RADIATION AND HEAT RESISTANT CABLES

摘要

A cable intended for use in a nuclear environment includes one or more conductors, a longitudinally applied corrugated shield surrounding the one or more conductors, and a cross- linked polyolefm jacket layer surrounding the longitudinally applied corrugated shield. The cable conducts about 5,000 volts to about 68,000 volts in use and is radiation resistant and heat resistant. The cable comprises a life span of about 40 years or more when measured in accordance with IEEE 323. Methods for making a cable and a nuclear reactor utilizing such a cable are also provided.