Heat-shrinkable termination systems for 3-core plastic and rubber insulated cables up to 36 kV Since the ate nineteen sxtes, the electricity a 1036 KV. ‘The long-term performance of hese ‘humerous installations in some ofthe most ‘demanding conditions los to wdespread ‘ackrowiedgement ofthe reliability and ease ‘ol application of the Raychem termination technique. Recognition of Raychem heat-shrnkabie ‘materials advantages or cable joining was, the starting point for he development! special polymers for use at medium volages, The resulting materials possess exceptional resietance 1 prolonged electrical sess and weathering, but are also capabieo! being Shrunk down quickly o it and sea a cabo, using only a commonly available gas tren ‘This technology i the basi termination system: avers dependable irk in the word s electricity networks proven in ove ten years extensive servicein the he'd the Raychem Raychem teminations ae a universal syst ied ona ange of They are part davoloped or the power dst ‘system benefits ‘The advantages ofthe aystem ‘lectncal and neat she the Raychem termnat sha-seneitve tapeng, tools or equiomert are invoived. Each termination kit can be used i the same way an cables wih round or sector-snaped cores and various types of screen. Fi instalation is achieves snp round tne heat-shrinkabie she ‘extend the oreapage path. The slim design andtiexible matanals make for easy handing land ting mo confines spaces, ed, non-racking and to the oversheathElectrical and environmental performance Non-tracking service Test “The superior non-trackng characteristics and long-term erosion resistance of Raychem terminations have been exhaustively ‘demonstrated in comparative tests at major independent laboratories and Raycher’s own extensive development facies. Results ‘These results are born out by the continuing Performance of over a lion units installed \wopical, desert, arctic and industrially poled ‘climates, confirming that Raychem terminations donot track even in severe ‘service conditions and vertying their ‘exceptional erosion resistance and retabity ASTM 02008 Inctined plane lore ‘Comparative tracking index ‘Compact and versatile stress control Distribution of electrical stress at end of cable screen “without stress control NNon-tracking undior all test conditions including addon of 1% sugar to the contaminant. The materia erodes only 'No tracking or erosion observed, even on specimens thermally aged at 130°C for 7 days: To meet the need for a space-saving toxble termination design, adaplabe o citerent 'ypes of compact equipment, Raychem ‘developed a materal wih acaretully controled volume resistviy anc permitvty, whichis applied inthe form ofa heat: shrinkable tubeng ‘Stress atthe end of the insulation screens Controlled by the tubing's defined impedance characteristic, suppressing discharges and Preventing damage tothe cable in service. ‘The neat-shankabie feature sempiies installation and alows the system tobe used on dierent cable corsiructons, easily ‘accommodating varying tolerances,Long-term weather-resistance (Ongoing natural ane accelerated weathering tests have closaly monitored Raychem terminations’ resistance to the combined effects of utra- volt light, humic, chemicals {and rain. The retention of elongation and ‘lecic strength shown in these investigations s more than suffcient justification of1ong Retention of elongation isa measure of resistance to cracking by utra-wolet ight Paar ere a an Sarnia nett Se a nea en aap ere zi etc Le ee cearetee| |} |) Li me seme = Fried PVC cin ti i wanes 7 a a a i i+ jo SST Tre ost on) masa eet eat amt ree ova sana Eeateeetgs Sees ESSE econ | ’ j nica ting cons beeaarss ecko eee Sexes alia o cy aia | Re eet Rooutasl ox on comer a Rain") Seonswen | cose | Citroen maenautee Rao || ces See Reena pas | eens) ere | ome emer eae cern | eeecea Sire | Ames a a a Soman) Sapae dade, Sart) oueranaeetecmen neal ‘Specitications and test reports Raychem terminations meet Raychem specication PPS 3013, which encompasses the requirements of BS, VDE and ater major national standards, anc the IEC ang IEEE ‘nternatonal norms. ‘The electrical and environmental Performance of Raychem terminations is Socumented in a continually updated ist test reports trom Raychem and many Independent national aboratores Ned test sites, copies of which are avaiable on request.Indoor and outdoor application Electrical uities and contractors specty tho Raychem system frit proven field performance in many diferent applications ‘The terminations here and courtless ‘thors have shown Raychem terminations ‘Sultaalty for a wide range of cable designs, ‘equipment configurations and environmental conditions. 1 Rekabiity in conditions of intense utr volt light and high hums, combined with ‘easy rapid installation, have lec to many installations of Raychem terminations inthe ‘Micdie East, suchas ths vanstormer connection of a 3-core plastic cable for upto 12kv. 2,3 Switchgear connections for 12 KV in TirolTechnical service Raychem supports its products wih technical [acvce and assistance rom customer service ‘engineers keenly aware of local operating condiions. Spectic product development, on Se supervision, and vaining of fitersn cable ‘reparation and instalation are al part of Raychem's determination ofl its customers total requrements, 4 High voltage testing is carried out at Raychem Energy Dwisionlaboratones in ‘Munich and San Francisco. 5. ARaychem engineer instructing cable {ters in the preparation ofa 12 KV pastic ‘cable prior o installation na cable Dox. origin- aly designed for compound iing, using a Raychem termination Ordering Information fRaychom terminations are available for 3-core plastic insulated cables wth extruded (or graphite screens and wire or metal tape shields with all standare conductor cross sections anc for voltages up to 96 KV. full selection table is available on request Raychem terminavions are suppieg complete with detaled instalation nstructons For further detais on this o: any other Raychem products please contact your local Faychem sais engineer Raychem and HVTM are trade-marks of Faaychem Corporation [All the above information, including drawings, itustratons and graphic displays, elects ou present understanding and is tothe best of ‘ur knowledge and belie! correct and reliable does, however, under no circumstance Constitute an assurance of any partcular ‘qualities. Such an assurance is only provides inthe context of our product specications. ‘Our habit for his products set on in our ‘standard terms and conditions of saleMinimum performance for Raychem terminations for 3-core plastic and rubber insulated cables up to 36 kV Test Sequence Test Voltage Result Highest Votage for Cable U. [kV] 72.1275 2888 AG.Voltage tin 27 35~—«45~=«*SS«C*TS)~—~—~=«nO Breakdownand notlashover Withstand Partial Discharge 4 75 4109 415 25 < 3G 7212 175 2488S DORE Impulse Voltage 10 positive ana indoor no breakdown and no flashover Withstand rOnegatve, 1250s, 607595125170 betwen each conductor outdoor: andthe grounded screen 70-98 110150200 Load Cycling 63 cycles @ 15-22 3045 no Breakdownand no lashover ‘Sh heating. 3h cooing Conductor temperature: PE.PVC cables) 75°C XPE cables asc Partial Discharge 4 75 +4109 «418 «225 = 3pC 72.12 75 28 86820 Thermal Short 1s symm no visible signs of damage Creu with Conauetor tomperature as for cable specication 1 searth fait with temperature as for ccabe specication Load Cycling repeat 2 15-22 3045 ~—_~no breakdownandnoflashover Partial Diecharge 45475 «109 °~«18~=«8 BO 72 «12 175 28 636 < 2060 ‘AC.Voltage 4h 428 ~—«98~=—«B_~SCS72~=~=C«OreakOWnandnoiashover Withstand Impulse Voltage repeat indoor ‘no breakdown and no flashover Withstand 6 7885185170 2utdo0r 7 95 110150200 Dc. Voltage 30min 2 48 ~«-72-~=—«86~=C«T&_~—no Breakdownand nolashover withstana Humidity conductivity 45-75 109 15 225 no reakdown, novlashover, indoor £800 uS'em, 100n no visible tracking and no erosion lerminations spray ate Oatimm Dynamic Short 63KA no wasible signs of damage Creu ‘Saretog 228g 45.75 ~«109°«15~=—«225 ——hoMashover ‘outdoor terminations Notes: 1. Unis the highest phase to phase voltage. 2. Further details are given in Raychem Alotner voltages ae stated as phase to ‘ground valves. spectication PPS 3013, Raychem Rate E0108 18