n WC 7-1988

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n ICEA S-66-524
Section 3
INSULATION
n
3.1 MATERIAL 3.2.1.3 FOR SINGLE-ANDTwo-PHASE SVSTEMS
n The insulation shall be a filled or unfilled cross-linked-
WITH100 PERCENT INSULATlONLEVEL
(GROUNDED)
11 thermosetting polyethylene meeting the dimensional,
electrical, and physical requirements specified in Sec- Multiply the voltage to ground by 1.73 and use the
tion 3. A filled cross-linked-polyethylene insulation is resulting voltage value to select the corresponding in-
n one that contains 10 percent or more of carbon black sulation thickness in the 100 percent insulation level
column of Table 3-1.
and/or mineral fillers by weight. An unfilled cross-

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linked-polyethylene insulation is one that contains up to
percent carbon black for cables rated up to and
3.2.1.4 FORSINGLE-ANDTwo-PHASESVSTEMS
WITH 133 PERCENT INSULATlONLEVEL
including 5 kV and no carbon black for cables rated
(UNGROUNDED)
above 5 kv.
This insulation is suitable for use on power cables in Select the thickness for the circuit voltage (phase-to-
n wct or dry locations at conductor temperatures no ex- phase) fram the 133 percent insulation level column of
Table 3-1.
"ing 90°C (194°F) for normal operation, 130°C
VOF) for emergency overload conditions (see Appen- 3.2.1.5 FOR DC SVSTEMSUP TO AND INCLUDlNG
n dIX D), and 250°C (482°F) for short-circuit conditions.
The insulation on the conductor shall be free freID any
2000 VOLTS

contaminants or porosityvisible to the eye with not more Consider the same as single-phase ac systems in ac-
than five times magnification. There shall be no water cordance with 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4. For dc systems ayer
n in the stranded conductor of the cable as shipped. 2000 volts, consult the manufacturero

3.2 INSULATIONTHICKNESS 3.3 INSULATIONTHICKNESS FOR SUBMARINE

n The insulationthicknessesgivenin Table3-1 arebased
on the rated circuit voltage,phase-to-phase,and on the
cable insulation level.
The thicknesses of insulation given in Table 3-1 shall
n apply to single-conductor cables and to the individual
CABLES
For submarine power cables, the average insulation
thickness shall be as given'in Table 3-1, except that for
cables without a jacket or a sheath, it shall be not less
than 60 mils.

conductors of multiple-conductor cables, except non- 3.4 REPAIRS

sheathed submarine cables and portable power cables.
n For nonsheathed submarine cables, see3.3. For portable Repairs or joints in the insulation shall conform to the
power cables, see 7.4.
limitations on insulation thickness given in 3.2. Each
The averagethickness of the insulation shall be not length of insulated conductor containing repairs or
joints shall meet the electrical requirements of3.6 or 3.7,
n l~than that givenin Table3-1.The mínimum thickness
as applicable.
l ,) be not lessthan 90 percent of the valuesgiven in
Table 3-1. (See 6.4.3 for method of measurement.) 3.5 INSULATION CLASSES ANO
REOUIREMENTS
n 3.2.1 The thickness of insulation for various systems
shall be determined as follows: 3.5.1 Theclassesof insulation shall be as follows:
1. 2000volts or less (see 3.6).
n 3.2.1.1 FORPERCENT
133 THREE-PHASE SVSTEMSWITH
INSULATlON 100 OR
LEvEL (GROUNDED 2. 2001 volts and above (see 3.7).
OR UNGROUNDEDNEUTRAl)
3.5.2 Vottage Tests-'"
O columnsofTable
Use the thickness Completed cable shall be tested in accordance with
3-1. values given in the respective
the paragraphs specified in Table 3-2. The cable shall
withstand, without failure, the test voltages given in
ti 3.2.1.2 FOR DELTASVSTEMS RATED 2001 VOLTS Table 3-1.
,. ANDOVERWHEREONELEGMAYBE
GROUNDED FOR PERICOS OYER 1 HOUR The test voltages shall be based on the rated voltage
of the cable and the sizeoí the conductor and not on the
See 173 percent level in note following Table 3-1.
apparent thickness of the insulation.
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Conductor Sizes, Insulation Thicknesses, and Test Vottages ....
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Rated Clr. Conductor Insulatlon Thlckness:t:t: for 100 and AC Test Voltage, kV for 100 DC Test Voltage, kV for DC Spark Test Voltage, kV AC Spark Test Voitagc, kV O:)
cult Voltae, for Slu 133 Percent Insulntlon Levelst and 133 Percent Insulatlon 100 and 133 Percent for 100 and 133 Perceot for 100 and 133 Percent
PIIIL'óC.lo. AWGor Coturno A Coturno n Levelst Insulatlon Levelst Insulatlon Levels Insulatlon Levell
Phase Volts. kcrnl1 rnlls rnrn rnlls rnrn ColonIa A Coturno B Colurnn A Coturno B Coturno A ColonIa B Coturno A Coturno B
0-600 14-9* 45 1.14 30 0.76 4.0 3.5 12.0 10.5 16.0 10.5 10.0 7.5
8-2 60 1.52 45 1.14 5.5 5.5 16.5 16.5 21.0 16.5 15.0 10.0
1-4/0 80 2.03 55 1.40 7.0 7.0 21.0 21.0 28.0 21.0 17.5 12.5
225-500 95 2.41 65 1.65 8.0 8.0 24.0 24.0 33.5 24.0 20.0 15.0
525-1000 110 2.79 80 2.03 10.0 10.0 30.0 30.0 38.5 30.0 27.5 17.5
601-2000 14-9* 60 1.52 45 1.14 5.5 5.5 16.5 16.5 21.0 16.5 15.0 10.0
8-2 70 1.78 55 1.40 7.0 7.0 21.0 21.0 24.5 21.0 17.5 12.5
1-4/0 90 2.29 65 1.65 8.0 8.0 24.0 24.0 31.5 24.0 20.0 15.0
225-500 105 2.67 75 1.90 9.5 9.5 28.5 28.5 37.0 28.5 25.0 17.5
525-1000 120 3.05 90 2.29 11.5 11.5 34.5 34.5 42.0 34.5 30.0 20.0
2001-5000 Nonshield -See Nole 3
100 Pcrccnt In. 133 Pcrcent In. 100 Perccnt 133 Percent 100 Percent 133 Perccnt
sulation Level" sulntlon Level Insulntlon Insulatlon Insulatlon Insulatlon
Level" Level Level Level
Shielded
2001-5000 8-1000 90 2.29 90 2.29 13 13
5001-8000 6-1000 115 2.92 140 3.56 18 22 45 45
8001-15000 2-1000 175 4.45 215 5.46 27 33 70 80
15001-25000 1-1000 260 6.60 345 8.76 38 49 100 125
25001-28000 1-1000 280 7.11 ... ... 42 ... 105
28001-35000 1/0-1000 345 8.76 ... ... 49 ... 125
°The actual operaling vollageshall nol exccedIhe raled circuirvoltage by more Iban (a) 5 percenl during conlinuousoperalion or (b) 10percent during emergencieslasling nol more Iban 15
minores.

tThe selection of the cable insulation level 10 be used in a particular installation shall be made on the basis of Ihe applícable phase.lo.phase voltage and Ihe general syslem talego!)' as outlíned
below:

100 Pcrcent Level- Cables in Ibis category mar be applíed where the system is provided wilh celar protection 5uch that ground faullS will be cleared as rapidly as possible, but in any case within 1
minute. While these cables are ipplícable to the great majority of cable installations that are on grounded systems, they maybe used on other systems forwhich the application oc cable is acceptable
(in common with other electrical equipment, the use of cables is not recommended on systems where the ratio of the zero to positive phase reactance ofthe system at the point of cable application (5
líes between -1 and -40 since excessively high vollages mar be encountered in the case of ground faults) provided the above clearing requiremenlS are met in completely de-cnergizing the Cault
section.
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