Product Overview
This CSA MV-90/MV-105 URD Cable is a medium-voltage power cable engineered for Underground Residential Distribution (URD) and commercial power networks. Designed for reliable performance from 5 kV to 46 kV, it is suitable for direct burial, conduit, duct, and tray installations in wet or dry locations. Featuring Tree-Retardant XLPE (TR-XLPE) insulation and a copper concentric neutral, this cable is built for long-term durability and superior electrical performance in demanding underground and aerial environments.
Applications
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Underground distribution of single or three-phase medium-voltage power.
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Suitable for use in wet and dry locations, conduits, ducts, troughs, trays, and direct burial.
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Sunlight-resistant for exposed outdoor applications.
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Intended for continuous operation at conductor temperatures up to 90°C (MV-90) or 105°C (MV-105), with higher ratings for emergency overload and short-circuit conditions.
Standards & Certifications
This cable is designed and manufactured in compliance with the following key standards:
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UL 1072 for Medium-Voltage Power Cables.
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ICEA S-94-649 for Concentric Neutral Cables Rated 5 - 46 kV.
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AEIC CS8 for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated 5 through 46 kV.
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CSA C68.5 for Primary shielded and concentric neutral cable for distribution utilities.
Key Features & Specifications
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Rated Voltage (U): 5 kV to 46 kV.
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Operating Temperatures: -40°C min to 90°C or 105°C max for continuous operation. Emergency overload: 130°C. Short circuit: 250°C.
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Bending Radius: 20x overall diameter (during installation); 15x overall diameter (installed).
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Key Performance: Sunlight resistant, moisture-resistant construction available.
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Optional Configurations:
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Voltage Levels: 5kV, 8kV, 15kV, 25kV, 28kV, 35kV, 46kV.
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Insulation Level: 100%, 133%, 173%.
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Conductor: Copper, Aluminum, or Aluminum Alloy AA8000 Series.
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Neutral: Full, 1/3, 1/6, 1/8, or 1/12 concentric copper neutral.
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Jacket: XLPE or PVC.
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Cable Construction
The cable is constructed with the following layers for optimal performance and protection:
| Layer | Component | Material / Description |
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| 1 | Conductor | Solid or Class B stranded aluminum or copper. Moisture block optional. |
| 2 | Conductor Screen | Semi-conductive extruded layer. |
| 3 | Insulation | Tree-Retardant Cross-linked Polyethylene (TR-XLPE). |
| 4 | Insulation Screen | Semi-conductive, easily strippable extruded layer. |
| 5 | Neutral | Helically applied, annealed, solid bare copper wires. |
| 6 | Outer Sheath | Sun-resistant Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), extruded to fill neutral wire spaces. |
Technical Specifications (Example: 15 kV, 100% Insulation Level, 1/3 Neutral)
| Size AWG/kcmil | Nominal Conductor Diameter (mm) | Nominal Insulation Thickness (mm) | Neutral Strands / Diameter (mm) | Nominal Jacket Thickness (mm) | Approx. Jacket Diameter (mm)* | Approx. Weight (kg/km)* |
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| 2 | 7.0 | 4.45 | 6 / 1.29 | 1.40 | 24.2 | 602.0 |
| 1/0 | 9.0 | 4.45 | 6 / 1.63 | 1.40 | 26.8 | 782.2 |
| 2/0 | 10.1 | 4.45 | 11 / 1.29 | 1.40 | 27.2 | 839.8 |
| 3/0 | 11.4 | 4.45 | 14 / 1.29 | 1.40 | 28.5 | 956.9 |
| 4/0 | 12.8 | 4.45 | 11 / 1.63 | 1.40 | 30.6 | 1,127.1 |
| 250 | 13.9 | 4.45 | 13 / 1.63 | 1.40 | 31.7 | 1,256.0 |
| 350 | 16.5 | 4.45 | 18 / 1.63 | 1.40 | 34.8 | 1,591.2 |
| 500 | 19.6 | 4.45 | 16 / 2.05 | 1.40 | 38.8 | 2,069.3 |
| 750 | 24.1 | 4.45 | 15 / 2.59 | 2.03 | 46.0 | 2,994.6 |
| 1000 | 27.8 | 4.45 | 20 / 2.59 | 2.03 | 49.7 | 3,699.1 |
| 1250 | 31.2 | 5.59 | 20 / 2.91 | 2.03 | 56.9 | 4,748.8 |
| 1500 | 34.1 | 5.59 | 24 / 2.91 | 2.03 | 60.2 | 5,489.6 |
All dimensions and weights are nominal and subject to standard manufacturing tolerances.