Heat-shrinkable termination systems for single core ic insulated cables up to 36 kV SN Se eT, \ \\ L A C NSHeat-shrinkable termination systems for single core plastic and rubber insulated cables up to 36 kV ‘Since the late nineteen sixes. he electricity ‘supply industry has insted over a milion ‘The long-term performance of hese ‘numerous nsallatons in some ofthe most ‘demanding conditions ed io idespread acknowiedgement ofthe reiabiity and ease ‘of appication of he Raychem termination technique. Recognition of Raychem heal-shrinkable materials advantages or cable jointing was, the staring point forthe development of special polymers for use at medium votages. ‘The resulting mateniais possess exceptional resistance o prolonged electrical stress and weathering, but are aso capabie of being ‘Shrunk down quicky toi and seal a cable, sing only a commonty avaiable gas torch. ‘Ths technology isthe basis ofthe Raychem termination system: aversatie and dependable ink inthe work's electricity ‘networks proven in over ten years exensive service in the fel. Raychem termnatons area universal systems ‘Supplied in kt form foreach speciic ‘application. The heat-shinkable components tenable one ki to accommodate varying cable tolerances and o be installed on a range of conductor szes wih the usual sks required tor standard cable reparation. They are part of awide ange of Raychem cabie fccessories,jonis, corasion protection and Sealing systems, al instailed wih the same heat-shrnking technique and specially ‘developed fr the power distribution industry System benetits, The advantages of he system arise from the lecrcal and heat shrinkable properties of the Raychem termination components. No skllsensitve taping, cunng delays, special to's or equipment are involved. As each termination covers a range of conductor sizes, all pars can be easy sipped over and shrunk down ot cables with varying Insulation thickness tolerances and diferent 'ypes of screen, Reversed instalation is achieved simply by turning round the heat shrinkable sheds used to extend the creepage path. The sim design allows easier tong into contines spaces Moisture seating Durable sealing is achieved by special Raychem sealanson the insiéeo! the non ‘vacking. weather-resistant components. At the same tie as the cable fitter néats the ‘tubing to instal the shrinking action causes the sealantto melt and How into place. A sealed, nor-racking and weather-esistant termination is obtained quickly wih a munimum of eter Cover photo: Raychem 24 kV terminations for single cove plastic cables used by a ubity in southern Germany for acomplex instaliaion in ther distrbuton network. The ‘uly sealed design and easily reversed heat- shrinkable shegs ofthe Raychem system ‘made possible this elegantly simple solution 1 Aninverted instalation at a Danish utiity mage with a Raychem kit for 24 KV cabies 2 Indoor connections toa 12 KV transtoxmer 'n rorthern Germany,Electrical and environmenial performance Non-tracking service “The supetior non-acking characterisies and These esuls are born out by the continuing long-term erosion resistance ofRaychem performance of ovet a milion units instal in terminations have been exhaustively {wopical, desert arcte and industrially potted ‘demonstrated in comparaive tests at major __cimates, confirming that Raychem independent laboratones anc Raychem own terminations do not rack even in severe extensive development facies ‘service conditions and veriying thei ‘exceptional erosion resistance and reliably Results ec 12 ‘Comparatve tracking index ‘Compact and versatile stress control Distribution of electrical stress at end ot cable screen without stress control ‘Non-tracking under all test conaitons including addon of 19% sugar to the ‘contaminant. The material erodes only. 'No tracking or erosion observed, even on specimens thermally aged at 130°C for 7 days. ‘Tomes! the need for a space-saving. flexible Stress al the eno! the insulation screen is rmination design, adaptable diferent controled by he tubing's defines impedance 'ypes of compact equipment, Raychem ‘characteristc. suppressing discharges and oveloped a materal wih acaretlly preventing damage to the cable in service, controled volume resisiy and permitivty, The heal-shrinkable feature simplifies which i applied inthe form ofa heat instalation and alows the system tobe used Shrinkable tubingLong-term weather-resistance mmm = Fayonem HVT ime = Typical black PE cable oversneatn materia! eeee = Typical PE cable delectic smatonal mmm = Typical red PVC cable overshesth maton jemem = Commercial grey EPOM Natural weathering conditions (Ongoing natural and accelerated weathering tasts have closely montored Raychem terminations resistance tothe combined ‘effects of ultra-violet ight, humic, chemicals ‘and.ain. The retenton of elongation and ‘elecire svengt shown in these vestigations ‘is more han sufficertjustiicaion ofong ‘service ite expeciation. Retention of elongation s a measure of resistance to cracking by uta-violet light Sampies mounted at 45" Tacing south in Swendon, England Programmed 24 hour cycle consisting of (2) 9 pends of 102 minutes of UV. ight only, each period tolowed by 18 minutes of ight lus war spray. Total’ 18 hours () 6 nours dark only Contaminant Ozone 20 pphm 400 hours in a weatherometer is accepted to Concentration Sulphur Goxide 20 pphm be equivalent 1 one year's natural exposure. Specitications and test reports Raychem terminatons meet Raychnert ‘The electrical and environmental spectication PPS 3073, which encompasses the requirements of BS, VDE and other major ‘ational standards, ans the IEC ang IEEE Interavonal norms Performance of Raychem terminations is Socumented na continually updated ist of test reports rom Raychem and many ‘independent national laboratories held test ‘ites, copes of which are avaliable on requestIndoor and outdoor application1 Raychem 36 KV outdoor terminations installed by a Swedish utity 2 _A12kV Raychem termination installavon in Germany 3. Raychem terminations for single core Dlastcnsulated cables up to 24 KV in an ‘lectical ubity s network near the Alps 4 24%V Raychem plastic cableterminations ata coastal ste in Spain 5 Raychem 24.KV terminavons in acrowaes instalation in a aghly polluted areaot a Scanainavian stee! mi 6 36V single core pasic cabies at an outzoor smitchyardin Austna protected wth Raychem heat'shinkable terminations Technical service ‘Raychem supports its products wih echrical ‘agvce and assistance ram customer service engineers keenly aware of ocal operating Conetions. Speciic product development on ‘te supersion. and training o! iers cable ‘reparation and instalation are a part ot Raychem s determination ofl ts Ordering intormation Raychem terminations are avaiabie core paste nsuiates c graphite screens anc w sections and for woages: Raychem termnatons are supphes with detaied instaiaton instructors For further cetaison sor any ot Rayenem products please contac Rayenem sales engineer Raychem and HVTM ave vade-mans Rayenem Corporaton Al ne above information, neuding arawings, avons anc graphic cispays,rettects Ou resent understanding and so the best of romedge and beie! correct ane reiabie In'does. however, unge’ no ercumstance sttute an assurance of any partcular tes Such an assurance only provided In the content of our product specications ur labity for ths product is vot fon in our standaro terms and conattions of sale [At Raychem we are committed to.continuous quality improvement Imevery aspect of our business.Minimum performance for Raychem terminations for single core plastic and rubber insulated cables up to 36 kV Test Sequence Test Voltage Result Highest Voltage for Cable Un [kV] 72% 175" 24 36 AC. volage tin a OS 55 5 ‘no breakdown and no flashover withstand Partial Discharge 75 10915 SK PC 1 75 2436 <20 pC Impulse Voltage 10 breakdown and no flashover Withstand 73 96 125 170 And the grounded screen 70 95 110 180-200 Load Cyciing —6S.cyces 8 6 2 » 6 ‘no breakdown and no flashover '5n heating, 3h cooling ‘Conductor temperature PE,PVC cables: 75°C XPEcables: 95°C Partial Discharge 45° °«°75~~~«109(15 2s = 3pC 72 1758 36 = 2006 ‘Thermal Short 1 symmetrical faut ‘no visible signs of damage Clreuit with conductor Temperature as for cable specification 15 earth fault yah temperature as for cable specification Load Cycling __ repeat 8 6 2 90 6 no breakdown and no flashover Partial Discharge 45° «7510915 25 = 3c 722 7528 36 < 2060 ‘AC. Voltage ah “2 6 72 ‘no breakdown and no flashover withstand _ Impulse Voltage repeat indoor Withstand 60 7% 95 12 170 no.breakdown and no fashover outdoor 7 8 10 150-200 D.C. Voltage 30 min rr) 7% (86 144 no breakdown and no flashover Withstand Humidity ‘conductivity 45 75 +109 18 225 no breakdown, no flashover, ‘indoor £800 uS'cm, 100h 1 visible tracking and no erosion terminations spray rate 4 umm Salttog 224 kgm 45°75 ~«1089~«15~=—=«22.5 no fashover outdoor terminations Notes: 2 Further details are gwven in Raychem 1 Unis the highest phase io phase voltage Alotner votages ae stated as phase to specication PPS 3013, ‘round values, Raychem GmbH Raychem Ltd. Eneray Division Faraday Ra. Haldgraben 6 Dorean, Swindon 10-8012 Ottobrunn Witshire SNS SHH UK Munich, Germany (0793 528171 TWX 449409 ‘89-6080. TWX 5212879 Fax 793482403, Fax 89-6096345 Fax 4153615447 {re-order point)