• ANSI/NEMA WC 71/ICEA S-96-659:2014

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  21-04-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  23-02-2023

    Publisher:  National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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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

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    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.

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    Development Note Supersedes NEMA WC 3, NEMA WC 5, NEMA WC 7 & NEMA WC 8. (08/2001) Also numbered as ICEA S 96 659. (08/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Electrical Manufacturers Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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