MV-90 MV-105 XLPE Insulation Type 5kV-46kV Medium Tension Cables

A leading national provider of Medium Voltage (MV) Power Cable products for the electrical distribution sector in ranges from 2.4kV to 35 kV. Commonly referred to as MV cables, medium voltage cable solutions include but aren't limited to non-shielded Type MV-90 and copper tape shielded type MV-105 designs commonly found in many commercial and industrial applications.
Finding their use in power circuits in open air, conduit, or duct - a variety of constructions and types of Medium Voltage cable are available based on industrial application needs. From chemical plants, refineries, steel mills, and industrial plants to commercial buildings, utility substations, and generating stations.

MV-90 MV-105 Cable Application

Primary power and distribution circuits in industrial and commercial installations, power circuits in generating plants where line to ground fault current are within shield capabilities. May be used in wet or dry locations, installed in underground, duct, or direct burial.

MV-90 MV-105 Cable Standards

UL 1072 Medium Voltage Power Cables.
ICEA S-94-649 5 kV – 46 kV Shielded Power Cables.
AEIC CS8 Standard for Utility Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 kV – 46 kV.

MV-90 MV-105 Cable Specifications

Maximum operating voltage:
• 5 kV to 46 kV 100% and 133% IL Maximum conductor operation temperatures:
Wet and dry locations
• Normal: 105 °C
• Emergency: 140 °C
• Short Circuit: 250 °C

MV-90 MV-105 Cable Optional

1. Sealed conductor with strand filled compound passes the production water penetration tests per ICEA-T-31-610 at 15 psi for 60 minutes.
2. Dual sealed cable (Strand Filled on conductor and Neutral wires) meets the water penetration requirements in accordance with ICEA-T-34-664.

MV-90 MV-105 Cable Construction

Conductor: Soft annealed uncoated copper compressed Class B per ASTM B496 or hard drawn Aluminum-1350 compressed Class B per ASTM B400.
Conductor Shield: Semi conducting cross-linked polyethylene compound (XLPE compound).
Insulation: Thermoset crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE). or TR-XLPE.
Insulation Shield: Semi conducting cross-linked polyethylene compound (XLPE compound).
Metallic Shield: Solid soft annealed copper wires per ASTM B3, helically applied and uniformly spaced. Or copper tape shield.
Jacket: Extruded to fill, Black sunlight resistant linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), with three Red Stripes. Or PVC.

5kV TR-XLPE Insulation type

Size AWG	Number of Strands	Nominal OD Over Insulation	1/3 Neutral					Full Neutral
Size AWG			1/3 Neutral					Full Neutral
or			Number of Wires	Size	Jacket Thickness	Approximate Outside Diameter	Approximate Net Weight	Number of Wires	Size	Jacket Thickness	Approximate Outside Diameter	Approximate Net Weight
kcmil		in	Number of Wires	AWG	mil	in	lb/kft	Number of Wires	AWG	mil	in	lb/kft
Copper 100% Insulation Level (90 mil)
2	7	0.5	6	14	50	0.81	469	16	14	50	0.81	589
1	19	0.54	7	14	50	0.84	547	13	12	50	0.88	730
1/0	19	0.58	9	14	50	0.88	653	16	12	50	0.92	870
2/0	19	0.63	11	14	50	0.93	779	13	10	50	1	1089
3/0	19	0.68	14	14	50	0.98	941	16	10	50	1.05	1309
4/0	19	0.73	18	14	50	1.03	1146	16	9	50	1.14	1613
250	37	0.79	13	12	50	1.12	1340	—	—	—	—	—
350	37	0.89	18	12	50	1.23	1785	—	—	—	—	—
500	37	1.02	17	10	50	1.42	2535	—	—	—	—	—
750	61	1.21	20	9	80	1.7	3731	—	—	—	—	—
1000	61	1.36	26	9	80	1.85	4807	—	—	—	—	—
Aluminum 100% Insulation Level (90 mil)
2	1	0.48	6	14	50	0.78	311	10	14	50	0.78	360
2	7	0.5	6	14	50	0.81	325	10	14	50	0.81	374
1	19	0.54	6	14	50	0.84	355	13	14	50	0.84	439
1/0	1	0.54	6	14	50	0.85	370	16	14	50	0.85	491
1/0	19	0.58	6	14	50	0.88	389	16	14	50	0.88	510
2/0	19	0.62	7	14	50	0.93	444	13	12	50	0.96	629
3/0	19	0.67	9	14	50	0.98	519	16	12	50	1.01	738
4/0	19	0.73	11	14	50	1.03	606	13	10	50	1.11	921
250	37	0.79	13	14	50	1.09	686	16	10	50	1.17	1071
350	37	0.89	18	14	50	1.19	879	16	9	50	1.29	1356
500	37	1.02	16	12	50	1.38	1208	29	10	50	1.42	1823
750	61	1.22	15	10	80	1.69	1798	—	—	—	—	—
1000	61	1.37	16	9	80	1.86	2292	—	—	—	—	—