Icea S-93-639 - Nema WC 74-2017

NEMA Standards Publication @ aS ANSI/NEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 e& American National \\ Standard for 5-46 kV Shielded ANY Power Cable for il \ Use in the a Transmission and Distribution of \ Electric Energy i HN ce antNational Elecerical Manufacturers Association \ 1300 North 17th Stroet, Suite 00 + Rossy, V4 22209 SEMA. ‘nea tay > ‘Approved as an American National Standard ‘ANSI Approval Date: December 6, 2017 ANSIINEMA WC T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in the Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy Prepared by: Insulated Cable Engineers Association, Inc. vow iowa net Published by: National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1300 North 17th Street, Suite 900 Arlington, Virgina 22208 wwww.nema.ora, © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the Insulated Cable Engineers Association. inc. 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Wetzel ‘Suggestions for improvement of this standard are welcome. They should be sent to National Electricat Manufacturers Association, 1300 North 17" Street, Suite 200, Rosslyn, VA 22209 ‘Attention: Secretary ANS! ASC C8 khaled masri@nema.org This standard was processed and approved by the Power Control & Instrumentation (PCI) Wire & Cable Subcommittee of the Accredited Standards Committee C8. Subcommittee approval does not necessarily imply that all Subcommittee members voted for its approval. At the time if approved this standard, the C8 PCI Subcommittee had the following members: Gerald Dorna, Chairman, Belden Khaled Masri, Secretary, NEMA ¥ANSINEMA WC 74IICEA $-93-639-2017 Page i Name of Representative Organization Gerald Dorna Belden Christel Hunter Cerro Wire LLC Samuel Friedman General Cable Nigel Hampton NEETRAC Lauri Hvala Power Cable Consultant Dave Mercier Southwire Company Susan Stene ULC Trung Hiv USDA Rural Development Utlities Programs ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA S-03-639-2017 Page ii CONTENTS 41 SCOPE 4.2. GENERAL INFORMATION 4'3_ INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY PURCHASER 1.3.1 Characteristics of Systems on Which Cable is to be Used 13.2 __ Quantities and Description of Cable. 4.4” DEFINITIONS AND SYMBOLS. Section 2 Conductor nnn : 1 1 1 1 2 2 ee 7 6 2.1 PHYSICAL AND ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES. 6 2.1.1 Copper Conductors 6 6 7 7 7 7 7 a 1 1.2 _ Aluminum Conductors. 22 ” OPTIONAL WATER BLOCKING COMPONENTS FOR STRANDED CONDUCTORS 23 CONDUCTOR SIZE UNITS, 24 CONDUCTOR DC RESISTANCE PER UNIT LENGTH. 2.4.1 Direct Measurement of DC Resistance. 242 Calculation of OC Resistance Per Unit Length 25 ” CONDUCTOR DIAMETER. Soction 3 Conductor Shield (Stress Control Layer)... : reo 14 34 MATERIAL 14 32 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 14 33 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. 14 3.3.1 Extruded Semiconducting Material 14 3.3.2. Extruded Noncondueting Material (For EPR Insulation Only) 14 332.1. Withstand Test ‘4 33.22 Electrical Requirements 18 3.3.3 Semiconducting Tape. 15 3.4” CROSSLINKED (THERMOSET) REQUIREMENTS, 18 Section 4 Insulation sensu 4.4 MATERIAL 42 INSULATION THICKNESS, 7 ‘42.1 Selection of Proper Thickness. 17 4.2.1.1 For Three-Phase Systems with 100, 133 or 173 Percent insulation Level 7 4.2.1.2 For Delta Systems Where One Phase May Be Grounded For Periods ‘Over One Hour : 7 4.2.1.3 For Single- and Two-Phase Systems with 100 Percent insulation Level 7 4.2.14 For Single- and Two-Phase Systems with 133 Percent Insulation Level 7 43 __ INSULATION REQUIREMENTS. 7 43.1. Physical and Aging Requirements 7 432 Electrical Requirements 18 4.3.21 Partial-Discharge Extinction Level for Discharge Free Designs Only 18 432.2 Discharge (Corona) Resistance for Discharge-Resistant Designs Only 19 432.3. Voltage Tests, 19 4324 Accelerated Water Absorption Test 19 43.25 Insulation Resistance 19 Section § Insulation Shielding... . z 5.1 SHIELDING OF INSULATED CABLE 23 8.1.1 Insulation Shield 23 ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association.ANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-638-2017 Page iv 5.1.1.1 Nonmetallic Covering 5.1.1.2 “Thickness Requirements. 5.4.1.3 Degree of Crosslinking (Extruded Thermoset insulation Shield only) 52 REMOVABILITY OF INSULATION SHIELD 52.1. Discharge-Free Cable Designs with Extruded Insulation Shields 5.2.2 Discharge-Resistant Cable Designs with Extruded insulation Shields Section 6 Metallic Shielding (See Appendix G). 61 GENERAL. 62 METAL TAPES 62.1 Helicaly Applied Tapes) 622 Longitudinally Applied Corrugated Tape. 63 COPPER WIRES, STRAPS, SHEATH OR ARMOR. 64 — MULTIPLE-CONDUCTOR CABLES: Section 7 Covering: 74 JACKETS. 7.4.4 Crosslinked and Thermoplastic Jackets - General 7.1.2 Neoprene, Heavy-Duty Black (CR-HD) 7.4.3 Neoprene, General Purpose (CR-GP) 7.1.4 — Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). 7.1.8 Low and Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LOPE & LLOPE). 7.1.6 Medium Density Polyethylene, Black (MDPE) 7.1.7 High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) 7.1.8 Nitnie-butadiene/Polyvinyi-chloride, Heavy-Duty (NBR/PVC-HD) 7.1.9 Nitrile-butadiene/Polyvinyl-chloride, General - Purpose Duty (NBRIPVC:GP) 7.1.10 Chiorosuifonated Polyethylene, Heavy Duty (CSPE-HD). 7.4.11 Chlorinated Polyethylene, Thermoplastic (CPE-TP) 7.442 Chlorinated Polyethylene, Crossiinked, Heavy Duty (CPE-XL-HD) 7.4.13 Polypropylene (PP) 7.1.14 Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) 7.4.15 Low Smoke Halogen Free Jackets (LSHF) 7.4.16 Repairs 7.1.17 Test for Suitability for Exposure to Sunlight 7-118 Optional Tray Cable Flame Test Requirement. 7.1.19 Separator Under Jacket 7.1.20 Jacket Thickness. 7.1.21 Jacket regularity Inspection. : 7.2. METALLIC AND ASSOCIATED COVERINGS. 7.2.1. General 7.2.1.4 Divisions 73 DIVISION! 7.3.4__ Melaliic Sheaths. 7.3.4.1 Lead Sheaths 7.3.4.2 Aluminum Sheaths 7.3.2__ Flat Steel Tape Armor... 7.3.2.1 Tensile Strength and Elongation 73.22 Galvanizing (Zino Coating) Test. 7323 Tape Size 7.3.2.4 Application, Lay, and Spacing of Tapes. 7.3.3_" interlocked Metal Tape Armor 7.3.3.4 Steel Tape 7.3.32 Non-magnetic Tape 7.3.3.3 _Flexbilty Test for interlocked Metal Tape. 7.34 Continuously Corugated Metal Armor. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WE T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Pagev 7.3.4.4 Type of Metal at 7.342 Thickness 42 7343. Flexioilty 42 7.3.8. GaNanized Stee! Wire Armor for Submarine Cabies. 42 7.3.6.1 Physical Requirements. 42 7.3.8.2 Galvanizing (Zinc Coating) Tests ee 43 7.3.5.3. Size of Armor Wire 44 7354 Lay 44 7.36. Bedding Over Cable Cores To Be Metallic Armored, 44 7.36.1 Unsheathed or Unjacketed Cores. 44 7.3.6.2 _Jacketed Cores or Sheathed Non-jacketed Cores. 45 7.8.7__ Outer Servings, 45 7.3.7.1 Over Metallic Sheath (Without Armor or Jacket) 45 73.7.2 Over Metallic Armored Cables 48 7.3.8 ” Crossiinked Jackets Over Metallic Sheaths and Armors 46 7.3.9 Thermoplastic Jackets Over Metallic Sheaths or Armors. 48 74°” DIVISION II 47 7.4.4 Borehole Cable (Suspended at One End Only) 48 7.4.4.4 Amor 48 7.4.4.2 Wire Band Serving 48 742 Dredge Cable 48 7AQ1 Armor, 48 7.4.3. Shaft Cable 43 7.43.1 Tape or Wire Armor For Clamped Cables. 49 7.43.2. Wire Armor For Vertically Suspended Cables. 49 7.4.4 Vertical Riser Cable. 7.4.4.1 Armor 7.442 Size of Armor Wire 75 DIVISION Ill 7.8.1. Buried Land Cables. 78.1.1 Armor Section 8 Assembly, Fillers, and Cable Identification. f 8.1 ASSEMBLY OF MULTIPLE-CONDUCTOR CABLES 52 8.1.1 With a Common Covering. 1.2 Without a Common Covering 82 ~ FILLERS. 83 CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION 8.3.1 Grounding Conductors 84 | CABLE IDENTIFICATION Section 8 Production Tests and Test Methods 9.1 GENERAL, 9.1.1 Testing and Test Frequency. 9.1.2 Test Methods 9.1.3 Number of Test Specimens from Samples 58 92 THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS. 58 92.4 — Beddings and Servings 38 822 Other Components 38 9.3” SAMPLES AND SPECIMENS FOR PHYSICAL AND AGING TESTS 58 831 General 58 98.32 — Sampling... 58 9.3.2.1 Extrudable Conductor Stress Control Material 58 9.3.2.2 Insulations 58 9.3.23 Thermoplastic Jackets 58 ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page vi 933 934 935 936 937 94 94.1 942 95 96 97 98 a8. a2 99 910 ot 12 912. ats 9.13. 9.13. 9.13, 9.13, 9.14 1 9.18. 9.18. 816 9.16, 916, Section 10 Qual 10.4 102 103 103. 103. 103. 10.4 105 105, 105. 106 107 108 9.3.24 Crosslinked Jackets ‘Size of Test Specimens ‘Specimens with Bonded Layers ‘Specimen Surface Irregularities. ‘Specimens for the Aging Tests Calculation of Area of Test Specimens 9.3.7.1 Annuler Specimens 9.3.72 Thin Sections That Are Arcs of Annuli 93.7.3 Thick Specimens That Are Ares of Annu 93.7.4 Specimens That Are Segments of Circles 9.3.7.5 regular Specimens AGING TESTS, ‘Air Oven Aging Test Oil Immersion Test HEAT SHOCK TEST COLD-BEND TEST onc TIGHTNESS OF POLYETHYLENE JACKET TO SHEATH TEST ELECTRICAL TESTS ON COMPLETED CABLES. Voltage Tests, 98.1.1 General 9.8.1.2 Cables With Metalic Sheath, Metalic Shield, or Metallic Armor 98.13 AC Voltage Test, Partial-Discharge Test Procedure ‘ADHESION (INSULATION SHIELD REMOVABILITY TEST) HOT CREEP TEST, ‘SOLVENT EXTRACTION. WAFER BOIL TEST FOR EXTRUDED THERMOSET SHIELOS. 1. Ingulation Shield Hot Creep Properties. WATER CONTENT 1 Water Under the Jacket 2 Water in the Conductor 3 Water Expulsion Procedure. 4 Presence of Water Test VOLUME RESISTIVITY. RETESTS 1. Physical and Aging Properties and Thickness. 2__ Other Tests. ‘CONDUCTOR TEST METHODS 1° "Method for DG Resistance Determination. 2 Retests for OC Resistance eation Tests wn ACCELERATED WATER ABSORPTION TEST INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST DRY ELECTRICAL TEST FOR CLASS lll INSULATIONS ONLY 1 Test Samples. 2 Test Procedure. 3._ Electrical Measurements. ‘TEST FOR DISCHARGE RESISTANT INSULATION (EPR CLASS IV INSULATION ONLY). BRITTLENESS TEST FOR SEMICONDUCTING SHIELDS. 4 Test Samples. 2 Test Procedure. ‘TRAY CABLE FLAME TEST SUNLIGHT RESISTANCE TEST DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND DISSIPATION FACTOR © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 67ANSIINEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page vi 10.9 HALOGEN CONTENT OF NON-METALLIC ELEMENTS 69 40.10 SMOKE GENERATION TEST 68 10.11 ACID GAS EQUIVALENT TEST. 63 10.12 ENVIRONMENTAL STRESS CRACKING TEST 69 10.13 ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT 6a 10.14_ DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND VOLTAGE WITHSTAND FOR NONCONDUCTING STRESS CONTROL LAYERS. 69 Section 11 Constructions of Specific Cable Types 70 11.1 PREASSEMBLED AERIAL CABLE 70 TNA.t Scope 70 41.1.2 Conductors 70 14.424 Copper. 70 441.22 Aluminum, 70 111.23 Conductor Stess Control Layer 70 11.1.3 | Insulation 70 41.1.4 Cable Types 70 11.1.4.1 Type |~ Shielded, Nonjacketed 70 111.42 Type ll~ Shielded, Jacketed 70 11.4.5 Jacket 70 1418 laentifcation n 14.4.7 Assembly a 14.1.8 Messenger 71 14.4.9 Design Criteria, 7 191.10 Tests. 2 APPENDIX A Industry Standard References (Normative Th APPENDIX B Emergoncy Overloads (Normative). 78 APPENDIX C Procedure for Determining Dimensional Requirements of Jackets and Associated Coverings (Normative) wrnnnennnnnnnnmnnnneniannn APPENDIX D Optional Factory DC Test (Informative)... APPENDIX E Representative Tensile Strength And Elongation Of Nonmagnetic Metals. (Informative) APPENDIX F Voltage Tests During and After Installation (Informative) .. APPENDIX G Shielding (Informative). APPENDIX H Additional Conductor Information (Informative). APPENDIX | Recommended Bending Radil For Cables (Informative)... APPENDIX J Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM) (Informative) APPENDIX K Cable Qualification for Submerged Applications Informative)... 19 a2 © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page vil f i a ¥ < This page left blank intentionally. > ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 1 Section 1 General 14 Scope This standard applies to materials, constructions, and testing of §,000 volt to 46,000 volt shielded crossiinked polyethylene, and ethylene propylene rubber insulated wires and cables that are used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy for normal conditions of installation and service, either indoors, outdoors, aerial, underground, or submarine, Note: See Appendix K for cable insulation qualification requirements or cable design features appropriate for submerged applications. 1.2. General information This standard covers the requirements for conductors, the insulations, and protective coverings and {general constructional and dimensional details common to most standard shielded types of wires and ‘cables, Constructions of specific types are covered in Section 11 or in other ICEA documents. Where a Conflict exists between the requirements of Section 11 or other ICEA documents, and those of Sections 1 to 9 inclusive, the requirements of specific types shall apply. See Appendix A for complete titles and dates of ICEA publications and ASTM Standards to which reference is made in this publication, See Section 9 for test procedures not elsewhere referenced. Recommended minimum bending radii are given in Appendix | {In classifying crosslinked insulations and jackets in this standard, the term "rubber" when used alone ‘without further description shall mean synthetic rubber, Insulation thicknesses are designated in terms of cable insulation levels (see 4.2). In classifying jackets and sheaths in this standard, the term "Jacket" refers to a continuous nonmetallic ‘covering and “sheath” to a continuous metallic covering, USS. customary units, except for temperature, are specified throughout this standard. Approximate International System of Units (SI) equivalents are included for information only Requirements of a referenced ASTM standard shall be determined in accordance with the procedure or method designated in the referenced ASTM standard unless otherwise specified in this standard. 1.3 Information to be Supplied by Purchaser When requesting design proposals from cable manufacturers, the prospective purchaser should furnish the following information: 1.3.4 Characteristics of Systems on Which Cable is to be Usod a, Current—altemating or direct . Frequeney—hertz ©. Normal operating voltage between phases or, In direct current, between conductors Number of phases and conductors. Cable insulation ievel (see 4.2) Minimum temperature at which cable willbe installed Description of installation 1. Inbulldings ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 5 a2 ANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 2 Jn underground ducts Aerial (1) On messenger in metal rings. (2) Preassembied (3) Field spun 4. Direct burial in groune 5. Submarine 6. Descriptions other than the foregoing h. Conditions of instalation 1. Ambient temperature 2. Number of loaded cables in duct bank or conduit. Ifin conduit, give size and type of conduit (metallic or nonmetallic), number of loaded conduits, enclosed or ‘exposed, and spacing between conduits 3. Load factor 4. Method of bonding and grounding of shields or sheaths 5. Wet or dry location i. Other special conditions Quantities and Description of Cable 1. Total number of feet, including test lengths, and shipping reel lengths if specific lengths are required. b. Type of cable. Describe as single conductor. two-conductor, three-conductor, ete. . Rated circuit voltage, phase-to-phase and desired BIL level if non-standard. i 4. Type of conductor-—copper or aluminum, filed or unfilled, stranded or solid @, Size of conductor. If conditions require other than standard stranding, a complete ‘description should be given, Type of insulation Thickness of insulation ‘Type of shield Type of outer covering Maximum allowable overall diameter. When duct space is not limited, itis desirable not to restrict the overall diameter. k. Method of conductor identifcation |. Special markings 1.4 Definitions and Symbols Awe: ‘American Wire Gauge ‘Armor, Metallic: A metallic covering (usually steel wires, interlocking tapes, or seam welded continuous tape) wrapped over one or more insulated conductors that is Intended for physical protection against severe installation and service conditions. A taped armor may be smooth or comugated. A seam-sealed armor can provide a hermetic seal WG Birmingham Wire Gauge BIL: Basic Impulse Insulation Level Bowtie Water Tree: A water tree that originates within the insulation (usually at a contaminant or ‘other imperfection} and develops radially toward the insulation shield and the ‘conductor shield © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationCable Core: Completed Cabie: Contaminant: Dielectric Constant: Discharge-Free Cable Design Discharge-Resistant Cable Design: Dissipation Factor: Dry Location: EPR Insulating ‘Compound: EScR Filed Crosstinked Polyethylene Insulation High Density Polyethylene (HOPE): Hz Insulated Conductor (NESC): kom Lay Length: Low and Linear Low Density Polyethylene, (LOPE & LLDPE): Low Smoke, Halogen- Free (LSHF), ANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 3 ‘The portion of a cable, which includes the conductor, the conductor shield, the insulation and the insulation shield A length of cable that has finished all manufacturing processes but may not have been fuly tested, Any solid or liquid material, which is not an intended ingredient. ‘The ratio of the capacitance of a given configuration of electrodes with the ‘material as a dielectric to the capacitance of the same electrode configuration ‘with a vacuum (er air for most practical purposes) as the dielectric, A cable designed to eliminate electrical discharge in the insulation at normal operating voltage A cable design capable of withstanding electrical discharge. The cotangent ofthe dielectric phase angle of a dielectric material or the tangent of the dielectric loss angle. Its often called tan 6, ‘Allocation not normally subject to dampness or wetness. ‘A minture of ethylene propylene base resin and selected ingredients. (Environmental Stress Crack Resistance) Resistance of a jacket material to ‘cracking due to exposure to environmental stressors such as UV light or ‘chemical agents while under mechanical stress. Resistance is evaluated per the test methods of the pertinent Standards. XLPE and TRXLPE insulation containing 10 percent or more of mineral fillers by weight, A polyethylene jacketing compound of linear polyethylene of a density range of 0.952 to 0.973 glen, Hertz. A conductor covered with a dielectric (other than air) having a rated insulating strength equal to or greater than the voltage of the circuit in which, itis used Thousands of circular mils (formerly MC). The lay of any helical element of a cable is the axial length of one turn of the helix of that element. Also may be referred to as Length of Lay. A polyethylene jacketing compound of near polyethylene of a density range of 0.810 to 0.925 g/cm’, ‘A Low Smoke, Halogen-Free material is defined as a material having less than 0.2% by weight total of any halogen and a emoke generation that meets the requirements of ICEA T-33-656, Table Il, The material used may be either a thermoplastic or thermoset, Other terms that are commonly used are Low © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association. i & i tANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA 8-03-639-2017 Page 4 Lot (Cable): Lot (Material) Maximum Conductor Temperatures: Normal Operating: Emergency Overload Short Cireut Medium Density Polyethylene (MDE): Nominal Value ‘Smoke, Zero Halogen (LSZH of LSOH). In the interest of standardization, the use of LSHF is encouraged. ‘A quantity of cable or material produced at the same location under the same ‘manufacturing conditions during the same time period ‘A quantity of material used in cable construction, which is produced at the ‘same location under the same manufacturing conditions during the same time period The highest conductor temperature permissible for any part ofthe cable line under normal operating current load, ‘The highest conductor temperature permissible for any part ofthe cable line during emergency overload of specified ime, magnitude, and frequency of appiiation The highest conductor temperature permissible for any part of the cable line during a circut fault of specified time and magnitude. A polyethylene jacketing compound of linear polyethylene of a density range of (0.826 to 0.940 lem’ ‘The value by which a quantity is designated and often used in tables (taking into account spectied tolerances) but does not require testing or measurement for verfication. Partial Discharge Level: The maximum continuous or repetitious apparent charge magnitude, pc: Pitch Diameter (¢): Production Tests: Qualification Tests: Reverse Lay (RL): Room Temperature ARTY ‘Sample: ‘Sampling Plan Sheath: ‘measured in picocoulombs (pC) occurring at the test voltage. Picocoulombs The pitch diameter “6” is measured from center to center of two concentric wires, wich are diametrically opposite from each other. ‘Tests defined in Part 9 of this standard with specific test frequency. esis defined in Part 10 of this standard with specific test frequency, Concentric layers where the direction of lay of each layer is the opposite of the next 25°C 45 °C air temperature ‘A piece oF section of cable taken from a production or shipping lenath or ‘small quantity taken from a lot of material before application to the cable, See specimen. A procedure for taking samples as a function of the number of production or shipping lengths or reels or quantity of cable. A continuous metallic covering © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association iShipping Length: Shipping Reet ‘Specimen: ‘Thermoplastic: ‘Thermoset Tree Retardant XLPE Insulation Unfiled Crosslinked Polyethylene: Void: Water Biocking Component ‘Water Tree: XLPE Insulation: ANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 5 ‘A-completed length of cable, which has passed all test requirements. It may or may not be cut into shorter lengths before itis supplied to the end-use. customer. ‘A completed reel of cable shipped to the end-use customer ‘test unt prepared from a sample ‘A polymeric material that can repeatedly be softened by heating and hardening by cooling through a temperature range characteristic of the material and that, in softened state, can be shaped through the application of force. ‘A polymeric material that when crosslinked, will not low on subsequent heating. Crosslinking is accomplished either chemically or by radiation AA tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene (TRXLPE) insulation compound ‘containing an additive, a polymer modification or filer that retards the evelopment and growth of water trees in the insulation compound. XLPE and TRXLPE insulation contzining less than 10 percent mineral filer by weight Any cavity in a compound, either within or atthe interface with another ‘extruded layer. ‘Anon-metalic material incorporated in a cable construction intended as an impediment to water penetration. A water blocking component can be a pumpable or extrudable conductor filer compound, a water-swellable tape, yam, or pawder, or a combination thereof, Microchannels inthe insulation that develop in the presence of moisture, voltage stress and some type of catalyst such as a contaminant, a protrusion, space charge of ion(s), Acrossiinked polyethylene insulation. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 6 Section 2 Conductor Conductors shall meet the requirements of the appropriate ASTM standards referenced in 2.1 except that resistance will determine the cross-sectional area as noted in 2.4 and diameters willbe in accordance with 2.5. Compliance with the cross-sectional area is not required. Requirements of a referenced ASTM standard shall be determined in accordance with the procedure or method designated in the referenced ASTM standard unless otherwise specified in this standard, ‘The following technical information on typical conductors may be found in Appendix H 22. Approximate diameters of indvidual wires in stranded conductors b. Approximate conductor weights 2.4 Physical and Electrical Properties The conductors used in the cable shall be copper in accordance with 2.1.1 or aluminum in accordance with 2.1.2, a8 applicable, except as noted above. Conductors shall be solid or stranded. The outer layer of ‘an uncoated stranded copper conductor may be coated to obtain free stripping of the adjacent polymeric layer. There shall be no moisture in stranded conductors in accordance with 9.13, 2.4.41 Copper Conductors a. ASTM B 3 for soft or annealed uncoated copper b. ASTM B 5 for electrical grade copper ¢ ASTMB 8 for Class A, B, C, or D stranded copper conductors: d__ ASTM B 33 for soft or annealed tin-coated copper wire fe. ASTM B 496 for compact-round stranded copper conductors f. ASTM B 786 for modified concentric lay stranded copper conductor g. ASTM. 787 for 19 wire combination unilay-stranded copper conductors h. ASTM B 836 for compact round stranded copper conductors using single input wire constructions i. ASTM B 902 for compressed round stranded copper conductors, hard, medium-hard, or Soft using single input wire construction 24.2 Aluminum Conductors ‘ASTM B 230 for electrical grade aluminum 1350-19 ASTM B 231 for Class A, 8, C, or D stranded aluminum 1350 conductors ASTM B 233 for electrical grade aluminum 1350 drawing stock ASTM 8 400 for compact-round stranded aluminum 1360 conductors ASTM 8 608 for electrical grade aluminum 1350 annealed and intermediate tempers ASTM B 786 for 19 wire combination unllay-stranded aluminum 1350 conductors. ‘ASTM B 800 for 8000 series aluminum alloy annealed and intermediate tempers ‘BASTM B 801 for 8000 series aluminum alloy wires, compact- round, compressed and concentric-lay Class A, B,C, and D stranded conductors i. ASTM B 836 for compact round stranded aluminum conductors using single input wire constructions j. ASTM 901 for compressed round stranded aluminum canductors using single input wire construction © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC TAIICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 7 2.2 Optional Water Blocking Components for Stranded Conductors. \With the approval of the purchaser, water blocking components designed as an impediment to longitudinal water penetration may be incorporated in the interstices of the stvanded conductor. Compatibility with the conductor shield shall be determined in accordance with ICEA T-32-645. Longitudinal water penetration resistance shall be determined in accordance with ANSI/ICEA T-31-610 and shall meet a minimum requirement of 5 psig. 23 Conductor Size Units Conductor size shall be expressed by cross-sectional area in thousand circular mils (kemil). The AWG equivalents for small sizes shall be found in Table 2-4. The metric equivalents for all sizes are found in Table 2-4 (Metric). The nominal cross-sectional area shown in these tables is not a requirement, 24 Conductor DC Resistance per Unit Length The de resistance per unit length of each conductor in a production or shipping length of completed cable shall not exceed the value determined from the schedule of maximum dc resistances specified in Table 2- 2 when using the appropriate nominal value specified in Table 2-3 or 2-3 (Metric). The de resistance shall be determined in accordance with 2.4.1. Nominal de resistance is calculated in accordance with 2.4.2. Table 2-3 shows nominal resistance for standard conductor sizes, Where the outer layer of an uncoated stranded copper conductor is coated, the direct current resistance: of the resulting conductor shall not exceed the value specified for an uncoated conductor of the same When a sample is taken from a multiple conductor cable, the resistance shall comply with the appropriate maximum resistance value specified for a single conductor cable. 24,1 — Direct Measurement of dc Resistance “The de resistance per unit length shall be determined by dc resistance measurements made in accordance with ANSIINEMA WC 53/ICEA T-27-681 to an accuracy of 2% or better. If measurements are made at a temperature other than 25°C. the measured value shall be converted to resistance at 25°C by using the methods specified in ANSUINEMA WC S3/ICEA T-27-581 24.2 Calculation of de Resistance Per Unit Length ‘The de resistance per unit length at 25°C shall be calculated using the following formula: 2 Rake A Conductor resistance in 2/1000 ft Weight increment factor, as given in Table 2-1 Volume resistivity in Qscmilf, determined in accordance with ASTM B 193 using round Ae Cross-sectional area of conductor in kcmil, determined in accordance with ANSUNEMA WE 53/ICEA T-27-681 ‘When the volume resistivity is expressed in nanoohmemeter (nism) and area is expressed in square milimeters (mm?) the resistance is expressed in milichm per meter (msm) © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSI/NEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 8 2.8 Conductor Diameter ‘The conductor diameter shall be measured in accordance with ANS/INEMA WC §3/ICEA T-27-581. The diameter shall not differ from the nominal values shown in Table 2-4 and Table 2-4 (Metric) by more than plus or minus 2 percent Table 24 Weight increment Factors Conductor Type/Size Weight Factor (K) Solid All Sizes Concentric-lay Strand, Class A, 8, C and D 8 AWG-2000 kemil (@ 37-1013 mm 1.02 >2000-3000 kemi (>1013~1520 mm’) 1.03 Combination Unilay Strand. All Sizes 1.02 Concentric-lay Strand 8000 Series Aluminum 8 AWG-2000 kemil (8.37=1013 mm’) 1.02 * Based on the method specified in ASTM B 8, ASTM 6 496, ASTM 6 400, ASTM & 231, ASTM B 786, ASTM B 787, or ASTM B 801 as sppiicable Table 2-2, ‘Schedule for Establishing Maximum Direct Current Resistance Per Unit Length of Completed Cable Conductors Listed In Table 244 Cable Type Maximum de Resistance ‘Single Conductor Cables Value Plus 2% ‘and (Rmax=Rx 1.02) Flat Paralle! Cables Twisted Assemblies of ‘Table 2-3" Value Plus 2% Plus An Additional 2%— ‘Single Conductor Cabies Far One Layer of Conductors max = Rx4.02 x 1.02) * For conductor strandings or sizes not listed in Tables 2-3, tho nominal direct current resistance per unit length of 2 completed single conductor cable shal be calculated from the factors given in Table 2-5 using the folowing formula Raf i929 ale where: Factor from Table 2-5 ‘Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor in kemil © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 3ANSIINEMA WC 7AIICEA 6-69-639.2017 - Page 9 a Table 23 i Nominal Direct Current Resistance in Ohms per 1000 Feet At 25°C gf of Solid and Concentric Lay Stranded Conductor a Solid Concentric Lay Stranded oF Conductor [Aluminum Copper ‘Alumina ‘Copper. te sue i cae eee Uncoates | Coated Urecstes Conte a cussas.co [Cuescp | Cae | case [Cand £2 e 105 om | 0688 107 0852 ‘os7s | 0878 | 060 ef 7 0833 0.508 sae ost oss 0.898 oss | oss6 $ ‘ oss: | 40s | oa | osrs car | omar | oar | ower 3 5 ose | oa | om | osm os | ome | oa | ose Es 4 ows | 02s | cast owe ors | 0200 | 025 | 0200 a 3 oxo | 20] aor | 038 ozs} ais [aaa] oats i 2 oz: | oss | ore | 0200 ove | owe | asso | ove a 1 0.207 0.126 0.190 ont 0.129 0134 0136 0136 ay 10 0.164 0.100 0.102 0.168 o.102 0.106 0.108 0.106 e 20 ox0_| coe | nosis | 0193 oosi0 | os | oeae | oser 5 3 103 | 0.030 | noses} 0108 ‘ocerz | _o.0se7 | —oceee | 00869 f “ eose | 00500 | os: | exese oso | ose | ones | ons90 i 250 oceae corr oo: | voce | ocess | ooee8 i 30 ocsre c.0ss0 0x60 | vow | ase | oar : 20 0.0495 0805 ocx | 00x20 | ooze | oo320 : “00 ues cou ‘oazeo | o0arr | —ocze0 | 00280 “50 ones canes aca | oo | oczeo | oozes 00 ouser c.asse ozs | ooze | oczze | oazze 50 a.aet aise | ooo | oxace | oeaoe soo 00205 coro | oorer_| cover | ooser 50 corr? acres | ooi7s | oor] oars 700 00289 acim | nose | coteo | oreo 70 00236 cows | oom | cous | oors0 00 oozes aoiss | 0019 | coma | ooro sco 00180 ooo | oor | oor | ooras i000 oor ‘os | oot [ean | oarte 1100 oo: | ovoser | oom | ootae | cote ‘200 corr | ooese | oooses | acon | a.neze 1250 oor: | o086s | oo0sss | ocoesr | coneer 1300 oo | one | oooese | ovosss | conee2 400 a 1500 come | oars | ooor0 | corse | conver 100 oor | voces | coves | ocor00 | a.0ore0 1700 core | oo0en6 | concss | o0osse | o.o0sse 1750 coir | _ooesre | coves | oosio | 00640 ‘00 ‘000082 | 000592] oooe1e | 0.00616 | o.ooez2 1900 ooo | coosce | ocoses | ocosee | conses 2000 oases | soos | ooses | ocosss | ccosea 2500 ocor's | aoe | occas 000 ooosee | ooaea_ | oons7e ts _ ttt ogre * Concentic lay sanded includes compressed and compact conductors © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 10 Table 2-3 (Metric) Nominal Direct Current Resistance in Milliohms per Meter at 25% of Solid and Concentric Lay Stranded Conductor ‘Conductor Size Solid Concentric Lay Stranded’ aaa ‘Aiur copper ‘Rainn Copper or Uncoated | Coatea ‘Uncoated Contea ie cuss asco | cuss6c0 | clss8 | usec | chsso 3 [ea [3a 270 216 381 24 222 22 | 225 7 | we} 273 487 an 279 470 176 173 | 176 6 | isa] 297 a3 138 2a 435 140 tao | 140 s | wel 17 105 108 178 107 on sa faa «| ias | 136 asso | oass 130 054s ossz | osse | oss 3 | 267 | 108 ess | 0679 110 cere 0.098 | 0689 | 0.600 2 | x06] oss | ose | oss osm 05st oss | ose | 0554 1 | wa| os72 | os | onze 0602 0423 oo | omo | o4so w | 535] oss | 032 | 0335 05st 0335 ome | ome | 03 zo | ere | cas | 0260 | 0267 0.436 0266 ozs | 026 | 027 wo | aso | 03s | 0207 | 0212 04 o2it as | 029 | 0219 ao | tor | 0209 | ores | ones az over owe | ome | ose 20 | 17 | 02 0202 ons our | on? 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re oa | cose | ome | oom | coon | Gove oa to pews | tooo | saat | tas | sane | Nose ost 20 dae | two | vaee | tom | toes | toss teas 80 a wees 0 ts | ta | tame | tae | tan usr a0 tas | tam | tae | tase | 300 ta as ta | tae | tase | taco | 300 tn ‘300 tae | tom | ta | ise | te tae v0 wae] tame] tae] 386) a0 ae ‘see tam fier [tae | ao | ta Pa hd tas] tase | tase | taco | to tan ie tao | tame | tame | tame | toe ta re tase | tae | tae | tae | ae tae reco r aaa) ter [tae | tame Te va ‘sco | ta | tase | tam | soo | ten ‘fae m0 tan | tao | te | tase | tase tea 0 te | tees | tame | tae | tare Sooo tase | toe [toot | tase | ane 1 Diameters shown ar for compact round, compscl modes concenvic and compact single put wre "Diameters shown ae for concenle round and moses concene © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 12 Table 2-4 (Metric) Nominal Diameters for Copper and Aluminum Conductors Conductor Sse Nominal Diameters (mam) ane Concent Lay Swanded oe | am? Consinaton | — Unig i sott_| compact” ciass& cise | ciasec | cise ““Uniay’” | compresses 2 [sar fas | am | ace an [am | am) ae 2 + | Soe | Ber at an | am | aR | ase i 6 133] 411 429 452 467 472 472 455 | 5 s | we | a2 508 sm | sa | ss | si | 7 «as | sie | sat srz__| soo | sae | so | ser | 7 et 3 | #7 | se | eos | 64 | seo) ca | soe | en | eas | a 2 | 30 | be | oer ie | te | ae | oe | oe | Fe Hh 1 | aa | 75 | 750 ew |e | ae | ace | oe | ass 795 B te | a5 | eas | ass axe | 93s | ser | 50 | os | a1 ae H ae _| ora | sav | 055 ws | ws | ws | ror | wor | v0 100 iF ao) eso) toa] 107 iis | we | a8 | 20 | io) na 13 E ao | Sor 7 | fer po | m3 | ae | tae | tas | to 228 20 | 7 | ar | waa wz | we | owe | ae | ae | tas 198 : wo | ts me | us iss | 0 | 0 | 180 | to | tse 181 i aso] i | 150 | 168 we | v2 | oa | a | aa | ter 183 i woo | m2 | tes] 167 we | tea | tes] was] tos | we m4 i 4 | Ze | io | ie wo | 98 | te6 | iss | tos | tee wes 500 | as | to | ier zo | nr | zr | 207 | zor | oo 405 so | 27 ‘87 as fan | ain | ar | oar no4 oo _| 308 207 zo_| 2s | zz | 2 | zr 23 350 | ae ats we [ae | me | a0 | ae | ae woo | 358 zs | 57 | us | ms | xs | 2s 0 750 | 280 as ze | 259 | 253 | 25a | aso no ao | 405 ze | ase | asa | zz | aoa | az jms 00 | 486 za} aa | are | re | are | ara i= ‘coo sor | zs | aa | aoa | m3] 203 | 200 2s oo | ser | ase | a07 | aor | Sor | aoe oad 1200 | 608 | a4 324 324 at 324 308 r2s0 | x0 ae | a7 | ar | see | aes 208 $0 ne | oa | tsa | 33a | ape a4 1400 | 708 zs | oe | we | 7 | oer 26 400 | eo ms | se | 359 | ase | aso 3? 00 | si j aso fora | art | ana | ar aa 700 | a1 ga | se2 | 302 | 02 | ae2 359 1750 | sar ss | se | 208 | 206 | a90 vec [a | [az Parse pas [3 tooo | 359 32 | 40a | aoa | tow | aoe are ooo | 1019 woz | ata | as | ats | ats x89 sca | 1266 ws | a9 | wa | as | ass oca_| 1820 wsz_| 507 | s07_| 508 | sos + Diameters shown are or compact round, compact modifed concentric and compact sng input wie "Diameters shown ee or consonvc round and madsed concent, ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationFactors for Determining Nominal Resistance of Stranded ANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA 8-993-639-2017 Table 2-5" ‘Conductors per 1000 Fest at 25°C Barter of Incividual Tin Coated Copper Wires In Inches Page 13 All Siz0s, for Stranded Conductors Under Under 0.460. | Under 0.280 | Undero.t03 | 0.0201 to | 0.0114 to Uncoated | 00.290, | t00.103, | to0.0201, | 0.0111, 0.0010, Conductor Size | Aluminum | Copper_| inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive | Inclusive | inclusive Concentie Stranded B AWG-2000 keri sres2 | 1075 | 11048 | 11102 11217 11458 11880 > 2000-3000 kemi vrees | tos02 | 11153 | t12%1 11997 11568 11694 ‘Concuctwiy utlized for above factors, Percent 6 100 eres | 9716 96.16 94.18 93.15 “The factors given in Table 2-6 shall be based on the following A. Resistivity 4. Avvolume resistivity of 10.675 Qecmilft (100% conductivity) at 25°C for uncoated (bare) copper 2. A25°C volume resistivity converted from the 20°C values specified in ASTM 8 33 for tin ‘coated copper 3. Avolume resistivity of 17.945 Qvcmilt (61.0% conductivity) at 25°C for aluminum B. Increase in Resistance Due to Stranding 1. The value of K (weight increment factor) given in Table 2-1. + See Table 2-2 for use of factors. ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 14 Section 3 Conductor Shield (Stress Control Layer) 34 Material ‘The conductor shail be covered with an extruded thermosetting conductor shield material. The stress control layer shall be a polymeric covering consisting of an extruded material or extruded material over a ‘semiconducting tave. The extruded layer shall have a minimum thickness of 0.006 in. (0.18 mm). Ifa ‘semiconducting tape is utlized beneath the extruded layer, the tape shall have a minimum 0.0026 in, (0.06 mm) thickness. ‘The extruded material shall be elther semiconducting or nonconducting for ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) type insulation and semiconducting only for crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE or TRXLPE) type insulation. The allowable operating temperatures of the conductor shield shall be equal to or greater than those of the insulation. The conductor shield shall be easily removable from the conductor, and the outer surface of the extruded shield shall be firmly bonded to the overlying insulation, For 5 kV rated cables, the conductor shield may consist of only a semiconducting tape. Minimum tape thickness shall be 0.0025 in. (0.06 mm), 3.2 Physical Requirements The crosslinked material intended for extrusion as a conductor shield shall meet the requirements shown in Table 3-1 Table 34 Extruded Conductor Shield Physical Requirements Extruded Physical Requirements” Conductor Shiold Elongation after air oven test for 168 hours ‘at 121°C 41°C (for insulations rated 80°C) or at 136°C 41°C (for insulations rated 105°C), ‘minimum percent 100 Briteness temperature not warmer than, °C 25 * Material supplier's CTR may be substituted for performing these test, 3.3 Electrical Requirements 3.3.1 Extruded Semiconducting Material {See 9.14) The volume resistivity of the extruded semiconducting conductor shield shall not exceed 1.000 ‘ohm-meter at the maximum normal operating temperature and emergency operating temperature. 3.3.2 Extruded Noncondueting Material (For EPR Insulation Only) 3.3.24 Withstand Test The extruded nonconducting conductor shield shall withstand a 2.0 kV de spark test applied to the layer prior to covering with insulation, per Table 9-1 of Section 9. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 5ANSINEMA WC T4/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 15 3.322 Electrical Requirements (See 10.14) The extruded nonconducting conductor shield shall meet the following requirements at room temperature and at the maximum normal and emergency operating temperature, Dielectric Constant (SIC), range 8-200 60 AC voltage withstand stress, kV per mm, min: poatesteid Betas Dielecirie Constant 3.3.3 Semiconducting Tape Ita semiconducting tape is used over the conductor, the maximum de resistance of the tape at room temperature shall be 10,000 ohms per unit square when determined in accordance with ASTM D 4496, 3.4 Crosslinked (Thermoset) Requirements. (Sve 9.12) The extruded conductor shield shall be effectively crosslinked as determined by the wafer boil test ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 58ANSIINEMA WG 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 16 Section 4 Insulation 44 Material ‘The insulation shall be one ofthe following materials meeting the dimensional, electrical, and physical requirements specified in this section: ‘+ Filled or unflled crosstinked polyethylene (XLPE) ‘+ Filled or unfiled tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene (TRXLPE) + Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR), A filed crosslinked polyethylene or filed tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene insulation (XLPE, TRXLPE, XLPE Class Ill or TRXLPE Class Il), meeting the requirements of this specification, is one that contains 10 percent or more of mineral filers by weight, A tree retardant crosslinked polyethylene insulation is a Compound containing the folowing: an additive, a polymer modification, or filer that retards the development land growth of water trees in the compound. These XLPE and TRXLPE insultions are intended for use ony in cables of he "DISCHARGE-FREE" design concept Ethylene propylene rubber insulation has four classifcations: | & ll are for use only in cables of the “DISCHARGE-FREE” design: Wl can be used in either the “OISCHARGE-FREE" or the ‘DISCHARGE-RESISTANT" design; and {Vis for use only in cables of the "DISCHARGE-RESISTANT design ‘All of the insulations are suitable for use on cables in wet or dry locations at voltages § through 46 kV between phases at the 100, 133, and 173 percent insulation level. The conductor temperature shall not exceed the following Table 44 ‘Conductor Maximum Rated Temperatures ‘Short Insulation Material t oe Gircuit™™ Operation XLPE, TRXLPE, and EPR Glasses | li & IV XLPE Class Ill, TRXLPE Class Ill EPR Cass tl 90°¢ 105°C" See Appendix B "Lower temperatures for normal operation may be required because of the type of material used in the cable joints {and terminations or because of cable environmental condtions. Cable users should be aware that al ofthe jackets described in Section 7 are net necessarily suitable for cables having this maximum temperature rating. Consul ‘cable manufacturer for further information =" Conductor fault current shall be determined in accordance with ANSVICEA P-32-262 + Oiner insulation materiele composes of Etrylene and Akene units, which are designated as EAM, may be available ‘and can meet the same physical and electrical requfements as the insuation materials described in this standard ‘See Appendix J andlor contac the manufacturer fr further information © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC 74IICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 17 42 Insulation Thicknoss The insulation thicknesses given in Table 4-4 are based on the rated circuit voltage, phase-to-phase, Conductor size and on the cable insulation level ‘The minimum thickness and maximum thickness of the insulation shall be as specified in Table 4-4. (See 9.22 for method of measurement) For identification, nominal thicknesses are shown in Section 8 Table 8-3. 4.24 Selection of Proper Thickness ‘The thickness of insulation for various systems shall be determined as follows: 424.4 For Three-Phase Systems with 100, 133 or 173 Percent insulation Lev Use the thickness values given in the respective columns of Table 4-4 42.1.2 For Delta Systems Where One Phase May Be Grounded for Periods Over One Hour Use the 173 percent thickness values given in Table 4-4, Also, see the 173 percent level note following Table 4-4. t 4.2.1.3 For Single- and Two-Phase Systems with 100 Percent Insulation Level Multiply the voltage to ground by 1.73 and use the resulting voltage value or next higher rating to select the corresponding insulation thickness in the 100 percent insulation level column of Table 4-4 4.2.1.4 For Single- and Two-Phase Systems with 133 Percent Insulation Level Multiply the voltage to ground by 1.73 and use the resulting voltage value or next higher rating to select the corresponding insulation thickness in the 133 percent insulation level column of Table 4-4. 43 Insulation Requirements. Ingulations used in both DISCHARGE-FREE and DISCHARGE-RESISTANT cable designs are described naga 43.1 Physical and Aging Requirements When tested in accordance with Section 8, the insulation shall meet the requirements given in Table 4-2. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC T4/ICEA $-93-638-2017 Page 18 Table 4-2 Insulation Physical Requirements Tneulation Type xupe | XLPE EPR Class and | Class i Physical Requirements ete | OE" | Do ow Vv TRXLPE Glass Unaged Requirements Tensile Strength, Minimum Psi 1800 700 | 1200 | 700 | 580 (Pay (125) aa | ea | as | os Elongation at Rupture, Minimum Percent a a ‘Aging Requirements ‘Alter Air Oven Aging for 168 hours ‘Aging Temperature, ‘C21°C 121 136 121 136 | 121 Tensile Stength, Minimum Percentage 7 7 | 80 75 of Unaged Value Elongation, ] Minimum Percentage of Unaged Value x 7 | 80 | 75 : Minimum Percent at Rupture : -[- -_ | 1 Hot Creep Test at 160°C 42°C Unfilled | Filled “Elongation, Maximum Percent 175; ‘100 50 “Set, Manimum Percent 10 5 5 * For XLPE and TRXLPE insulatione if this value is exceeded, the Solvent Extraction Test (see 9.11) may be performed and will serve as a referae method to determine compllance (a maximum of 30 percent weight loss after 20 hours drying time) 432 Electrical Requirements 43.2.1 Partial-Discharge Extinction Level for Discharge-Free Designs Only (See 9.8.2) Each length of completed cable shalt be subjected to a partial discharge test. For cables shielded with a nonmetallic semiconducting layer extruded directly over the insulation, the partial discharge shall not exceed 5 picocoulombs at the ac test voltage given in Table 4-4 or 4-4 (Metric). For cables shielded with a semiconducting coating and a semiconducting tape, the partial discharge shall not exceed 5 picocoulombs at the ac test voltage given in Table 4-3, © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association zANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 19 Table 4-3 Partial Discharge Requirements for Semiconducting Coating and Tape Designs Only Rated Circuit Voltage Phase to Phase, ‘Minimum Partial Discharge Extinction Level, kV Volts "100% Insulation Level | 133% Insulation Level | 173% insulation Level 2007-6000 4 o 6 ‘5001-8000, 6 8 10 ‘8001-15000 1" 15 18 * Unless otherwise indicated, the cable willbe rated at the 100% insulation level 4.3.2.2. Discharge (Corona) Resistance for Discharge-Resistant Designs Only (See 10.4) The insulation shall be verifed as corona discharge resistant using a 21 KV 49-61 Hz voltage ‘applied for 250 hours. No failure or surface erosion visible with 15 times magnification shall occur. Partial discharge measurements are not required for DISCHARGE-RESISTANT cables. 4.3.23 Voltage Tests (See 9.8.1) Each length of completed cable shail withstand, without failure, the ac test voltages given in Table 4-4, The test voltage shall be based on the rated voltage of the cable and the size of the conductor, Factory de testing is not required by this specification. However, a dc test may be performed with prior agreement between the manufacturer and the purchaser. 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The metal component shall comply wth Section 6, The insulation ‘shield system shall be resistant to or protected against chemical action from other cable components, 5.1.1.1 Nonmetallic Covering ‘The insulation shield shall be an extruded semiconducting material compatible with all cable components with which itis in contact. The extruded shield shall be readily distinguishable from the insulation and identified as semiconducting Cables of the DISCHARGE-FREE design shall use a thermosetting material. Wth agreement between the purchaser and manufacturer, extruded insulation shields incorporating embedded corrugated wires (longitudinally applied) may Use a combination of thermosetting and thermoplastic materials, with the ‘thermosetting material in contact with the insulation, The semiconducting nonmetallic covering shall meet the requirements of Table 5-1 or 5-2, as applicable. Cables of the DISCHARGE-RESISTANT design shall use elther a thermoplastic or a thermosetting material 5.14.2 Thickness Requirements ‘The thickness requirements forthe extruded insulation shield are as indicated in the tables below. The ‘minimum point thickness is applicable at all locations. With agreement between the purchaser and ‘manufacturer for extruded insulation shields, the thickness between the insulation and the metallic shield ‘may be reduced, but shall not be less than § mils (0.127 mm). The thickness requirements forthe extruded insulation shield without embedded corugated wires are as indicated in Table 5-3, ‘The thickness requirements forthe extruded insulation shield for embedded corrugated wire design are as Indicated in Table 6-4, The Insulation shield thickness is defined as the total thickness of the layers in which the corrugated wires are embedded ‘As an option, for cables rated up to and including 15 KV, the nonmetallic covering may consist of a ‘semiconducting coating and a semiconducting tape. For this design, a marker tape, placed directly under the metalic shielding, shall be printed with the legend "Remove the underlying semiconducting tape and Coating before splicing and terminating.” The semiconducting tape shall consist of nylon cloth coated, impregnated, fricloned or calendared on one face and skimmed on the other face with a rubber ‘compound. The skim coat may be cured or uncured and shall contain no sulfur or other ingredients that will react with the metals contacting the tape. The nominal thickness of the tape shall be 6 mils or greater. ‘The semiconducting tape shall be helically applied to the cable with printed side up with 10% or more overtap on itself The tape shall be free of significant creases or wrinkles. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association 3ANSUNEMA WC 7A/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 24 5.1.1.3 Degree of Crosslinking (Extruded Thermoset Insulation Shield only) (See 9.12) The extruded thermoset insulation shield shall be effectively crosslinked as demonstrated by the wafer boiltest 5.2 Removability of Insulation Shield The insulation shield shall be removable without camaging or imparting conductivity to the underlying insulation. See Appendix G, 6.6.1 5.2.41 Discharge-Free Cable Designs with Extruded Insulation Shields (See 9.9) The tension necessary to remove an extruded insulation shield from the insulation at room temperature shall be not less than 3 pounds (13.4 N) and not greater than 24 pounds (107 N). The insulation shield shall be readily removable in the field at temperatures from ~10°C to 40°C when scored toa depth of 1 milless than the specified minimum point thickness of the insulation shield At the option/approval of the purchaser, an extruded insulation shield that is bonded may be supplied. in this case, the tension necessary to remove the insulation shield at room temperature shall be not less than 24 pounds (107 N). 6.2.2 Discharge-Resistant Cable Designs with Extruded Insulation Shields There is no minimum tension requirement for removing an extruded insulation shield used with a discharge-resistant cable. Table 5-1 Requirements for Nonmetallic Conducting Coverings Using Non-Embedded Metal Components ‘Crosslinked Thormo- Rated Rated plastic 90°C 105°C Aging Requirements (See Section 9) ‘After air oven test at 100°C £1°C for 48 hrs Elongation at rupture, min. percent 100" After alr oven test at 121°C £1°C for 168 hrs, Elongation at rupture, min, percent 7 100" 7 After air oven test at 136°C £1°C for 168 hrs. Elongation at rupture, min, percent - 100" Brittleness Temperature, not warmer than 25°C" n25"cr 25°C" Volume Resistivity, maximum at rated temperature #1°C and 110°C #1°C, ohm-meters 500 500 at rated temperature #1°C and 125°C +1°C, ohm-meters =~ - * For extruded coverings only. © 2017 National Electiical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 25 Table 5-2 Requirements for Extruded Nonmetallic Conducting Coverings Using Embedded Metal ‘Components. ‘Thickness, Minimum (See Section 9) Total Per Table 5-3 Between insulation and metal component, mils (mm) 5 (0.127), Physical Requirements Tensile strength, minimum psi 1200 MPa a7 Elongation at rupture, minimum, percent 100 ‘Aging Requirements - after air oven test for 168 hours, ‘at 121°C £1°C for insulations rated 90°C or at 136°C 21°C for insulations rated 105°C. Tensile strength, minimum, percentage of unaged value 85 Elongation at rupture, minimum, percent 100 Brittleness Temperature, not warmer than 25°C Volume Resistivity, maximum For 90°C rated cable at rated temperature #1°C and 110°C +1°C, ohm-meters 500 For 105°C rated cable at rated temperature 41°C and 125°C #1°C. ohm-meters 500 Table 5-3, INSULATION SHIELD THICKNESS ‘CABLES WITHOUT EMBEDDED CORRUGATED WIRES Saeecamaann Insulation Shield Thickness Biameter Over the MAGa moa Insulation, ae Sent ‘inches (com) ‘mits [mm | mile | mm 0-2.000 eons ze | ost | oo | 152 2.001 and larger (80.83 and larger) id oo bi bit + See Appendix C for minimum diameter calculation 7 See 8.1.1.2 for recuced thickness allowance, © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSIINEMA WC T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 28 Table 5-4 Insulation Shield Thicknoss Cables with Embedded Corrugated Wires. Calculated Minimum Insulation Shield Thickness Leapster Dt Minimum Maximum, Insulation, Point Pane inches (mm) mis [mm | mis | mm 0-1,000 (b2540) eo | 152 | 110 | 279 1,001-1.500 (asa3-38 10) 64 | 163 | 130 | 230 1.501-2.000 (3813-50.80) eo | 203 | 150 | 381 2,001 and larger (6083 ae ervey 90 | 229 | 160 | 408 * See Appendix C for minimum diameter calculation. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA $-93-630-2017 Page 27 Section 6 Shielding (See Appendix G) 61 General ‘A nonmagnetic metal shield consisting of a tape or tapes, wires, straps, sheath or armor shall be applied over or embedded in the semiconducting nonmetalic covering. The metal shield shall be electrically Continuous throughout each cable length and shall be in contact with the insulation shield. The metal shielé shal be applied in such a manner that electrical continuity or contiguity will not be distorted or disrupted during normal installation bending. (See Appendix |) Matal tapes, wires, straps, sheath or armor, may be used in combination providing they are compatible and meet the requirements of the following paragraphs. Metal compenents embedded in a conducting nonmetallic covering shall not be exposed nor become ‘exposed during normal installation bending, (See Appendix |) 6.2 Motal Tapes ‘Metal tape(s) shall be copper at least 0.0025 in. (0.0636 mm) thick or of other nonmagnetic metal tape(s) having equivalent conductance 6.2.4 Helically Applied Tape(s) {tin coated or uncoated copper tape shall be applied helically in intimate contact with the underiying ‘semiconducting layer. The tape(s) shall be free from burs. Joints in the tape(s) shall be made electrically ‘continuous by welding, soldering, or brazing. Butted tapes shail not be permitted. Tape(s) shall be lapped by at least 10% of the tape width or may be gapped by a maximum of 20% and a minimum of 5% of the tape width, The direction of lay may be right-hand or left-hand, 622 — Longitudinally Applied Corrugated Tape Allongitudinally applied corrugated tape shield shall be annealed copper. Joints in the tape shall be made ‘electrically continuous by welding, soldering, or brazing. The minimum tape thickness before corrugating shall be 0.0045 in. (0.11 mm). The width of the corrugated tape shield shall be such that after corrugation the edges shall overlap by not less than 0.250 in. (6.35 mm) when the tape is longitudinally formed over the insulated core. The corrugation shall be at right angles to the axis of the cabie, shall coincide exactly at the overlap, and shall be in contact with the underlying semiconducting layer. 6.3 Copper Wires, Straps, Sheath or Armor Copper wires, straps, sheath or armor, shall have a total area at any cross-section of at least 5000 Circular mils per in, (0.1 mmm) of insulated core diameter as determined by Equation 1 given in Appendix C, The minimum wire size shall be #25 AWG. The minimum number of wires shall be six. Other ‘nonmagnetic metals having equivalent conductance may be used Helically applied wire shield shall have a lay length of not less than four times nor greater than ten times the calculated diameter based on Equation 1, Appendix C. The direction of lay may be either left or right. Corrugated wires embedded in @ semiconducting non-metallic covering may be applied parallel to the axis of the conductor. Note: Additional conductance may be required in the metal shield depending upon installation and electrical system characteristics, particularly in regard to the functioning of overcurrent protective devices, available fault current, and the manner in which the system may be grounded, ANSIICEA P.45-482 may be utlized to determine metalic shield fault-clearing capabilty © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC T4/ICEA S-93-639-2017 Page 28 64 Multiple-Conductor Cables ‘The shield shall be applied over each conductor in a multiple-conductor cable. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WE T4/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 29 Section 7 Coverings TA Jackets 7.1.4 Crosslinked and Thermoplastic Jackets - General The jackets described In 7.1.2 through 7.1.15 may be applied with or without a separator directly over the ‘metallic shielding or an assembly of shielded insulated conductors. The jacket shall meet the requirements stated therein and those given in Table 7-1. Jacket thickness shall be in accordance with 7.4.20. Jackets for application over metallic coverings are listed in 7.3.8 and 7.3.9, The jacket shall meet the requirements stated therein and in Table 7-1 In classitying jeckets and sheaths in this standard, the term "jacket" refers to nonmetallic coverings, and “sheath” refers to continuous metallic coverings. 7.4.2 Neoprene, Heavy-Duty Black (CR-HD) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crosslinked black neoprene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight When testes in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.4.3 Neoprene, General Purpose (CR-GP) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crosslinked neoprene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.1.4 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) ‘This jacket shall consist of @ thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. ‘When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.1.5 Lowand Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LOPE & LLDPE) This jacket shall consist of e black, low density or inear low-density thermoplastic polyethylene ‘compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance with Section 9 the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.4.6 Medium Density Polyethylene, Black (MDPE) ‘This jacket shal consist of @ black, medium-density thermoplastic polyethylene compound suitable for ‘exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance wth Section 9 the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.1.7 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) This jacket shall consist of @ black, high-density thermoplastic polyethylene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight and shall be used only as a covering over a metallic shield. sheath, or armor. When tested in accordance with Section 9 (except that the gauge marks shall be 1 in. (25.4 mm) apart and the distance between jaws 2.8 in, (63.5 mm) the jackel shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSINEMA WC 74/ICEA S-93-699-2017 Page 30 7.4.8 Nitrile-Butadiene/Polyvinyl-Chloride, Heavy-Duty (NBR/PVC-HD) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crosslinked acrylonitrle-butadiene/polyvinyl-chloride compound suitable for, ‘exposure to sunlight. It shall be based on a fluxed blend of acrylonitrile-butadiene synthetic rubber and polyviny/-chloride resin. When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shail meet the applicable Fequirements of Table 7-1, 7.4.9 Nitrile-Butadione/Polyvinyl-Chloride, General ~ Purpose Duty (NBR/PVC-GP) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crosslinked acryionitrle-butadiene/polyvinylchloride compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. It shall be based on a fluxed blend of acrylonitre-butadiene synthetic rubber and polyvinyl-chloride resin. When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1, 7.440 Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene, Heavy Duty (CSPE-HD) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crosslinked chlorosulfonated-polyethylene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight, When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.4.41 Chlorinated Polyethylene, Thermoplastic (CPE-TP) ‘This jacket shall consist of a thermoplastic chlorinated polyethylene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance with Section @, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1 7.4.12 Chlorinated Polyethylene, Crosslinked, Heavy Duty (CPE-XL-HD) ‘This jacket shall consist of a crossiinked chlorinated polyethylene compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance with Section 8, the jacket shall meet the applicable requirements of Table 7-1, 7.4.43 Polypropylene (PP) This jacket shall consist of a black thermoplastic polypropylene compound suttable for exposure to sunlight, When tested in accordance with Section 9, the jacket shall meet the requirements of Table 7-1 74.14 Thermoplastic Elastome (TPE) ‘This jacket shall consist of @ black heavy duty thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) compound suitable for ‘exposure to sunlight. When tested in accordance with Section 9 the jacket shall meet the requirements of Table 7-4, 7.1.18 Low Smoke Halogon Free Jackets (LSHF) ‘This jacket shall consist of either a thermoplastic or thermoset low smoke, halogen free compound suitable for exposure to sunlight. The jacket shall meet the applicable requirements speciied in Tabie 7-2 ‘when tested in accordance with Section 9 unless otherwise specified in the table, 7446 Repairs ‘The jacket may be repaired in accordance with good commercial practice. Cables with repaired jackets ‘must be capable of meeting all applicable requirements of this standard, ©2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WC T4/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 31 TAAT Test for Suitability for Exposure to Sunlight Jackets intended for direct exposure to sunlight shall be qualified for such use. Tests shall be performed in accordance with either ASTM G 152 or G 155. A jacket is considered sunlight resistant if after 720 hours exposure the tensile and elongation properties retain a minimum of 80% of their original values. 7.4.48 Optional Tray Cable Flame Test Requirement ‘The following requirement is optional and shall not be required unless specified. This test shall be performed in accordance with ICEA T-30-620. Cable shall not propagate flame to the top of the test specimens, 7.49 Separator Under Jacket if separator is used over a metallic shield or an assembly of conductors prior to jacketing, it shall consist (of compatible material © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Associationonersossy sieinizeynueyy jeui0e/3 FEUONEN 2102 @ euuoyd ono} $990 (60022 04.0 8 pabOUN) 5) 2U0 FD “Avo SBYTE AHI He QH3489 105 aro Yat oat 95 UO eIEWONE VE Se 9H 9a ED FAA SL © "us FeUS wom payne v99d sey aU: Je punodues auoAloKod 9 JeInjynuew ay fa YousDpy99 e eye 99 pays URSA JO Now If 9512-1 VaDUCS GVA VIVSNINY i Daw Se JoFEm 06 Uh WteAMbo 70 9¢¢-02 6801 %01 HB VONPUED B=n LL T89-12-1 Va0\ES OM VNIGNY U BOU}OP Se TBI 9:05 MIN UHENNBD 10 FOO GAH sO! uM Y woMPLED esr L ea a caer sears ears eee sae ie Sete see eee fee eee eee ele ae mai ee = [ml = ag |e eae ‘sie sivotpco mye fe teapaet vsousne) dor9 104 eee a oo a eecee ee | eae eeet =| tse | sero | oso | — | — f= | ean sn yc) ne Saha fl see eeece| eae seal aveal wo nll a7 ont vevoe | ceroe |oerae| onroe | ovvoe onron | ores [06100 | an aan Se e see sere ee aoree og Seeheral aes asuanieyest) = [ee ze | we | ow ‘unui noeineD vnatoray Ss par = STS aS pa 5. 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(psi) 1400 1400 1600 (iaPa) 965 965 110 Elongation @ Rupture, min. (96) 100 150, 150 (Oven Aged Tensile Propertos ‘Oven Conditions Time (he) 188 168 168 Temperature (°C 11°C) 100 121 am Tensile Strength {tmin.% retained) 75 18 85 Elongation @ Rupture (enn. % retained) 60 6 78 Hot Creep Test (180°C +2°C) Elongation, max (2%) NA 100 400 Crmep Set, max (3) NA 10 10 Wechanical Requirements ‘Heat Deformation (1000 gram weight) Temperature (°C +1") 90 NA wa Deformation, max. (%) 25 NA NA Cold Bend Temperature (°C + 2°C) 25 28 25 Gravimetric Water Absoretion Absorption (marin), max. NA NA 50. Waterial Combustion Requirements ‘Acid Gas Equivalent (MIL-DTL-24643) ‘Maximum (%), 2 2 2 Halogen Content ‘Maxerur (2) 02 02 02 ‘Smoke Generation (ASTM E 662) (G0 25 mi plaque) Flaming Mode D4 max 50 50 50 Om max. 250 250 250 Non-flaming Mode O44 max 50 50 50 Dm max, 360 350 350 Vertical Tray Flame/Smoke Test (Uacketed Completed Cabio Pass Pass Pass ‘Optional Oil-Resistance Requirements ‘Oil Aged Tensile Properties” ‘Oven Canditions “Tine (he) 4 18 ‘8 Temperature (°C41°C) 70 121 a Tensie Strength (min. % retained) 60 50 50 Elongation @ Rupture (min. % retaines) so 50, 50 * Use ASTM Oil #2 or IRMSO2. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationANSUNEMA WNC 74/ICEA $-93-639-2017 Page 34 7.1.20 Jacket Thickness The jacket thicknesses shall be not less than the applicable thickness given in Table 7-4. The thickness of ‘an optional jacket on individual insulated conductors of multiple conductor cables shall be in accordance with Table 7-5. The appropriate jacket thickness shall be determined in accordance with Appendix C "Procedures for Determining Dimensional Requirements of Jackets and Associated Coverings.” 7.4.21 Jacket irregularity Inspection Jackets shall not have irregularities as determined by the jacket irregularity inspection procedure of ANSINEMA WC 53/ICEA T-27-581. The test method for the particular jacket material shall be based on Table 7-3. The test voltage for a given thickness shall not be less than indicated in Tables 7-4 and 7-5. Table 73 Jacket irregularity Inspection Test Method ‘Method A Method 8 Method ¢ Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Nitrile-butadiene/ Polyvinyl Chloride (NBR/PVC) Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene Rubber (CSPE) Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Thermoplastic ‘Chioroprene (Neoprene) Rubber Polyethylene (LDPE, LLOPE, MDPE, & HOPE) Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE), Crosslinked Polypropylene (PP) Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) ‘Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Table 7-4 Thickness of Overall Jacket of Single or Multiple-Conductor Cable (For All Voltages and All Uses) Calculated Diameter of Minimum | AC Spark Test Voltage Cable Undor Jacket* icket for Nonconducting Thickness: Jackets Inches. mm ‘mits | mm | Method 8 | Method ¢ (kv) (kv) 0.700 or less. 17,78 or less 551.40 25 55 0:701-1.500 17.81-38.10 70 (178 35 70 1.501-2 600 38.13-63.50 400284 45 10.0 2.501 and larger 63.53andlarger | 125 3.17 60 125 * See Appendix C for minimum diameter calculation. © 2017 National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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