SPEC 81137

15kV CU 133% EPR (EAM) One-Third Neutral LLDPE Primary UD Patented POWERGLIDE® MV CABLE (PATENT: www.patentsw.com)

Single Conductor, 220 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) / Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM), 133% Insulation Level, One-third Concentric Neutral, Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Moisture blocked class B compressed stranded soft drawn bare copper per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8 (Conductor moisture block optional and tinned copper per ASTM B33 optional)
  2. Conductor Shield:Conventional Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer. A conductor tape is used for cable size larger than or equal to 1500 Kcmil
  3. Insulation:220 Mils Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) / Ethylene Alkene Copolymer (EAM) 133% insulation level
  4. Insulation Shield:Strippable semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer
  5. Concentric Neutral:Helically applied soft drawn bare copper one-third concentric neutral
  6. Overall Jacket:Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) Jacket with PowerGlide® Technology. Black with red extruded stripes

Applications and Features:

Southwire's 15kV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, sunlight, 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. Jacket types available that can be installed in conduit without the aid of lubrication. Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
  • ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
  • 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
  • Rural Utility Standard RUS 1728F-U1 or 1728.204 (Electric standards and specifications for materials and construction)
  • UL 1072 Listed as MV 90 When Specified
  • Optional CSA 68.5: -40ºC and MV 90ºC optional marking available upon request
  • Sample Print Legend:

    SOUTHWIRE HI-DRI(R) [CONDUCTOR SIZE] [AWG or KCMIL] CU 15000 VOLTS EPR INSULATION 220 MILS -- (NESC) -- SOUTHWIRE {MMM} {YYYY} NON-CONDUCTING JACKET
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationInsul. ThicknessDiameter Over Insulation ShieldConcentric NeutralNeutral DC Resistance 25°CJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusMax Pull Tension*
    AWG/KcmilinchinchmilinchNo. x AWGΩ/1000ftmilinchlb/1000ftinchlb
    TBA2 (1)0.2580.7352200.8156x140.438501.0436458.3531
    TBA2 (7)0.2830.7602200.8406x140.438501.0686748.5531
    TBA1 (1)0.2890.7662200.8467x140.376501.0747278.5670
    TBA1 (19)0.3220.7992200.8797x140.376501.1077638.8670
    TBA1/0 (1)0.3250.8022200.8829x140.292501.1108378.0845
    TBA1/0 (19)0.3620.8392200.9199x140.292501.1478799.1845
    TBA2/0 (19)0.4050.8822200.96211x140.239501.19010159.01065
    TBA3/0 (19)0.4560.9332201.01314x140.188501.24111919.91342
    TBA4/0 (19)0.5120.9892201.06918x140.146501.297141010.31693
    TBA250 (37)0.5581.0442201.14421x140.125501.372162010.92000
    TBA350 (37)0.6611.1472201.24718x120.092501.507212212.02800
    TBA500 (37)0.7891.2752201.37517x100.061801.739295313.94000
    661913750 (61)0.9681.4582201.56825x100.041801.926416815.46000
    TBA1000 (61)1.1171.6122201.74226x90.031802.159537117.28000
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzCharging CurrentDielectric LossZero Sequence Impedance*Positive Sequence Impedance*Short Circuit Current @ 30 CycleAllowable Ampacity in Duct 90°C†Allowable Ampacity Directly Buried 90°C‡
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftA/1000ftW/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    2 (1)0.1620.2030.0510.0510.17029.3950.521+j0.2330.204+j0.0512025.6160195
    2 (7)0.1620.2030.0480.0490.17931.0230.520+j0.2320.204+j0.0492025.6160195
    1 (1)0.1290.1610.0480.0490.18131.4120.455+j0.1930.162+j0.0492363.3180220
    1 (19)0.1290.1610.0450.0480.19433.5420.454+j0.1920.162+j0.0472363.3180220
    1/0 (1)0.1020.1280.0440.0470.19533.7350.380+j0.1400.129+j0.0473038.5200250
    1/0 (19)0.1020.1280.0420.0460.20836.1050.379+j0.1390.129+j0.0463038.5200250
    2/0 (19)0.0810.1010.0390.0440.22438.8410.318+j0.1070.103+j0.0443713.7230285
    3/0 (19)0.06420.0800.0360.0430.24342.0680.259+j0.0790.082+j0.0434726.5260325
    4/0 (19)0.0510.0640.0330.0410.26345.5910.208+j0.0590.067+j0.0416076.9300365
    250 (37)0.04310.0540.0310.0410.28349.0370.179+j0.0500.057+j0.0407089.8
    350 (37)0.03080.0390.0270.0390.32055.4580.134+j0.0390.043+j0.0389655.1390475
    500 (37)0.02160.0280.0240.0390.36663.3990.091+j0.0300.034+j0.03614494.9455555
    750 (61)0.01440.0190.0200.0370.43375.0100.062+j0.0250.026+j0.03221505.0545650
    1000 (61)0.01080.0150.0180.0360.48684.1840.047+j0.0230.023+j0.02928479.8
    * Calculations are based on three cables triplexed / tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
    † Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
    ‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
    Table 3 – Weights and Measurements (Metric)
    Stock NumberCond. SizeDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationInsul. ThicknessDiameter Over Insulation ShieldConcentric NeutralNeutral DC Resistance 25°CJacket ThicknessApprox. ODApprox. WeightMin Bending RadiusMax Pull Tension*
    AWG/KcmilmmmmmmmmNo. x AWGΩ/kmmmmmkg/kmmmnewton
    TBA2 (1)6.5518.675.5920.706x141.441.2726.49960210.822363
    TBA2 (7)7.1919.305.5921.346x141.441.2727.131003215.902363
    TBA1 (1)7.3419.465.5921.497x141.231.2727.281082215.902982
    TBA1 (19)8.1820.295.5922.337x141.231.2728.121135223.522982
    TBA1/0 (1)8.2520.375.5922.409x140.961.2728.191246203.203760
    TBA1/0 (19)9.1921.315.5923.349x140.961.2729.131308231.143760
    TBA2/0 (19)10.2922.405.5924.4311x140.781.2730.231510228.604739
    TBA3/0 (19)11.5823.705.5925.7314x140.621.2731.521772251.465972
    TBA4/0 (19)13.0025.125.5927.1518x140.481.2732.942098261.627534
    TBA250 (37)14.1726.525.5929.0621x140.411.2734.852411276.868900
    TBA350 (37)16.7929.135.5931.6718x120.301.2738.283158304.8012460
    TBA500 (37)20.0432.395.5934.9317x100.202.0344.174395353.0617800
    661913750 (61)24.5937.035.5939.8325x100.132.0348.926203391.1626700
    TBA1000 (61)28.3740.945.5944.2526x90.102.0354.847993436.8835600
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    * Pulling tension based on pulling eye directly connected to conductor
    Table 4 – Electrical and Engineering Data (Metric)
    Cond. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzCharging CurrentDielectric LossZero Sequence Impedance*Positive Sequence Impedance*Short Circuit Current @ 30 CycleAllowable Ampacity in Duct 90°C†Allowable Ampacity Directly Buried 90°C‡
    AWG/KcmilΩ/kmΩ/kmMΩ*kmΩ/kmA/kmW/kmΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    2 (1)0.53150.670.01550.16730.55896.44030.521+j0.2330.204+j0.0512025.6160195
    2 (7)0.53150.670.01460.16080.587101.78150.520+j0.2320.204+j0.0492025.6160195
    1 (1)0.42320.530.01460.16080.594103.05770.455+j0.1930.162+j0.0492363.3180220
    1 (19)0.42320.530.01370.15750.636110.04590.454+j0.1920.162+j0.0472363.3180220
    1/0 (1)0.33460.420.01340.15420.640110.67910.380+j0.1400.129+j0.0473038.5200250
    1/0 (19)0.33460.420.01280.15090.682118.45470.379+j0.1390.129+j0.0463038.5200250
    2/0 (19)0.26570.330.01190.14440.735127.43110.318+j0.1070.103+j0.0443713.7230285
    3/0 (19)0.21060.260.01100.14110.797138.01840.259+j0.0790.082+j0.0434726.5260325
    4/0 (19)0.16730.210.01010.13450.863149.57680.208+j0.0590.067+j0.0416076.9300365
    250 (37)0.14140.180.00940.13450.928160.88250.179+j0.0500.057+j0.0407089.8
    350 (37)0.10100.130.00820.12801.050181.94880.134+j0.0390.043+j0.0389655.1390475
    500 (37)0.07090.090.00730.12801.201208.00200.091+j0.0300.034+j0.03614494.9455555
    750 (61)0.04720.060.00610.12141.421246.09580.062+j0.0250.026+j0.03221505.0545650
    1000 (61)0.03540.050.00550.11811.594276.19420.047+j0.0230.023+j0.02928479.8
    * Calculations are based on three cables triplexed / tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
    † Ampacities are based on Figure 7 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)
    ‡ Ampacities are based on Figure 1 of ICEA P-117-734 (Single circuit trefoil, 100% load factor, 90°C conductor temperature, earth RHO 90, 36" burial depth)

    Revision: 3.0.00C