Cables by Type
Construction
● Conductor: Copper or Aluminium, Class 1 solid, Class 2 stranded (circular, circular compacted, sectorial)
● Conductor Screen: Semi-Conductive Layer
● Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) or EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)
● Insulation Screen: Semi-Conductive Layer
● Metallic Screen: Copper Wires and/or Copper Tape (around individual cores)
● Optional: Inner Sheath: Applied where Armour is also applied, PVC or LSZH compound
● Optional: Armour
Single Core: Aluminium Wires / Tape
Multi-Core: Galvanised Steel Wires / Tape (Wires can be circular or flat, tapes can be single or double layer flat or corrugated)
Single Core: Aluminium Wires / Tape
Multi-Core: Galvanised Steel Wires / Tape (Wires can be circular or flat, tapes can be single or double layer flat or corrugated)
● Outer Sheath: LDPE, MDPE (Low/Medium Density Polyethylene), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), LSZH (Low Smoke Zero Halogen)
Additives for resistance to UV, oils & greases, water, flames, termites, and other environmental factors (as required)
Standard
IEC 60502-2
1. Title: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV).
2. Scope: This part of IEC 60502 （International Electrotechnical Commission） specifies the construction, dimensions, and test requirements of power cables with extruded solid insulation from 6 kV up to 30 kV for fixed installations such as distribution networks or industrial installations.
BS 6622
1. Title: Electric cables - Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV - Requirements and test methods.
2. Scope: This British Standard specifies requirements and test methods for the construction, dimensions, and mechanical and electrical properties of armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 (7.2) kV up to 19/33 (36) kV inclusive, designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 90°C and for a maximum short circuit conductor temperature of 250°C, for use in fixed installations such as networks or industrial installations.
AS/NZS 1429.1
1. Title: Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - Part 1: For working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV.
2. Scope: This Australian/New Zealand Standard specifies requirements for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulated cables for fixed installations for electricity supply at working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV.
DIN VDE 0276-620 HD 620
1. Title: Distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages from 3.6/6 (7.2) kV to 20.8/36 (42) kV.
2. Scope: The standard developed by the German Association of Electrical Engineers applies to cables with extruded insulation and for nominal voltages Uo/U (Um) from 3.6/6 (7.2) kV to 20.8/36 (42) kV for use in power distribution networks with voltages not exceeding the rms value of the highest voltage of the network Um.
ICEA S-93-639
1. Title: 5-46 kV shielded power cable for use in the transmission and distribution of electric energy.
2. Scope: These standards developed by the Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) apply to materials, constructions, and testing of 5000 volt to 46,000 volt shielded crosslinked polyethylene and ethylene propylene rubber insulated wires and cables which are used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy for normal conditions of installation and service, either indoors, outdoors, aerial, underground, or submarine.
AEIC CS8-07
1. Title: Specification for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV.
2. Scope: This specification by the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies (AEIC) outlines the requirements for materials, design, construction, and testing of extruded dielectric, shielded power cables rated from 5 kV to 46 kV. These cables are intended for use in the distribution of electric energy, and they cover various types of constructions including cables with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulation.
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