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Diagnostic methods for two major cab cables, PVC and rehabilitation, or replacement [1]. To perform cable
XLPE cables are presented. As a new diagnostic diagnostic tests by means of an off-line,
off partial
method for the PVC cable insulation, an analysis of discharge (PD) location technology, using a 50/60 Hz
the insulation oil sampled from the splices or the end excitation voltage. This article describes typical cable
sealing box is proposed. As for diagnostic methods defects uncovered while testing of medium voltage
for the XLPE cable insulation, several methods are PVC and XLPE insulated cables. After a brief review
described to detect water tree deterioration, which is of the testing method, the procedure thatt led to the
the only major problem with XLPE cables. These identification, localization, and characterization of
methods are classified into off-line
line and live
live-line tests. typical defects found in operating cables will be
Especially, newly proposed diagnostic methods are described. Water trees often are considered as a major
discussed, which can be applied too live line XLPE issue leading to premature cable degradation [2].
cables. These are a measuring method of dc current Partial discharge activity has not
n been reported within
component in ac charging current of cables containing water trees (WT) during their growth [3]–[5]. [3]
water trees, a method to measure insulation resistance, However, “conversion” of WTs to electrical trees
and a method of detecting electrical tree deterioration (ET), which are associated with PD activity, have
in XLPE cable. been discussed [6], [7] in the context of laboratory
research. The formation of ETs has been considered
Keywords: Cable, PVC, XLPE, Diagonsitic, testing as a final breakdown mechanism leading to cable
failure within a relatively short time. This paper,
I. INTRODUCTION based on actual service performance of cables, will
Medium voltage cables insulated with extruded show several cases in which ETs associated with WTs
dielectric materials, especially polyvinyl chloride have not led to cable failure even after several years
(PVC) and cross linked polyethylene (XLPE), are of service in very harsh operating environments. It
extensively used throughout the world. Large scale will, as well, describe several other defects, such as
commercialization
mmercialization of XLPE insulated cables began in inclusions, rough semiconducting screen surfaces,
the 1960s. In North America, the early cables were screen delamination, and damages caused by rough
not jacketed. The requirement for jacketing, started in handling during installation. Partial discharge
the early 1970s, did not become widespread until characteristics typically associated with some of these
sometime in the mid to late 1980s. As early as 197
1970, defects will be shown. Examples of PD detected in a
cable users became aware of early deterioration and cable rehabilitated with silicone-based
silicone fluid injection
premature failure of these cables. Among the causes will be illustrated.
cited were water treeing, impurities, delamination of
semiconducting screens, and protrusions. As the early A. Off-line
line 50/60 Hz PD Testing Method
XLPE cable population is aging, its impai impaired The cable under test is disconnected from the system,
reliability is becoming cause for serious concern. and the following testing steps are implemented [8]: ·
Several different testing technologies are attempting a low-voltage time-domain
domain reflectometry operation
to help identify those cables that need repair, intended to locate cable joints (splices) and other
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5. “Matching” Operation WT: Figure 4 illustrates a large, vented WT
The purpose of this operation is to match the emanating from a conductor screen and an ET
estimated PD site to its actual physical location along emanating from the insulation screen.
a buried cable.
B. Electrical Trees Associated with Water Trees As a corporate body, it has 25 members drawn from
Water treeing manifests itself as strings of water-filled Central or State Governments, industry, scientific and
micro cavities. Relative to dry XLPE, the insulation research institutions, and consumer organizations. Its
containing WTs has a higher permittivity (dielectric headquarters are in New Delhi, with regional offices
constant) and a higher conductivity. Whether the WT in Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Delhi
is of the vented (growing out of one of the screens) or and 20 branch offices. It also works as WTO-
bowtie (growing from the insulation volume radially TBT enquiry point for India.
toward both screens) variety, its share of the total
voltage applied across the insulation is very small Cable certifications is to be obtained voluntarily from
compared to the dry insulation surrounding it. As a BI because these cables are concerned with the safety
result, ETs tend to form in the dry areas adjacent to of the consumers. This Indian Standard is proposed to
WTs whenever defective sites with enhanced electric be adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standard after the
stress exist in these areas. Discernible PD may not be draft finalized by the Power Cable Sectional
sustained within the WT, but it does occur at the Committee was approved by the Electro technical
surrounding ET sites. Several examples follow. Division Council. In the formulation of this standard,
Electrical Tree Growing from Screen toward Vented assistance is derived from the following standards:
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A. HALOGEN FREE FLAME RETARDANT (HFFR) CABLES FOR WORKING VOLTAGES UPTO
AND INCLUDING 1100 VOLTS ––SPECIFICATION
Table1. Halogen Free Flame Retardant (Hffr) Cables for Working Voltages Up to and Including 1100
Volts –Specification
IS / IEC / BS /BSEN Pub. Title
PVC insulated unsheathed and sheathed cables / cords with rigid and flexible
IS 694 : 2010
conductor for working voltage up to and including 1100 V with amendments
IEC 60227 part 1 to 5 PVC insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750V
450
IEC 60228 ( 2004-11) Conductors of insulated cables
BS 6500 : 1984 Insulated flexible cords and cables
BS EN 50363 – 7 :2005 Halogen Free, thermoplastic, insulating compound
Insulating materials for shipboard and off shore units, power, Control,
IEC 60092-351
instrumentation, telecommunication and data cables
BS EN 50363-8:2005 Halogen free, thermoplastic, sheathing compound
Electric Cable – Low voltage energy cables of rated voltages Up To and
BS EN 50525-1:2011
including 450/750V
450/750V- Part 1
Determination of degree of acidity of gases for materials by Measuring pH and
BS EN 50267-2
conductivity
Thermoplastic sheathing compounds having low emission of Corrosive gases
BS 7655- part 6.1 and suitable for use in cables having low Emission of smoke when
whe affected by
fire
Cross linked sheathing compounds having low emission of Corrosive gases and
BS 7655- part 8
suitable for use in cables having low Emission of smoke when affected by fire
IEC 60684 -2 Flexible insulation sleeving – Test method
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B. TERMINOLOGY measurements taking in to account specified
For the purpose of this standard, the definitions given tolerances.
in IS1885 (Part 32): 1971 and IS 10810 (Part 00): 1984
shall apply further to the following. 4.3. MATERIAL
4.3.1 Conductor
4.2.1 Rated voltage 4.3.1.1 Material
Rated voltage U0 being the r. m. s Voltage between A. The conductors shall be composed
compo of annealed
any insulated conductor and earth. Rated Voltage U Bare or tinned of high conductivity copper wires
being the r. m. s Voltage between any twotwo-phase or Aluminium complying to IS 8130: 2013
conductors of multi core cable. B. A separator tape made of suitable Halogen free
material applied over conductor at the discretion
4.2.1. Definitions related to insulated and sheathing of the manufacturer.
material C. Electrical resistance – The resistance of conductor
4.2.1.1. Halogen Free Flame Retardant compound at 20°C per Km shall be in accordance with the
(HFFR) requirements specified in relevant tables of IS
8130 : 2013 for the given class of conductor and
Combination of materials suitably selected, tested as per IS 10810 part 5.
proportioned and treated of which characteristics D. The classes of the conductors relevant to the
constituent is the halogen free flame retardant various
ious types of cables are given in respective
plastomer or one of its co-polymers.
polymers. The same term sections of this specification namely Section 2 and
also designates compounds
ompounds containing halogen free Section 3.
flame retardant polymers and some of its co co- E. Conductors of cables for fixed installation shall be
polymers. circular solid or circular stranded or compacted
circular or stranded sector shaped.
4.2.1.2. Type of compounds the category namely F. Nominal
minal cross sectional area of conductor of
Thermoplastic or Thermo set (Cross
Cross linked
linked) in which cables covered in this standard are given in
compound is placed according to its properties, as respective tables.
determined by specific tests.
4.3.2 Insulation
4.2.2. Routine Tests 4.3.2.1. The insulation shall be either Thermoplastic
Tests made by manufacturer on all finished cable or Cross linked halogen free flame retardant (HFFR)
lengths to demonstrate the integrity of the cable. compound conforming to the he requirements specified
in Annex 1 of this specification. Type HFI -TP 70
4.2.3 Acceptance Tests (Thermoplastic) with rated temperature of 70°C and
Tests carried out on sample taken from a lot for the Type HFI- XL 70 / HFI- XL 90 Cross linked (Thermo
(
purpose of acceptance of the lot. set)) with rated temperature of 70 o C /90°C
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and the test voltage shall be applied between 4.4.8 Determination of Elements of halogen
conductor and water. For the specified period Cables / presents
cords tested as above shall withstand without This test is done to determine the elements of halogen
breakdown an ac voltage of 3 kV (rms) or a dc present and sequential test programme as given in
voltage of 7.5 kV for 5 minutes. table 4.1 of Annex.4. The detailed step by step sample
testing sequence to table 4.2 of Annex 4.
4.4.2 Spark Test (Routine Test)
Spark test may be carried out as an alternate to high 4.4.9. Degree of acidity of combustion gases
voltage on single core unsheathed cables. The voltage This test is done to determine the degree of acidity of
shall be as specified below: combustion gasses for materials by measuring pH and
conductivity. For details refer annex 6.
Thickness of Test Voltage
Insulation(mm) KV (rms) 4.4.10 Toxicity index test –
Up to and including 1.0 6 Under consideration
Above 1.0 and up to and
10 4.4.11 Flex Test –
including 1.5
Under consideration
Above 1.5 and up to and
15
including 2.0
4.4.12 Persulphate Test
Above 2.0 and up to and
20 The Tinned copper used in conductor shall meet the
including 2.5
requirement as specified in IS 8130 and test
Above 2.5 25 conducted as per IS 10810 –
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4.4.16 Ozone Resistance Test:
This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810-13. 4.4.18 Cold Impact Test:
This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810-21.
4.4.17 Cold Bend Test:
This test shall be conducted as per IS 10810-20.
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Red core 114.2 Red core 178.6
Insulation resistance Constant at 270C 3.67 M Ohm km (Min) Black core 130.24 Black core 168.56
Yellow core Yellow core
108.20 132.20
Red core 0.906 Red core 1.15
Insulation resistance constant at 0.004 M Ohm km (Min)
Black core 1.002 Black core 1.256
maximum rated temperature at 700C
Yellow core 0.824 Yellow core 1.058
Red core 14.02 Red core 19.28
Tensile strength before ageing 10.0 N/mm2 (Min) Black core 14.15 Black core 21.22
Yellow core 14.33 Yellow core 24.54
Red core 240 Red core 285
Elongation at break before ageing 150% (Min) Black core 245 Black core 305
Yellow core 235 Yellow core 278
Red core 23.78 Red core 21.88
Hot deformation test 65 % (Max) Black core 24.46 Black core 23.57
Yellow core 23.64 Yellow core 24.36
No signs of crack and No signs of crack No signs of crack
Heat shock test
scales and scales and scales
Red core 1.00 Red core 1.00
Shrinkage test 6% (Max.) Black core 1.25 Black core 1.25
Yellow core 1.00 Yellow core 1.00
No signs of crack and No signs of crack No signs of crack
Cold bend test
scales and scales and scales
No signs of crack and No signs of crack No signs of crack
Cold impact test
scales and scales and scales
Red core >80 Red core >90
Thermal stability 80 minutes (Min.) Black core >80 Black core >90
Yellow core >80 Yellow core >90
IV. CONCLUSIONS
From the test results obtained it is concluded that future,” CRC Press Inc., Vol. I and II, Boca
XLPE cables are far superior to the PVC cables in Raton, FL, 1983, ISBN 0-8493-5165-0 (Vol. I)
terms of insulation strength as well as mechanical and 0-8493-5166-9 (Vol. II).
strength. For overhead applications, XLPE exhibits
3. ORTON, H. and R. HARTLEIN, R. “Long-life
better performance as compared to the PVC cables. XLPE-insulated power cables, Internal
Temperature withstand capacity of XLPE cable is
Publication by Dow Wire and Cable and Borealis,
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Somerset, NJ, 2006.
XLPE performed better than the PVC cable.
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