SPECIFICATION P-168:83

132KV XLPE UNDER GROUND CABLE AND

ACCESSORIES

NATIONAL TRANSMISSION AND DESPATCH COMPANY

Design Department
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 CONTENTS

0. Foreword
1. Scope
2. Service Conditions
3. Ratings and Characteristics
4. Design & Construction
5. Cable Material
6. Accessories
7. Tests
8. Partial Discharge Test
9. Bending Test Plus Partial Discharge Test
10. Measurement of Dielectric Power Factor as Function of the Voltage and
Capacitance Measurement.
11. Dielectric Power Factor Measurement as Function of the Temperature
12. Insulation Resistance Measurement at Maximum Rated Temperature
13. Heating Cycle Test followed by Partial Discharge Test
14. Impulse Withstand Test followed by a Voltage Test
15. High Voltage Test (4h)
16. Microscopic Test for Insulation to Determine Voids and Contaminants
17. Measurement of Insulation thickness
18. Measurement of Thickness of Non-Metallic Sheath
19. Test for Determining the Mechanical Properties of Insulation before and after
Aging
20. Test for Determining the Mechanical Properties of PVC Sheath before and
after Aging
21. Aging Test on Completed Cable
22. Measurement of Weight Loss of PVC Sheath
23. Test for Behaviour of PVC Sheath at High Temperature
24. Test for Behaviour of PVC Sheath at Low Temperature
25. Test for Resistance of PVC Sheath to Cracking (Heat Shock Test)
26. Test of Degree of Crossing Linking of the Insulation
27. Flame Retardant Test
28. Test on Corrosion Resistance Covering
29. Verification of Dimensions for Cable
30. Measurement of Electrical Resistance of Conductor
31. High Voltage Test (15 min)
32. Verification of Dimensions for Accessories
33. Packing and Marking
34. List of Drawings to be submitted alongwith Tender
35. Qualification Tests.

PRINTING HISTORY
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First approved on February, 1983.

SPECIFICATION P-168:83

132KV HIGH VOLTAGE UNDER GROUND CABLE

BASED ON CHEMICALLY CROSS LINKED POLY
ETHELENE INSULATION

0. FOREWORD

0.1 This Standard specification has been prepared by the Transmission Line
Directorate of Chief Engineer (Design) NTDC.

0.2 This specification is intended for procurement of material and does not include
provisions of the contract.

0.3 It is subject to periodical revision as and when required.

1. SCOPE

This specification covers single core aluminium/copper conductor, cross-linked,

polyethylene insulated cable and its accessories.

2. SERVICE CONDITIONS

2.1 - Rated power of frequency voltage 132kV

- Maximum continuous service voltage 245kV
- Maximum conductor temperature 90ºC
- Maximum conductor temperature at emergency operation 130ºC
- Maximum conductor temperature at short circuit current 250º
For one sec.
- Maximum soil temperature 35ºC
- Thermal resistivity of soil 120ºC cm/w

2.2 Earthing

Earthing may be done at one end leaving the other end open circuited for short
runs, the open circuited end will however be connected to ground through non-
linear resistor type lightning arrestor, whereas for longer runs earthing at one end
only as well as cross bonding of the sheath or transposition may be employed.

2.3 Sealing Ends

Outdoor type sealing ends shall be used.

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2.4 Climatic Condition

It may be assumed that the air is not normally heavily polluted by dust, smoke
aggressive gases or vapour, However, at certain times of the year severe dust
storms may occur.

2.4.1 Ambient Temperature

Maximum = 50ºC
Maximum mean over any 24 Hrs. = 45ºC
Mean in any year = 30ºC
Minimum = 5º

2.4.2 Relative Humidity

Relative humidity may range upto 100%. The maximum value of the ambient
temperature and humidity however does not occur simultaneously, during the
monsoons, high humidity may persist for many days at a time.

2.4.3 Altitude

The installation is 300m meters above seal level.

2.5 Cable Installation

The cable shall be suitable for direct burial and installation in ducts.

2.5.1 The ducts and soil conditions vary from dry to wet. Highly corrosive salts shall be
encountered in the soil.

2.5.2 The cable shall be laid down in flat formation at a minimum depth of 1.5M.

2.5.3 The spacing between the cables shall be around 70mm.

3. RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS

- Rated power frequency voltage between 76kV

conductor and screen
- Maximum rated current for continuous 1000AV
operation
- Peak value of impulse withstand voltage 650kV
or basic insulation level.
- Rated power frequency 50 c/s
- Short circuit current 20KA
- Measurement of dielectric power factor as Power factor 40x10-4 at 76kV
a function of voltage and capacitance

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 Max. increment 20x10-4 between 38kV &
152kV

- Insulation resistance measurement at DC Test Voltage 300 to 500V

maximum rated temperature
- Volume resistivity at 20ºC = 1015 Ώ cm
- Volume resistivity at 90ºC = 1012 Ώ cm
- Insulation resistance constant K1 at 20ºC
3670M Ώ km
- Insulation resistance constant K1 at 90ºC
3.67M Ώ KM

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

4.1 The cable shall be designed by the Tenderer for the rating and service conditions
mentioned in clause 2 & 3.

4.2 The construction of the cable shall be in line with clause 4.

4.3 The cross-sectional area of the conductor shall be the sum of the areas of its
component wires at any point.

4.4 Cable Construction

The construction of cable is shown in Fig.1 and shall be as follows:

- Circular stranded conductor of Aluminium or copper wire of electric grade

purity.
- Semi conducting layer extruded firmly on the conductor.
- Cross linked polyethylene insulation layer linked to the semi-conducting
layer surrounding the conductor.
- Semi-conducting layer adhering tightly to the insulation wall.
- Copper screen.
- Semi conducting layer
- Overall PVC jackets

The thickness of insulation, semi-conducting layers, copper screen and PVC

Jacket shall not be less than those specified in Table-I.

TABLE-I

Sr. Item Thickness in mm

No.
1. Cross linked polyethylene insulation 18
2. Semi-conducting layer over conductor 1.5
3. Semi-conducting layer over insulation 1.5
4. Semi-conducting layer over screen 1

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 5. P.V.C. Jacket 3.5

5. CABLE MATERIAL

5.1 Conductor

5.1.1 Conductor shall consist of plain or metal coated copper or of plain aluminium.

5.1.2 The wires of stranded conductor shall all have the same nominal diameter.

5.1.3 The number of wires in each conductor shall be not less than appropriate
minimum numbers given in IEC 228.

5.1.4 The resistance of conductor at 20ºC shall not exceed the approximate maximum
value given in IEC 228.

5.2 Insulation

5.2.1 Insulation shall be pure; extruded solid dielectric insulation compound based on
chemically cross linked polyethylene using dry curing process which shall attain
the properties of being void free, more resistant to thermal, electrical and
mechanical stresses. It shall have better resistances against chemicals such as
ordinary acids, bases and oils. Insulation is to be laid over semi-conducting layer
adhering firmly to it which in turn, is to be applied with conductor.

5.2.2 The nominal insulation thickness shall not be less than as specified in Table-I.

5.3 Screening of Core (Semi-Conducting Layers)

5.3.1 Conductors screening shall be non-metallic and shall consist of either semi-
conducting tape or a layer of extruded semi-conducting compound or a
combination of the two.

5.3.2 Insulation Screening

5.3.2.1 The insulation screen shall consist of a non metallic semi-conducting part in
combination with a metallic part.

5.3.2.2 The non metallic part shall be applied directly upon the insulation of the core and
shall consist of a semi-conducting layer of extruded semi-conducting compound.

5.3.2.3 The metallic part shall be applied over the core and shall consist of either one or
more tapes, or braid, or a concentric layers of wires or a combination of wires
and tape.

5.4 PVC Jacket

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 The PVC sheath shall be made from a polyvinyl chloride compound suitable for a
minimum installation temperature of -5ºC.

6. ACCESSORIES

6.1 Splice

The cable splice shall either be a straight joint or an insulting type straight joint
depending on the type of earthing to be used. The cable splice shall be of same
electrical mechanical and corrosion resistant characteristic as the cable itself to
ensure a complete reliable cable system.

This requires that the conductor must be securely connected, the inner semi
conducting layer must have a smooth surface for a good contact with insulation,
which in turn must be free from voids and impurities. The splice insulation must
be sufficiently thick and outer semi conducting layer must adhere firmly to it.

6.2 Sealing End

An outdoor type porcelain sealing end be designed for the service conditions and
ratings mentioned in clause 2 &3 and shall be of same electrical, mechanical and
corrosion resistant characteristic as the cable itself to ensure a complete reliable
cable system. It must provide such stress relief that partial discharge does not
occur. Surface cracking shall also not occur and the creepage path be designed to
this end. It shall have creepage distance not less than 2400mm.

7. TESTS

7.1 Type tests

Type tests shall be performed by a manufacturer to demonstrate performance

characteristic to meet the intended application.

7.1.1 Electrical Tests

The normal sequence of tests shall be:

a) Partial discharge test (both for cable & accessories).

b) Bending test plus partial discharge test.
c) Measurement of dielectric power factor as function of the voltage and
capacitance measurement.
d) Dielectric loss angle/temperature test.
e) Insulation resistance measured at maximum rated temperature.
f) Heating cycle test followed by partial discharge test.
g) Impulse withstand test followed by a voltage test (both for cable and
accessories).
h) High voltage test (both for cable and accessories).

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7.1.2 Non Electrical Test

The normal sequence of tests shall be:

a) Microscopic test for insulation to determine voids and contaminants (both

for cable and accessories).
b) Measurement of insulation thickness.
c) Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheath.
d) Test for determining the mechanical properties of insulation before and
after aging (both for able and accessories).
e) Test for determining the mechanical properties of insulation before and
after aging (both for cable and accessories).
f) Aging test on completed cable. ) Both for
g) Measurement of wt. loss of PVC sheath. ) cable and
h) Test for behaviour of PVC sheath at high temperature. ) accessories
i) Test for behaviour of PVC sheath at low temperature )
j) Test for resistance of PVC sheath at cracking (heat shock test).)
k) Test of degree of cross-linking of the insulation (Hot set test)
l) Flame retardance test.
m) Test on corrosion resistance coverings (both for cable and accessories).

7.2 Routine Test

Routine tests shall be performed on each manufactured length of the cable.

The normal sequence of tests shall be:

a) Verification of dimensions for cable.

b) Measurement of electrical resistance of conductors
c) High voltage test
d) Partial discharge test
e) Verification of dimensions for accessories

8. PARTIAL DISCHARGE TEST

This test shall be carried out according to clause 3 of IEC Publication 540, The
rated power frequency voltage between conductor and screen, Uo = 76kV.

9. BENDING TEST PLUS PARTIAL DISCHARGE TEST

The sample shall be bent around a test cylinder at room temperature for at least
one complete turn. It shall then be unwound and the process shall be repeated
after rotating the sample through 180º about its axis.

This cycle of operation shall then be repeated twice more.

The diameter of the cylinder shall be:

20 (d + D) ± 5%
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 Where D = overall dia of cable, mm
d = overall dia of conductor, mm

After completion of this test, the sample shall be subjected to a partial discharge
measurement and shall comply according to clause 8.

10. MEASUREMENT OF DIELECTRIC POWER FACTOR AS FUNCTION

OF THE VOLTAGE AND CAPACITANCE MEASUREMENT

The power factor of the sample mechanically conditioned as described in clause 9

above shall be measured at ambient temperature with A.C, voltage at rated power
frequency voltage of 38kV, 76kV and 152kV.

The power factor shall not exceed 40 x 10-4 at the medium measurement voltage.
The increase of the power factor between the lower and upper measurement
voltage shall not exceed 20 x 10-4.

11 DIELECTRIC POWER FACTOR MEASUREMENT AS FUNCTION OF

THE TEMPERATURE

This test shall be performed according to IEC 502 clause 16.1.7. The measured
values shall comply with following requirements:

Maximum tan C at ambient temp. 40 x 10-4

Maximum tan C at rated temp. 80 x 10-4

12. INSULATION RESISTANCE MEASUREMENT AT MAXIMUM RATED

TEMPERATURE

The prepared test cable, from which sheath, fillings screens and armouring if any
have been removed, is immersed into a water bath with a temperature of 90°C for
at least 1 h before measuring.

This is performed with a DC voltage of 300 to 500V applied between the cable
conductors and the water bath. The measuring shall not, after the voltage has been
applied, be performed until stabilized conditions almost have been obtained,
earliest though after a 1 minute.

The volume resistivity is calculated from the measured insulation resistance with
the help of the following formula:

= 2 1R
----------
Loge D
d
= Volume resistivity, cm
R = measured insulation resistance,
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 l = test cable length, cm
D = diameter over the insulation, mm
d = diameter over the conductor, mm

The insulation resistance constant K1 is calculated according to the following

formula:
lR x 10-11
K1 = D
log10 d

The volume resistivity must not be less than 1012 cm at 90°C. The insulation
resistance constant Kl must not be less than 3.67M km.

13. HEATING CYCLE TEST FOLLOWED BY PARTIAL DISCHARGE TEST

The test cable is heated with current in all conductors until the conductor
temperature has been stabilized at 130ºC. This temperature shall be kept for at
least 2 h after which the load current is cut and the cable is left to cool for at least
4 h. Forced cooling shall not be used.

14. IMPULSE WITHSTAND TEST FOLLOWED BY A VOLTAGE TEST

This test shall be made on a sample of cable at least 10m in length, at a test
temperature of the value of 95°C. The heating shall be performed at the test
temperature for at least 2 hours, then the cable shall be subjected to 10 positive
and 10 negative impulses, applied between conductor and core screen. The peak
value of the impulse test voltage shall be equal to 650kV. The calibration of
impulse generator, test procedure and wave form shall comply with IEC
Publication 230. After the impulse test, the test cable is subjected to a voltage test
described in clause 3.

15. HIGH VOLTAGE TEST (4 h)

This test shall be made at room temperature on a piece of cable not less than 5M,
the termination not included. A power frequency voltage shall be applied for 4 h
to the sample between conductor and the screen.

The test voltage shall be 228 kV. The voltage shall be gradually increased to the
specified value. No breakdown of the insulation shall occur.

16 MICROSCOPIC TEST FOR INSULATION TO DETERMINE VOIDS AND

CONTAMINANTS

Samples shall be prepared as follows. Two inches of the sample shall be cut
helically or in some other convenient manner to produce thin samples of the
insulation and conductor shield. Wafers (or the turns of the helix) shall be
approximately 25 mils thick (Producing approximately 80 wafers). The cutting
blade shall be sharp and shall produce a sample with uniform thickness and with

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very smooth cut surfaces. The sample shall be kept clean and shall be handled
carefully to prevent scratching the cut surfaces.

The entire specimen shall be viewed by transmitted light for general

determination of freedom from voids, contaminants, and translucent materials in
the insulation and between the insulation and conductor shields.

A contaminant is any solid or liquid material which is opaque or not homogenous

thermoplastic or cross-linked polyethylene insulation, excluding discoloured,
translucent material of less than 540 mils in its radial vector projection.

The entire area of 20 consecutive wafers (or equivalent turns of the helical
sample) shall be examined with a minimum of 15 power magnification, including
any areas which appear suspect during the above examination by transmitted
light.

A tabulation of numbers and sizes shall be made with a minimum of 15 power

magnification of:

a) All voids, 2 mils in greatest dimensions and larger, in cross-linked

polyethylene and

b) All contaminants, 2 mils in greatest dimension, and larger in thermoplastic

and cross-linked polyethylene; and

c) Discoloured, translucent material of more than 2 mils in its radial vector

projection.

This tabulation shall be recorded and reported.

The largest void, the largest contaminant and the largest translucent material shall
be marked by encircling and must be subsequently measured on a micrometer
microscope.

The number of voids, contaminants and translucents per cubic inch of insulation
shall be calculated from the tabulation. (The volume of the 20 wafers, or
equivalent turns, may be determined by any convenient methods). If the 20 wafers
constitute less than one cubic inch and if the void or contaminant count exceeds
the allowable number, then a sufficient number of wafers from the same sample
shall be examined to total one cubic inch of insulation.

The largest void, contaminant and translucent material marked on the sample shall
be measured with a micrometer microscope using a minimum of 40 power
magnification. The largest dimension shall be measured only. If voids,
contaminants or translucents exceed the dimensions shown in Table-II< the
sample shall be considered to have failed to meet the test requirements:

TABLE-II
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 Maximum Allowable Size
Of Voids, Contaminants and Translucents

Voids, (mm) 0.00762

Contaminants (mm) 0.01778
Translucents, (mm) in radial vector projection 0.127

17. MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION THICKNESS

Three samples be taken from a cable at three places separated by each other by at
least 1m. The measurement shall be made according to clause 4 IEC 540.

The average, which shall be rounded off to the nearest 0.1mm, of all the measured
values on each core shall be not less than the specified nominal thickness and the
smallest measured value shall not fall below 90% of the specified thickness by
more than 0.1mm.

18. MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS OF NON-METALLIC SHEATH

Three samples be taken from a cable at three places separated by each other by at
least 1m. The measurement shall be made according to clause 4 IEC 540.

The average, which shall be rounded off to the nearest 0.1mm of all the measured
values on each core shall be not less than the specified nominal thickness and the
small measured value shall not fall below 85% of the specified thickness by more
than 0.1mm.

19. TEST FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF

INSULATION BEFORE AND AFTER AGING.

The measurement is carried out according to IEC 540 clause 5.1. The test piece is
aged in an oven at a temperature of 135 ± 2ºC during 7 x 24 h. The aging is done
according to IEC 540 clause 6.1.

Requirements before aging:

Tensile strength = Min 12.5 N/mm²

Elongation at break = Min 200%

The median value after aging shall, for tensile strength and for elongation at
break, not deviate more than ± 25% from the value before aging.

20. TEST FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PVC

SHEATH BEFORE AND AFTER AGING.
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 The measurement is performed according to IEC Publication 540 clause 5.2. The
test piece is aged in an oven at a temperature of 100±2°C for 7 x 24 h.

The aging is done according to IEC 540 clause 6.2.

Requirements before aging:

Tensile strength = Min 12.5 N/mm²

Elongation at break = Min 150%

Requirements after aging:

The median value after aging for the tensile strength and for the elongation at
break must not deviate more than ± 25% from the value before aging.

21. AGING TEST ON COMPLETED CABLE.

The purpose of this test is to verify that the material of the insulation or of the
sheath does not deteriorate under the influence of other components in the cable.
The test is carried out on all cable types. The selection of test piece and aging is
made according to IEC Publication 540 clause 6.1.4. The aging is carried out at a
temperature of 100±2°C during 7x 24 h.

Test pieces, taken from the insulation of the cable before and after aging, shall be
tested according to clause 20 and thereby fulfil the indicated requirements.

Test pieces, taken from the sheath before and after aging, shall be tested
according to clause 21 and thereby fulfil the indicated requirements.

22. MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT LOSS OF PVC SHEATH

The measurement shall be carried out according to IEC Publication 540 clause 7.

The test piece shall be aged at a temperature of 100±2°C during 7x 24 h.

The weight loss shall not exceed 2 mg/cm².

23. TEST FOR BEHAVIOUR OF PVC SHEATH AT HIGH TEMPERATURE

The sampling and test procedures shall be in accordance with clause 8.2 of IEC
540 at a temperature 80±2°C during 6 hours. The maximum permissible depth of
Indentation is 50%.

24. TEST FOR BEHAVIOUR OF PVC SHEATH AT LOW TEMPERATURE.

The sampling and test procedure shall be in accordance with clause 9 of IEC 540
at a temperature of -15 ±2°C. The results of test shall comply with the
requirements according to clause mentioned, above.
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25. TEST FOR RESISTANCE OF PVC SHEATH TO CRACKING (Heat Shock
Test)

The test is performed according to IEC Publication 540, clause 10.2 at a

temperature of 150±2°C during 1 h.

26. TEST OF DEGREE OF CROSS, LINKING OF THE INSULATION.

This test is to ascertain the degree of cross-linking of cross-linked polyethylene by

measurement of elongation and permanent set under load at 150°C. The test piece
shall be taken from a part of the insulation close to the conductor and procedure
be adopted according to IEC Publication 540 clause 14.1 with the following
deviation.

Test temperature 200°C

Load irrespective of the 20 N/cm²

density

Loading time 15 min.

The elongation must not after 15 min. load, exceed 175%. The remaining
elongation after unloading in heat and cooling down to ambient temperature, must
not exceed 15% of the value before heating the test piece.

27. FLAME RETARDANT TEST

This test shall be carried out on pieces of completed cable only when specially
required. The method of test and requirements shall be those specified in IEC
Publication 332, Flame Retardant Characteristics of Electric Cables.

28. TEST ON CROSSION RESISTANCE COVERING

Corrosion-resistance coverings shall comply with the routine test requirements of

IEC 229 (latest edition) Tests on Anti-corrosion protective coverings of Metallic
Cable Sheaths.

29. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS FOR CABLE

a) Verification of dimensions include measurement of diameter of conductor,

over the insulation of core, over the sheath and shall be carried out according
to clause 4 of IEC 540.
b) Measurement of insulation and sheath thickness and shall be carried out in
accordance with clause 18 & 19 described here before.

30. MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE OF CONDUCTOR

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 The d.c. resistance of the conductor in the completed cable shall be measured. The
measured value of resistance shall be corrected to a temperature of 20°C and 1 km
length by using the appropriate formula and factors specified in IEC 228.

The resistance shall not exceed either the appropriate value or the declared value.
The cable shall be kept in the test room at constant temperature for atleast 12
hours before the test.

31. HIGH VOLTAGE TEST (15 min)

This test shall be made at ambient temperature with a power frequency a.c. test
voltage applied for 15 min. between the conductor and core screen. The value of
test voltage shall be 162kV.

The voltage shall be gradually increased to the specified value. No break down of
the insulation shall occur.

32. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS FOR ACCESSORIES

The binding dimensions of the accessories shall be measured and shall be as

shown on the relevant approved drawings.

33. PACKING AND MARKING

Each length of the finished cable shall be wound on a strong reel carefully lagged,
and each end of cable will be sealed hermetically before shipment. The complete
periphery of each reel shall be protected with heavy wood lagging bound with
galvanized steel straps. The reels and lagging shall be sufficiently strong to
withstand the rigors of marine shipment. The lagging and wooden reels shall be
pentachlorophenol treated for protection against vermin.

The spare parts and tools shall be treated and packed for long term strong under
the climatic condition indicated in clause 3.3.

Each reel shall be marked with the following particulars:

i) Type of cable
ii) Direction of rolling and unrolling
iii) Rated voltage and conductor size
iv) Reel length
v) Cable net weight and gross weight
vi) Name of manufacturer/trade mark
vii) Year of manufacture
viii) Contract No.

Spare parts and tools shall be clearly marked so as to be used for erection purpose.

34. LIST OF DRAWINGS TO BE SUBMITTED ALONGWITH THE TENDER

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34.1 The Tenderer shall ensure submission of the following drawings with his tender.
A tender will not be deemed to be completed unless the drawings listed are
submitted. All drawings shall be to scale and shall be fully detailed. The tenderer
shall fill in the blank spaces for identification of their drawings:

Description of Drawings Tenderer’s Drawing No.

a) Diagramatic drawing on the

system indicating joints.

b) Cross sectional drawing of the

132kV Cable indicating general
Design and construction features.

c) General Arrangement drawings:

i) Straight joint box
ii) 132kV lightning arrestor
iii) Grounding lightning arrestor
iv) Outdoor sealing end
v) Supporting structures
vi) Termination of bushing
vii) Connectors
viii) Proposed method of cable
Installation in trench.
ix) Concrete cable coverings
x) Proposed layout of cable
terminations at substation
relative locations of
cable sealing ends, lightning
arrestors, supporting steel
structures, foundations
the scale of these drawings must
be 1:25 or larger, plan views and
evaluations must be provided.
xi) Earth diagrams.

34.2 Drawings to be Furnished by the Successful Tenderer

a) Survey plans of the cable route

b) Construction drawings for all duct, concrete chambers, housings,

structures, foundations, crossings and important entrances.

c) Final layouts of cable terminations at substations

35. QUALIFICATION TEST

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35.1 The Tenderer is required to supply the results of qualification tests carried out on
various types of cables being manufacturered at his works. These tests are
intended to demonstrate the capability of tenderer to furnish high quality cable
with the desired performance characteristics.

The tests shall be for different designs by varying, type of material, thickness of
insulation, sheaths or overall covering. The tests described below, shall be carried
out in accordance with AEIC-C35-79:

1. High voltage time test

2. Impulse breakdown test
3. Cyclic aging test
4. Resistance stability test

35.2 In case Tenderer has not carried out tests according to AEIC Standard then results
of similar qualification tests carried out to assess the suitability of design over a
longer period of time based on International Standard be supplied.

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