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SECTION 16124 - MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including Conditions of Contract and
Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes cables and related splices, terminations, and accessories for medium-
voltage electrical distribution systems above 1000V rating.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Division 7 Section “Fire stopping for fire stopping materials and installation
equipment
2. Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods". for cable and
termination supports and cable markers.
3. Division 16 Section "Cable Trays" with its related section.
4. Division 16 Section "Raceways and boxes" with its related section.
5. Division 16 Section "Under floor raceways" with its related section.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Technical Data: Submit data for approval including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Constructional details, standards to which cables comply, current carrying capacities,

de-rating factors for grouping and temperature.
2. Manufacturer's catalogue cuts.
3. Dimensional and electrical characteristics.

B. Samples of each cable and, if requested by the Engineer, other accessories.

C. Shop and Construction Drawings: Submit drawings for approval including, but not limited
to, the following:

1. Exact routing layouts, showing coordination between various trades.

2. Details of supports and fixings for trays and cables.
3. Details of connections to transformers, switchgear, etc.
4. Details of terminations, splices and tapings where permitted, glands and bushings at
enclosures.

D. Certificate of Origin: For each lot of cable supplied, provide a certificate of origin issued by
manufacturer stating origin, date of manufacture, composition, Standards to which it
complies and test certificates. All test certificates are to comply with the test requirements of
the relevant standard to which the cable is manufactured.

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E. Cable Jointing Qualifications: Submit details of the proposed cable jointers qualifications
prior to work commencing on site.

F. Product Certificates: Signed by manufacturers of cables and accessories certifying that the
products furnished comply with requirements.

G. Qualification Data: For firms and persons specified in "Quality Assurance" Article.

H. Field Test Reports: Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with performance
requirements.

I. Product Test Reports: Indicate compliance of cables and accessories with requirements
based on comprehensive testing of current products.

J. Maintenance Data: For cables and accessories to include in the maintenance manuals
specified in Division 1.

1. Include periodic tests of cables in service.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced and certified cable splicer to install, splice,
and terminate medium-voltage cable.

B. Standards: Cables are to comply with IEC or other equally approved Standards, and are to
bear the mark of identification of the Standards to which they are manufactured. Cables not
having this identification will be rejected.

C. Current carrying capacities of conductors have been determined in accordance with the
Regulations for specified type of insulation and expected conditions of installation. No
change will be accepted in specified type of insulation unless warranted by special
conditions and approved by the Engineer. Check various loads and current carrying
capacities and report any discrepancies or insufficiency of sizes indicated to Engineer.

1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver medium-voltage cable on factory reels complying with applicable Standard.

B. Store cables on reels on elevated platforms in a dry location. Protect from weather, fumes,
water, debris, etc.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Employer or

others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to
provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Engineer at least 2 days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Engineer's written permission.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Approved Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by

one of the following or approved equal:

1. B.I.C.C. (UK)
2. Nexans (France)
3. Prysmain (Italy)
4. Siemens (Germany)
5. The Okonite Co (U.S.A.)
6. Draka (Holland)
7. Riyadh Cables (Saudi Arabia)
8. Saudi Cables (Saudi Arabia)
9. Jeddah Cable Company (Saudi Arabia)
10. Elsewedy Cables (Egypt)

2.2 MV CABLE

A. Three Core MV Cable , 8.7/15 (17.5) kV, XLPE insulated, for use on systems with voltages
between 12 kV and 17.5 kV, is to comply with IEC 60502, and having the following
characteristics:

1. Conductor: Copper, circular, stranded and compacted.

2. Conductor Screen: Extruded semi-conducting layer.
3. Insulation: Extruded cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), minimum 4.5 thick.
4. Insulation Screen Part: Non-metallic directly applied extruded semi-conducting
material, readily strippable.
5. Metallic Part: Layer of copper tape applied with 30% overlap.
6. Filling and Bedding: Polypropylene extruded over laid up cores to form compact
circular bedding.
7. Armour where required on the drawings: Single layer of round galvanized steel wire
or Double Galvanized Steel Tape as shown on the drawings.
8. Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) to IEC 61034-1 and 2 for low
smoke emission, IEC 60754-1 for halogen acid gas content and IEC 60754-2 for
degree of acidity of evolved gas.
9. Embossing: Electric cable, manufacturer name, number of cores and size, type (e.g.
CU/XLPE/SWA/PVC), voltage rating (e.g. 8.7/15 (17.5) kV), manufacturer
standards, special characteristics (e.g. FR to IEC 60332-1, LS0H to IEC 61034-1 and
2, IEC 60754-1 and 2 as specified or required on the drawings).
10. Short-circuit: 13 kA (minimum) for one second rating for 95 mm2 Copper cables, 17
kA (minimum) for one second rating for 120 mm2 Copper cables, 21.7 kA
(minimum) for one second rating for 185 mm2 copper cables and 34 kA (minimum)
for one second rating for 240 mm2 Copper cables and 42 kA (minimum) for one
second for 300 mm2 Copper cables.

B. Single Core MV Cable (17.5 kV maximum between phases), XLPE - insulated, for use on
systems with voltages between 12 kV and 17.5 kV, is to comply with IEC 60502, and
having the following characteristics:

1. Conductor: Copper, circular, stranded and compacted.

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2. Conductor Screen : Extruded semi-conducting layer.

3. Insulation: Extruded cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), minimum 4.5 mm thick.
4. Copper Screen: Layer of copper wires with copper tape applied in opposite direction
bedding. Inner tape covering and separation sheath of extruded PVC.
5. Armored cable, where required or shown on the Drawings, is to have single layer of
aluminum wire or two layers of aluminum tape between bedding and over-sheath.
6. Over-sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LS0H) to IEC 61034-1 and 2 for low smoke
emission, IEC 60754-1 for halogen acid gas content and IEC 60754-2 for degree of
acidity of evolved gas.
7. Embossing: Electric cable, manufacturer name, number of cores and size, type,
voltage rating (e.g. 8.7/15 (17.5) kV), manufacturer standards, special characteristics
(e.g. FR to IEC 60332-1, LS0H to IEC 61034-1 and 2, IEC 60754-1 and 2 as
specified or required on the drawings).
8. Short-circuit: 13 kA (minimum) for one second rating for 95 mm2 Copper cables, 17
kA (minimum) for one second rating for 120 mm2 Copper cables, 21.7 kA
(minimum) for one second rating for 185 mm2 copper cables and 34 kA (minimum)
for one second rating for 240 mm2 Copper cables,42 kA (minimum) for one second
for 300 mm2 Copper cables & 90 kA (minimum) for one second rating for 630 mm2
Copper cables.

C. Water tight cables are to be used for buried cables in high water content soil, provided with
two water blocking swellable tape above insulation and above metallic screen as
longitudinal water barriers, PE laminated aluminum foil longitudinally applied with suitable
overlap as radial water barrier and an external outer sheath made of extruded black
polyethylene compound.

D. Cable joints to be as recommended by manufacturer, to render joints equal to cable in

characteristics, in terms of insulation, stress distribution and water-tightness. Materials and
methods of jointing are to be approved before confirmation of order. Cable joints are to be
as manufactured by Raychem (USA) or BICC (UK) or 3M or approved equal.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Examine raceways to receive medium-voltage cables for compliance with requirements for
installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance of cables. Do not proceed
with installation until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.2 INSTALLATION

A. Refer to Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables" for feeder and sub-feeder cable
installation requirements applicable to this Section.

B. Install cables as indicated, according to manufacturer's written instructions.

C. Pull Conductors: Use manufacturer-approved pulling compound or lubricant where

necessary; compound used must not deteriorate conductor or insulation. Do not exceed
manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions and sidewall pressure values.

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D. Use pulling means, including fish tape, cable, rope, and basket-weave wire/cable grips, that
will not damage cables or raceways. Do not use rope hitches for pulling attachment to
cable.

E. Install exposed cables, parallel and perpendicular to surfaces of exposed structural members,
and follow surface contours where possible.

F. Support cables according to Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods."

G. Install direct-buried cables on leveled and tamped 75-mm bed of clean sand at bottom of
trench. Separate cables crossing other cables or piping from those items by a minimum of
100 mm of tamped earth. Install permanent markers at ends of cable runs, changes in
direction, and buried splices.

H. Install "buried cable" warning tape 305 mm above cables.

I. In manholes, handholes, pull boxes, junction boxes, and cable vaults, train cables around
walls by the longest route from entry to exit and support cables at intervals adequate to
prevent sag.

J. Seal around cables passing through fire-rated elements using approved fire-stopping
material according to Division 7 Section "Through-Penetration Firestop Systems".

K. Identify cables according to Division 16 Section "Basic Electrical Materials and Methods."

3.3 CABLE JOINTING AND TERMINATING

A. Through joints will not be allowed in feeder cables where adequate manufacturer's lengths
are available. Where a joint is necessary, it has to be made inside boxes, handholes or
manholes.

B. Recommendations: Through joints and terminations are to be carried out strictly in

accordance with cable manufacturer's recommendations, and made with correct specified
materials, boxes, tapes, compounds or mixtures, stress cones, glands and bonds as
applicable.

C. Jointing: Qualifications of operatives are to be submitted to Engineer prior to work

commencing on site. Joints are to be filled with epoxy resin after taping unless contrary to
cable manufacturer's recommendations. Sample site constructed cable terminations and
through-joints are to be submitted to the Engineer prior to commencing work on site.
Samples are to be constructed in the presence of the Engineer and are to be available for test
and inspection in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

D. Cutting tools for jointing and terminating cables are to be purpose made, to prevent damage
to insulation in general, and to cable shielding of MV cables.

E. Cleaning of lacquer on conductors is to be by use of 'Scotch Brite' sponge and white spirit or
equal approved.

F. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals including screws and bolts, in accordance with
manufacturers published torque-tightening values. Where manufacturer’s torquing
requirements are not indicated, tighten connectors and terminals to comply with
international standards.

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3.4 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Cable tests are to be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations and
Standards.

B. Test Equipment: Provide megger testers of various ranges as applicable, and HV test
equipment as necessary for testing MV installations. Use 1000 V megger on installations
with nominal voltage over 500 V up to 1000 V, and 5000 V megger on MV installations (up
to 13.8 kV) for initial checks.

C. Testing: On installation of medium-voltage cables and before electrical circuitry has been
energized, demonstrate product capability and compliance with requirements.

1. MV Cable Testing: Provide cable test set with D.C. output voltage and ampere range
sufficient to test MV cables. Cables are to be laid in position (trench or duct bank),
jointed where applicable, but left uncovered, with ends free of equipment and clear of
ground.
2. MV Cable Testing: D.C. test voltage is to be applied between core under test and the
screen in steps, pausing one minute or more each step (first step being the A.C. rms
rated voltage of the cable, followed by two equal steps) up to maximum test voltage.
At each step, and for the last 5-15 minutes duration at maximum test voltage, the
ammeter (normally a micro-ammeter) is to be monitored closely and recorded. If,
except as voltage is increased, the current starts to increase, test is to be stopped and
the installation inspected and tested for the fault.
3. MV Cable Testing: Each cable/core is to be tested independently. Maximum D.C.
test voltage for grounded neutral system is to be 3 times rated A.C. rms voltage of
cable.
4. MV Cable Testing: Alternative test is to apply A.C. rms voltage up to 1.5 times A.C.
rms rating of cable (26 kV for 17.5 kV cable), applied for 15 minutes, by an approved
A.C. test set. Readings are to be within same range and in accordance with IEC
60502.

D. Correct malfunctioning cables and accessories at Project site, where possible, and retest to
demonstrate compliance; otherwise, remove and replace with new units and retest.

3.5 PROTECTION

A. Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a manner acceptable to manufacturer

and Installer, to prevent entrance of moisture into the cables and to ensure medium-voltage
cables are without damage or deterioration at the time of Substantial Completion.

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