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Radiation resistant cables
Radiation-resistant cables for nuclear and high-radiation environments.
Description
OverviewInsulated with different materials based on application including ETFE, special thermoplastic & thermoset compounds, cross linked polyolefin (XLPE/XLPO), polyurethane (TPU) and polyimide (taped or TPI extruded), PEEK etc, they meet the demanding requirements of scientific and nuclear applications. They can be used as instrumentation, control and sensor cables in nuclear plants, or in particle detectors. The instrument and control cables for nuclear reactors are exposed to temperatures, dose rates, and accumulated doses during the anticipated 40 – 60 year operational life of the nuclear power plant fleet. Cables meet Mould growth, Anti Rodent, Anti Termite, Thermal Ageing followed by Radiation resistance test, LOCA test and MSLB test meeting IEEE-383 and associated fire performance tests. Technical information Up to +100°C: halogen-free XLPE/XLPO (50-100 Mrad*) Up to +125°C: halogen-free
Standard polymers degrade under sustained radiation. These cables use compounds selected to retain insulation and mechanical properties over long exposure in nuclear plant and research facilities.
Why this wire
Key benefits Purpose-built designs Engineered for specialised, demanding applications.
Custom development Cable design services for specific requirements.
Proven in the field Supplied to critical projects across sectors.
Quality-tested Produced in ISO-accredited plants with in-house testing.
Characteristics
At a glance| Application | These cables can be used as instrumentation, control and sensor cables in nuclear plants or in particle detectors. |
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| Characteristics | The radiation resistance of materials is defined using the Radiation Index (RI) in IEC 60544-4 and refers to the point at which the elongation break is reduced to ≥50% of the original value.1 Gy = 100 rad; 1Gy = 1J/kg The resistance of cables, wires and other products for connection technology against ionizing radiation plays a particularly crucial role in nuclear plants. In addition to the suitability of the products themselves, all the processes also need to meet the special requirements of such application areas. Temperature: Range – 20 Deg C to + 200 Deg C. |
| Applicable standards | Customer standard |
| Product range | Cable sizes started from 0.34 sq. mm onwards |
| Advantages | The instrument and control cables in nuclear reactors get exposed to temperatures, dose rates, and accumulated doses for the 40- 60year operational life of the nuclear power plant fleet. The chemical, electrical, and mechanical performance of each was analyzed as a function of environmental exposure and composition. |
Construction
Cutaway123
- 1Bright copper conductorHigh-conductivity electrolytic grade, stranded
- 2HFFR / insulationHalogen-free, low-smoke, heat-resistant
- 3Printed identification & ISI markingGrade, size, voltage, standard & licence no.
Standards & approvals
ComplianceManufactured to the applicable Indian and international standards for this cable type, and tested in APAR's NABL-accredited laboratory. Please contact us for the specific standards, test certificates and detailed specifications for your project.
Applications
Where it's usedThese cables can be used as instrumentationControl
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Good to knowWhere are these cables typically used?+
These cables can be used as instrumentation, control and sensor cables in nuclear plants or in particle detectors.
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