XWA 132kV Cable | Cavo ad alta tensione
Powering the Core of the Grid
CIBO 132cavo kV provides the critical link between major generation facilities and primary distribution networks. Built with advanced XLPE insulation , these single-core power cables (rated 76/132 kV, Uno 145 kV) are specifically engineered to handle massive electrical loads over extended routes with minimal line loss. From deep-underground city circuits to heavy industrial complexes, XWA provides a fully integrated, type-tested solution that meets the highest international safety and performance standards.
132Specifiche del cavo kV & Costruzione
- Conduttore: Conduttori in alluminio e rame di elevata purezza. Le aree della sezione trasversale vanno da 400 mm² up to a massive 2500 mm² to handle extreme loads.
- Isolamento: XLPE estruso (Polietilene reticolato) isolamento.
- Guaina metallica personalizzabile (Opzionale): Configurabile come piombo estruso, copper wire screen with aluminum foil barrier, or welded aluminum, based on short-circuit and soil moisture needs.
- Guaina esterna: PE estruso (Polietilene) for robust defense against chemical agents and mechanical wear.
- Tensioni nominali: Uo/U 76/132 kV.
- Capacità operativa: Che vanno da 0.16 µF/km a 0.32 µF/km a seconda della dimensione del conduttore.
- Corrente di carica: Che vanno da 3.8 A/km a 7.6 A/km.
XWA 132kV Cable Size Datasheet
| Tipo di conduttore | Sezione trasversale (mm²) | Diametro esterno (mm) | Peso netto con guaina in Pb (kg/m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alluminio | 400 | 77 | 11.4 |
| Rame | 400 | 77 | 14.0 |
| Alluminio | 1000 | 84 | 15.9 |
| Rame | 1000 | 95 | 22.5 |
| Alluminio | 2500 | 117 | 20.9 |
| Rame | 2500 | 117 | 37.4 |
Why Choose XWA 132kV Power Cable?
Sourcing cable for 132kV networks requires absolute confidence in your manufacturing partner. XWA cable manufacturer delivers uncompromising quality engineered specifically for the extreme demands of primary bulk power transmission, ensuring grid stability under the most punishing loads.
- Proven Global Track Record: Entrust your critical infrastructure to a manufacturer with over 15 years of specialized high-voltage expertise. Having successfully supplied mega-projects across more than 60 Paesi, our engineering team possesses the operational maturity to execute complex, large-scale grid requirements flawlessly.
- Optimized, Factory-Direct Economics: Mega-scale grid projects require strict budget controls. By owning and operating our own advanced manufacturing facilities, we bypass third-party markups. This allows us to offer highly competitive, cost-effective pricing on 132kV cables—empowering you to win major infrastructure bids without sacrificing international compliance or material integrity.
- Unwavering Thermal Stability: Engineered to manage massive energy loads, our advanced XLPE insulation supports a continuous inner conductor operating temperature of 90°C. During severe grid faults, the conductor is designed to safely endure short-circuit temperature spikes up to 250°C.
- Project-Specific Sheath Engineering: Because fault currents and soil conditions vary wildly across national grids, we custom-engineer your cable’s protective layers. Choose from an extruded lead alloy, a robust aluminium welded sheath, or a copper wire helix configuration to perfectly counter your project’s specific thermal and dynamic short-circuit stresses.
Applications of XWA 132kV High Voltage Cable
XWA 132kV high voltage power cables are built to handle massive continuous current loads across extended distances, making them the optimal choice for large-scale transmission projects:
- National Grid Interconnects: Serving as the critical, high-capacity link transferring bulk energy from major power generation plants directly to regional step-down distribution substations.
- Urban Metropolitan Networks: Safely routing massive power reserves beneath densely populated cities where overhead transmission lines are restricted or physically impossible, utilizing secure direct ground burial.
- Mega-Scale Renewable Export: Acting as the primary transmission arteries for massive offshore wind farms and utility-scale solar arrays, efficiently moving bulk green energy to the main grid.
- Heavy Industrial & Smelting Plants: Delivering uninterrupted, high-capacity power to energy-intensive facilities like steel mills, petrochemical refineries, and mining operations. These can be safely routed through heavy-duty buried ducts to protect against surface traffic.
- Overhead Line Transitions: Providing safe and seamless transitions from long-distance overhead transmission lines into heavily fortified, naturally ventilated overground utility tunnels or air installations.
Installazione & Supporto
To maximize the lifespan and safety of your XWA 132kV transmission lines, professional installation and strict adherence to technical guidelines are required:
- Raggio minimo di curvatura: Strict adherence to the bending radius during dynamic cable laying is critical, ranging from 1.9m to 2.9m depending on the specific conductor and cross-section.
- Temperature Constraints: The minimum cable temperature during laying must not fall below -10°C for cables with a PE outer sheath; at lower temperatures, cables must be adequately warmed beforehand.
- System Integration: XWA delivers a complete system supply, ensuring our cables and accessories are type-tested together for flawless integration.
Il nostro team di esperti tecnici è a disposizione per rispondere alle vostre domande, fornire soluzioni personalizzate, e supportiamo il tuo progetto dalla pianificazione all'installazione.
FAQs of XWA 132kV Cable
What applications are the 132kV cable generally used in?
UN: Our 132kV XLPE cables are designed for bulk power transmission. They are primarily utilized as the main interconnects between major power generation plants and regional step-down substations, for integrating mega-scale renewable energy farms into the national grid, and for supplying uninterrupted power to energy-intensive heavy industrial plants.
Why are fiber optic cables often used together with 132kV power cables?
UN: At the 132kV transmission level, real-time monitoring is critical. Fiber optic cables are frequently laid alongside or integrated into the high-voltage cable system for Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS). This allows grid operators to constantly monitor the cable’s thermal performance across its entire length, optimize the continuous current-carrying capacity, and instantly pinpoint thermal bottlenecks or faults before they cause outages.
What is the difference between 110kV and 132kV high voltage cables?
UN: While both are high-capacity XLPE-insulated cables, they serve different grid tiers based on their voltage ratings. The 110kV power cable has a maximum operating voltage of 123 kV, typically used for regional sub-transmission. The 132kV cable handles a higher maximum operating voltage of 145 kV for primary bulk power transmission.
How does your factory maintain competitive pricing on such high-tier (132kV) infrastructure cables?
UN: Because we are the direct manufacturer with over 15 anni di esperienza nella produzione ottimizzata, we now eliminate third-party and middleman markups. Questo modello diretto all'acquirente ci consente di offrire prodotti altamente competitivi, cost-effective pricing for national-level infrastructure bids while strictly adhering to IEC performance and safety standards.
Can the XWA 132kV cable withstand severe short-circuit conditions?
UN: SÌ. The 132kV cable is built to handle massive thermal and dynamic short-circuit stresses. The advanced XLPE insulation can safely withstand short-circuit temperatures up to 250°C. To manage the specific short-circuit currents of your grid, we customize the metallic sheath layer using options like extruded lead, a copper wire screen, o alluminio saldato.
How does the bending radius of a 132kV cable impact installation planning?
UN: Because 132kV cables carry massive loads, they feature thick XLPE insulation and large conductor cross-sections (fino a 2500 mm²). Consequently, their minimum bending radius during dynamic laying ranges from 1.9m up to 2.9m. Engineers must strictly account for these dimensions when designing underground trenches, turning radii in utility tunnels, or buried ducts to prevent mechanical damage to the cable.