15kV-35kV XLPE/EPR URD Power Cable | MV-90 & MV-105 Rated | Direct Burial & Duct | UL1072 & ICEA S-94-649 Compliant

Medium Voltage (MV) Cables UL Certified22
Description

15kV-35kV XLPE/EPR URD Power Cable | MV-90 & MV-105 Rated | Direct Burial & Duct | UL1072 & ICEA S-94-649 Compliant15kV-35kV XLPE/EPR URD Power Cable | MV-90 & MV-105 Rated | Direct Burial & Duct | UL1072 & ICEA S-94-649 Compliant

Product Overview

XLPE/EPR Insulated URD Cable (MV-90 & MV-105) delivers reliable power distribution for industrial networks up to 35kV. Engineered with triple-extruded XLPE or EPR insulation, thermosetting semiconductor screens, and copper-wire shielding, this cable excels in direct burial, duct, and wet/dry installations. Ideal for substations, refineries, and utility networks requiring ANSI/ICEA compliance and 105°C operational resilience.

Key Features

  • Voltage Rating: 5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV, 35kV

  • Temperature Range:

    • MV-90: -40°C to +90°C (XLPE)

    • MV-105: -40°C to +105°C (EPR)

  • Conductor Options:

    • Aluminum (1350-H19 per ASTM B230/B231)

    • Annealed copper (ASTM B3/B8)

  • Shielding: Copper wire screen + dual semiconductor layers

  • Jacket: PVC or LLDPE (red/black) for abrasion/UV resistance

  • Installation: Direct burial, conduit, ducts, aerial (catenary)

Cable Structure & Materials

Layer Material/Construction Function & Properties
Conductor Compact-stranded Al/Cu (ICEA S-94-649) Low impedance, ASTM B231/B8 compliant
Conductor Screen Thermosetting semiconductor Equalizes electric field, voids-free interface
Insulation XLPE or EPR (triple extrusion) Dry-cured, moisture-resistant, 100% insulation integrity
Insulation Screen Strippable thermosetting semiconductor Smooth interface for termination
Metallic Shield Copper wire concentric Fault current capacity, EMI suppression
Outer Sheath PVC/LLDPE (UV-stabilized) Crush/chemical resistance, direct-burial rated

Technical Parameters (Aluminum Conductor, 15kV)

Size (kcmil) Stranding Insul. Thick (mils) OD (mils) Weight (lbs/1000ft) Ampacity (Direct Burial) Ampacity (Duct)
250 37×16 175 963 1,213 360A 257A
350 37×18 175 1,068 1,055 389A 319A
500 37×25 175 1,193 1,349 468A 384A
750 61×24 175 1,383 1,946 569A 468A
1000 61×20 175 1,530 2,473 642A 542A

*Ampacity per NEC Table 310.60, 90°C conductor temp, 100% LF.
*Full size table (2-1500kcmil) available in datasheet.*

Material Advantages

  • XLPE Insulation:

    • Low dielectric loss, high dielectric strength (≥20kV/mm)

    • Tree-retardant for long service life in wet environments

  • EPR Insulation (MV-105):

    • Superior thermal resilience (+105°C continuous)

    • Flexibility at -40°C for arctic installations

  • Triple Extrusion: Bonded conductor/insulation/screen layers eliminate voids

  • Copper Wire Shield: 25kA fault current rating (1-sec)

Application Scenarios

  • Utility Networks:

    • Substation feeders, transformer connections, underground residential distribution

  • Heavy Industry:

    • Steel mill furnace power, refinery pump circuits, chemical plant HV systems

  • Renewable Energy:

    • Wind farm collector lines, solar substation interconnects

  • Infrastructure:

    • Airport runway lighting, tunnel electrification, wastewater treatment plants

  • Critical Systems:

    • Hospital generator backups, data center HV distribution

Compliance & Standards

Standard Certification Scope
Primary ANSI/ICEA S-94-649, AEIC CS-8 URD cable construction & performance
Safety UL 1072 Fire/crush resistance
Conductor ASTM B3 (Cu), ASTM B230/B231 (Al) Material purity & stranding
Electrical ICEA T-32-645 Ampacity/voltage drop calculations
Environmental RoHS 3, REACH Hazardous substance free

Ordering Information

Base Model: URD MV Power Cable
Specify:

  1. Voltage: 5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV, 35kV

  2. Insulation: XLPE (MV-90) or EPR (MV-105)

  3. Conductor:

    • Aluminum (1350 compact-stranded)

    • Copper (annealed, Class B/C)

  4. Size: 250 kcmil to 1500 kcmil

  5. Jacket: PVC (std) or LLDPE (enhanced moisture barrier)

  6. Shielding: Copper wire screen (default) / Copper tape (optional)

Example:
15kV-EPR-AL-500kcmil-LLDPE = 15kV, EPR insulation, 500kcmil aluminum, LLDPE jacket

Engineering Tip: For direct burial in corrosive soils, specify LLDPE jacket + semiconductive tape outer layer. Use 100% insulation level for systems with ungrounded neutrals.