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Under standard conditions (90°C conductor, 20°C earth temperature, and 90 RHO soil resistivity), the ampacity for 2/0 AWG Aluminum is approximately 195 Amps when direct buried and 165 Amps when installed in an underground duct.
⚠️ CUSTOMER WARNING: Actual ampacity must be calculated based on your specific project conditions, including soil thermal resistivity (RHO), burial depth, duct bank configuration, and load factor per NEC Article 311. Consult a licensed electrical engineer for final system design.
The approximate outside diameter for this cable is between 0.95 and 1.05 inches. For a single cable, a 2-inch conduit is standard. For a triplex installation (three cables twisted together), a 2.5-inch or 3-inch conduit is recommended. Using a 3-inch pipe provides ample clearance, which is especially important for 35kV cables to ensure the pulling tension does not damage the outer jacket or the concentric neutrals.
Even in smaller primary distribution sizes like 2/0, moisture remains the primary cause of cable failure. This cable uses swellable water-blocking agents within the conductor strands that expand instantly when they come into contact with water. This prevents moisture from traveling longitudinally through the cable. By blocking water migration, the cable is protected against "water treeing"—a phenomenon where moisture causes microscopic fractures in the 35kV insulation, eventually leading to a dielectric breakdown.
The 1/3 Neutral means the copper concentric wires provide a total cross-sectional area equal to one-third of the 2/0 aluminum phase conductor. This is the industry-standard balance for three-phase primary distribution. It provides a reliable grounding and fault current path while keeping the cable profile smaller and more flexible than a full-neutral cable. This smaller footprint makes 2/0 a popular choice for tapping into smaller transformers or sectionalizing cabinets.
To protect the high-voltage insulation and the semiconductive shielding layers from mechanical damage, you must adhere to the following limits:
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