SPEC: 46303

CU Compressed 15kV NLEPR Insulation 100% IL Black CPE-TP Jacket. MV 105 - Tray Rated - Sunlight Resistant - For Direct Burial

Type MV-105 Single Conductor Copper, 175 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 100% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP) Jacket, Dual Rated UL/CSA. Silicone Free

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Application

Southwire’s 15KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial when installed with a grounding conductor in close proximity that conforms to NEC section 311.36 and 250.4(A)(5), and where superior electrical properties are desired. These cables are capable of operating continuously at the conductor temperature not in excess of 105°C for normal operation, 140°C for emergency overload, and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Rated at -35°C for cold bend when UL listed. Rated at -25°C for cold bend and cold impact and marked with "LTDD" when CSA listed or dual UL/CSA listed. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure. CT rated 1/0 and larger.

Specifications

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Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) Cond. Strands Diameter Over Conductor (in) (cm) Diameter Over Insulation (in) (cm) Insulation Thickness (mils) (mm) Diameter Over Shield (in) (cm) Jacket Thickness (mils) (mm) Approx. OD (in) (cm) Approx. Weight (lbs/1000') (kgs/km) Max Pull Tension (lbs) (kg) Min. Bend Radius (in) (cm) Conduit Size (in) (cm)
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500 500
37 37
0.789 2.00
1.162 2.95
175 4.45
1.222 3.10
80 2.03
1.402 3.56
2208 3286
4000 1814.37
16.8 42.67
4.0 10.16

* Conduit size based on 3 phase 40% fill-factor without ground
^ Tinned copper tape shield

Cond. Size (AWG/Kcmil) DC Resistance @ 25C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) AC Resistance @ 75C (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Capacitive Reactance (Mohms x 1000ft) (Mohms x km) Inductive Reactance (ohms/1000') (ohms/km) Zero Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Positive Sequence Impedance (ohms/1000') (ohms/1000') Shield Short Circuit Current 6 Cycles (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Duct Ampacity @ 105C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 90C (amps) In Air Ampacity @ 105C (amps)
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500 500
0.022 0.03
0.030 0.04
0.021 0.03
0.035 0.05
0.372 + j0.268 0.372 + j0.268
0.031 + j0.035 0.031 + j0.035
3888 3888
465 465
500 500
685 685
765 765

* NEC ampacities are based on:
* For Duct: Table 310.60(C)(11) Detail 1.
* For Free Air: Table 310.60(C)(3).
* Inductive impedance is based on non-ferrous conduit with one diameter spacing center-to-center.
* Sequence Impedance values are based on Rho Earth Resistivity: 100 Ohm-Meter/1000ft, Spacing: one diameter spacing center-to-center..
* Capacitive Reactance is between Phase-to-Shield.
1 Linearly interpolated value

Standards & References

  • ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • ASTM B33 Standard Specification for Tin-Coated Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test (1/0 and Larger)
  • CSA C22.2 No.230 Tray Cables - Rated TC
  • CSA C22.2 No. 2556 / UL 2556 Cable Test Methods
  • CSA C68.10 Shielded Power Cables for Commercial and Industrial Applications - 5 to 46 KV
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • ICEA S-97-682 Standard for Shielded Utility Cable Rated for 5 - 46kV
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV (Qualification Test Requirements)
  • Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661

Construction

  1. Conductor: Class B compressed stranded bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Tinned Copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  2. Conductor Shield: Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  3. Insulation: 175 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 100% Insulation Level,
  4. Insulation Shield: Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Copper Tape Shield: Helically wrapped 5 mil copper tape with 25% overlap
  6. Overall Jacket: Thermoplastic Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE-TP)