Wind Farm Aluminum Cable for Applications Zephyr2000 Type RHH/RHW-2 2000 V ™ Description General Cable's Zephyr2000 Type RHH/ RHW-2 2000 V rated AA-8000 single conductor is suitable for use in special applications, such as wind power generation. As with all AA-8000 aluminum conductors, this high quality product is dependable and offers tremendous flexibility. It meets the requirements of the applicable Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. standards and is approved for use in accordance with the recommendations of the National Electrical Code (NEC). AA-8000 alloy conductor is recognized by ASTM. General Cable offers a broad range of wind generation, transmission and distribution cables that link turbine sources to the grid and beyond. Zephyr2000 is the aluminum conductor solution for wind power generation from the turbine to the step-up transformer. Application Wind power generating installations may require conductor insulations rated higher than 600 V to transfer the generated power to the step-up transformer. 2000 V rated Zephyr2000 Type RHH/RHW-2 AA-8000 conductors are manufactured for these specific applications to satisfy customers’ specifications. Type RHH/RHW-2 conductors are installed in raceways in accordance with the requirements of the NEC and may also be used in cable trays when marked for “CT use.” Contact General Cable to ask about conductors rated for use in cable tray. Marking Conductors will bear the following surface marking: GENERAL CABLE® (PLANT OF MANUFACTURE) (SIZE) ZEPHYR2000™ COMPACT AA-8000 AL XLPE 2000V RHH or RHW-2 SUN-RES (UL) YEAR DATE TIME SEQUENTIAL FOOTAGE MARK Nominal Dimensions Nominal Mass (lbs/1000’) RHH or RHW-2 Insulated Bare RHH or RHW-2 ConductorConductor Conductor Conductor Size AWG Insulation Diameter Diameter Area Area or kcmil (mils) (inches) (inches) (sq. inches) (sq. inches) Standard Package AA-8000 Total Length Reel 6 70 0.169 0.309 0.0224 0.0750 25 49 1000’ NRC 24.10 4 70 0.213 0.350 0.0356 0.0962 39 69 1000’ NRC 24.10 2 70 0.268 0.408 0.0564 0.1307 63 98 1000’ NRC 24.10 1 90 0.298 0.480 0.0697 0.1810 79 133 1000’ NRC 30.11 1/0 90 0.337 0.517 0.0892 0.2099 99 160 1000’ NRC 30.11 2/0 90 0.374 0.550 0.1099 0.2376 125 191 1000’ NRC 30.11 3/0 90 0.421 0.601 0.1392 0.2837 158 232 1000’ NRC 30.11 4/0 90 0.470 0.650 0.1735 0.3318 199 281 1000’ NRC 30.18 250 105 0.514 0.724 0.2075 0.4117 235 338 1000’ NRC 30.18 300 105 0.566 0.780 0.2516 0.4778 282 395 1000’ NRC 30.18 350 105 0.607 0.817 0.2894 0.5242 329 450 1000’ NRC 30.18 400 105 0.659 0.870 0.3411 0.5945 377 496 1000’ NRC 32.24 500 105 0.736 0.946 0.4254 0.7029 471 602 1000’ NRC 32.24 600 120 0.813 1.050 0.5191 0.8659 565 731 1000’ NRC 36.24 700 120 0.877 1.117 0.6041 0.9799 659 837 1000’ NRC 40.24 750 120 0.908 1.115 0.6475 0.9764 706 889 1000’ NRC 40.24 900 120 0.999 1.239 0.7838 1.2057 847 1048 1000’ NRC 42.26 1000 120 1.060 1.300 0.8825 1.3273 941 1153 1000’ NRC 42.26 Note: The insulation (mils) is from NEC Table 310.104(B) Thickness of Insulation for Nonshielded Types RHH and RHW-2 Solid Dieletric Insulated Conductors Rated 2000 Volts. AA-8000 Ampacities and Correction Factors Allowable Ampacities Not more than three* current-carrying insulated conductors in a raceway, cable or directly buried** Size AWG or kcmil 75°C (167°F) 90°C (194°F) Single insulated conductor in free air*** 75°C (167°F) 90°C (194°F) RHH, RHH, RHH, RHH, Size AWG RHW-2 RHW-2 RHW-2 RHW-2 or kcmil 6 50 55 75 85 6 4 65 75 100 115 4 2 90 100 135 150 2 1 100 115 155 175 1 1/0 120 135 180 205 1/0 2/0 135 150 210 235 2/0 3/0 155 175 240 270 3/0 4/0 180 205 280 315 4/0 250 205 230 315 355 250 300 230 260 350 395 300 350 250 280 395 445 350 400 270 305 425 480 400 500 310 350 485 545 500 600 340 385 545 615 600 700 375 425 595 670 700 750 385 435 620 700 750 900 1000 425 480 700 790 900 445 500 750 845 1000 Ampacity Correction Factors For ambient temperatures other than 30°C (86°F), multiply the allowable ampacities specified in the ampacity tables by the appropriate factor shown below.**** Ambient Temp.°C 60°C 75°C90°C Temperature Rating of Conductor 10 or less 1.29 1.20 1.15 Ambient Temp.°F 50 or less 11-15 1.22 1.15 1.12 16-20 1.15 1.11 1.08 51-59 60-68 21–25 1.08 1.05 1.04 69–77 26–30 1.00 1.00 1.00 78–86 31–35 0.91 0.94 0.96 87–95 36–40 0.82 0.88 0.91 96–104 41–45 0.71 0.82 0.87 105–113 46–50 0.58 0.75 0.82 114–122 51–55 0.41 0.67 0.76 123–131 56–60 – 0.58 0.71 132–140 61–65 – 0.47 0.65 141–149 66–70 – 0.33 0.58 150–158 71-75 – – 0.50 159-167 76-80 – – 0.41 168-176 81-85 – – 0.29 177-185 NOTES 1. Ampacities are based on conductor operating temperatures only and do not take voltage drop into consideration. 2. A neutral conductor which carries only the unbalanced current from other conductors, as in the case of normally balanced circuits of three or more conductors, is not required to be counted in determining Ampacity Adjustment Factors. But in a three-wire circuit consisting of two phase wires and the neutral of a four-wire three-phase Wye-connected system, a common conductor carries approximately the same current as the other conductors and must be counted in determining ampacities. 3. Based on Ambient Air Temperature of 30°C (86°F). 4. See termination provisions for conductor sizing as given in Underwriters Laboratories Electrical Construction Materials Directory, “Equipment for Use in Ordinary Locations.” * See 310.15(B)(5) **Based on NEC Table 310.15(B)(16) ***Based on NEC Table 310.15(B)(17) ****Per NEC Table 310.15(B)(2)(a) Global Reach General Cable, a leading wire and cable innovator for over 165 years, serves customers through a global network of 57 manufacturing facilities in 26 countries and has worldwide sales representation and distribution. The Company is dedicated to the production of high-quality aluminum, copper and fiber optic wire and cable and systems solutions for the energy, construction, industrial, specialty and communications sectors. In addition to our strong brand recognition and strengths in technology and manufacturing, General Cable is also competitive in such areas as distribution and logistics, marketing, sales and customer service. This combination enables General Cable to better serve its customers as they expand into new geographic markets. A commitment to achieving industry-leading standards and responding proactively to environmental global issues. General Cable 4 Tesseneer Drive Highland Heights, Kentucky 41076-9753 Telephone:888.593.3355 859.572.8000 Email: [email protected] www.generalcable.com Form No. REN-0008-R0114 23750 GENERAL CABLE and Zephyr2000 are trademarks of General Cable Technologies Corporation. NEC is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association. ©2014. General Cable Technologies Corporation. Highland Heights, KY 41076 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Delivering the Renewable Power of Wind Energy