3000 MCM Copper SW Standard Wall Corrugated Sheath 230 kV XLPE Power Cable

3000 MCM Copper SW Standard Wall Corrugated Sheath 230 kV XLPE Power Cable

Applications:

Predominantly used for underground transmission in conduit systems, suitable for use in wet or dry locations, direct burial, underground duct, and where exposed to sunlight. To be used at 230,000 volts or less and at conductor temperatures not to exceed 90°C for normal operation Segmental Cu smooth conductor shield, super clean XLPE insulation, true triple extrusion and dry cured, firmly bonded insulation shield, Cu moisture impervious sheath, PE jacket with extruded semi-conductive outer layer.

Also Known As:

3000 MCM 230 kV Copper Conductor XLPE Insulated Power Cable 230 kV High Voltage XLPE Underground Cable Copper Wire Shielded 230 kV XLPE Transmission Cable Corrugated Metal Sheath XLPE Power Cable 230 kV Standard Wall XLPE Insulated 230 kV Power Cable 3000 MCM Copper Shield Wire (SW) 230 kV XLPE Cable High Voltage Copper XLPE Corrugated Sheath Cable 3000 MCM 230 kV Copper Conductor Underground Transmission Cable Extra High Voltage (EHV) 230 kV XLPE Cable Copper Core Corrugated Sheathed XLPE Power Cable 230 kV XLPE Insulated Copper Power Transmission Cable

Cable Construction:

• Concentric Stranded, Compact, or Segmental Copper or Alumimum Conductor
• Smooth Conductor Shield
• Super Clean XLPE Insulation
• True Triple Extrusion and Dry Cured
• Firmly Bonded Insulation Shield
• Copper or Aluminum Moisture Impervious Sheath
• Polyethylene Jacket with Extruded Semi-Conductive Outer Layer

CABLE DATA:

Voltage Characteristics (kV)

Max Voltage Rating: 245
BIL Rating: 1050

Temperatures (°C)

Nominal Conductor: 90
Max. Emergency Conductor: 105
Short Circuit Conductor: 250
Minimum Installation: -10

Design Characteristics

Design Standards: AEIC, IEC
Factory Test Voltages (@400 kV): 265 kV / 60 min
XLPE Loss Factor: 0.0005
Relative Permittivity: 2.3

Specifications:

Conductor Size: 3000 MCM
Conductor Dia. (inches): 1.89
Insulation Thickness (mils):  906
Diameter Over Insulation (inches): 3.96
Overall Jacket Diameter  (inches): 5.11
Min. Bending Radius (install / perm.) (inches): 92/ó2 
Capacitance (pF/ft): 66.54 
Charging Current (A/kft): 3.33
Cable Weight (lbs/ft): 16.70
30 mil Sheath’ Short Ckt @0.5s : 58.9
Ampacity @ 90°C; Single Circuit (Fig 1): 1490 Amps
Power Rating: 594 MVA
Ampacity @ 90°C; Double Circuit (Fig 2):  1230 Amps
Power Rating: 490 MVA