SPEC 46459

3/C AL 15kV 220 NLEPR 133% AIA PVC MV-105

Type MV-105 Three Conductor Aluminum, 220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% Insulation Level, Tape Shield, Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Jacket. Silicone Free

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Construction:

  1. Conductor:Class B compact stranded 8000 Series aluminum per ASTM B800 and ASTM B836
  2. Conductor Shield:Semi-conducting cross-linked copolymer; A conductor separator is used for cable size larger than or equal to 500 Kcmil
  3. Insulation:220 Mils No Lead Ethylene Propylene Rubber (NL-EPR) 133% 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. Grounding Conductor:Class B compressed stranded bare copper ground per ASTM B3 and ASTM B8
  7. Filler:Wax paper filler
  8. Binder:Polypropylene tape
  9. Armor:Aluminum Interlocked Armor (AIA)
  10. Overall Jacket:Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Applications and Features:

Southwire’s 15KV cables are suited for use in wet and dry areas, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, direct burial, 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. For uses in Class I and II, Division 2 hazardous locations per NEC Article 501 and 502.Rated for 1000 lbs./FT maximum sidewall pressure.

Specifications:

  • ASTM B801 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Conductors of 8000 Series Aluminum Alloy
  • ASTM B836 Compact Rounded Stranded Aluminum Conductors
  • UL 1072 Medium-Voltage Power Cables
  • UL 1685 Vertical-Tray Fire Propagation and Smoke Release Test
  • ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC 74) 5-46 KV Shielded Power Cable
  • AEIC CS-8 Specification for extruded dielectric shielded power cables rated for 5 through 46KV
  • 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
  • Sample Print Legend:

    {SQFTG_DUAL} SOUTHWIRE{R} POWER CABLE MASTER-DESIGN {UL} 3/C XXX KCMIL COMPACT AL.--- {ALUMAFLEX}{R} AA8176 220 MILS NL-EPR 15KV 133% INS LEVEL 25%TS GW 1 X 1 AWG CU MV-105 FOR CT USE SUN. RES. FOR DIRECT BURIAL {NESC}
    Table 1 – Weights and Measurements
    Stock NumberCond. SizeDiameter Over ConductorDiameter Over InsulationDiameter Over Insulation ShieldGroundJacket Thickness1Approx. ODApprox. WeightMax Pull TensionMin Bending Radius
    AWG/KcmilinchinchinchNo. x AWGmilinchlb/1000ftlbinch
    5776881/00.3360.8140.8741 x 6752.4092335190016.8
    All dimensions are nominal and subject to normal manufacturing tolerances
    ◊ Cable marked with this symbol is a standard stock item
    Table 2 – Electrical and Engineering Data
    Cond. SizeDC Resistance @ 25°CAC Resistance @ 90°CCapacitive Reactance @ 60HzInductive Reactance @ 60HzZero Sequence Impedance*Positive Sequence Impedance*Shield Short Circuit Current 6 CyclesAllowable Ampacity In Duct 90/105°CAllowable Ampacity In Air 90/105°C
    AWG/KcmilΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftMΩ*1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftΩ/1000ftAmpAmpAmp
    1/00.1680.2110.0470.04410.583 + j0.4240.211 + j0.0432506150/165170/185
    * Calculations are based on 5 mil 25 % over lapping copper tape shield / Conductor temperature of 90°C / Shield temperature of 45°C / Earth resistivity of 100 ohms-meter
    † Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(84) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (20°C Ambient Earth Temperature, Thermal Resistance ROH of 90)
    ‡ Ampacities are based on TABLE 310.60(C)(72) of the 2020 National Electrical Code (40°C Ambient Air Temperature)

    Revision: 3.0.00C