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In the context of electrical cables, PVC and XLPE are two materials used as insulation. XLPE has got more capacity to hold on incase of high temperature. XLPE will not deteriorate it's insulating property until it reaches 90 degree celsius. It will not suddenly lose it's insulating property if the themperature jumps just above 90. But the overall life of the cable will be reduced. PVC can withstand temperatures only upto 70 degree Celsius.
PVC is cheaper than XPLE, hence it's find it's place in market today.
PVC is a thermo plastic where as XLPE is thermosetting plastic.
PVC - Poly Vinyl chloride
XLPE - Cross linked Poly Ethylene
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt means "cross Linked PolyEthylene". Technical.
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∙ 13y agoCross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links.
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∙ 12y agoit is cross linked polyethylene cable just like PVC cable having current carrying capacity somewhat superior to that of PVC cable and is widely used in .6 to 1kV circuits
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∙ 11y agoCross linked poly ethylene
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What is the purpose of semiconductor over XLPE?
The purpose of the semiconductor over XLPE is to equalize the electrical stresses over a large area.
What is the meaning of ingress in electrical?
You are probably referring to moisture ingress. Moisture ingress into underground electrical cables, particularly high-voltage cables, can act to break down the insulating properties of that cable, and lead to a short circuit. Accordingly, underground cables incorporate a sheath (lead in older cables), which is impervious to moisture ingress, which surrounds the cable cores, and is located beneath the outer armouring. But moisture ingress can occur with all types of electrical equipment, and the manufacturers take steps to prevent this from happening.
What is the difference between a sioplas line and a ccv line for manufacturing of xlpe cables?
sioplas is a temperature based curing and ccv is pressure based curing .this is general difference. gulab chand
Which plastic is used for making wire insulation?
Electrical insulation on a wire or cable composed of plastic. Most wires and cables use plastic insulation. Some other types of insulation used on wires and cables are: enamel, cloth, natural rubber, gutta percha, ceramic, etc.
What are the names for high voltage power cables?
Electrical conductors
What is the meaning of the 2xfy in cable?
Copper XLPE Armoured Power Cables.
What is the meaning of 2xwy in cables?
2X - XLPE insulation W - Copper conductor Y - PVC sheath
What is the meaning of A2xfy in cables?
it is A- aluminium 2X- XLPE insulated F-flat armoured Y- outer PVC sheath
What is maximum minimum temperature of submarine XLPE cables?
Xlpe maximum working temperature is 90 and minimum working temperature is 0 c
What is the purpose of semiconductor over XLPE?
The purpose of the semiconductor over XLPE is to equalize the electrical stresses over a large area.
How do you remove electrical cables without damaging existing cables?
How do you remove electrical cables without damaging existing cables?"
What does PEX stand for?
Cross-linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross-links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating systems, domestic water piping and insulation for high tension (high voltage) electrical cables.
What is the meaning of 'xlpepvc' and 'swapvc' electrical cable?
XLPE means cross-linked polyethylene used as insulation. PVC is a jacket made of polyvinyl chloride. SWA is steel wire armored, used in harsh or underground locations.
What is the full form of XLPE cable?
XLPE = Cross-Linked Polyethelene There are actually two semi-conductive layers on high voltage cable. One is between the actual conductors and the XLPE. The other semi-con is on outside of the XLPE insulation underneath the concentric neutral. The semi-con is used to equalize the electrical stresses over a large area. For example, most conductors are made up of multiple strands of copper or aluminum. The outer edge of the conductor bundle is not smooth. It has several ridges on the outer edge where the individual strands meet one another. These high spots will stress the insulation leading to a premature failure. The internal semi-con makes a smooth voltage level for the XLPE where it meets the conductor strands.
What is the meaning of A2xwy in cable?
Aluminium conductor. XLPE. Nonmagnetic armour, PVC outer sheath
Why. Are metals used for making electrical cables?
aluminium is used for making electrical cables as the metal do not melt easily
What are the dimensions of underground trench for laying xlpe hv and ehv undeground cables?
Its depending on cable dimension, current carring capacity and soil thermal resistivity.
