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3x120 MM CU-XLPE-CUT-SWA-PVC 15 KV (TD)

This document provides dimensional data and parameters for a 3-phase underground power cable with 3 conductors that have a cross-sectional area of 120 mm2 each. The key specifications include a rated voltage of 8.7/15 kV, copper conductors with XLPE insulation, an SWA metallic armor layer and PVC outer sheath. Electrical characteristics such as resistance, inductance, capacitance and voltage drop are also listed.

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3x120 MM CU-XLPE-CUT-SWA-PVC 15 KV (TD)

This document provides dimensional data and parameters for a 3-phase underground power cable with 3 conductors that have a cross-sectional area of 120 mm2 each. The key specifications include a rated voltage of 8.7/15 kV, copper conductors with XLPE insulation, an SWA metallic armor layer and PVC outer sheath. Electrical characteristics such as resistance, inductance, capacitance and voltage drop are also listed.

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RIYADH CABLES GROUP COMPANY

P.O. Box 26862, Riyadh 11496 Saudi Arabia


DIMENSIONAL DATA FOR
3x120 mm² CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 15 kV

DESCRIPTION UNIT DETAILS


Reference Standard IEC 60502-2
Rated voltage of cable Uo/U kV 8.7/15
Number of cores (Ph) No. 3
Nominal conductor cross-sectional area (Ph) mm² 120
Form of stranding (Ph) Round Stranded Compacted (Class 2)
Conductor material Copper
Number of strands (Ph) No. 37
Approximate diameter of conductor (Ph) mm 12.9
Approximate thickness of extruded conductor screen mm 0.6
Approximate diameter over conductor screen mm 14.1
Insulation material XLPE
Nominal thickness of XLPE insulation mm 4.5
Approximate diameter over insulation mm 23.1
Approximate thickness of extruded insulation screen mm 0.6
Approximate diameter over insulation screen mm 24.3
Metallic layer1 material Copper Tapes
Nominal thickness of CUT screen mm 0.075
Approximate diameter over the CUT screen mm 24.6
Approximate diameter over Laid up cores mm 53.1
Nominal thickness of PVC separation sheath mm 1.7
Approximate diameter over separation sheath mm 57.0
Material of the metallic armour Round Galvanized Steel Wires
Nominal armour wire diameter No. x mm 65 x 2.5
Approximate diameter over armour mm 62
Material of outer sheath Extruded PVC-ST2
Nominal thickness of PVC outer sheath mm 3.2
Approximate overall diameter of cable mm 71
Approximate weight of complete cable kg/km 9200
Core identification (Ph) RED, YELLOW, BLUE [Strips]
Colour of outer sheath RED
Ph: Phase
Printed by: Eng. EYAD Reviewed By: S.Eng. A.Darweesh Approved by: G.M. M.Al-Shmoury
14-Nov-2018

FORM# TE/A/F/07 Issue no.00 08.12.1998 Page 1 of 2


RIYADH CABLES GROUP COMPANY
P.O. Box 26862, Riyadh 11496 Saudi Arabia
CABLE'S PARAMETERS FOR
3x120 mm² CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC 15 kV

DESCRIPTION UNIT DETAILS


Rated voltage of cable Uo/U kV 8.7/15
Highest operating voltage Umax kV 17.5
Impulse withstand (BIL) voltage kV 95
Phase conductor DC resistance at 20°C Ω/km 0.1530
Phase conductor AC resistance at 90°C Ω/km 0.1964
3-phase inductance mH/km 0.318
3-phase reactance at 60 Hz Ω/km 0.12
3-phase impedance at 90°C Ω/km 0.23
3-phase capacitance µF/km 0.281
Minimum insulation resistance at 20°C MΩ.km 790
Minimum bending radius (during installation) mm 1065
Maximum pulling tension through conductor kN 18
Max. partial discharge at 1.73 Uo pC 10
Max. permissible short circuit current through Phase
kA 17.17
Conductor for 1 second
Max. permissible continuous conductor temp. °C 90
Max. permissible short circuit conductor temp. °C 250
3-phase voltage drop factor V/A/km 0.397

Continuous current rating: (for Phase conductor)


Single circuit in ground:
Amps 217
- Soil thermal resistivity 2 °Cm/W,
- Soil temperature 40 °C
- Direct burial at 1000 mm depth
- Free air & shaded area at 55 °C ambient temp. Amps 252

Printed by: Eng. EYAD Reviewed By: S.Eng. A.Darweesh Approved by: G.M. M.Al-Shmoury
14-Nov-2018

FORM# TE/A/F/07 Issue no.00 08.12.1998 Page 2 of 2

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