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ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659:2014

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard for Nonshielded Cables Rated 2001-5000 V for Use in the Distribution of Electric Energy

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

23-02-2023

Superseded date

21-04-2023

Superseded by

NEMA WC 71:2014(R2022)

£180.17
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Foreword
Section 1 - General
Section 2 - Conductors
Section 3 - Stress Control Layer (Conductor Shield)
Section 4 - Insulation
Section 5 - Coverings
Section 6 - Assembly, Fillers, Grounding Conductors,
             and Identification
Section 7 - Production Tests and Test Methods
Section 8 - Qualification Tests
Section 9 - Constructions of Specific Types
Section 10 - Appendices
Appendix A (Normative) - NEMA, ICEA, and ASTM Standards
Appendix B (Normative) - Definitions of Maximum
            Temperatures of Insulated Cable Conductors
Appendix C (Informative) - Emergency Overloads
Appendix D (Informative) - Abbreviations and Symbols
Appendix E (Informative) - Representative Tensile
           Strength and Elongation of Nonmagnetic Metals
Appendix F (Informative) - Recommended Bending
           Radii and Cable Installation Temperatures
Appendix G (Informative) - Additional Conductor Information
Appendix H (Normative) - Procedure for Determining Dimensional
            Requirements of Jackets and Associated Coverings

Applies to materials, construction and testing of 2001 through 5000 V nonshielded power cables having insulations of thermoplastic polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene or cross-inked rubber.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes NEMA WC 3, NEMA WC 5, NEMA WC 7 & NEMA WC 8. (08/2001) Also numbered as ICEA S 96 659. (08/2005)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
80
PublisherName
National Electrical Manufacturers Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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