The cables are used to distribute three phase a.c. electrical power supplies at nominal system voltages of 33KV to traction substations on D.C. electrified lines.
NR/PS/ELP/00008(formerly RT/E/PS/00008)
BS 6622, BS 6234, BS 7454
IEC 60502-2, IEC60840
Electrical Characteristics at 20℃Conductors: Class 1 circular solid aluminium (for 185 mm^2) or class 2 compact circular stranded plain copper (for 300mm^2) to BS EN 60228: 2005 (previously BS 6360).
Conductor Screen: Extruded semi-conducting XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene) solidly bonded.
Insulation: XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene).
Insulation Screen: Extruded semi-conducting XLPE (Cross-Linked Polyethylene), solidly bonded and cold strippable.
Separator: Semi conducting water blocking tape.
Screen: Copper wire screen, helically wound with equalising copper tape.
Separator: Semi conducting water blocking tape.
Sheath: Graphite coated MDPE type TS2.
| Nominal Conductor Cross Section | mm^2 | 185 | 300 |
| Maximum DC Conductor Resistance | Ω/km | 0.164 | 0.0601 |
| Capacitance | μF/km | 0.205 | 0.243 |
| Voltage Rating | KV | 19/33 | 19/33 |
Minimum Bending Radius: 15×OD
Temperature Range: 0℃ to +90℃ (during operation); 0℃ to +60℃ (during installation)
| Cable Code | No. of cores& Nominal Conductor Cross Sectional Area No.×mm^2 | Nominal Thickness of Conductor Screen mm | Nominal Thickness of Insulation &Insulation Screen mm/mm | Nominal Overall Diameter mm | Nominal Weight kg/km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRF00008-RHZ1H16-19/33KV-1G185AL | 1×185 | 0.9 | 8.0/0.6 | 45.0 | 2200 |
| BRF00008-RHZ1H16-19/33KV-1G300CU | 1×300 | 0.9 | 8.0/0.6 | 50.0 | 4500 |
