinyl chloride PVC.

Main characteristics

Resistance to abrasion, moisture and sunlight. Resistance to liquid fuels and oils
according to UIC 895 OR. Resistance to sulfuric acid according to SAE J1127. Low
halogen content according to IEC 60754-1. Resistant to gasoline GR I according to UL
44. Fire retardant according to IEEE 1202/FT-4. For use in type TC tray cable from 1/0
AWG Gauge.

Gauge:

From 1/0 AWG up to 1000 kcmil.

Marking:

E353351(UL) MV-90 35 kV 133% insul level - INDECO S.A. - Gauge - FT4/IEEE 1202
- SUN RES - OIL RES I - COMPACT CU - Year - Sequential Length.

Packing:

Non returnable wooden reels.

Colour:

Ope. volt. Cable flexibility Slightly halogenous U.V resistance Flame retardant Fire retardant Oil resistance Maximum operating
35 kV Class B ASTM B8 IEC 60754-1 UL 2556 - Sunlight IEC 60332-1-2; FT1 FT4/IEEE 1202 UIC 895 OR temperature
Resistance 90 °C

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is
indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.
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Insulation: Natural.

Outer sheath: Black.

International standards

ASTM B8: Concentric-Lay-Stranded copper conductors, hard, medium-hard, or soft.

UL 1072: Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables.

ICEA S-93-639: 5-46 kV shielded power cable for use in the transmission and
distribution of electric energy. Oil immersion test.

IEC 60332-1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable -
Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

UL 2556: Wire and Cable Test Methods. Section 9.3: FT1 (Vertical-Specimen) Flame
Test.

FT4/IEEE 1202: Vertical Tray Flame Test.

IEC 60754-1: Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables - Part
1: Determination of the halogen acid gas content.

SAE J1127:Standard for Vehicle Cables. Battery cable Clause 6.7 (Compatibility of
fluids) - Resistance to Sulfuric Acid.

UL 44: Thermoset-Insulated Wires and Cables. Section 5.17: Gasoline and oil
resistance.

UIC 895 OR:Technical specifications for the supply of insulated electric cables for
railway vehicles - Oil resistance.

UL 2556:Wire and Cable Test Methods. Section 4.2.8.5:Carbon-Arc and Xenon-Arc

Tests- Sunlight resistance.

CHARACTERISTICS
Construction characteristics
Conductor material Soft copper
Material of the inner semi-conductor Extruded
Insulating material XLPE-TR
Material of the external semi-conductor Extruded strippable
Screen Copper tape, helically
Outer sheath Flame retardant PVC
Sheath colour Black

Ope. volt. Cable flexibility Slightly halogenous U.V resistance Flame retardant Fire retardant Oil resistance Maximum operating
35 kV Class B ASTM B8 IEC 60754-1 UL 2556 - Sunlight IEC 60332-1-2; FT1 FT4/IEEE 1202 UIC 895 OR temperature
Resistance 90 °C

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is
indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.
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Dimensional characteristics
Conductor cross-section (AWG) -
Conductor cross-section 500 kcmil
Conductor diameter 18.9 mm
Diameter over insulation 40.8 mm
Diameter over screen 42.6 mm
Diameter over Sheath 47.9 mm
Approximate weight 3986 kg/km
Total number of wires 37
Electrical characteristics
Insulation Level 133 %
Operating voltage 35 kV
Dielectric strength core to screen DC, min. 84.0 kV
Time of application Dielectric strength core to screen DC 5 min.
Voltage for partial discharge test 84.0 kV
Maximal partial discharge test 5 pC
A.C. Conductor resist. at 90 °C - trefoil formation 0.092 Ohm/km
Max. DC resistance of the conductor at 20°C 0.0708 Ohm/km
Nominal capacitance 193.0 pF/m
Perm. current rating in air 40°C 580 A
Permissible current rating buried/duct 20°C 465 A
Phase reactance 60 Hz - trefoil formation 0.1412 Ohm/km
Mechanical characteristics
Cable flexibility Class B ASTM B8
Usage characteristics
Slightly halogenous IEC 60754-1
U.V resistance UL 2556 - Sunlight Resistance
Flame retardant IEC 60332-1-2; FT1
Fire retardant FT4/IEEE 1202
Oil resistance UIC 895 OR
Fuel resistance GR I - UL44
Maximum operating temperature 90 °C
Overload maximum core temperature 130 °C
Short-circuit max. conductor temperature 250 °C
Midspan Yes
Reference 07

Ope. volt. Cable flexibility Slightly halogenous U.V resistance Flame retardant Fire retardant Oil resistance Maximum operating
35 kV Class B ASTM B8 IEC 60754-1 UL 2556 - Sunlight IEC 60332-1-2; FT1 FT4/IEEE 1202 UIC 895 OR temperature
Resistance 90 °C

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is
indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.
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BENDING RADIUS INSTALLED IN M.V

R=Dxf
R:Bending radius when installed (mm)

D:Diameter over sheath (mm)

f: Multiplicative factor; given the following table:

BENDING RADIUS FACTOR MV

CALCULATION OF CURRENT CONDITION MEDIUM VOLTAGE AWG/KCMIL COPPER

UL LISTED

BASED ON NEC TABLES 310.67 (IN AIR TREFOIL FORMATION)

AND 310.77 (IN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DUCT)

Maximum conductor temperature: 90°C.

Ambient air temperature: 40°C.

Ground temperature: 20°C.

Depth of laying: 0.9 m.

Thermal resistance: 0.9 K.m/W.

Ope. volt. Cable flexibility Slightly halogenous U.V resistance Flame retardant Fire retardant Oil resistance Maximum operating
35 kV Class B ASTM B8 IEC 60754-1 UL 2556 - Sunlight IEC 60332-1-2; FT1 FT4/IEEE 1202 UIC 895 OR temperature
Resistance 90 °C

All drawings, designs, specifications, plans and particulars of weights, size and dimensions contained in the technical or commercial documentation of Nexans is
indicative only and shall not be binding on Nexans or be treated as constituting a representation on the part of Nexans.
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