33kV Cable XLPE Single Core 500sqmm BS7870 Nexans

Nexans

bs7870 Cable 33KV single CORE 500MM²

Nexans BS7870 Cable Description: 19/33kV single core unarmoured XLPE insulated MV cables. Rated voltage 19/33kV.

International Standards: IEC 60502-2

National Standards: BS 7870-4.10

Description: Exact data will vary based upon the options required. The cable manufactured by Nexans is suitable for rated voltage 19/33KV according to IEC 60502-2.

Thorne & Derrick | Ellis Patents UK Distributors

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Values for minimum bending radius are multiplied by two for cables being laid (dynamic)

Ampacity Values based on:

Depth of cover = 800mm
Thermal resistivity of soil = 1.2K.m/W
Soil temperature = 15°C
Ambient Air temperature = 25°C
Maximum conductor temperature = 90°C

Cable specification for 33kV Single Core 500sqmm BS7870 cables.

	Cables with Copper Conductors	Cables with Aluminium Conductors
Nominal cross-sectional area sqmm	500	500
Approximate diameter over conductor mm	26.2	26.4
Approximate diameter over insulation mm	44.2	44.4
Approximate overall diameter mm	53.4	53.7
Approximate weight of cable kg/m	6250	3200
Minimum bending radius (static) mm	540	540
Maximum pulling tension on cable kg	2500	1500
Maximum DC resistance (R) @ 20°C W/km	0.0366	0.0605
Maximum AC resistance (R) @ 90°C W/km	0.051	0.081
Inductance (L) @ 50Hz @ 90°C mH/km	0.32	0.32
Approximate Capacitance (C) µF/km	0.29	0.29
Short circuit ratings
1 Second Short Circuit Rating of Conductor (90 to 250°C) kA	72.1	47.8
1 Second Short Circuit Rating of a 35sqmm Copper wire screen (80 to 250°C) kA	4.8	4.8
1 Second Short Circuit Rating of a 50sqmm Copper wire screen (80 to 250°C) kA	8.2	8.2
Current Carrying Capacity (cables laid in trefoil)
Direct Buried A	760	610
Single way ducts A	700	570
In Air A	1020	820

➡ See HV Cable Joints, Terminations & Connectors to enable the installation of 33kV XLPE Single Core BS7870 Nexans Cable – for terminating Heat Shrink Cable Terminations medium voltage cables into MV-HV gas insulated switchgear, transformers and electrical equipment with outer cone type bushings please see Nexans Euromold connectors – slip-on, heat shrink terminations and cold shrink cable joints from 11kV-33kV (42kV) also available for MV-HV cables.

Nexans Euromold screened separable connectors, elbows and Tee-connectors terminate high voltage cables with polymeric insulation (XLPE & EPR) onto switchgear and transformer bushings.