Nexans MV Cables UK Brochure - 1

6-36Kv Medium Voltage Underground Power Cables
XLPE insulated cables
Cable solutions to ensure the reliability of your energy network
With energy as the basis of its development, Nexans, the worldwide leader in Group is a global player in the infrastructure, industry, building and Local Area transport and telecom networks to shipbuilding, oil and gas, nuclear po
Medium Voltage Underground Cables
the cable industry, offers an extensive range of cables and cabling systems. The Network markets. Nexans addresses a series of market segments from energy, power, automotive, electronics, aeronautics, handling and automation.
Contents
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CABLE
l Cable power circuit design n Conductor n Conductor screen n Insulation n Insulation screen n Metallic screen n Outer protective sheath l Table of cable elements l Cable constructions l Cable drums l Cable tests following production
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ACCESSORIES
l Introduction l Connectors and lugs l Electrical fields l Terminations n Leakage path and creepage distance n Slip-on termination n Heat-shrinkable termination n Cold-shrinkable termination l Screened, separable connectors l Surge arresters l Joints n Transition joints
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INSTALLATION
l Cable Drum Handling l Installation Environment l Type of installation l Installation Temperature l Pulling Forces l Bending Radii l Cable Support Spacing l Special Civil Engineering Works l Tests after installation l Current ratings
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
l Introduction l 3.8/6.6 (7.2) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured copper conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core unarmoured copper conductors l 6.35/11 (12) k Three Core unarmoured aluminium conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured aluminium conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors l 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured aluminium conductors l 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors l 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors l 12/20 (22) kv Single Core copper unarmoured conductors l 12/20 (22) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors l 12/20 (22) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors l 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured copper conductors l 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors l 19/33 (36) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors l 19/33 (36) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors
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All the data given in this brochure is communicated for information only and is not legally binding to Nexans
General power circuit design
This
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deals with underground power circuits featuring three-phase AC voltage insulated cable with a rated voltage between 6.6kV and 36kV. These lines are mainly used in a distribution network for electrical power, connecting local substations or small generating units such as wind turbines to the main grid supply point, or for connecting plant in industrial processes which require large amounts of power. Medium voltage insulated cables may also be used in conjunction with bare overhead lines in networks.
The voltage of a circuit is designated in accordance with the following principles: Example: Uo/U (Um) : 19/33 (36) Uo = U = Um = 19kV phase to ground voltage 33kV rated phase to phase voltage 36kV highest permissible voltage of the grid A medium voltage insulated cable circuit consists of three single core cables or one three core cable with terminations at each end to connect it to the transformer or switchgear in the network. The terminations may be outdoor, mounted on a pole or indoor type in a screened enclosure. When the length of the circuit exceeds the capacity of a cable drum, joints are used to connect the lengths together. To ensure the cable is fixed firmly in place under any mechanical or electrical stress, cable cleats will be used to fix it to surfaces.
Phase-to-ground voltage, designated Uo is the effective value of the voltage between the conductor and the ground or metallic screen Rated voltage, designated U, is the effective phase to phase voltage. Maximum voltage, designated U, is the permissible highest voltage for which the equipment is specified. In addition, the basic impulse level (BIL) determines the maximum capacity any equipment will withstand if subjected to a lightning strike. The rated voltage of a medium voltage cable is determined by the thickness of the insulation. Unlike high voltage cables which do not have set values for the insulation thickness, the thickness of the insulation around a conductor in a medium voltage cable is set at specified levels according to international standards. The general voltage levels covered by this publication are: Uo (kV) 3.8 6.35 8.7 12.7 19 U (kV) 6.6 11 15 20 33 Um (kV) 7.2 12 17.5 24 36
BIL (kV) 60 95 120 144 194
Insulation Thickness (minimum average) 2.5 3.2 mm* 3.4 mm 4.5 mm 5.5 mm 8.0 mm
The cable
The structure of medium voltage cables with extruded insulation will always involve the following items:
CoNdUCTor Core
For medium voltage cables, conductors are rated by their effective cross sectional area in mm2 this indicates how much current can flow through the conductor i.e. the larger the conductor, the greater the amount of current. Conductors for medium voltage are normally used in the range from 35mm2 up to 1000mm2 and are usually either compacted stranded or solid construction. In some three core designs, sector shaped conductors can be used to reduce the overall diameter of the cable. As copper has a lower electrical resistance than aluminium, it is a more efficient conductor of electrical current and requires smaller cross scetions to carry the same amount of power as an aluminium conductor. For example, a copper conductor of 300mm2 cross section can carry approx 670 Amps in a buried installation, yet an aluminium conductor will carry only approx 525 Amps under the same conditions. It would require a larger cross section of 500mm2 to achieve the same rating. However, aluminium is substantially lighter than copper and therefore has the advantage of enabling longer lengths to be safely handled,
meaning less jointing. Also, aluminium is generally lower in price than copper on the metals commodity markets making it more economical per amp than copper. Therefore, aluminium conductors are usually used for medium voltage distribution networks requiring long distances and extensive cabling, whereas copper cables are used for short links in substations and industrial installations where smaller cables or higher power transmitting properties are required. Stranded conductors consist of several layers of spiral wound wires which are compacted together. They are normally constructed as Class 2 according to IEC 60228 (BS EN 60228), although it is possible to use Class 5 flexible stranded conductors in conjunction with Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation for short leads. As stranded conductors will have spaces in the interces, there may be a requirement to longitudinally water-block the conductor by using water swellable powders or tapes in the conductor construction. These materials will block the travel of any moisture through the conductor if it was to enter at a termination or joint position. Aluminium conductors are usually water-blocked to prevent the corrosive reaction with water, but copper cables are normally not specified with these materials unless the cable is to be used in very wet conditions, e.g. subsea cables.
Aluminium solid conductors, by their design are water-blocked and usually are of slightly reduced diameter than the equivalent stranded versions. However, it is usually too difficult to handle these conductors for terminating and jointing for cross sections above 300mm2. Compact round conductors, composed of several layers of concentric spiral-wound wires.
The cable
Around the conductor, it is necessary to provide insulation to prevent electrical short circuits. In medium voltage cables there are two main types of insulation material:
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in thickness, which is the interface between the conductor and the insulation. The external surfaces of the conductor may not be smooth, particularly for stranded conductors, so this layer provides a smooth surface at the same potential as the conductor to keep the electric field consistent all the way around the surface. Without this layer, any small peaks or troughs could cause concentrations of electrical energy which could create small arcs, and over time could erode the insulation layer and cause failure of the cable.
Conductor SC conductor screen Insulation SC insulation screen
XLPE Cross linked Polyethylene the most common material for MV cables today. EPR Ethylene Propene Rubber more flexible than XLPE but not as efficient at reducing losses in circuits as XLPE. Cables used in marine and offshore applications are normally constructed with EPR insulation.
Due to the cross linking structure of XLPE, it enables the cables to run safely at higher temperatures than thermoplastic materials such as PVC, and therefore carry more current. The continuous current ratings found in this document are based on conductor temperatures of 90C which is the accepted maximum normal working temperature for cables in service. In a short circuit, the XLPE can accommodate conductor temperatures of up to 250C. In three core medium voltage cables, the insulation is left in its natural colour and is not used for core identification this is achieved by either printing on the insulation screen or colour coded tubes between the cores or marker tapes.
Note: As the most common type of insulation, all data provided in this handbook is based on cables with XLPE insulation.
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According to the requirements of various standards, cables for medium and high voltages require three specific layers of extruded material around the conductor to form the insulation system. These layers are known as the conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen and are normally extruded in one operation, known as triple pass, or triple extruded.
Metallic sheath Anti-corrosion sheath
Cable components The conductor screen is fully bonded to the adjacent insulation layer.
SeMI-CoNdUCTIVe SCreeN oN INSULATIoN (KNoWN AS The INSULATIoN SCreeN)

This layer has a similar function to the conductor screen: it provides a smooth transition from the insulating medium to the grounded metallic screen. This is a layer of black cross linked semi conductive compound of approx 1mm thickness and is either fully bonded to the insulation layer, or can be cold strippable by hand. When terminating or jointing the cables, it is necessary to remove a part of the insulation screen for fully bonded insulation screens this
INSULATIoN
As its name suggests, the insulation insulates the conductor at voltage from the outer screens which are at ground potential. The insulation must be of sufficient thickness to withstand the electric field under the rated and transient operating conditions see the table on insulation thickness in previous section.
SeMI-CoNdUCTor SCreeN oN The CoNdUCTor (KNoWN AS The CoNdUCTor SCreeN)

This consists of a layer of black semi-conductive crosslinked compound, usually less than 1.0mm
The cable
requires a special rotary stripping tool with blades at pre-set depths to consistently remove the black semiconductive layer without removing the insulation. Cold Strippable screens (sometimes referred to as easy strippable) do not require such tools and can be peeled off the insulation leaving a clean layer of insulation. However, it can be more difficult to make a smooth tapered transition between screen and insulation with the cold strippable screen and special care has to be taken when using knives or other tools to achieve this. The rotary stripping tools for bonded screens can leave a smooth tapered edge at the end of the screen which reduces any electrical stress at this transition point.
Normally, three core cables are specified with cold strippable screens as it is difficult to get the rotary tools in between the adjacent cores. Single cores, particularly at the higher voltage levels tend to be fully bonded.
The second function of the metallic screen is to form a radial barrier to prevent humidity from penetrating the cable insulation system. The extruded insulation system should not be exposed to humidity. When humidity and a strong electric field are present together, the insulation deteriorates by what is called water-treeing, which can eventually cause the insulation to fail. Note: In the case of an overhead line, the insulation is formed by the air between the bare conductor and the ground.
MeTALLIC SCreeN
The main function of the metallic screen is to nullify the electric field outside of the cable it acts as a second electrode of the capacitor formed by the cable. The screen needs to connect to earth at least at one point along the route. The capacitive charging current and induced circulating currents which are generated under normal operating conditions will be drained away through the screen. The screen also drains the zerosequence short circuit currents under fault conditions; this function is used to determine the required size of the metallic screen.
Conductor Core XLPE insulation Copper Wire Screen with a copper equalizing tape Separator tape or water swellable tabe
Conductor Core XLPE insulation Copper Wire Screen Aluminium foil laminate
Conductor Core XLPE insulation Semiconductive tape Extruded Lead alloy sheath
PE Sheath
PE Sheath
PE Sheath
Copper Wire Screen with equalizing tape
Laminate foil sheath with additional copper wires
Lead Sheath
The cable
dIffereNT TyPeS of MeTALLIC SCreeN

Concentric Copper Wire screens (with optional equalising tape).
Excellent resistance to corrosion and hydrocarbons (suitable for oil and gas plants).
Drawbacks:
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Advantages:
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Heavy and expensive. Lead is a toxic metal whose use is being restricted in some countries. Limited capacity for short circuits.
Lightweight and cost effective design. High short-circuit capacity. Easy to terminate.
There are two main materials used for cable sheaths: Poly-Vinyl Chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE). The PE material used for sheaths can be medium density (MDPE) or Linear low density (LLDPE), or when a very strong sheath is required, high density (HDPE). PVC is used mainly for cables with wire armouring or lead sheaths as it is softer than PE. One of the advantages of PVC is its fire retardant properties, although the toxic and corrosive fumes released are prohibited by many users. The use of sheaths with increased fire properties is becoming more prevalent. Cables installed in tunnels and confined spaces are required to reduce the spread of fires and give off no harmful and corrosive gases to protect personnel and equipment. For this application, HFFR (HalogenFree Fire Retardant) materials are used in preference to PVC or PE. These materials however have mechanical properties that are inferior to those of PVC/PE, and are more costly. They should be reserved for installations or parts of installations where the fire protection is required.
Drawbacks:
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Low resistance of screen may necessitate need for special screen connections to limit the circulating current losses. Does not form a complete moisture barrier (unless water swellable tapes are used under and/or over the copper wires).
Other metallic screen constructions such as copper tape screens can be used, also combinations of the mentioned designs such as lead sheath + copper wires, or aluminium foil laminate + copper wires can be used to increase the short circuit rating of the cables.
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Aluminium foil laminate
ANTI-CorroSIoN ProTeCTIVe jACKeT (or SheATh)

The outer sheath has a number of functions:
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Advantages:
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Lightweight and cost effective design. Moisture proof radial barrier.
It insulates the metallic screen from the ground (particularly for lines with high circulating currents) It protects the metal components of the screen from humidity and corrosion. It protects the cable from the mechanical stresses encountered during installation and service.
Drawbacks:
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Low short circuit capacity. More difficult to terminate requires special screen connections.
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Extruded lead alloy sheath
Advantages:
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Waterproofing guaranteed by the manufacturing process.
It can also be tailored to withstand specific effects such as termite attack, resistance to hydrocarbons etc.
The cable
A semi-conductive layer can be specified to enable sheath testing to be carried out following installation. The thin layer of semi-conductive compound is extruded onto the PE sheath material along the entire length of the cable. By connecting a DC voltage between the metallic screen and the outer layer and measuring the resistance, any perforations in the sheath will be apparent by a lower than expected reading. More details on the sheath integrity test are described in the installation section. The outer sheath is also where the relevant marking to identify the type, place of manufacture and date of manufacture and other information are placed. The information is either indented or embossed (raised characters). If required, metre marking and the phase identification (for single core, triplexed cables) can be marked with ink jet.
For the UK market, it is accepted convention that medium voltage cables up to and including 22kv have red outer sheaths, and 33kV cables have black coloured sheaths. Ongoing work on sheath materials in Nexans plants is developing new options, including HFFR materials which are as strong as PE or PVC versions. Also being developed are cables with dual walled sheaths with air gaps in the middle to act as shock absorbers under impact. This will enable cables to be buried underground in conditions which normally require ducting or added protection.
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The cable
SUMMAry of The CABLe eLeMeNTS

Item Conductor Function to carry current - under normal operating conditions - under overload operating conditions - under short-circuit operating conditions to withstand pulling stresses during cable laying To prevent concentration of electric field at the interface between the insulation and the internal semi-conductor To ensure close contact with the insulation. To smooth the electric field at the conductor. To withstand the various voltage field stresses during the cable service life: - rated voltage - lightning overvoltage - switching overvoltage To ensure close contact between the insulation and the screen. To prevent concentration of electric field at the interface between the insulation and the external semi-conductor To provide: An electric screen (no electric field outside the cable) Radial waterproofing (to avoid contact between the insulation and water) An active conductor for the capacitive and zero-sequence short-circuit current A contribution to mechanical protection Composition S<1000mm2 (copper or aluminium) Compacted round stranded conductors S<400mm2 (aluminium) Round solid conductors
Internal semiconductor
XLPe semi-conducting shield
Insulation
XLPe insulation The internal and external semi-conducting layers and the insulation are co-extruded within the same head.
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External semiconductor
XLPe semi-conducting shield
Metallic screen
extruded lead alloy, or Copper wire screen (with optional helical equalising tape) Welded aluminium screen bonded to a Pe jacket Combination of copper wires and lead sheath Combination of copper wires and aluminium foil laminate Copper tape screens and wire armouring Copper foil laminate Insulating sheath Possibility of semi-conducting layer for dieletric tests Polyethylene jacket PVC jacket HFFR jacket
Outer protective sheath
To insulate the metallic screen from the surrounding medium To protect the metallic screen from corrosion To contribute to mechanical protection To reduce the contribution of cables to fire propagation
The cable
CABLe CoNSTrUCTIoNS
Medium voltage cable circuits consist of three single core cables, or one three core cable. In conjunction with the elements described so far (conductor, conductor screen, insulation, insulation screen, metallic screen and outer jacket), additional materials as follows are used to make up different constructions of the cable: Bedding fillers and/or tubes to build up circular profile in three core cables. Separator tapes provides a barrier between layers, e.g. to prevent any sticking during extrusion. Conductive tapes to bind three cores together in three core cables. Water swellable tapes to provide a barrier for moisture ingress under the sheath. Armouring to provide mechanical protection and to carry away short circuit current.
A slight variant of the single core, copper wire screened cable is to lay up three single cores on a drum this reduces installation time as all three cores can be pulled into the ground/duct at the same time. This is known as Triplex configuration.
Where cables are run above ground in cable trays or ladders, or where there is a risk of mechanical damage, then wire armoured versions are used. For three core cables, galvanised steel wires are helically wound around the screens. For single core versions, aluminium armour wires are used as it is not possible to use steel as this will act as a transformer in A.C. cables and generate harmful voltages in the armouring; therefore a non-ferrous material has to be used.
Conductor Core
XLPE insulation Fillers and binding tapes
Copper tape screen around each core Galvanized Steel Wire Armour PVC Sheath 13
Single core cable in triplex formation For use in environments where hydrocarbons are present, lead sheathed versions are used to provide a chemical resistant barrier.
3 core SWA cable

Conductor Core
The following are the most common constructions for medium voltage:
Conductor Core XLPE insulation Extruded Lead alloy sheath Semiconductive tape XLPE insulation Copper tape screen around each core
Conductor Core XLPE insulation Copper Wire Screen with a copper equalizing tape Separator tape or water swellable tape
PE Sheath
Aluminum Wire Armour
Lead Sheath
PE Sheath
1 core AWA cable
Copper Wire Screen with equalizing tape

The cable
CABLe drUMS
It is generally the cable drum which dictates the maximum length of cable that can be supplied, either due to the maximum weight of the cable and drum which can be safely transported, or more often, the maximum size of the drum which is either available or can be transported and handled safely.
Type of screen and cores
Minimum barrel diameter (expressed as multiple of the cable overall diameter d) 20 x D 16 x D 16 x D 14 x D 24 x D 16 x D 24 x D 12 x D

1800 1000 1000 425 50 1900 1000 1000 460 50 2100 1000 1000 530 50 2200 1000 1200 640 50 2400 1000 1300 770 50 2600 1000 1600 950 50 2900 1280 1900 1400 50
Copper wire screen, single core Copper wire screen, three core Armoured, single core Armoured, three core Lead sheathed, un-armoured single core Lead sheathed, armoured three core Aluminium foil laminate, single core Aluminium foil laminate, three core
d1 = flange diameter (mm) W = Useful width (mm) d2 = Barrel diameter (mm)

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1400 770 610 170 50
1650 1000 750 285 50
Medium voltage cables are usually supplied on timber drums which can be returned for re-use after installation. The correct selection of drum for a cable is important to prevent damage in transit (if insufficient clearance is left around the flanges) and to enable ease of installation by ensuring the drum barrel diameter is sufficiently large enough not to damage the cable by bending too tightly around the barrel. The table (top right) gives the minimum barrel diameter for each cable type: The exact dimensions of drums supplied can vary slightly depending upon the manufacturing plants designs, however the table (bottom right) gives some typical dimensions and approximate capacity based on the cables overall diameter.
Approx empty weight (kg) Ground clearance (mm)
Approx volume 1.947 2.81 4.184 4.491 5.565 6.087 7.598 8.526 13.5 (m3) Cable diameter (mm)
20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 1800 1100 775 540 410 3000 2200 1480 1050 850 580 540
Approx capacity in metres

3300 2300 1640 1140 910 700 550 420 380 290 250
2700 1800 1290 1040 710 660 510 380 360 270
3400 3090 1540 1260 1010 820 650 500 390 360 340 250
2330 1640 1350 1080 875 690 530 415 390 360 270 250
2480 2300 1770 1290 1060 850 660 630 500 475 360 340 270
3090 2050 1680 1345 1090 960 660 525 490 375 340 310 310 220 220
3060 2490 1990 1590 1280 1010 775 725 700 535 500 475 340 317
The cable
CABLe TeSTS foLLoWING ProdUCTIoN

The tests carried out on cables can be grouped into three categories: 1. Routine tests 2. Sample tests 3. Type tests
Type tests These tests are carried out to validate the cable design, materials and/or production process and are done usually once at the beginning of the supply of a particular cable design. The tests can be divided into two categories, electrical and nonelectrical: Electrical Type tests
The actual details for each test vary according to the specification followed (e.g IEC 60502 or BS 7870), however they generally include the following: Routine tests These non-destructive tests are normally carried out on each manufactured length of cable, and include:
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Partial discharge test. Bending test. Tan measurement. Heat cycle test followed by partial discharge measurement. Impulse withstand voltage test. Long term voltage test.
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Non-Electrical type tests:

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Measurement of electrical resistance of conductors Partial discharge test Voltage tests, typically a test of 4 x U between core and metallic screen for 15 minutes D.C. voltage test on sheath
Dimension checks. Mechanical properties before and after ageing (tensile strength and elongation). Thermoplastic properties (hot pressure tests and behaviour at low temperatures). Other tests.
Sample tests These tests, which can be destructive, are carried out on one length or drum from a manufacturing run:
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Conductor examination Dimensions check 4 hour voltage test at 4 x U Hot set test (on XLPE insulation)
The cables manufactured by Nexans sites are usually tested in accordance with international standards IEC 60502. Test programmes in accordance with national standards such as BS 7870 or BS 6622 or even client specific specifications may also be performed.
Accessories
Accessories are used to join power cables to each other or to connect power cables to other equipment.
The medium voltage network system, including the cable and its accessories, has two functions: the dielectric and the current function. The current function transmits the power and the dielectric function insulates this system.
general requirements for connector

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The quality of a connection can be improved by:

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as compact as possible. low and constant ohm resistance to avoid voltage drops and to keep heating as low as possible. sufficient mechanical resistance to accept the mechanical forces. corrosion resistance. long life expectancy, will not wear in case of overcharge or short circuit. easy and reliable installation. able to use with different conductor materials, and no need for surveillance.
a good coordination between the conductor, the connector and the tools. a respect for the installation characteristics prescribed by the supplier. a thorough cleaning of the contacts and meticulous work.
CoNNeCTorS ANd LUGS

Connectors and lugs are used to connect conductors with each other or to connect them to other parts of the installation. In addition to the nominal current, these connectors must be able to carry specified short circuit currents. They have been designed taking into account the thermal and mechanical stresses at the connecting point together with the nominal and short circuit currents. Cable lug
Mechanical connectors
In recent years the development of mechanical connectors has allowed an increase in their use. The user now has a large range of products, usable in many circumstances.
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Heating modifies the behaviour of the cable link, and thus reduces the life expectancy. Factors that lead to a rise in temperature of a cable connection:
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Mechanical connector Major advantages include the large field of use and the copperaluminum compatibility. Particularities of connectors with shear off bolts:
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quality loss. thermal capacity. heat dissipation. thermal radiation. convection.
a big range of cable sections (only 5 types for 6 mm up to 630 mm). for use with copper and aluminium conductors. easy to install. no need for special tools. easy release with hexagon socket. for all types of conductors.
The higher the temperature, the higher the expansion. This leads to a loss of contact force, an increased oxide formation and a loss of contact surface, which again leads to a higher temperature.
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This will result in less stock and less cost for tooling.
Accessories
Crimped connectors
When using the crimping technique, it is important to note that the products (connectors, ferrules and lugs) must be compatible with the conductor type and the tools used. Each product has a specific standard. The producer must ensure a perfect connection between the different elements. The crimping method must be adapted to the type of conductor and its material.
to the cable at voltages higher than 6 kV. These connecting and field controlling devices are called power cable accessories.
The field lines will break out of the cable over a longer distance, giving a lower electrical field inside the accessory.
100 % conductor core insulation
Electrical stress control

This is achieved by using a premoulded stress cone (capacitive or geometrical stress control) or a layer of stress distributing material (refractive or resistive stress control). When using geometrical stress control, a semi-conductive cone is installed on the cable prolonging the cable screen.
100 % conductor core insulation
FLUX LINES
90 % 80 %
90 % 80 %
reinforcing insulating portion
70 %
70 %
60 %
60 %
eLeCTrICAL fIeLdS
The electrical field control in an accessory depends on the way this field is controlled in the cable. In paper insulated, belted cables up to 10 kV, there is a common electrical field and a common metallic screen. Due to the higher stresses, there must be greater distances between the phases and the earthing. The electrical field is not directly controlled. All other medium and high voltage cables have a stress controlling screen. The electrical field is guided by two semi-conductive cylinders, internally and externally to the insulation, and thus becomes very homogeneous. When connecting cables, the different layers of the medium voltage cable have to be removed. The electrical field distribution is disturbed by removing the metallic and semi-conductive screen. This will lead to partial discharges and in the short or long term to a break down. For this reason it is necessary to fit an electrical field control device
50 %
50 %
40 %
40 % conductive portion 30 % 20 % 10 % 10 % 20 % conductive screen
30 %
EQUIPOTENTIAL LINES
90 % 80 % 70 %
90 % 80 % 70 %
Stress grading termination
TerMINATIoNS
Their function is to connect the
60 % 60 %
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cable and the other electrical

EQUIPOTENTIAL LINES
50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 10 %
50 % 40 % 30 % 20 % 10 %
equipment to the network. The terminations main characteristics are: the electrical stress control device (stress cone or stress
FLUX LINES
distribution materials), the leakage distance and the core connectors (cable lugs).
Stress cable This way, the electrical equipotential lines are diffused and the local stresses are artificially reduced. When using refractive field control, a layer with a high dielectrical constant is put over the cable insulation at the end of the semiconductive screen. The electrical field is partially pushed back into the insulation by the material chosen for its high dielectrical constant.
Leakage path and creepage distance

The leakage path is the insulation distance measured between the earthed screen and the cable lug at the top of the termination. It prevents direct conduction via any surrounding fluids (air, gas or oil). The leakage path is equally applicable to indoor terminations and outdoor terminations. Indoors,
Accessories
the leakage path is almost unaffected by environmental factors, but outdoors, the leakage path has to be designed in line with environmental considerations, such as relative humidity, salinity and atmospheric pollution. The leakage path of a termination is determined by multiplying the IEC 60815 standard pollution factor expressed in mm/kV and the maximum grid voltage. Pollution factor (in mm/kV) x maximum voltage (in kV) = minimum termination leakage path (in mm). The construction of a termination depends on the voltage, the cable type and its location, eg. indoor and outdoor.
Cold-shrinkable termination
Cold-shrinkable terminations can be installed on single core and three core cables, for use indoors and outdoors. The electrical field control is done with a stress distributing material (resistive method), which will only slightly increase the outer diameter of the cable. When installing, the pre-expanded termination is put over the prepared cable. The support tubes are then removed and the elastic memory of the outer silicone sleeve pushes the different mastics (for field control and water tightness) firmly on the cable. The outer silicone sleeve will assure a perfect hydrophobicity of the terminations even in polluted areas.
basic insulating plug tee connector
Screened and Separable connectors
Slip-on termination
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Since the 1960s slip-on terminations have been in use. The installation of these premoulded accessories is very easy and simple. Due to their great elasticity they can be installed on all single or three core polymeric cables for use indoors and outdoors. The field control is done by a semi-conductive stress cone inside the (EPDM or silicone) rubber termination housing (capacitive stress control).
SCreeNed, SePArABLe CoNNeCTorS

A screened connector is an encapsulated, safe to touch termination used to connect dry insulated cable to the epoxy bushings of equipment (transformers, switchgear, motors etc.). There are many advantages of the screened connector system:
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Heat-shrinkable termination
These terminations have co-existed for many years with the slip-on terminations. These extruded sleeves are heated by a flame and retract around a cable. The sleeves can contain a hot melt glue that liquefies when heated and adheres to the outer cable sheath. This creates a water tightness that protects the penetration of humidity in the cable.
No minimum clearance distances required: can be installed in compact substations. Safe to touch accidentally. Maintenance free. Quick and easy to install without special tools.
Cold Shrink Termination
Accessories
Easy to disconnect. Fully watertight. Degree of protection IP67: dust tight and immersion in water. Resistant to UV, ozone, chemicals, mechanical abuse. Temperature range from -30C to +110C. Offers many test options: capacitive test point, cable test. A complete range from 12 kV up to 42 kV. Can be used outdoors without cable box.
Interface E: up to 1250 A with a bolted connection.
Transition joints
Transition joints are for jointing paper-insulated cables to polymeric cables. Often a hybrid transition solution is used. This hybrid transition joint combines coldshrinkable and heat-shrinkable technology. The heat-shrinkable technology is used for re-insulating and oil barrier purposes. The coldshrinkable technology is used for the actual jointing of the three phases. These joints are fully screened and submersible.
SuRgE ARRESTERS
For installations that need to be protected against overvoltages from lightning or switching surges, there are surge arresters containing zinc oxide blocks. They are installed on the equipment itself or on the cable connection.
290 mm 180 mm 107 mm
For use in potentially explosive atmospheres, ATEX certified systems are available. Manufacturers who apply the provisions of this directive can sell without any further requirements with respect to the risks covered. The directive covers a large range of equipment, including those used on fixed offshore platforms, in petrochemical plants, mines, flour mills and other areas where a potential explosive atmosphere may be present. The outer cone system (as described in CENELEC 50180 and 50181) has several standard interfaces for the different current classes:
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Type 300SA surge arrester Type 430TB or K430TB tee connector
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300PB SA Surge Arrestor
JoINTS
Medium voltage joints are used for jointing screened polymeric cable to be laid in air or directly buried. The conception and construction of a joint depends on the voltage, the construction of the cable and the electro-dynamic forces during a short circuit. The components of the joint have to connect the conductors and to recreate the insulation. In premoulded joints the different functions insulation, field control and mechanical protection are often integrated. TT -24CSj Transition joint
Interface A: up to 250 A with a plug-in connection. Interface B: up to 400 A with a plug-in connection. Interface C: up to 630 A (1250 A) with a bolted connection. Interface D: up to 800 A with a bolted connection.
Installation
In-service experience has shown that the reliability of underground networks is dependent on the careful transportation, drum handling and quality of the cable installation on the site.
CABLe drUM hANdLING

Cable drums should be handled with care using correct mechanical handling equipment for the lifting and movement of drums on site. Drums should be stored on firm flat ground on the edge of the flanges, never laid flat on the ground.
Rolling of drums
To prevent cable crawl drums must be rolled in the direction indicated by the arrows on both flanges. Care must be taken when drums are rolled againt each other, especially when cardboard protection is used, or if ordinary plank protection has been removed.
Lifting
When using wires or ropes for lifting, these have to be parallel to the flanges to prevent inward pressure (use spreader).
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Lifting
When using a fork lift truck, the forks must be applied across the flanges and have sufficient reach. Drums must be lowered gently, not dropped.
INSTALLATIoN eNVIroNMeNT
The cable designs described in this publication are suitable for use on indoor and outdoor installations. Where cables are to be laid in damp conditions, consideration should be given to water-blocked designs. For cables installed in very wet situations, either partially or fully submerged, then special designs for submersible applications should be used. Prior to installation, a detailed route survey should be carried out to plan where cables will be jointed and to identify any possible obstructions which may require special civil engineering works such as directional drilling. Cable pulling should be planned to ensure a smooth easy passage. Rollers to prevent any dragging of the sheath on the floor and at changes in direction should be used. Care should be used to prevent any damage to the outer sheath, as any ingress of moisture can cause problems in the cable.
Installation
TyPe of INSTALLATIoN
Medium voltage cables can be laid directly in the ground, or pulled into ducts laid in the ground, or run in tunnels or above ground on cable trays/ ladders.
Cables can be laid in trefoil (three cores arranged in a triangular formation), or flat, dependant upon the actual requirements for each arrangement.
Cables directly buried in flat formation
Cables buried directly in trefoil formation
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Cables in the air inside a gallery in touching trefoil formation
Cables buried in plastic ducts in tight trefoil formation
Installation
Where multiple single core circuits are laid, care must be taken to ensure how the phases are connected to ensure a balanced current distribution is achieved.
2 Cables per phase
R1 B2
Y1 Y2
B1 R2
R1 R2
Y1 Y2
B1 B2
In air
2 Cables per phase Y1 R1 B1 B2 R2 Y2
In air ground
2 Cables per phase R1 Y1 B1 B2 Y2 R2
In air ground
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3 Cables per phase Y1 R1 B1 B2 R2 Y2 Y3 R3 B3
In air ground
4 Cables per phase Y1 R1 B1 B2 R2 Y2 Y3 R3 B3 B4 R4 Y4
In air ground
INSTALLATIoN TeMPerATUre
To avoid the risk of damage during installation, cables should only be pulled when the temperature is above 0C, and have stood for over 24hours above this temperature to ensure the cables are fully acclimatised.
Cables with HFFR sheaths have better performances at low temperature and can be safely installed at temperatures down to -10C.
Cables with PVC sheaths should be installed at temperatures below 35C to prevent any possible sheath damage.
Installation
MAXIMUM PerMISSIBLe TeNSILe forCe dUrING PULLING

The tensile force applied during the pulling of the cables into position must be compatible with the mechanical strength of the cables. It is advisable to use a dynamometer to continuously check the pulling tension to ensure the forces do not exceed the recommended guidelines as follows:
Type of screen and cores
Minimum bending radius during installation (expressed as multiple of the cable overall diameter d) 20 x D 16 x D 16 x D 14 x D 24 x D 16 x D 24 x D 12 x D
Minimum bending radius after installation (cables fixed to a former) 15 x D 12 x D 12 x D 10 x D 20 x D 12 x D 20 x D 10 x D
Copper wire screen, single core Copper wire screen, three core Armoured, single core Armoured, three core Lead sheathed, unarmoured single core Lead sheathed, armoured three core
50N /mm2 for cables with copper conductors 30N /mm2 for cables with aluminium conductors
Aluminium foil laminate, single core Aluminium foil laminate, three core
In the case of three core cables, the cross sectional area of all three cores is taken into account. For example, 3 x 120mm2 Copper cable = (3x120x50) = 18,000N (1800kg) When pulling cable using a cable grip on the sheath, the maximum permissible tensile force is same as that on the conductor as calculated above. However, following installation it is recommended to cut off two metres beyond the point where the cable grip is attached and check for no signs of stretching on the sheath.
CABLe SUPPorT SPACING

Cable systems need to be adequately fixed to a surface to prevent problems with expansion and contraction during service, and to contain the cables in the event of a short-circuit which creates high electro-dynamic loads between the phases, which would create uncontrollable damage to the cable and surrounding area without the necessary fixings. Aluminium conductors diameter of cable
15-20 20-40 40-60 >60
It is important to design a cable support system which provides the necessary clamping force to withstand the forces generated in service and short-circuit conditions. The table below gives some preliminary indications of the necessary spacings for cables system, however, any final design should be made for each specific installation taking all factors into consideration.
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Support spacing horizontal (mm) 1200 2000 3000 4000 horizontal (mm) 400 450 700 1100 Vertical (mm) 550 600 900 1300 Vertical (mm) 550 600 900 1300
MINIMUM BeNdING rAdIUS dUrING INSTALLATIoN

Cables should not be bent to a radius smaller than the recommended values (table, top right).
Copper conductors
15-20 20-40 40-60 >60
Installation
SPeCIAL CIVIL eNGINeerING WorKS

For crossing obstacles such as rivers, roads or railway crossings, it may be necessary to employ special techniques to bore holes to accommodate cables or ducts. Pilot hole
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is one such technique which is particularly useful for crossing waterways. The diagrams below gives an example of the horizontal directional drilling process, showing some of the equipment used.
TeSTS AfTer INSTALLATIoN

Following installation of the cable sections or complete circuits (cables and accessories), tests to check the integrity of the sheath and the insulation should be made. The exact type and duration of the tests should be agreed between the purchaser and installation contractor but typical commission tests would consist of:
D.C. sheath integrity test

After installation, all the sheaths shall be tested during 1minute at a voltage level according to the thickness of the sheath of the cable as follows: Extruded PVC or polyethylene: 4kV DC per mm of thickness with a maximum of 10kV D.C. The minimum average thickness shall be used to calculate the voltage test.
Tubing
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Boring
A.C insulation tests

An A.C. voltage test at power frequency, in accordance with item a) or b) below, may be used: a) Test for 5 min with the phase-tophase voltage of the system applied between the conductor and the metallic screen/sheath;
Pulling b) Test for 24 h with the normal operating voltage of the system.
Current ratings for copper and aluminium conductors
The figures given in the following tables allow an initial estimation to be made of the required cable cross section area and type. However, they cannot replace a full calculation made by Nexans Technical experts which will take into account specific conditions for individual installations.
If the cables are buried in the ground and loaded continuously, consideration should be given to the possibility of a local increase in soil thermal resistivity due to moisture migration, making it desirable to reduce the maximum conductor operating temperature to 80C.
the arrangement of the cables (trefoil or flat formation). the depth of laying. the thermal resistivity of the ground (expressed in K m/W). the temperature of the surrounding ground. the temperature of the ambient air. the proximity effect from adjacent circuits. the screen bonding arrangement (i.e. single point or solid bonding). the material and diameters of ducts.
CoNdUCTor CroSS SeCTIoN ANd CALCULATIoN of The CoNTINUoUS CUrreNT rATING

The conductor cross section is determined by the current carry capacity of each phase according to the following formula: I= where: I = current rating S = apparent power of the line in kVA U=the rated phase to phase voltage The conductor cross section must be of sufficient size so that the heating of the cable insulation due to the resistance and dielectric losses generated in the cable is compatible to its resistance to heat. The maximum rated temperatures are as follows for XLPE insulated cables Temperature under rated operating conditions Temperature under emergency operating conditions Temperature in the event of a short-circuit (< 5 sec) 90C S 3 x U in amperes
The current ratings in the following tables are given for three standard methods of installation; laid direct, in single way ducts or in air. They need to be adjusted according to the actual parameters for each installation:
The correction factors in the tables below can be used to determine the effect on the current ratings:
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Laying depth in metres Correction Factor Thermal resistivity of the ground K. m/W Correction Factor Ground temperature in C Correction Factor Air temperature in C Correction Factor 0.8 1.07 10 1.03 25 1.0
0.5 1.05
0.6 1.02
0.8 1.0 1.2 1.0
1.0 0.97 1.5 0.93
1.5 0.93
2.0 0.89
3.0 0.86 2.5 0.86 40 0.82 55 0.73 0.60 1.00 0.92 0.86 0.84
1.0 1.02 15 1.0 30 0.95 20 0.97
2.0 0.89 35 0.86 50 0.78 0.45 1.00 0.90 0.84 0.80
25 0.93
30 0.89 40 0.88 0.30 1.00 0.89 0.80 0.77
35 0.92 0.15 1.00 0.85 0.75 0.70
Proximity effects distance between 2 circuits (mm) 1 circuit 2 circuits 3 circuits 4 circuits
105C
250C
Technical Specifications
3.8/6.6 (7.2) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured copper conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core unarmoured copper conductors 6.35/11 (12) k Three Core unarmoured aluminium conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured aluminium conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured aluminium conductors 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors 12/20 (22) kv Single Core copper unarmoured conductors 12/20 (22) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors 12/20 (22) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured copper conductors 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors 19/33 (36) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors 19/33 (36) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors
27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44
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Voltage 3.8/6.6 (7.2) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors

Typical technical data
Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short-circuit rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short-circuit rating of metallic screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 140 125 145 170 150 175 210 180 220 255 215 270 300 255 330 340 290 375 380 330 430 430 370 490 490 425 570 540 470 650 590 520 700 27 kA 3.5 4.9 6.7 9.7 12.5 13.4 14.1 15 16.4 23.2 25.4
26/08/2009
Design Standards: BS 6622 / BS7835
mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km
3x25 6.00 12.1 45 3600 550 375 0.727 0.927 0.397 0.125 0.936 0.261 0.31
3x35 7.00 13.2 48 4100 600 525 0.524 0.668 0.376 0.118 0.679 0.293 0.35
3x50 8.10 14.3 52 5200 650 750 0.387 0.494 0.35 0.11 0.506 0.325 0.39
3x70 9.80 16 56 6150 700 1050 0.268 0.342 0.331 0.104 0.358 0.371 0.44
3x95 11.50 17.7 60 7300 750 1425 0.193 0.247 0.316 0.099 0.266 0.419 0.5
3x120 12.80 19 64 8450 800 1800 0.153 0.196 0.303 0.095 0.218 0.458 0.55
3x150 14.30 20.5 67 9550 850 2250 0.124 0.16 0.294 0.093 0.184 0.497 0.59
3x185 15.90 22.1 70 11000 850 2775 0.0991 0.128 0.288 0.091 0.157 0.531 0.64
3x240 18.40 24.8 76 13350 950 3600 0.0754 0.0986 0.297 0.088 0.132 0.575 0.69
3x300 20.50 27.7 85 16950 1050 4500 0.0601 0.0798 0.272 0.085 0.117 0.605 0.72
3x400 23.20 31.2 93 20450 1150 5000 0.047 0.064 0.267 0.084 0.105 0.631 0.76
3.5
4.9
6.7
9.7
13.5
17.1
21
26.3
34.6
43.4
55.6
The following conditions have been assumed to calculate the current ratings:
Directly buried in ground Laid in single way ducts In air
Thermal resistivity of soil = 1.2 K.m/W ground temperature = 15C Ambient air temperature = 25C Depth of burial (to centre of cable, duct or trefoil group) = 800mm
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Approximate overall diameter of triplex group Approximate weight of triplex group Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz 28 Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short-circuit rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short-circuitt rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short-circuitt rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous Current Carrying Capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 270 320 320 320 390 360 360 445 410 405 510 460 445 580 530 520 680 600 570 770 690 630 890 760 700 1020 850 780 1160 930 860 1290 1010 920 1430 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 57.7 72.1 90.7 115.1 143.8 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.396 0.124 0.364 0.289 0.58 0.378 0.119 0.274 0.324 0.65 0.361 0.114 0.226 0.353 0.71 0.351 0.11 0.194 0.382 0.76 0.343 0.108 0.167 0.407 0.81 0.328 0.103 0.142 0.455 0.91 0.316 0.099 0.127 0.51 1.02 0.305 0.096 0.115 0.565 1.13 0.297 0.093 0.106 0.623 1.24 0.288 0.09 0.099 0.693 1.38 0.275 0.086 0.093 0.815 1.63 0.268 0.084 0.089 0.904 1.8 /km 0.342 0.247 0.196 0.159 0.128 0.098 0.079 0.063 0.051 0.042 0.035 0.03 /km 0.268 0.193 0.153 0.124 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.047 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm 340 360 380 390 420 440 470 500 540 580 660 710 kg/m 4680 5640 6480 7440 8580 10590 12660 15450 mm kg/m mm 34.1 1560 51 36.1 1880 58 37.5 2160 60 39.3 2480 65 41 2860 70 43.8 3530 75 46.6 4220 88 50.2 5150 94 53.4 6250 58 7740 66 9630 71 12200 mm mm 9.8 27 11.5 28.7 12.8 30 14.3 31.5 15.9 33.1 18.4 35.6 20.5 38.1 23.2 41.2 26.2 44.2 30.3 48.3 34.7 52.7 38 57.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
Design Standards: BS 7870-4.10 IEC 60502
400
500
630
800
1000
Cables laid in tight trefoil Thermal resistivity of soil = 1.2 K.m/W ground temperature = 15C Ambient air temperature = 25C Depth of burial (to centre of cable, duct or trefoil group) = 800mm
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Triplex / Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Approximate overall diameter of triplex group Approximate weight of triplex group Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short-circuitt rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short-circuitt rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short-circuitt rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 210 215 240 250 255 300 280 285 335 320 315 380 360 350 435 415 405 510 475 455 600 540 510 700 610 570 810 680 640 930 770 710 1070 850 790 1210 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 kA 6.4 8.9 11.3 13.9 17.4 22.9 28.7 36.8 46.4 59.9 >60 >60 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.422 0.133 0.583 0.289 0.58 0.401 0.126 0.429 0.324 0.65 0.385 0.121 0.347 0.353 0.71 0.377 0.119 0.29 0.382 0.76 0.364 0.114 0.24 0.417 0.83 0.348 0.109 0.195 0.465 0.93 0.336 0.106 0.167 0.51 1.02 0.325 0.102 0.144 0.565 1.13 0.320 0.100 0.128 0.623 1.24 0.310 0.097 0.116 0.693 1.38 0.295 0.093 0.106 0.815 1.63 0.287 0.090 0.1 0.904 1.8 29 /km 0.568 0.411 0.325 0.265 0.211 0.161 0.130 0.102 0.080 0.063 0.051 0.042 /km 0.443 0.320 0.253 0.206 0.164 0.125 0.100 0.078 0.061 0.047 0.037 0.029 kg 210 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm 340 360 380 390 420 440 470 500 540 580 660 710 kg/m 3150 3450 3900 4200 4650 5400 6150 7200 mm kg/m mm 34.1 1050 51 36.1 1150 58 37.5 1300 60 39.3 1400 65 41 1550 70 43.8 1800 75 46.6 2050 88 50.2 2400 94 53.4 2800 58 3300 66 4050 71 4800 mm mm 9.8 27 11.5 28.7 12.8 30 14.3 31.5 15.9 33.1 18.4 35.6 20.5 38.1 23.2 41.2 26.2 44.2 30.3 48.3 34.7 52.7 38 57.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
400
500
630
800
1000
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core unarmoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 30 Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 255 220 285 300 255 330 340 295 385 380 325 435 430 370 500 500 430 580 560 485 660 610 530 710 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA kA 9.7 4.8 13.5 4.8 17.1 4.8 21 4.8 26.3 4.8 34.6 4.8 43.4 4.8 57.7 4.8 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 27 55 4300 850 1050 0.268 0.342 0.396 0.124 0.364 0.289 0.58 3x95 11.5 28.7 60 5300 900 1425 0.193 0.247 0.378 0.119 0.274 0.324 0.65 3x120 12.8 30 63 6250 950 1800 0.153 0.196 0.361 0.114 0.226 0.353 0.71 3x150 14.3 31.5 67 7250 1000 2250 0.124 0.159 0.351 0.11 0.194 0.382 0.76
3x185 15.9 33.1 69 8500 1050 2775 0.0991 0.128 0.343 0.108 0.167 0.407 0.81
3x240 18.4 35.6 75 10500 1150 3600 0.0754 0.098 0.328 0.103 0.142 0.455 0.91
3x300 20.5 38.1 81 12700 1250 4500 0.0601 0.079 0.316 0.099 0.127 0.51 1.02
3x400 23.2 41.2 88 15550 1350 5000 0.047 0.063 0.305 0.096 0.115 0.565 1.13
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core unarmoured aluminium conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 200 170 220 235 200 255 265 230 295 295 255 335 335 290 385 390 340 450 435 380 510 500 435 595 31 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA kA 6.4 4.8 8.9 4.8 11.3 4.8 13.9 4.8 17.4 4.8 22.9 4.8 28.7 4.8 36.8 4.8 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 27 55 3000 850 630 0.4430 0.5680 0.422 0.133 0.583 0.289 0.58 3x95 11.5 28.7 60 3500 900 855 0.3200 0.4110 0.401 0.126 0.429 0.324 0.65 3x120 12.8 30 63 3950 950 1080 0.2530 0.3250 0.385 0.121 0.347 0.353 0.71 3x150 14.3 31.5 67 4400 1000 1350 0.2060 0.2650 0.377 0.119 0.29 0.382 0.76
3x185 15.9 33.1 69 5000 1050 1665 0.1640 0.2110 0.364 0.114 0.24 0.417 0.83
3x240 18.4 35.6 75 5950 1150 2160 0.1250 0.1610 0.348 0.109 0.195 0.465 0.93
3x300 20.5 38.1 81 6900 1250 2700 0.1000 0.1300 0.336 0.106 0.167 0.51 1.02
3x400 23.2 41.2 88 8100 1350 3600 0.0778 0.1020 0.325 0.102 0.144 0.565 1.13
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 32 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 360 310 320 305 375 360 340 430 410 375 490 455 410 550 520 460 650 580 500 740 650 530 840 710 570 930 760 620 1040 810 670 1160 860 700 1250 kA 7.6 8.2 8.7 10.9 11.4 12.2 13.3 14.4 19.6 21.2 24.2 26.2 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 55.6 >60 >60 >60 >60 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.422 0.133 0.367 0.289 0.58 0.401 0.126 0.277 0.324 0.65 0.385 0.121 0.23 0.353 0.71 0.377 0.119 0.198 0.382 0.76 0.368 0.115 0.172 0.407 0.81 0.351 0.110 0.147 0.455 0.91 0.336 0.106 0.132 0.51 1.02 0.325 0.102 0.12 0.565 1.13 0.320 0.100 0.112 0.623 1.24 0.310 0.097 0.106 0.693 1.38 0.295 0.093 0.099 0.815 1.63 0.287 0.090 0.0904 0.904 1.8 /km 0.3420 0.2470 0.1960 0.1590 0.1280 0.0977 0.0787 0.0627 0.0502 0.0407 0.0340 0.0293 /km 0.2680 0.1930 0.1530 0.1240 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.0470 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 32 1650 650 34 1950 700 36 2250 750 38 2700 800 40 3100 800 43 3750 850 45 4450 900 48 5400 1000 53 6700 1050 56 8200 1150 63 10200 1250 68 12450 1400 mm mm 9.8 17.8 11.5 19.4 12.8 20.9 14.3 22.2 15.9 24.2 18.4 26 20.5 28.9 23.2 32.1 26.2 35 30.3 39.1 34.7 43.7 38 32.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
Design Standards: BS 6622 BS 7835
400
500
630
800
1000
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Single Core armoured aluminium conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 210 210 240 250 245 295 280 275 335 315 300 380 355 335 435 405 380 510 455 420 580 510 455 670 570 500 770 640 550 880 700 600 1000 760 640 1100 kA 6.4 8.2 8.7 10.9 11.7 12.5 13.3 14.4 19.6 21.2 24.2 26.2 kA 6.4 8.9 11.3 13.9 17.4 22.9 28.7 36.8 46.4 59.9 >60 >60 33 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.422 0.133 0.583 0.289 0.58 0.401 0.126 0.429 0.324 0.65 0.385 0.121 0.347 0.353 0.71 0.377 0.119 0.29 0.382 0.76 0.364 0.114 0.24 0.417 0.83 0.348 0.109 0.195 0.465 0.93 0.336 0.106 0.167 0.51 1.02 0.325 0.102 0.144 0.565 1.13 0.320 0.100 0.128 0.623 1.24 0.310 0.097 0.116 0.693 1.38 0.295 0.093 0.106 0.815 1.63 0.287 0.090 0.1 0.904 1.8 /km 0.568 0.411 0.325 0.265 0.211 0.161 0.130 0.102 0.080 0.063 0.051 0.042 /km 0.443 0.320 0.253 0.206 0.164 0.125 0.100 0.078 0.061 0.047 0.037 0.029 kg 210 285 360 450 555 720 900 1200 1500 1890 2400 3000 mm kg/m mm 32 1200 650 34 1350 700 36 1500 750 38 1750 800 40 1950 800 43 2250 850 45 2550 900 48 2950 1000 53 3600 1050 56 4200 1150 63 5100 1250 68 6000 1400 mm mm 9.8 17.8 11.5 19.4 12.8 20.9 14.3 22.2 15.9 24.2 18.4 26 20.5 28.9 23.2 32.1 26.2 35 30 39.1 34.7 43.7 38 47.1 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 250C) kA kA 9.7 9.7 13.5 13.5 17.1 14.6 21 15.3 26.3 16 34.6 22.1 43.4 23.9 55.6 26.1 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 17.8 60 6750 750 1050 0.2680 0.3420 0.350 0.110 0.359 0.289 0.58 3x95 11.5 19.5 65 8000 800 1425 0.1930 0.2470 0.333 0.105 0.268 0.324 0.65 3x120 12.8 20.8 68 9100 850 1800 0.1530 0.1960 0.320 0.100 0.220 0.353 0.71 3x150 14.3 22.3 72 10250 900 2250 0.1240 0.1600 0.310 0.097 0.187 0.382 0.76
3x185 15.9 23.9 75 11650 900 2775 0.0991 0.1280 0.303 0.095 0.160 0.407 0.81
3x240 18.4 26.4 82 14900 1000 3600 0.0754 0.0986 0.290 0.091 0.134 0.455 0.91
3x300 20.5 28.9 89 17450 1100 4500 0.0601 0.0798 0.280 0.088 0.119 0.510 1.02
3x400 23.2 32.0 95 20850 1150 5000 0.0470 0.0640 0.271 0.085 0.107 0.565 1.13
Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts 34 In air Amps Amps Amps 255 215 270 300 255 330 340 290 375 380 330 430 430 370 490 490 425 570 540 470 650 590 520 700
Voltage 6.35/11 (12) kv Three Core armoured aluminium conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 250C) kA kA 6.4 6.4 8.9 8.9 11.3 11.3 13.9 13.9 17.4 16.2 22.9 22.5 28.7 23.9 36.9 26.1 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 17.8 60 5400 750 630 0.443 0.568 0.350 0.110 0.579 0.289 0.58 3x95 11.5 19.5 65 6150 800 855 0.320 0.411 0.333 0.105 0.424 0.324 0.65 3x120 12.8 20.8 68 6800 850 1080 0.253 0.325 0.320 0.100 0.340 0.353 0.71 3x150 14.3 22.3 72 7400 900 1350 0.206 0.265 0.310 0.970 0.282 0.382 0.76
3x185 15.9 23.9 75 8250 900 1665 0.164 0.211 0.301 0.094 0.231 0.417 0.83
3x240 18.4 26.4 82 10400 1000 2160 0.125 0.162 0.289 0.091 0.185 0.465 0.93
3x300 20.5 28.9 89 11650 1100 2700 0.100 0.130 0.280 0.088 0.157 0.510 1.02
3x400 23.2 32.0 95 13400 1150 3600 0.078 0.102 0.271 0.085 0.133 0.565 1.13
Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 195 165 210 230 200 250 265 225 295 300 255 330 335 290 385 380 335 450 435 375 510 490 425 590 35
Voltage 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 36 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 360 310 320 305 375 360 340 430 410 375 490 455 410 550 520 460 650 580 500 740 650 530 840 710 570 930 760 620 1040 810 670 1160 860 700 1250 kA 8.3 10.9 11.4 11.7 12.2 13.3 14.1 19.1 20.8 22.5 25.4 27.5 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 55.6 >60 >60 >60 >60 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.436 0.137 0.369 0.232 0.63 0.420 0.132 0.28 0.259 0.71 0.403 0.126 0.233 0.282 0.77 0.389 0.122 0.201 0.303 0.83 0.380 0.119 0.175 0.323 0.88 0.363 0.114 0.15 0.359 0.98 0.347 0.109 0.135 0.401 1.09 0.341 0.107 0.124 0.442 1.2 0.329 0.103 0.115 0.486 1.32 0.319 0.100 0.108 0.539 1.47 0.303 0.095 0.101 0.632 1.72 0.295 0.093 0.097 0.699 1.9 /km 0.3420 0.2470 0.1960 0.1590 0.1270 0.0976 0.0786 0.0625 0.0500 0.0404 0.0338 0.0290 /km 0.2680 0.1930 0.1530 0.1240 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.0470 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0178 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 35 1800 650 37 2200 700 39 2550 750 41 2850 800 42 3300 800 45 3950 850 47 4650 900 52 5800 1000 55 6950 1050 59 8500 1150 66 10500 1250 71 12800 1400 mm mm 9.8 20 11.5 21.7 12.8 23 14.3 24.5 15.9 26.1 18.4 28.6 20.5 31.1 23.2 34.2 26.2 37.2 30.3 41.3 34.7 45.7 38 49.4 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 8.7/15 (17.5) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum Capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) kA kA 9.7 9.7 13.5 13.5 17.1 15.7 21 16.6 26.3 22.1 34.6 23.6 43.4 25.7 55.6 27.6 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 20 66 7500 800 1050 0.2680 0.3420 0.371 0.117 0.361 0.232 0.63 3x95 11.5 21.7 70 8750 850 1425 0.1930 0.2470 0.353 0.111 0.27 0.259 0.71 3x120 12.8 23 74 9900 900 1800 0.1530 0.1960 0.338 0.106 0.233 0.282 0.77 3x150 14.3 24.5 77 11100 950 2250 0.1240 0.1590 0.327 0.103 0.19 0.303 0.83
3x185 15.9 26.1 82 13450 1000 2775 0.0991 0.1270 0.319 0.100 0.163 0.323 0.88
3x240 18.4 28.6 88 15850 1100 3600 0.0754 0.0976 0.306 0.096 0.137 0.359 0.98
3x300 20.5 31.1 94 18550 1150 4500 0.0601 0.0786 0.294 0.092 0.122 0.401 1.09
3x400 23.2 34.2 101 21900 1250 5000 0.0470 0.0625 0.285 0.089 0.11 0.442 1.2
Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 255 215 270 300 255 330 340 290 375 380 330 430 430 370 490 490 425 570 540 470 650 590 520 700 37
Voltage 12/20 (22) kv Single Core copper unarmoured conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 38 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 270 320 320 320 390 360 360 445 410 405 510 460 445 580 530 520 680 600 570 770 690 630 890 760 700 1020 850 780 1160 930 860 1290 1010 920 1430 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 55.6 72.1 90.7 115.1 143.8 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.429 0.135 0.368 0.2 0.8 0.407 0.128 0.278 0.223 0.89 0.39 0.123 0.231 0.241 0.96 0.377 0.119 0.198 0.259 1.03 0.369 0.116 0.172 0.275 1.1 0.352 0.111 0.148 0.305 1.22 0.337 0.106 0.132 0.339 1.35 0.326 0.102 0.12 0.373 1.49 0.316 0.099 0.111 0.409 1.63 0.305 0.096 0.104 0.453 1.81 0.291 0.091 0.098 0.529 2.11 0.283 0.089 0.094 0.584 2.33 /km 0.342 0.247 0.196 0.159 0.128 0.0977 0.0787 0.0627 0.0503 0.0408 0.0342 0.0295 /km 0.268 0.193 0.153 0.124 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.047 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 28.5 1270 700 30.3 1570 700 32.1 1860 750 33.6 2150 800 35.5 2520 800 38.1 3150 850 41 3820 900 44.4 4720 1000 47.8 5790 1050 52.3 7250 1100 57.1 9090 1250 61.4 11750 1350 mm mm 9.8 22 11.5 23.7 12.8 25 14.3 26.5 15.9 28.1 18.4 30.6 20.5 33.1 23.2 36.2 26.2 39.2 30.3 43.3 34.7 47.7 38 51.4 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 12/20 (22) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 260 320 320 300 380 360 340 440 410 370 490 455 400 560 520 450 650 580 490 730 650 530 830 710 570 940 760 610 1050 810 670 1160 860 700 1260 kA 9.7 11.4 12 12.5 13 13.8 19.1 20.4 21.6 23.3 26.2 28.3 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 55.6 >60 >60 >60 >60 39 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.454 0.143 0.371 0.2 0.8 0.432 0.136 0.281 0.233 0.89 0.413 0.130 0.235 0.241 0.96 0.400 0.126 0.203 0.259 1.03 0.390 0.123 0.177 0.275 1.1 0.372 0.117 0.152 0.305 1.22 0.362 0.114 0.138 0.339 1.35 0.349 0.110 0.126 0.373 1.49 0.338 0.106 0.117 0.409 1.63 0.326 0.103 0.11 0.453 1.81 0.310 0.097 0.103 0.529 2.11 0.301 0.095 0.099 0.584 2.33 /km 0.3420 0.2470 0.1960 0.1590 0.1270 0.0976 0.0785 0.0624 0.0499 0.0403 0.0336 0.0288 /km 0.2680 0.1930 0.1530 0.1240 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.0470 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 38 2000 750 40 2400 800 41 2700 850 43 3050 850 44 3450 900 47 4150 950 51 5050 1050 54 6000 1100 57 7150 1150 61 8750 1250 68 10800 1350 73 13050 1450 mm mm 9.8 22 11.5 23.7 12.8 25 14.3 26.5 15.9 28.1 18.4 30.6 20.5 33.1 23.2 36.2 26.2 39.2 30.3 43.3 34.7 47.7 38 51.4 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 12/20 (22) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) kA kA 9.7 9.7 13.5 13.5 17.1 17.1 21 21 26.3 23.6 34.6 25 43.4 26.8 55.6 29 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 22 71 8200 850 1050 0.2680 0.3420 0.388 0.122 0.363 0.2 0.8 3x95 11.5 23.7 75 9500 900 1425 0.1930 0.2470 0.369 0.116 0.273 0.233 0.89 3x120 12.8 25 80 11500 1000 1800 0.1530 0.1960 0.353 0.111 0.225 0.241 0.96 3x150 14.3 26.5 83 12800 1000 2250 0.1240 0.1590 0.342 0.107 0.192 0.259 1.03
3x185 15.9 28.1 87 14350 1050 2775 0.0991 0.1280 0.333 0.105 0.165 0.275 1.1
3x240 18.4 30.6 92 16750 1150 3600 0.0754 0.0981 0.319 0.100 0.14 0.305 1.22
3x300 20.5 33.1 99 19450 1200 4500 0.0601 0.0792 0.306 0.096 0.125 0.339 1.35
3x400 23.2 36.2 106 22900 1300 5000 0.0470 0.0633 0.296 0.093 0.112 0.373 1.49
Voltage 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1second short circuit-rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 270 320 320 320 390 360 360 445 410 405 510 460 445 580 530 520 680 600 570 770 690 630 890 760 700 1020 850 780 1160 930 860 1290 1010 920 1430 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 57.7 72.1 90.7 115.1 143.8 41 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.46 0.144 0.371 0.155 0.93 0.437 0.137 0.282 0.16 1.02 0.4 0.131 0.236 0.17 1.1 0.38 0.127 0.204 0.18 1.17 0.37 0.124 0.178 0.2 1.24 0.36 0.118 0.153 0.22 1.36 0.36 0.114 0.138 0.25 1.51 0.33 0.109 0.126 0.26 1.65 0.32 0.106 0.117 0.29 1.8 0.31 0.102 0.11 0.32 1.98 0.3 0.097 0.102 0.35 2.29 0.29 0.094 0.098 0.38 2.52 /km 0.342 0.247 0.196 0.159 0.128 0.098 0.079 0.063 0.051 0.042 0.035 0.03 /km 0.268 0.193 0.153 0.124 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.047 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 34.1 1560 340 36.1 1880 360 37.5 2160 380 39.3 2480 390 41 2860 420 43.8 3530 440 46.6 4220 470 50.2 5150 500 53.4 6250 540 58 7740 580 66 9630 660 71 12200 710 mm mm 9.8 27 11.5 28.7 12.8 30 14.3 31.5 15.9 33.1 18.4 35.6 20.5 38.1 23.2 41.2 26.2 44.2 30.3 48.3 34.7 52.7 38 57.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 19/33 (36) kv Single Core unarmoured aluminium conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 42 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 35mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of a 50mm2 Copper wire screen (80 to 250C) Continuous current carrying capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 210 210 250 250 250 305 280 280 345 320 320 400 360 350 450 415 415 530 475 460 600 550 520 700 610 570 820 690 650 940 780 770 1070 860 800 1210 kA 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2 kA 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8 kA 6.4 8.9 11.3 13.9 17.4 22.9 28.7 36.8 46.4 59.9 >60 >60 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.46 0.144 0.586 0.155 0.93 0.437 0.137 0.433 0.17 1.02 0.419 0.131 0.35 0.183 1.1 0.406 0.127 0.294 0.196 1.17 0.391 0.123 0.244 0.211 1.26 0.374 0.117 0.199 0.232 1.39 0.361 0.114 0.172 0.252 1.51 0.348 0.109 0.149 0.275 1.65 0.337 0.106 0.132 0.3 1.8 0.325 0.102 0.12 0.33 1.98 0.308 0.097 0.109 0.383 2.29 0.299 0.094 0.103 0.421 2.52 /km 0.568 0.411 0.325 0.265 0.211 0.161 0.129 0.101 0.0778 0.0629 0.0367 0.0291 /km 0.443 0.32 0.253 0.206 0.164 0.125 0.1 0.0778 0.0605 0.0469 0.0367 0.0291 kg 210 285 360 450 555 720 900 1200 1500 1890 2400 3000 mm kg/m mm 34.1 1550 800 36.1 1750 850 37.5 1850 850 39.3 2000 900 41 2200 950 43.8 2500 1000 46.6 2800 1050 50.2 3200 1100 53.4 3600 1150 58 4200 1250 66 5050 1350 71 6000 1450 mm mm 9.8 27 11.5 28.7 12.8 30 14.3 31.5 15.9 33.1 18.4 35.6 20.5 38.1 23.2 41.2 26.2 44.2 30.3 48.3 34.7 52.7 38 57.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 19/33 (36) kv Single Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) Continuous Current Carrying Capacity (as per conditions detailed below) Direct buried Single way ducts In air Amps Amps Amps 270 260 320 320 300 380 360 340 440 410 370 490 455 400 560 520 450 650 580 490 730 650 530 830 710 570 940 760 610 1050 810 670 1160 860 700 1260 kA 9.7 13.3 13.8 18.3 19.1 20 21.2 22.5 24.2 25.8 28.7 30.8 kA 9.7 13.5 17.1 21 26.3 34.6 43.4 55.6 >60 >60 >60 >60 43 mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 0.482 0.152 .379.374 0.155 0.93 0.458 0.144 0.286 0.17 1.02 0.439 0.138 0.239 0.183 1.1 0.431 0.135 0.209 0.196 1.17 0.420 0.132 0.183 0.207 1.24 0.400 0.126 0.159 0.228 1.36 0.383 0.120 0.144 0.252 1.51 0.369 0.116 0.132 0.275 1.65 0.357 0.112 0.123 0.3 1.8 0.344 0.108 0.115 0.33 1.98 0.327 0.103 0.108 0.383 2.29 0.317 0.099 0.103 0.421 2.52 /km 0.3420 0.2470 0.1960 0.1590 0.1270 0.0974 0.0783 0.0622 0.0496 0.0399 0.0331 0.0284 /km 0.2680 0.1930 0.1530 0.1240 0.0991 0.0754 0.0601 0.0470 0.0366 0.0283 0.0221 0.0176 kg 350 475 600 750 925 1200 1500 2000 2500 3150 4000 5000 mm kg/m mm 43 2450 900 45 2800 900 47 3150 950 50 3650 1000 51 4150 1050 54 4800 1100 57 5600 1150 60 6600 1200 63 7800 1300 67 9400 1350 74 11550 1500 79 13850 1600 mm mm 9.8 27 11.5 28.7 12.8 30 14.3 31.5 15.9 33.1 18.4 35.6 20.5 38.1 23.2 41.2 26.2 44.2 30.3 48.3 34.7 52.7 38 57.3 mm 70 95 120 150 185 240 300
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Voltage 19/33 (36) kv Three Core armoured copper conductors

Nominal cross-sectional area Diameter over conductor Approximate diameter over insulation Approximate overall diameter Approximate weight of cable Minimum bending radius (static) Maximum pulling tension on cable Maximum DC resistance @20C Maximum AC resistance@ 90C Inductance Reactance@50Hz Impedance @ 50Hz @ 90C Maximum capacitance (C) Maximum charging current Short circuit ratings 1 second short circuit-rating of conductor (90 to 250C) 1 second short circuit-rating of metallic screen (80 to 200C) kA kA 9.7 4.6 13.5 4.6 17.1 5 21 5 26.3 5.3 34.6 5.7 43.4 6.1 55.6 6.5 mm mm mm mm kg/m mm kg /km /km mH/km /km /km F/km A/km 3x70 9.8 27 75 6400 1150 1050 0.2680 0.3420 0.427 0.134 0.367 0.155 0.93 3x95 11.5 28.7 79 7550 1200 1425 0.1930 0.2470 0.405 0.127 0.277 0.17 1.02 3x120 12.8 30 83 8550 1250 1800 0.1530 0.1960 0.387 0.122 0.23 0.183 1.1 3x150 14.3 31.5 86 9600 1300 2250 0.1240 0.1590 0.375 0.118 0.198 0.196 1.17
3x185 15.9 33.1 89 11000 1350 2775 0.0991 0.1280 0.365 0.115 0.172 0.207 1.24
3x240 18.4 35.6 95 13200 1450 3600 0.0754 0.0978 0.348 0.109 0.147 0.228 1.36
3x300 20.5 38.1 101 15600 1550 4500 0.0601 0.0788 0.333 0.105 0.131 0.252 1.51
3x400 23.2 41.2 108 18650 1650 5000 0.0470 0.0629 0.321 0.101 0.119 0.275 1.65
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6-36Kv Medium Voltage Underground Power Cables

XLPE insulated cables

Cable solutions to ensure the reliability of your energy network

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

7 7-8 8 8 8-9 9-10 10-11 12 13 14 15

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

General power circuit design

BIL (kV) 60 95 120 144 194

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Metallic sheath Anti-corrosion sheath

SeMI-CoNdUCTIVe SCreeN oN INSULATIoN (KNoWN AS The INSULATIoN SCreeN)

SeMI-CoNdUCTor SCreeN oN The CoNdUCTor (KNoWN AS The CoNdUCTor SCreeN)

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Copper Wire Screen with equalizing tape

Laminate foil sheath with additional copper wires

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

dIffereNT TyPeS of MeTALLIC SCreeN

Aluminium foil laminate

ANTI-CorroSIoN ProTeCTIVe jACKeT (or SheATh)

Lightweight and cost effective design. Moisture proof radial barrier.

Extruded lead alloy sheath

Waterproofing guaranteed by the manufacturing process.

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

SUMMAry of The CABLe eLeMeNTS

XLPe semi-conducting shield

XLPe semi-conducting shield

Outer protective sheath

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

XLPE insulation Fillers and binding tapes

3 core SWA cable

Aluminum Wire Armour

1 core AWA cable

Copper Wire Screen with equalizing tape

Type of screen and cores

Minimum barrel diameter (expressed as multiple of the cable overall diameter d) 20 x D 16 x D 16 x D 14 x D 24 x D 16 x D 24 x D 12 x D

d1 = flange diameter (mm) W = Useful width (mm) d2 = Barrel diameter (mm)

1400 770 610 170 50

1650 1000 750 285 50

Approx empty weight (kg) Ground clearance (mm)

Approx capacity in metres

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

CABLe TeSTS foLLoWING ProdUCTIoN

Non-Electrical type tests:

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

general requirements for connector

The quality of a connection can be improved by:

CoNNeCTorS ANd LUGS

quality loss. thermal capacity. heat dissipation. thermal radiation. convection.

Medium Voltage Underground Cables

Electrical stress control

reinforcing insulating portion

40 % conductive portion 30 % 20 % 10 % 10 % 20 % conductive screen

Stress grading termination

cable and the other electrical

Leakage path and creepage distance