Allowable Ampacity for 4/0 AWG 3C Stranded BC Unshielded XLPE PVC 15KV 100% Fleximining Medium Type MP GC Cable: 100 Amps

About:

The "4/0 AWG 3C Stranded BC Unshielded XLPE PVC 15KV 100% Fleximining Medium Type MP GC Cable" you're asking about is a specific type of electrical cable.

Also Known As:

This type of cable might not have a specific alternate name but is generally known by its specifications: 4/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge), 3C (3-core), Stranded Bare Copper (BC), with an XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) and PVC (polyvinyl chloride) insulation.

Application:

Mine power feeder cable, suitable in high-voltage distribution circuits for permanent or semi-portable installations in mining and industrial applications

Standards:

This cable likely meets specific industry standards, such as those set by IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) for electrical properties, or by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) for safety. The exact standards would depend on the manufacturer and the intended use of the cable.

Construction:

• Conductor: Concentric stranded bare copper acc. to ASTM B-3 or ASTM B-33, and ASTM B-8 or ASTM B-496
• Inner semi-conductive layer: Semi-conducting compound
• Insulation: XLPE compound
• Power screen: Bare copper tape
• Monitoring conductor: Bare copper
• Monitoring insulation: XLPE or PP compound
• Cores color: Power: color tapes in each power core (standard: black, white, red acc. to ICEA S-75-381), Monitoring: yellow
• Stranding: 3 power conductors laid up with 2 uninsulated ground-conductors and a monitoring conductor in interstices + fillers
• Wrapping: Binder tape
• Outer Sheath: Black (similar to RAL 9005), PVC compound, flame retardant

Features:

• Others colors on request
• acc. to standard ICEA S-75-381
• On request UL/CSA
• On request EPR/CPE version
• MSHA approval
• RoHS approval

Specifications:

• Power AWG no: 3x4/0
• Ground AWG no: 2x1
• Monitoring AWG no: 1x8
• Outer-Ø ca.mm ± 10%: 60,8
• Nominal voltage: 5 kV 100% or 133% insulation level up to 15 kV 100% insulation level
• Temperature range UL: Flexible installation: -40°C up to +90°C
• Min. bending radius: 15 x D
• Cable Weight approx Lbs/Mft: 4305
• Part Number: 06170T75037A4C