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ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS

EAC SPEC. 2-005

600-1000V XLPE CABLES

1.0. SCOPE

This specification covers the construction and dimensions for designs of 600/1000
(1200)V cables with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) extruded insulation.

Cables conforming to this Specification are intended to be suitable for laying direct
in ground, in ducts or in air.

The options given in this specification are designed to cover a wide range of
current ratings and earth fault levels.

Test requirements and test methods are included which are intended to
demonstrate the capability of the cables for operation at a continuous maximum
conductor and metallic screen temperature of 90oC and for a maximum short circuit
temperature of 250oC.

2.0. REFERENCES

Standard Description

EN 10244-2 Specification for testing zinc coatings on steel wire and for quality
measurements

BS 6360 Specification for conductors in insulated cables and cords

EN 60811 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables

BS 5467 Cables with thermosetting insulation for electricity supply for

rated voltages of upto and including 600/1000V and upto and
including 1900/3300V

BS 5099 Electric cables. Voltage levels for spark testing

EN 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables

IEC 60502-2 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages from 1kV up to 30kV

HD 605 Electric cables – additional test methods

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3.0. APPROVED ITEMS

The cables included in this specification are as follows:

Type Description Material

Number
1 Three Core XLPE Cable, with 35 mm2 aluminium stranded 108590
conductors, combined copper wire metallic neutral screen
and Polyethylene Oversheath.
2 Same as type 1 but with 70 mm2 aluminium stranded 100152
conductors
3 Same as type 1 but with 185 mm2 aluminium stranded 100153
conductors
4 Same as type 1 but with 300 mm2 aluminium stranded 100154
conductors.
5 Single core XLPE cable, with 500 mm2 copper stranded 100155
conductor and PE Oversheath.
6 Two core XLPE cable, with 25 mm2 aluminium stranded 100156
conductors, extruded bedding, steel wire armour and PE
Oversheath.

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4.0. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DATA

The Distribution System of the Authority for which the LV cables are intended is three
phase, 3-wire at High Voltage, and 4-wire at Low Voltage, with solidly earthed neutral (at the
source neutral terminal) and has the following data:

Medium Voltage at 11 kV Nominal 11kV

Maximum 12kV
Line to earth (nom.) 6,35kV

Line to earth (max.) 6,93kV

Medium Voltage at 22 kV Nominal 22 kV

Maximum 24 kV
Line to earth (nom.) 12,70 kV

Line to earth (max.) 13,86 kV

Low Voltage Nominal 400 V

Maximum 440 V
Line to earth (max.) 253 V

Frequency 50 Hz

Maximum System fault level (medium voltage) 20 kA for 3 secs

Insulation level (Lightning Impulse level) for 11 kV equipment 95 kV

erected on the O/H system

Insulation level (Lightning Impulse level) for 11 kV equipment 75 kV

installed on the U/G system (inside GM substations)
Insulation level (Lightning Impulse level) for 22 kV equipment 125 kV
erected on the O/H system
Insulation level (Lightning Impulse level) for 22 kV equipment 125 kV
installed on the U/G system (inside GM substations)
Power Frequency withstand voltage of transformers:
High Voltage (22 kV) 50 kV
High Voltage (11 kV) 28 kV
Low Voltage 10 kV

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5.0. SERVICE CONDITIONS

5.1. Ambient air temperature range : -5oC to 50oC

5.2 Isokeraunic level : 30 thunderstorm days per year

5.3 Height of Installation : 1800m (6000 ft) above sea level (Max.)

5.4 Atmospheric conditions : Salty, foggy and dusty atmosphere

5.5 Maximum relative humidity : 100%

5.6 Average annual rainfall : 400mm approx.

5.7 Maximum recorded rainfall : 103.6mm for 24 hours

6.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Compliance with standards

The cables covered by this specification (i.e. materials, individual parts and
completed units) to be designed, manufactured and tested according to the
requirements of this specification and according to the Standards referred to in
paragraph 2.0 above.

If the Tenderer offers materials, equipment, design calculations or tests which

conform to standards other than those referred to in paragraph 2.0 above, a clear
copy of the proposed standards in the English language and also full details of the
differences between the proposed standards and the ones referred to in paragraph
2.0 above, must be submitted in the Tender.

6.2. Quality Management System

The Tenderer shall have a valid ISO9001:2000 Quality Management System

certificate for the goods offered.

The scope (extent) of the certification shall cover at least the design, development,
production of the offered goods.

In case the execution of the whole or any part of the work will be sub-contracted by
the Tenderer to another company, the requirement pertaining to the Tenderer’s
Quality Management System will be satisfied, if the said requirement is possessed
by the company which will actually undertake such execution.

6.3. Units of measurement

In all correspondence, in all technical schedules and on all drawings, metric units of
measurement shall be used.

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6.4. Packing

See paragraph 7.2.10 for detailed information on drumming

6.5. Inspection and testing

The whole of the plant covered by this specification shall be subject to inspection
and test by the Authority during manufacture and before final dispatch from the
manufacturer’s works. The approval of such inspection or test will not, however,
prejudice the right of the Authority to reject the plant or any part thereof if it does
not comply with the specification when erected or does not give complete
satisfaction in service. The contractor shall make available to the Authority for the
inspection and testing all required personnel and offer facilities (equipment, testing
instruments etc.) at no cost to the Authority. The Authority may, however, use his
own instruments and apparatus as a check.

Before any part of the plant is packed or dispatched from the manufacturers works,
all tests called for are to have been successfully and satisfactorily carried out in the
presence of the Inspector and a certificate issued to that effect by the Inspector in
writing.

Adequate notice is to be given when any part of the plant is ready for inspection or
test and every facility is to be provided by the Contractor and his sub-contractors to
enable the Inspector to carry out the necessary inspection and to witness the tests.

Copy of all principal Test Records and Test Certificates are to be supplied to the
Inspector for all tests carried out in accordance with the provisions of this
specification. . In addition all Test Certificates shall be supplied in an electronic
format to be agreed after award.

The cables and all component parts thereof are to be fully tested in accordance
with the provisions of the latest relevant Standards referred to in paragraph 2.0
above, or as may be agreed in writing with the Inspector.

6.6. Experience

Tenderers shall provide evidence proving that they have satisfactory experience of
at least 10 years in the design and manufacturing of XLPE cables.

In addition, tenderers shall also provide evidence that the goods offered have
satisfactory service experience in the distribution network of at least three Electric
Utilities from three different countries of the European Union. The evidence shall be
for substantial number of projects and of at least 3 times the quantity covered by
the requirements of each group in which the tenderer is participating. Reference
letters from customers shall be submitted to support the evidence. Customer
reference lists, shall include customer name and address, product type, quantity of
goods and length of service to date.

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6.7 Plant and Machinery

The Tenderer must provide evidence that all necessary machinery is available for
the successful execution of the contract both in time as well as in terms of quality of
the end product.

Details of all key components of the plant must be submitted with the Tender along
with date of commissioning and Manufacturer.

7.0. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

7.1. Voltage designation

The cables are designated by the rated voltages Uo and U, expressed in the form
Uo/U, where:

Uo relates to the power frequency voltage to earth for which the cable is
suitable;

U relates to the power frequency voltage between conductors for which the
cable is suitable.

The voltage designation of cables in this specification is: 600/1000(1200)V.

The value shown in parentheses is Um, the maximum sustained power frequency
voltage between conductors for which the cable is suitable.

7.2 Construction and Dimensions

7.2.1 Conductors

The conductors shall be:

(a) Stranded aluminium, compacted sector shaped complying

with BS 6360 or IEC 60228 (class 2) in the following sizes:

35, 70, 185 and 300 mm2

(b) 500 mm2 Copper circular stranded complying with BS6360 or IEC 60228
(class 2)

(c) 2x25 mm2 Aluminium circular stranded complying with BS6360 or IEC 60228
(class 2).

7.2.2 Insulation

The insulation shall be applied as a continuous single extrusion free of factory

repairs, compact and homogeneous.

The insulation shall be cross-linked polyethylene complying with the requirements

of Table 2.
The insulation shall meet the compatibility test requirements of clause 7.3.3.3.

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The core insulation shall comply with the requirements for spark testing specified in
BS5099, when tested in accordance with that standard.

7.2.3 Identification of cores

The cores of all cables shall be identified by colour in accordance with the
sequence in table 1. The colour shall be either throughout or on its external
surface.

The colour used for core identification shall be clearly identifiable and durable.
Compliance of durability shall be checked by rubbing the core lightly 10 times with
a piece of cotton wool or cloth soaked in water.

It shall be possible to remove the bedding and/or fillers from the cable without
damaging the insulation of the core(s).

The suitability of the synthetic binder tape(s) and fillers shall be determined by
compliance with the compatibility test given in 7.3.3.3.

7.2.4 Laying up

The cores shall be laid up with a right hand direction of lay.

In multicore cables fillers shall be used but only sufficient to form a compact
substantially circular and robust cable. The fillers shall be compatible with adjacent
materials.

7.2.5 Bedding

Cables with metallic screen shall have a bedding which shall be compatible with
the insulating materials as determined by compliance with the compatibility test
given in 7.3.3.3. and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable.

The minimum thickness of extruded bedding measured in accordance with clause

18.1 of BS5467 shall not fall below the value given in the appropriate table by an
amount more than (15% + 0.1 mm).

7.2.6 Concentric Neutral/Earth Conductor

The effective cross sectional area of the neutral/earth copper wires shall be so
chosen so as to provide at least half the current rating of the corresponding phase
conductors. The minimum required cross sectional area for the three types of
cables are given in Table 7. Tenderers are to submit detailed calculations
substantiating their design, giving the cable continuous rating under the following
conditions:

Depth of laying - 0,80m

Ground resistivity - 1,2oC.m/W
Ground temperature - 25oC

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The wires shall be applied concentrically with a waveform lay. They shall be
evenly spaced with a gap between adjacent wires. The gap shall not exceed 4mm.
The wavelength of the waveform lay shall be within +5 per cent of the value given
in Table 7 or a sub-multiple at the manufacturer’s discretion. The developed length
of each wire in a wavelength shall be at least 106 per cent of the wavelength for
three-phase cables. On top of the single layer of copper wires a counter helix of
copper binder tape is to be provided.

7.2.7 Armour

Wire armour for the two core cables shall consist of a single layer of galvanised
steel wires.

The armour wire shall comply with the following requirements.

(a) The diameter of the galvanised steel round armour wires determined in
clause 19.1 of BS5467, shall fall within the minimum and the maximum wire
diameters of 1,18 to 1,32 mm.

(b) The mass of zinc coating of galvanised steel armour wire, determined in
accordance with clause 19.3 of BS5467, shall not be less than that 150g per
sq. meter.

(c) The mechanical characteristics of the galvanised armour wires shall be such
that when subjected to the wrapping test given in clause 19.4 of BS5467,
none of the wires shall break.

(d) Joints in steel wire armour shall be brazed or welded and any surface
irregularity removed.

(e) The d.c. resistance of the armour of the complete cable, measured and
corrected to 20oC in accordance with clause 18.3 of BS5467 shall not
exceed the appropriate value given in table 9.

7.2.8 Oversheath

The Oversheath shall comprise an extruded layer of black polyethylene complying

with the physical requirements given in Table 3. The sheathing material shall be
suitable for a conductor operating temperature of 90oC.

The thickness when measured in accordance with 2.1.2 of HD 605 shall be as

given in Table 7-9.

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7.2.9 Cable markings

7.2.9.1 Marking of Oversheath

The external surface of all cables in this specification shall be legibly marked with
the following elements of marking.

Element English Greek

a Electric cable EAC ELECTRIC ΗΛΕΚΤΡΙΚΟ
CABLE ΚΑΛΩ∆ΙΟ ΑΗΚ
b Voltage designation 600-1000V 600-1000 V
c Specification number 2-005 (5) 2-005 (5)
d Manufacturer’s identification
e The number of cores, type and 3 ½ x185 AL* 3 ½ x185 AL*
nominal area of conductor.
f EAC CONTRACT/Year of XXXX-YYYY XXXX-YYYY
Manufacture

* 3x185AL indicates a three core cable with 185 mm2 aluminium conductors.

The marking of elements (a) to (d) shall be by embossing or indenting on the

oversheath in both Greek and English.

The marking of element (e) and (f) may as an alternative to embossing or indenting
be by printing on the oversheath.

Elements (a), (b) and (c) shall appear, in any sequence that is deemed to neither
confuse nor conflict, on two or more primary lines along the axis of the cable,
approximately equally spaced around the surface of the cable. Elements (d), (e)
and (f) shall appear on at least one line, which can be one of the primary lines, or a
secondary line or lines. They can appear in any sequence that is deemed to
neither confuse nor conflict, and need not all be on the same line.

The letters and figures shall consist of upright block characters. The characters
shall have a minimum height of 3 mm.

The distance between the end of the one element of marking and the beginning of
the next identical element of marking shall not be greater than 500 mm, for
elements (a), (b) and (c), and not greater than 1000 mm for elements (d), (e) and
(f). The marking shall be in an alternating order between Greek and English.

Compliance shall be checked by visual examination and measurement.

7.2.9.2 Identification of year of manufacture

A means of identifying the year of manufacture of the cable shall be provided

throughout the length of the cable, either internally or by marking on the surface of
the cable.

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If the identification is internal the distance between the end of one mark and the
beginning of the next mark shall not be greater than 550 mm.

As an alternative to internal marking, an identification thread may be used.

If the identification is by marking on the surface it shall be embossed or indented

and conform with 7.2.9.1. in respect of minimum height of 3 mm and the maximum
distance of 1100 mm between marks.

7.2.9.3 Metre marking

Metre marking in any legible colour in steps of 1m length of cable (starting from
free end at 1m intervals) shall be provided throughout the length of the cable. The
start and end values shall be marked on the drum label.

7.2.10 Sealing and drumming

The manufacturer shall cap the ends of all cables for despatch to form a seal to
prevent the ingress of water during transportation and storage.

Cable drums shall be lagged in order to protect the cable from damage, and the
end of the cable projecting from the drum shall also be protected from damage.

Cable drums shall be non-returnable and shall be made of timber, pressure

impregnated against fungal and insect attack. They shall be arranged to take a round
spindle and be lagged with strong closely-fitting battens of at least 25mm thickness
around the perimeter. Typical cable drum is shown in the attached drawing 7180003.

In addition to any other information given in the form of stencil marks the following
information should appear on a metal plate securely fixed on the side of the drums:

Drum Number/Order Number/Lot Number

Year of manufacture.
Weight of empty drum in kg (excluding battens)
Voltage (600 - 1000 V)
Size of cable
Length in metres
Gross weight in kg.
Net weight in kg.
Maker and Country of origin.

Each loaded drum shall bear an arrow indicating the correct direction of rotation of the
drum for pulling out the cable.

All drums are to bear the following shipping mark:

600-1000V XLPE CABLES

ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS
LIMASSOL (OR LARNACA) CYPRUS
CONTRACT NO.

Each item is to be packed properly or protected for shipment and transport from the
point of manufacture to site.
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Each drum is to contain a packing list in a waterproof envelope. All items of material
are to be clearly marked for easy identification against the packing list.

Standardize delivery lengths shall be the following:

2x25 mm2 - 1000m

3X35/25 mm2 - 1000m
3x70/35 mm2 - 1000m
3x185/90 mm2 - 500m
3x300/110 mm2 - 500m
1x500 mm2 - 500m

All cables must be supplied in one continuous length on each drum and each drum
must contain the length of cable finalised at Contract award, with a tolerance of
±5%. No joints of any type are permitted. Payment will be made for the exact length
to be supplied .The total length of the supplied cables must not exceed the ordered
quantity.

Drums whose length is shorter than 95% of the standardized length given above,
will be accepted provided that:

(a) The length is longer than 80% of the standardized length

(b) The total number of the drums of short length is less than 10% of drums of
the current consignment.
(c) The purchase price of the short length drums shall be reduced by 15% of the
Contract price.

Drums shall have the following overall dimensions so that they may be
accommodated on the Authority’s trailers:

Overall width 135 cm

Overall diameter without

the cross battens 195 cm

Minimum drum spindle 100 mm

Maximum drum gross

weight 5000 kg

Famagusta, Kyrenia and Karavostasi are prohibited ports and it should be clearly
stated in the shipping documents that ships used for transportation of the materials
are not allowed to fall at these ports.

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7.3 Test Requirements

The schedule of tests is given in Table 4.

7.3.1 Routine tests (Symbol R)

Tests made on all production cable lengths to demonstrate their integrity.

7.3.1.1 Spark test

Phase cores shall be spark tested during manufacture in accordance with 3.6.1 of
HD605.

The Oversheath of the cable shall be subjected to a spark test in accordance

with 3.6.1 of HD 605. No failure shall occur.

7.3.1.2 Conductor resistance

The D.C. resistance of each conductor shall be as given in Tables 1 and 2 of

BS 6360.

The D.C. resistance of the copper neutral/earth conductor, where applicable, shall
be as appropriate for the different screen sizes.

7.3.1.3 Voltage test

The cable shall be subjected to a voltage test of 3500V between conductors and
between conductors and neutral screen, gradually imposed and held for a period of
15 minutes in accordance with 3.2.1 of HD 605. No breakdown shall occur.

7.3.1.4 Cable markings

By visual examination.

7.3.2 Sample tests (Symbol S)

Tests made on samples of completed cable, or components taken from a

completed cable adequate to verify that the finished product meets the design
specifications. The frequency of taking samples is given in 7.3.2.1

7.3.2.1 Frequency of sample tests

Conductor examination and check of dimensions

Conductor examination, measurements of thickness of insulation and sheath and

measurement of the overall diameter, shall be made on one length from each
manufacturing series of the same type and cross-section of cable, but shall be
limited to not more than 10% of the number of lengths in any contract.

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Electrical and physical tests

Electrical and physical tests shall be carried out on samples of manufactured

cables, in accordance with Table 5 for contracts where the total length exceeds 2
km.

7.3.2.2 Conductor material and construction

Conductor material and construction shall be checked by visual examination.

7.3.2.3 Insulation

Application shall be checked by visual examination.

Thickness shall be measured in accordance with 2.1.1 of HD 605 and shall be as

specified in Table 9.

7.3.2.4 Bedding

Thickness shall be measured in accordance with BS 5467 clause 18.1.

7.3.2.5 Irregularities of insulation

The irregularities of insulation shall be tested in accordance with and meet the
requirements of 2.1.10.5 of HD 605.

7.3.2.6 Neutral/earth Conductor

Application shall be checked by visual examination. The developed length of each

wire in a wavelength of a one metre cable sample, shall be checked for conformity
to the requirements of the specification.

7.3.2.7 Galvanised steel armour

The diameter of the armour wire, the mass of zinc coating and the wrapping test of
the steel wire shall be tested in accordance with clauses 10.3(a), 10.3(b) and
10.3(c) respectively of BS 5467. The D.C. resistance of the armour of the complete
cable, measured and corrected to 20oC in accordance with clause 10.5 of BS 5467,
shall not exceed the appropriate value given in Table H2.

7.3.2.8 Oversheath

Application shall be checked by visual examination.

Thickness shall be measured in accordance with 2.1.2 of HD 605 and shall be as

specified in Table 9.

7.3.3 Type tests (Symbol T)

Tests required to be made before supplying a type of cable covered by this

specification in order to demonstrate satisfactory performance characteristics to
meet the intended application. These tests are of such a nature that, after they
have been made, they need not be repeated unless changes are made in the cable
material, design or type of manufacturing process which might change the
performance characteristics. Copies of these tests must be included with the
Tender documents.

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7.3.3.1 Insulation

The insulation shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of
Table 2.

7.3.3.2 Oversheath

The sheath shall be tested in accordance with and meet the requirements of
Table 3.

7.3.3.3 Compatibility test

The compatibility of materials used in the table shall be tested by ageing a sample
of cable at 100 + 2oC for seven days in accordance with 8.1.4 of BS EN 60811.
The results of the tests shall comply with the requirements given in Table 6.

7.3.4 Range of approval

7.3.4.1 General

The sequential type tests, which are primarily electrical tests, are intended to
assess the performance of the cable.

Cables of similar construction are regarded as those having the same form of
conductor (stranded or solid, circular or shaped), the same insulation material and
the same bedding (if applicable).

Repetition of the sequential type tests is not necessary on account of differences in

the protective layers applied over the cores, unless these would be likely to have a
significant effect on the results of the tests, taking into account that the prime
purpose is to test the electrical performance of the electrical system.

7.3.4.2 Range

If the sequential type tests have been carried out on one conductor size, in the
range 25-500 mm2, the results should be regarded as valid for cables of the same
type having other conductor sizes in that range, whether copper or aluminium.

The results of tests carried out successfully on cables with shaped conductors
should be accepted as valid also for cables, otherwise of similar type but, having
circular conductors, but not vice versa.

The results of tests on cables with stranded aluminium conductors or stranded

copper conductors should be accepted as valid for similar cables with stranded
conductors of the other metal.

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8.0. INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN WITH TENDERS

• Quality Management System Requirements

• Sales experience (list of buyers including product and quantity sold)
• List and basic description of plant to be used.
• Schedules attached to this Specification
• Technical leaflets
• Design calculations and drawings
• Type Test certificates

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ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY OF CYPRUS

TABLE 1

Identification of Cores

Identification of cores

Number of Identification
cores
Single-core Black

Two-Core Brown and Blue

Three-core Brown, Black, Grey

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TABLE 2

Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation

TEST METHOD IN
REQUIRE- ACCORDANCE WITH
TEST UNITS MENTS BS EN 60811
XLPE SECTION CLAUSE
Properties in the unaged state 1.1 9
Minimum tensile strength N/mm2 12,5
Minimum elongation at break % 200

Properties after ageing in air 1.2 8.1

oven
O
Temperature c 135 + 2
Duration h 168
Maximum variation for tensile % 25
strength *
Maximum variation for elongation % 25
at break *

Shrinkage test 1.3 10

ο
Temperature C 130 + 2
Duration h 1
Maximum shrinkage % 4

Hot set test 2.1 9

o
Temperature C 200 + 3
Duration minutes 15
Mechanical stress N/mm2 0.2
Maximum elongation under load % 175
Maximum elongation after % 15
Unloading

Note * The variation is the difference between the respective values obtained
Prior to and after heat treatment expressed as a percentage of the
Former.

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TABLE 3

POLYETHYLENE OVERSHEATH

Test method in
Test Units Requirement Accordance with
BS EN 60811
Section Clause

Density* g/cm3 min-0.925

max-0.940

Properties in the state as delivered 1.1 9.2

Minimum tensile strength N/mm2 12.5
%
Minimum elongation at break 300

Properties after ageing in air 1.2 8.1

O
Temperature c 110 ± 2
Duration h 336
Minimum elongation at break % 300

Pressure test at high temperature 3.1 8.2

o
Temperature C 115 ± 2
Duration h 6
Maximum deformation % 50

* The measurement of density is only required for the purpose of other tests and
is normally taken from the suppliers information sheets.

** Tenderers should submit with their Tender a suitable test method that they have
used (or their sub-conductor) together with relevant test results, confirming the
properties of the Oversheath to UV radiation.

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TABLE 4

TEST REQUIREMENTS

Schedule of tests
Test procedure in
Requirements Accordance with
Test given in clause HD 605 unless
otherwise specified

Routine tests (Symbol R)

Spark test 7.3.1.1 3.6.1

Conductor resistance 7.3.1.2 BS 6360
Copper wire metallic screen 7.3.1.2 BS 6360
Voltage test 7.3.1.3 3.2.1
Cable markings 7.3.1.4 Visual examination

Sample tests (Symbol S)

Conductor material and construction 7.3.2.2 Visual examination

Insulation 7.3.2.3 2.1.1
Bedding thickness 7.3.2.4 BS5467
Irregularities of insulation 7.3.2.5 2.1.10.5
Metallic wire screen 7.3.2.6 Visual examination
Armour:
Diameter BS5467
Mass of zinc coating 7.3.2.7 BS5467
Wrapping Test BS5467
Resistance test of completed cable BS5467
Oversheath 7.3.2.8 2.1.2

Type tests (Symbol T)

Material tests

Insulation 7.3.3.1 Table 2

Oversheath 7.3.3.2 Table 3
Compatibility test 7.3.3.3 8.1.4 of BS EN 60811

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TABLE 5

Number of samples for sample tests

Number of samples for sample tests

Cable length
Up to and Number of Samples
Above km including km
2 10 1
10 20 2
20 30 3

Etc. Etc. Etc.

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TABLE 6

COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Component Test Units Requirements

Extruded PE Minimum tensile strength N/mm2 12.5
Oversheath Minimum elongation at break % 300
XLPE Insulation Maximum variation % 25
* of tensile strength
Maximum variation % 25
* of elongation at break
* The variation is the difference between the respective values obtained prior to and after
heat treatment, expressed as a percentage of the former.

TABLE 7

THREE CORE CABLE WITH SHAPED STRANDED ALUMINIUM

CONDUCTORS AND COPPER WIRE NEUTRAL SCREEN

Description Unit Conductor size

Nominal area of conductor mm2 35 70 185 300
Minimum number of wires in Conductor 7 19 37 61
Minimum thickness of insulation mm 0,9 1,1 1,6 1,8
Minimum thickness of extruded bedding mm 0,75 1,0 1,4 1,6
Metallic Wire neutral screen
Minimum screen area mm2 25 35 90 110
Nominal wavelength of wires mm 106 220 300 440
Minimum average thickness of Oversheath mm 1,7 1,7 1,9 2,1
Minimum thickness of Oversheath at any point
mm 1,34 1,34 1,51 1,68
Approximate overall diameter of completed
cable mm 28 32 47 57

NOTE: The approximate overall diameters are given for information only.

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SINGLE CORE CABLE WITH CIRCULAR STRANDED COPPER CONDUCTOR

Description Unit Conductor size

Nominal area of conductor mm2 500
Minimum number of wires in Conductor 127
Minimum thickness of insulation Mm 2,2
Minimum average thickness of oversheath Mm 2,0
Minimum thickness of oversheath
at any point Mm 1,62
Approximate overall diameter of
completed cable Mm 38,0

NOTE: The approximate overall diameter is given for information only.

TABLE 9

TWO CORE CABLE WITH CIRCULAR SOLID OR STRANDED

ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS AND STEEL WIRE ARMOUR

Description Unit Conductor size

Nominal area of conductor mm2 25
Minimum number of wires in Conductor 7
Minimum thickness of insulation mm 0,9
Minimum thickness of extruded bedding
at any point mm 0,8
Steel Wire armour
Maximum dc resistance at 20oC per
km of cable Ω 3,1
Nominal diameter of wires mm 1,25
Minimum thickness of oversheath mm 1,6
Approximate overall diameter of
completed cable mm 24

NOTE: The approximate overall diameter is given for information only.

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TABLE "10"

LIST OF DRAWINGS

The following drawings are part of the specification

Drawing No. Description

7180003 WOODEN DRUM FOR U/G CABLES

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600-1000V XLPE UNDERGROUND CABLES

DETAILS REQUIRED TO BE GIVEN BY TENDERERS

1. SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS AND GUARANTEES

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SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS & GUARANTEES

0F 600-1000V XLPE UNDERGROUND CABLE

Item Particulars & Guarantees Units 3x35Al 3x70Al 3x185Al 3x300Al 1x500Cu 2x25Al
1.1 Name of manufacturer

1.2 Type designation of

manufacturer

1.3 Place of manufacture

2.1 Standard to which cable will be tested

2.2 Rated power-frequency voltage Volts

2.3 Highest permissible voltage (Um)

Volts
3 Conductor details:

3.1 Cross sectional area mm2 3x35 3x70 3x185 3x300 1x500 2x25
3.2 Diameter of conductor mm
3.3 Number and diameter of wires in each
conductor

4 Insulation:

4.1 Material

4.2 Nominal thickness of insulation mm

4.3 Minimum thickness at any point mm

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4.4 Method of curing

4.5 Method of cooling

5 Bedding

5.1 Material

5.2 Nominal thickness mm

5.3 Minimum thickness mm

6 Wire armour

6.1 Material - - - - -

6.2 Nominal diameter mm - - - - -

6.3 No of wires - - - - -

6.4 Max. DC resistance at 20oC Ω - - - - -

7.0 Neutral/earth conductor

7.1 Waveform lay Yes/No - -

7.2 Developed Length of waveform - -

%
7.3 Material of wire/tape - - -

7.4 Effective cross sectional area mm2 - -

7.5 Number and diameter of wires No/mm - -

7.6 Max.DC resistance at 20oC Ω - -

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7.7 Thickness of tape mm - -

8 Outer covering:

8.1 Material
Nominal thickness mm
8.2
8.3 Minimum thickness at any point mm

9 Nominal Diameter:

9.1 Nominal diameter of mm

conductor

9.2 Nominal diameter over insulation mm

9.3 Nominal diameter over bedding mm

9.4 Nominal overall diameter of completed

cable mm

10 Nominal weight per metre of

completed cable: kg

11 Minimum radius of bend round which cable

can be laid:

11.1 Laid direct or in air m

11.2 In ducts m
11.3 At terminations m

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12 Maximum d.c. resistance of conductor per µOhms
m of cable at 20oC

13 Maximum a.c. resistance of

conductor per m of cable at 90oC µOhms

Equivalent star Reactance per m of three-

14 phase circuit at 50 Hz µOhms

15 Electrostatic capacitance per

conductor per metre of cable at nominal pf
voltage
16 Cable Drums

16.1 Overall diameter mm

16.2 Width mm

16.3 Weight loaded mm

17 Max. permissible pulling force of complete

cable KN

18 Length of Cable per drum m

Signed : ……………………………………………..

On behalf of : …………………………………………….

Date : ……………………………………………

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