International Atomic Energy Agency

High Radiation Cable RG71 B/U B/R

Last update: Sep 27, 2021 Last update: Sep 27, 2021

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Locations:Austria
Start Date:Jun, 2021
End Date:Unknown
Sectors:Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Categories:Goods
Date posted:Sep 27, 2021

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Description

Reference: 490315
Description: SGTS - High Radiation Cable RG71 BU BR
This Specification describes the requirements for a nuclear grade, double shielded, flame retardant, radiation hardened 95 Ω Coaxial cable (hereinafter referred as the “Cable”) type RG71 B/U B/R.
Requirements
2.1. Functional and Performance Requirements
The Cable shall meet the following functional and performance requirements:
2.1.1. Be nuclear grade, double shielded, flame retardant, radiation hardened
95 Ω Coaxial cable type;
2.1.2. Have Dielectric core (insulation) rated for 100 °C;
2.1.3. Be flame-retardant in accordance with IEC 60332-1-2 or equal; and
2.1.4. Be supplied in 250 meter or 500 meter lengths.
Mechanical Requirements
The Cable shall meet the following mechanical requirements:
Cable Weight: 53.4 lbs / 1000 ft 7.96 kg/100m
Braid Strength: 140 lbs 63.4 kg
Bend Radius: 2 inch 50.8 mm
Cable Area: .049 square inch 31.61 mm2
Electrical Requirements
The Cable shall meet the following electrical requirements:
Impedance: 95 - 96 Ω
Capacitance: 16.0 – 18.8 pF / ft
Velocity of Propagation: 64%
DC loop resistance: 168.2 Ω / 1000 ft
Insulation resistance: 52 G Ω / 1000 ft
Maximum operating Voltage: >750 V rms
Dielectric Strength: 7500 V rms
Radiation and Security Certification Requirements
2.2.5.1 The cable shall be radiation tolerant, Nuclear Class 1E (IEEE
383 or equal); and
2.2.5.2 The Contractor shall provide a certification document reflecting the certification and compliance with Requirement 2.2.5.1.

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