GES 12032

Technical Specification of GECOL

Mid Span Tension Joint

(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007

General Electricity Company of Libya

 Contents

1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 NORMATIVE REFERENCES............................................................................................................. 3

2.1 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ..................................................................................................................... 3

2.2 ALTERNATIVE STANDARDS ................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 PRECEDENCE OF STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 3

3 DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 MINIMUM SLIP LOAD ............................................................................................................................ 4

3.2 MEAN COATING MASS .......................................................................................................................... 4
3.3 LOT ...................................................................................................................................................... 4

4 KINDS..................................................................................................................................................... 4

5 REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................. 5

5.1 MATERIAL ............................................................................................................................................ 5

5.1.1 Mid span tension joint for earth wire (ACS).............................................................................. 5
5.1.2 Mid span tension joint for ACSR ............................................................................................... 5
5.1.3 Mid span tension joint for AAC/AAAC ...................................................................................... 6
5.2 MECHANICAL PROPERTY ...................................................................................................................... 6
5.3 HOT-DIP GALVANIZING ......................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 6

6 TESTS..................................................................................................................................................... 7

6.1 SAMPLING ............................................................................................................................................ 7

6.2 TESTS (ACCORDING TO IEC 61284) ..................................................................................................... 7
6.3 RETEST ................................................................................................................................................ 8

7 MARKING ............................................................................................................................................. 8

8 PACKING AND DELIVERY................................................................................................................ 8

9 DOCUMENT AND CERTIFICATE .................................................................................................... 9

9.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH THE BID .................................................................................... 9

9.2 DOCUMENTS TO BE APPROVED BY GECOL.......................................................................................... 9
9.3 DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 10

10 WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................ 10

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 GES (Technical Specification of GECOL)

Mid Span Tension Joint

1 Scope
This specification covers the requirements of the mid span tension joint which shall be
used for jointing conductors such as ACSR, AAAC, AAC and ACS (Aluminum-clad steel
stranded conductor) on overhead transmission line.

2 Normative references

2.1 Applicable standards

All mid span tension joints supplied shall, in general, comply with the latest edition of
following international standards:
(a) IEC 61089: Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors
(b) IEC 61284: Overhead lines - Requirements and tests for fittings
(c) ISO 209-1: Wrought aluminum and aluminum alloys - Chemical composition and
forms of products - Part 1: Chemical composition
(d) ISO 630: Structural steels - Plates, wide flats, bars, sections and profiles
(e) ISO 1460: Metallic coatings - Hot dip galvanized coating on ferrous materials -
Gravimetric determination of the mass per unit area
(f) ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coating on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods
(g) ISO 2859-1: Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Introduction to
the ISO 2859 attribute sampling system

2.2 Alternative standards

The supplier may propose alternative standards provided it is proven that it gives an
equivalent degree of quality as applicable standards. But the acceptance of the alternative
standard is limited to GECOL for approval.

2.3 Precedence of standards

In case of discrepancy between this specification and any of the applicable standards, the
following order of precedence shall apply:
(a) Technical specification of GECOL

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 (b) Applicable standards
(c) Accepted alternative standards

3 Definition

3.1 Minimum slip load

Minimum load specified by the purchaser or declared by the supplier at which slippage
will not take place

3.2 Mean coating mass

The average value of the coating masses determined either by using a control sample
selected in accordance with Clause 5 using tests in accordance with ISO 1460 or
conversion of the mean coating thickness

3.3 Lot
A group of articles offered for acceptance from the same manufacturer, of the same
design and manufactured under presumed similar conditions of production. One or more
lots may be offered together for acceptance; the lot(s) offered may consist of the whole, or
part, of the quantity ordered

4 Kinds
The kinds of mid span tension joint are listed in Table 1 of this specification. Applicable
conductor is the conductor made in accordance with IEC 60189.
Table 1 - Kinds of mid span tension joint
Applicable conductor
Specification No. Number/Diameter of wire
Kinds
Al.(Nos./mm) St. (Nos./mm)
1203233 AAC 10 7/1.35 -
1203235 AAC 16 7/1.71 -
1203236 AAC 25 7/2.13 -
1203237 AAC 40 7/2.70 -
1203239 AAC 63 7/3.39 -
1203240 AAC 100 19/2.59 -
1203241 AAC 125 19/2.89 -
1203242 AAC 160 19/3.27 -
1203244 AAC 250 19/4.09 -
1203245 AAC 315 37/3.29 -

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 1203247 AAC 450 37/3.94 -
1203255 ACSR 16 6/1.84 1/1.84
1203256 ACSR 25 6/2.30 1/2.30
1203257 ACSR 40 6/2.91 1/2.91
1203258 ACS 58 7/3.26 -
1203259 ACSR 63 6/3.66 1/3.66
1203260 ACSR 100 6/4.61 1/4.61
1203261 ACSR 125 26/2.47 7/1.92
1203262 ACSR 160 26/2.80 7/2.18
1203264 ACSR 250 26/3.50 7/2.72
1203265 ACSR 315 26/3.93 7/3.05
1203267 ACSR 450 54/3.26 7/3.26
1203270 ACS 10 7/2.34 -
1203235 AAAC 16 7/1.83 -
1203236 AAAC 25 7/2.29 -
1203237 AAAC 40 7/2.89 -
1203239 AAAC 63 7/3.63 -
1203240 AAAC 100 19/2.78 -
1203241 AAAC 125 19/3.10 -
1203242 AAAC 160 19/3.51 -
1203244 AAAC 250 19/4.39 -
1203245 AAAC 315 37/3.53 -
1203247 AAAC 450 37/4.22 -

5 Requirements
The mid span tension joint shall be of the full tension type suitable for mid span tension
jointing ACSR, AAC, AAAC and earth wire (ACS : Aluminum-clad steel stranded
conductor). The detailed dimensions shall conform to the requirements shown in Figure 1
and 2 of this specification. Mid span tension joint shall conform to the physical and
mechanical requirements as follows.

5.1 Material

5.1.1 Mid span tension joint for earth wire (ACS)

The mid span tension joint shall be made from stainless steel.

5.1.2 Mid span tension joint for ACSR

The mid span tension joint shall be basically consisted of aluminum tube made from

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extruded aluminum in accordance with ISO 209-1 and steel tube made from galvanized
steel in accordance with ISO 630.

5.1.3 Mid span tension joint for AAC/AAAC

The mid span tension clamp shall be made from high strength aluminum in accordance
with ISO 209-1.

5.2 Mechanical property

The mid span tension joint shall not break and slip at a load lower than 95% of the rated
tensile strength of the relevant conductor.

5.3 Hot-dip galvanizing

The outer surface of steel tube shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1460.
The mean coating mass shall be not less than 395g/m2 in accordance with ISO 1461.

5.4 Design requirements

The mid span tension joint shall be designed so as to meet the following requirements;
(a) The whole surface of mid span tension joint shall be smooth and free from blemishes,
malformations or any protrusion.
(b) The mid span tension joint shall be designed so as to have conductivity not less than
those of relevant conductor.
(c) Resistance of mid span tension joint shall be less than those of the equivalent length of
relevant conductor.
(d) The mid span tension joint shall be of the tubular type, used to joint two conductors of
same size.
(e) For AAC, AAAC, ACS and ACSR having a single strand of steel wire, the mid span
tension joint shall be a single part fitting. In case of single part fitting, the mid span
tension joint shall be provided with a center stop indent for correctly positioning of
conductor before compression. For ACSR with multi-stranded steel wires, the mid
span tension joint shall be two parts fitting of aluminum and steel tube and the steel
tube shall be provided with a center stop indent for correctly positioning of conductor
before compression.
(f) The both ends of mid span tension joint shall be covered with stopper to prevent the
ingression of a contaminant.
(g) The suitable connecting compound to insert in aluminum tube being packed with other
tool shall be supplied with mid span tension joint.
(h) Dimensional tolerance in which the tolerance is not specified shall be ±0.7mm for up
to and including 35mm in dimension and over 35mm, ±2%.
(i) The mid span tension joint shall have an indelible mark of starting and finishing point

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 to compress on surface of aluminum and steel tube.

6 Tests
The supplier shall carry out the Type tests, Sample tests and Routine tests in accordance
with the latest edition of IEC 61284 and as specified in this specification.
All mid span tension joints are to be checked for compliance with this specification and
with the ordering quantity. GECOL reserves the rights to ask for tests to confirm the
quality of mid span tension joint in the presence of GECOL representatives.
All test reports of the below defined and executed tests shall be submitted to GECOL for
approval within one week after the completion of the tests.

6.1 Sampling
Test specimens shall be selected at random from each inspection lot (or articles) in
accordance with ISO 2859-1. The number of samples selected from each lot shall comply
with Table 2 of this specification.
Table 2 - Number of test samples
Lot size Sample size Lot size Sample size
25 or less 5 501 to 1,200 80
26 to 50 8 1,201 to 3,200 125
51 to 90 13 3,201 to 10,000 200
91 to 150 20 10,000 to 35,000 315
151 to 280 32
35,001 to over 500
281 to 500 50

6.2 Tests (According to IEC 61284)

Items Type tests Sample tests Routine tests

2)
Visual examination Clause 7 Clause 7 Clause 73)
Dimensional and material verification Clause 8 Clause 8 Clause 83)
Hot dip galvanizing Clause 93) Clause 9
Damage and failure load test Clause 11 Clause 113)
Tensile test Clause 11 Clause 11
Heat cycle test Clause 13
Resistance test8) Clause 13.4.5
2)
Inspection by attributes only
3)
By agreement between purchaser and supplier
8)
Resistance shall conform to the requirements specified in clause 5.4 of this
specification.

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6.3 Retest
If only one sample fail to comply with the sample tests, a new sample equal to twice the
quantity of originally submitted to that test shall be subjected to re-testing. If two or more
samples fail to comply with any of the sample tests, or if any failure occurs during re-
testing, the complete lot is considered as not complying with this specification and shall be
withdrawn by manufacturer.

7 Marking
Marking shall ensure the system of traceability for each component of the fittings. The
marks shall be indelibly embedded on suitable position. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The manufacture shall mark as
follows;
(a) Identification of fittings
(b) Manufacturer’s identification
(c) Year of manufacture
(d) Applicable conductor size or code name
(e) Compression starting and finishing point
(f) Number of compression and dies reference

8 Packing and Delivery

The supplier shall provide packing of the mid span tension joint as is required to prevent
their damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination and long period of
storage. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation, rough handling
during transportation and the exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation.
(a) All mid span tension joints shall be delivered from the factory to the specified site or
GECOL warehouse.
(b) Every 100 or some reasonable pieces of the mid span tension joints shall be packaged
in a stout wood box being packaged with waterproof package.
(c) Each shipment, if necessary, shall include a detailed packing list identifying all items
by part number in a waterproof envelope.
(d) All mid span tension joints shall be carefully loaded for protection during
transportation.
On the package, a name plate shall be attached being not detachable and indelibly shall
include the appropriate items as the designation and dimension or quantity of product,
gross weight, the name and trade mark of supplier, etc. The characters shall be English
capital roman letters and Arabic numeral characters. The size of characters shall not be less

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than 4mm.

9 Document and certificate

The mid span tension joint quoted by the supplier shall be approved by GECOL. The
quantity of document and certificates submitted shall be not less than three copies. The mid
span tension joint shall conform to the latest edition of applicable standards including
clause 2 of this specification or any other equivalent international standards. The design
and construction of mid span tension joint shall be subjected to the approval of GECOL.

9.1 Information to be provided with the BID

Technical descriptions, data sheets, catalogues and other information shall be submitted
with the BID and those which are submitted shall be sufficient to enable GECOL to
evaluate thoroughly the proposal as to its compliance with the requirements of this
specification.
The minimum requirement is as follows:
(a) Detailed summary of difference with this specification
(b) Technical Data Sheet duly filled in and signed (Annex A)
(c) Material safety data certificates and the table of component ratio of all chemical
materials or metal used for manufacturing
(d) Detailed cross-sectional drawing & plane figure of all components in A3 or A4 size
(e) Detailed handling, installation and maintenance manual for good operation
(f) Brochures and catalogues containing outline dimensions, main electrical and
mechanical data, etc.
(g) Applicable design specification and standards in English language
(h) Test certificates approved by international institute
(i) Quality control system and relevant certificate

9.2 Documents to be approved by GECOL

The supplier shall furnish all relevant technical information, drawings etc. to GECOL
for approval prior to the start of manufacture. Offers without Technical Data Sheet
completely filled in will be rejected.
(a) Vendor(s) details/ Reference list
(b) Technical Data Sheet
(c) Tests schedule and procedures
(d) Transportation schedule and storage conditions
(e) Drawings of materials (All drawings shall be in A3 or A4 size with title block

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 approved by GECOL)

9.3 Documentation
All documents supplied under this specification shall be documented to the extent that
the end user can easily understand its theory of operation, performance, installation and
maintenance for the product. All documents shall be submitted being filed in order to
approve of GECOL and reorder later.
Language in all documents and drawings shall be written in English and dimensions
shall be used in metric SI-units.

10 Warranty
The supplier shall provide a full one-year limited warranty on all articles supplied. The
warranty shall cover all parts and all costs, which are directly attributable to the supplier.
Warranty coverage shall begin on the date that the articles are received.

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 c

d e

Figure 1 - Shape for earth wire/AAC/AAAC/ACSR having single stranded steel wire

h j

Figure 2 - Shape of for ACSR having multi stranded steel wires

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 [Unit: mm]
Applicable
a b c d e
conductor
AAC 10 280 315 5.5 26 11.8
AAC 16 300 340 6.9 26 11.8
AAC 25 300 340 8.3 26 11.8
AAC 40 350 390 10.1 26 11.8
AAC 63 380 425 11.7 26 11.8
AAC 100 450 495 14.4 26 11.8
AAC 125 470 520 16.0 30 25.5
AAC 160 470 520 17.9 30 25.5
AAC 250 480 530 22.0 38 32.5
AAC 315 500 555 24.5 42 35.9
AAC 450 520 575 29.0 48 41.1
+0.5 +0.5
ACS 10 140 172 7.36 −0 20 −0 17 +−00.5
ACS 58 200 245 10.25 +−00.5 20 +−00.5 17 +−00.5
AAAC 16 300 340 6.9 26 11.8
AAAC 25 300 340 8.3 26 11.8
AAAC 40 350 390 10.1 26 11.8
AAAC 63 380 425 12.4 26 11.8
AAAC 100 450 495 15.3 26 11.8
AAAC 125 470 520 17.2 30 25.5
AAAC 160 470 520 19.2 30 25.5
AAAC 250 480 530 23.7 38 32.5
AAAC 315 500 555 26.4 42 35.9
AAAC 450 520 575 30.8 48 41.1
ACSR 16 300 340 6.9 26 11.8
ACSR 25 300 340 8.3 26 11.8
ACSR 40 350 390 10.1 26 11.8
ACSR 63 380 425 12.4 26 11.8
ACSR 100 450 495 15.3 26 11.8

Figure 1 - Dimension for earth wire/AAC/AAAC/ACSR having single stranded steel wire

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 [Unit: mm]
Applicable
a b c d e f g h i j
conductor
ACSR 125 600 650 17.2 30 25.5 200 245 6.4 16 13.5
ACSR 160 600 650 19.2 30 25.5 200 245 7.1 18 15.2
ACSR 250 640 590 23.7 38 32.5 200 245 8.8 20 17
ACSR 315 690 740 26.4 42 35.9 220 270 9.7 22 18.7
ACSR 450 740 790 30.8 48 41.1 240 290 10.4 24 20.4

Figure 2 - Dimension of mid span tension joint for ACSR

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Annex A

Technical Data Sheet

No. Description Particulars

1 Applicable international standards

2 Manufacturer’s name
3 Specification No. of mid span tension joint
4 Material of mid span tension joint for ACSR
a) Outer tube
b) Inner tube
5 Material of mid span tension joint for earth wire (ACS)
6 Material of mid span tension joint for AAC/AAAC
7 Applicable conductor size (mm2)
8 Compression
a) Designation of dies
b) Required number of compression
9 Tensile strength of material used (N/mm2)
a) Steel
b) Aluminum
10 Minimum slip load (kN)
11 Resistance of mid span tension joint (Ω/km)
12 Mean coating mass of steel sleeve (g/m2)
13 Weight of a mid span tension joint (kg)

Signature :
Designation :
Name of Tenderer :

Date :

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