Product Information

Specification

3/0 Aluminum Conductor 15KV MV-105 Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 3/0 ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR 15KV MV-105 CABLE at 105°C (in duct): 215 Amps

Allowable Ampacity for 3/0 ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR 15KV MV-105 CABLE at 105°C (in air): 300 Amps

Applications:

15kV cable is an electrical wire and a medium voltage cable, installed through direct burial, conduit system, aerial, cable tray, and underground ducts in accordance with National Electric Code. This aluminum direct burial cable with copper shielding performs for normal operations at 105°C, emergencies at 140°C, and short circuiting conditions at 250°C. The 15kV cable does not require pulling lubricants. This electrical cable is used in both wet and dry locations for 15,000 volts power circuits. 

Also Known As:

3/0 15kv cable, 3/0 medium voltage cable, 3/0 medium voltage wire, 3/0 awg 15kv cable, 3/0 awg medium voltage cable, 3/0 awg medium voltage wire, 3/0 copper tape shield, 3/0 copper shielding, 3/0 bury cable, 3/0 direct burial cable, 3/0 direct burial power cable, 3/0 medium voltage power cables, 3/0 aluminum direct burial cable. 

Standards:

• IEEE 383 flame test (1/0 and larger)

• IEEE 1202 flame test (250MCM and larger) 

• UL 1072 type MV-105, sunlight resistance 

• CT use (1/0 and larger)

• AEIC CSB

Construction

Conductors:

15kV cable aluminum conductor is made of 1350 aluminum series, which is Class B and stranded in accordance with ASTM B3. The conductor is soft and left bare, which adds to the flexibility of the cable, making it easier to handle and install. The medium voltage power cables with aluminum conductors are also lightweight and hence, cost effective over the heavy copper cables, which are labor intensive.

Insulation:

Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) is a flexible thermoplastic layer, which covers the aluminum conductors for safety and protection from heat and moisture. EPR has a high dielectric strength and is semi-conducting, ensuring the safety of the user.

Metal shield:

The non-magnetic copper tape of size 5mil is helically applied around the assembly, with 25% minimum overlap. The copper shielding holds the conductors in position as well as protects them from mechanical stress.

Jacket:

The 15kV cable jacket consists of tough polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is black color coded for simpler identification. PVC offers protection from moisture, flames, corrosive chemicals, and abrasion.

Specifications:

• Size (AWG): 3/0
• Insulation Thickness (inches): 0.423
• Nominal Diameter (inches): 0.220
• Insulation Shield Diameter (inches): 0.90
• Overall Diameter: 1.12
• Approx. Weight (lbs./1000ft.): 683
• Ampacity at 105°C: in duct: 215 Amps
• Ampacity at 105°C: in air: 300 Amps

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