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S+ IEC 62067 Edition 2.0 2011-41 Power cables with extruded insulation iccessories for rated voltages above 150° kV (Um = 170 kV) up to 500. kV = 550'kV) - Test methods and requirements et leurs accessoires pour des tensions 170 kV) et jusqu’a 500 kV (Um = 550 kV) — Cables d'énergie a isolatio assignées supérieures a 180 PRICE CODE x CODE PRIX (SBN 078-2-98812-770.5, © Rosle rest of te taemsosl acioatad Comison Marque ogee dois Conmbsen Becta nn arvana iEC 62067 “Edition 2.0. 2011-44 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD NORME INTERNATIONALE DEY) et jusqu'a BOD KV (Un = 850 KV) ~ COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION THIS PUBLICATION IS COPYRIGHT BI Copyright © 2011 JEC, Geneva, Swltzork 2 = 2 Ail ots reserved. Unies oars spectin, no pat ofthis pubicee may ryansoto each cu oye oe le sryters son or nace tang meen =A I I you have any questions ebott IEC copyigh or have an enauty abo} sa pace conse headrest or ouroeal EC re! Notnal SO ef erat Dros de reproduction résorvés. 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INTRODUCTION. 1 Scope 2 Normative references... 3 Teams and definitions... 3.4. Definitions of dimensional values (thicknesses, cross-sections, &t 3.2 Definitions concerning tests . 3.3 Other definitions ccc 4 Voltage designations and materiais... 44 Rated voltages - 4.2 Cable insulating meteriais. 43 Cable metal screens/sheaths 44 Cable oversheathing materials... Precautions against water penetration in cables Cable characteristics Accessory characteristics... Test conditions ... eee 81 Ambient temperature 8.2 Frequency and waveform of power, 8.3 Wave form of impulse lest voltages * 8.3.1 Lightning impulse, ex oe 8.4 Relationship of test vol voltages ans 8.8 Determination of the,eable Concygtor temperature 8 Routine tests on cables an 8.1 General........8% 92 Pata aechéfige ut 9.3 Voltage test no Ftigh ng . 8.4 Electrical test on Svgnshecth of the cable... 40. Sample tests onfeabies.. 10.1 General aye cosen ity oFgcis 10.3, Repetition gf tests ye Cordygtarexamination ... tig tessurerert of thickness of insulation and cable oversheath “igs. 1 General ...... . 10.6.2 Requirements forthe insulation.. . 10.6.3 Requirements for the cable oversheath .. 10.7. Measurement of thickness of metal sheath... 10.7.1 Lead or lead alloy sheath... 10.7.2. Plain or corrugated aluminium sheath ... 10.8 Measurement of diameter . 10.9 Hot set test for XLPE and EPR insulations ... 10.9.1 Procedure... 10.9.2 Requirements ....... 49.10 Measurement of capacitance 62067 © IEC:2014 -3- 10.17 Measurement of density of HDPE insulation . 10111 Procedure, .ee. 10.11.2 Requirements ....... 10.12 Lightning impulse voltage test 10.13 Water penetration test ... “ 10.14 Tests on components of cabies with a leratusinay =pples metal 5 foll, bonded to the oversheath 11 Sample tests on accessories... “14.1 Tests on components 11.2 Tests on complete accessery 12. Type tests on cabie systems... 42.1 Generel. 12.2. Range of type approval 12.3. Summaty of type tests... 124. Electrical type tests on complete cable systems 12.4.1 Test voltage values 12.4.2 Tests ahd sequence of tests... 12.4.3 Bending test. 12.4.4 Partial discharge tests... 12.4.5 Tan S measurement... 12.4.6 Heating cycle voltage test 12.4.7 Impulse voltage tests. 12.4.8. Examination.. 12.4.9 Resistivity of semi-conducting 128 12.5 Non-electrical type test: 12.5.1. Check of cableigons} crcetneseseetensenen 26 12.6.2 Tests for determ -chanical properties of insulation before and atter a ses 26 12.5.3 Tests fay the mechanical propertis of oversheaths sure test’at high temperature on oversheaths.... on PVC oversheaths (ST; and ST) at low temperature }@ resistance test for EPR insulation... f set test for EPR and XLPE insulations.. 'easurement of density of HDPE insulation. *3y12.5.12 Measurement of carbon black content of black PE oversheaths (ST3 and ST7). 7 . on 5.13 Test under fire conditions 12.5.14 Water penetration test....... 426.15 Tests on components of cables with @ sfongucinaly sealed metal tape or fall, bonded to the oversheath........ 18 Prequalification test of the cable system... : 13.1 General and range of prequalification test approval..... 13.2, Prequalification test on complete cable system "13.2.1 Summary of prequalification tests 13.2.2 Test voltage values 13.2.3 Test arrangement... COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTI 62067 © IEC:2014 13.2.4 Heating cycle voltage test vn at 18.2.5. Lightning impulse voltage test... 232 13.2.6 Examination. - - coven 3 418.8 Tests for tne extension ofthe prequafication ofa cable £8 anemone B2 13.3.1 Summary of the extension of prequalification test.....ereo eneneaes BB, 19.3.2. Eleetrcal pat of the extension of prequelifcation teste on compigle cable system. - eas essnn eee BB 14 Type test on cables. os Re 234 15. Type test on accessories ...... 46 Electrical test atter installation ... 16.1 General... 462 DG voltage test of the cversheath 16.3. AC voltage test of the insulation... Annex A (informative) Determination of the cable conductor tem 242 Annex B (normative) Rouiriding of numbers..... Re a7 Annex C (informative) List of type.and prequalifcation ¢ engzexignsion of prequalification tests of cable systems. esse 48 ‘Annex D (normative) Method of measuring resistivity sgfiducting SCreeNS oon 50 ‘Annex E (normative) Water penetration test Annex F (normative) Tests on components of tape or foil, bonded to the oversheath........ Annex G (normative) Tests of outer protecti Bibliography. Figure 1 ~ Extension of prequalifife yrrangement for the prequalification of 2 system with another joint, design’ well as for flexible installation - 33 Figure A.1 ~ Typical test set- nce loop and the main test loop .... Figure A.2 ~ Example of, of the reference loop Figure D.1 - Preparat insulation screens ..... se eecseernes 4 Figure E.1 ~ Schem: Figure F.1 ~ Adhe Figure F.2 - E: Table 4 ~ Tesi voltage’ nnn. . Table 5 ~ Non-electrieal ‘ype tests for Insult \g and overeating compounds for cables. see eecneneeee 7 Table 6 ~ Test requirements far mechanical characteristics of Insulating compan for cables (before and after ageing) seo sereteeeeste BB ‘Table 7 - Test requirements for mechanical characteristics of (cverseating compounds for cables (before and after ageing) wxvsrnseeesenenente Toble # ~ Test requirements for particular characteristics of insulating compovnes for cabies: see va sececeseeeeee O 62087 © IEC:2011 -5~ Table 9~ Test fequiremonts for Particular characteristics of PVC oversheathing for cabies... . . stesneee Table C.4 — Type tests on cable systems Table 6.2 ~ Prequalification tests on cable systems. . 248 Table C.3 Extension of prequalification tosts on cable systems AB Table G.1 ~ Impulse voltage tests 8 “hee COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION 62067 © 1EC:2011 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION POWER CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION AND THEIR ACCESSORIES FOR RATED VOLTAGES * ABOVE 150 kV (Uj, = 170 kV) UP TO 500 KV (Up, = ee TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS “2 e ‘2 FOREWORD 4}, The International Electrotechnical Commission (TEC) Is & worldwide organization cardBation comprising TH fattonal electrotechnical commitigas (JEC National Commalttees) | Thgasg NEC Is to promote al aralenal co-operation on all questions congerning standardization in thed electronic fields. 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Independent certification bodies provice conformity pesessment services and, In same afee GO IES marks of oonfermily, IEC is not responsible for any services carried out by indepen sing @Sdles. @) 300 kV, see 12.4,7.1); 4) tightning impulse voltage test followed by a power frequency voltage test (see 12.4.7.2); @) partial discharge tests, if not previously carried out In Item d) above; h) tests of outer protection for joints (see Annex G); NOTE 2 Thase teste may be apolied to p jon which hes pessed test in item o), heating cycle vollage test, or o-a seperate joint which has passed at lezst three thermal cycles (see Annex G). 62087 © IEC:2011 -23- NOTE 9. the cable and joint ate not to be subj earth oF not intermittently or continuously immerse _gmnited. sxamination of the cable system with cable and accessories on completion of the above eotests (see 12.4.8); jj} the resistivity of the cable semi-conducting screens (see 12.4.9) shall be measured on a Separate sample. led to wel conditions in service (La. not directly buried in ln wale), the tests fn Clauses G.2 and G.d.2 may be |” Test voltages shall be in accordance with the values given in the appropriate columitef Table 4 & “a 3° Bending test ee * fe fee, oP a drum) at rotation. The 12: cable sample shall be bent around a test cylinder (for example, Ambient temperature for at least one complete turn and unwound, ‘gample shail then be rotated through 180 ° and the process oN ea This cycle of operations shall be carried out three times in total. - ‘The diameter of the test cylinder shall not be greater than ae ; .. 4 for.cables with plain aluminium sheaths: $ je.77,,38 (d+ 9) + 5 % for singia-cote cables; er Babies with jead, lead-alloy, corrugated télal fapes or foils (overlapped or welded) honi 3 -128.(d-+ D} +5 % for single-core cables: ths or with longitudinally applied oversheath: be raised gradually to and held at 1,75 Up for 10s and then slowly Table 4, column 5). jétature 6 K to 10 K above the maximum cable conductor temperature in normal ‘conductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated temperature limits COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION =24~ 62067 @1EC:2014 12.4.5 Tan 5measurement The sample shall be heated by conductor current only, and'the temperature of the conductor determined either by measuring its resistance or by temperature sensors on the surface of the screan/sheath, or by temperature sensors on the conductor of another sample of the same cable heated by the same means. ‘The sample shall be heated until the conductor reaches a temperature which shall be 6 K to 10 K above the maximum conductor temperature in normal operation. sso, Pi, tee Se ek, NOTE: If for pratial reasons, the lest temperature cannol be reached, adonel therPllnwulaioRmay be led oe sol . Faye The tan é shall then be measured at’a power frequency voltage oft, at thé temperature specitied above (see Table 4, column 8) — ‘The measured value shall not exceed the value given in Table 3. ae a 12.4.6 Heating cycle voltage test si The cable shall have a U-bend with a diameter as specifi The assembly shall be heated by conductor currer ee unl the cable conductor reaches a steady temperature SK to 10K above the maximiutitonductor tempereiute, normal operation. Gy, NOTE 1 If, for practical reasons, the tast temperatd’%scannol{6E reached, additional thermal insulation may be appl. The heating shall be applied for ast 8h. The conductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated temperature iliits {opis east 2h of each heating period. This shall be followed by at least 16h of nat ing fo a conductor temperature less than or equal to 30°C or within 15 K of ambient témperaturs, whichever is the higher, but with a maximum of 45°C. The conductor current thazlaSt2 h of each heating period shall be recorded. -_—_ The cycle of heating ang ‘oolfigshall be carried out 20 times. During the whole of trol pest a voltage of 2 Ug shall be applied to the assembly (see ty Table 4, column 7), interruption of the®ast is allowed, provided 20 complete heating cycles in total under voltage are completed... oyctes ith a conductor omperature higher than ¥0 K shove the maximum conductor tomperaure operation; sonsidered valid, 124i, Infpulse 12.4.7.1 Switching impulse voltage test voltage tests A switching impulse voltage test shall be carried out on the assembly for systems, cables and accessories of voltage Um > 300 KV. , The assembly shall be heated by conductor current only, until the cable conductor reaches @ steady temperature 5K to 10K above the maximum conductor temperature in normal ‘operation. ‘The conductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated temperature limits for at least 2h icra st there a ruisntestust iecent ecmienssin css. xo: asics 1 TR sada EAH 2067 © 1EC:2011 -25- NOT for practca reasons, the teat temperature cannot be reeched, dilona themal insulation may be Sie! ‘“fopulse voltage shall be applied according to the procedure given in IEC 60230 with indard switching Impulse withstand voltage levels according to Table 4, column 10. “Fké-aebombly shall withstand without failure or flashover 70 positive and 10 negative voltage cate wee Lightning impulse voltage test followed by a power frequ st ady témperature 5K to 10K above the maximum conductor ie in “normal i ssemby shail be heated by conductor current only, until the sian f regghes 2 if tut i af «NOTE for proce! reason, te test temperature conc 26 rsene aditofal thermal Ineuatton may be 5 aiapated! . igftting impulse voltage shalt be applied according Picedure given in NEC 60280. tion. ee é:conductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated tipetgture’ limits for at least “The aspomoy shall withstand without failure or fla inipulses of the appropriate value given In Table 4, sitive and 10 negative voltage hin eg ie shall be subjected to a power frequency |. At the discretion of the manufacturer, ried of ai ambient temperature. ‘at 2 U, for 15 min (See Table 42 {pet may be carried out either during the col ‘byaktlown of the insulation of 196, shall occur. a a n of a sample and, whenever possible, of the accessories cted vision without magnification, shall reveal no signs of fation, leakage, corrosion or harmful shrinkage) which could Hiv of extruded semi-conducting screens applied over the conductor and over the i. sfiall:he..deiermined by measurements on test pleces taken from the core of a COPYRIGHT © IEC, NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION -26- 62087 © IEC:2014 ‘The measurements shall be made at 2 temperature within + 2K of the maximum conductor temperature in normal operation. 12.4.9.2 Requirements The resistivity, both before and after ageing, shall not exceed the following values: = conducter screen: 4000 Om; = Insulation screen: 5¢0. Om 12.5 Non-electrical type tests on cable components and on comple: ae The tests are as follows: a) check of cable construction (see 12.5.1); b) tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulat (see 12.5.2); ¢) tests for determining the mechanical properties of oversheaths before and after ageing (see 12.6.3}; : s d) ageing tests on pieces of complete cable to check col ) loss of mass test on PVC oversheaths of type S’ f) pressure test at high temperature on oversheal g) tests on PVC oversheaths (ST, and ST2) at h) heat shock test for PVC oversheaths (STagnd see 12.5.8); i) ozone resistance test for EPR insulations 1p5.9); i) hot set test for EPR and XLPE Jagilations (see 12.5.10); k) measurement of density of HOPE n (see 12.56.11}; 1) measurement of carbon black’ lack PE oversheaths (ST, and ST;, see 12.5.12); m) test under fire conditions 2. n) water penetration testi 9) tests on componi oversheath (see 1 12.5.1 Check of gable constfuction The examination CEYhe conductor and measurements of insulation, oversheath and metal sheath thickn: be carried out in accordance with and shall comply with the requirementsffiven Wis10.4, 10.6 and 10.7. 12.58 Tests ermining the mechanical properties of insulation before and after ing 12.5.2.1 Sgampling Sampling and preparation of test picces shall be carried out in accordance with 9.1 of IEC 60811-1-1:1993 and Amendment 1:2001 12.6.2.2 Ageing treatment The ageing treatment shail be carried out in accordance with 8.1 of IEC 60811-1-2:1985 and Amend.1:1889 end Amend,2:2000 under the conditions specified in Table 6. i 62067 © IEC:2011 ~27- § 42,5.2.3 Conditioning and mechanical tests apditioning and the measurement of mechanical properties shall be carried out in accordance i OF IEC 60811-1-1:1985. 428.24 Requirements “fhehtast results for unaged and aged tes! pieces shall comply with the requiremts given in Table 6. & ‘Tests for determining the mechanical properties of oversneathd fora arid after ageing {2.8.3.4 Sampling “Sainpling and preparation of test pieces shall be carried wap aed Set: 4:1993 and Amend.1:2001, ead 42.6.3;2 ~~ Ageing treatment BStauéing treatment shail be carried out in accordance, i ont of IEC 60811-1-2:1985 and Friendl.1:1889 and Amend.2:2000 under the conditions in fable 7. s & “ 12.6.3.3 Conditioning and mechanical tests Cai fonng and the measurement of mechanieitipropeatiés shall be carried out in accordance 12 Of IEC 60811-1-1:1983 and Amendment ey 4. Requirements Pein tor unaged and fapjeces shall comply with the requirements given in SETS EERSTE TRI Ste NODS I SA ERS SRL yers and the oversheath are not liable to deteriorate ntact with other components in the cable. ‘on insulation and oversheath shall be taken from the complete cable as 8.1.4 of IEC 80811-1-2:1986 and Amendment 1:1989 and Amendment 2:2090, " Weing treatment treatment of the pieces of cabie shall be carried out in an air oven, as described in [Ec 60871-1-2:1985 and Amendment 1:1989 and Amendment 2:2000, under the ‘conditions: Agnigetaiure: (1042) K above the maximum conductor temperature of the cable in normal operation (see Table 6); 7x 24h, COPYRIGHT © IEC, NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION ~28= 62067 © IEC:2011 12.8.4.4 Mechanical tests Test pieces of insulation and oversheath from the aged pieces of cable shall be prepared and Subjected to mechanical tests as described in 8.1.4 of IEC 60811-1-2:1985 and Amend.1:1989 and Amend.2:2000 . 12.5.4.5 Requirements The variations between the median values of tensile strength and elongation at Ryeak after ageing, and the corresponding values obtained without ageing (see 12. ), shall not exceed the values applying to the test after ageing in an air oven as in 6 for insulations and in Table 7 for oversheaths 12.5.5 Loss of mass test on PVC oversheaths of type ST2 12.6.5. Procedure : ‘The loss of mass test for ST2 overshesths shall be carried’ ‘described in 8.2 of IEC 60811-3-2:1985 and Amendment 1:1993 and Amendment 2:2003'tntder the conditions given in Table 9. 12.5.8.2 Requirements The results shall comply with the requirements giveg’in Table &. 12.6.6 Pressure test at high temperature on‘tixersWeéths 12.5.6.1 Procedure fot ST, ST and ST; oversheaths shall be carried out and Amend.1:1884 and Amend.2:2001 , employing fad in Table 7. The pressure test at high tempatat as described In 8.2 of [EC 608113 the test conditions given in the te 12.6.6.2 Requirements The results shall com| Amend.1:1994 and A\ thé@equirements given in 8.2 of IEC 60811-3-1:1985 end 12.5.7 Test on PVC ov 1S (ST4 and ST2) at low temperature 125.74 Proced The test at low lure for STy and ST oversheaths shall be carried out as described in Clause 8 of t “#4:1985 and Amendment 1:1993 and Amendment 2:2001, employing the test gempérature given in Table 9. 12 ‘equirements The sof the test shall comply with the requirements given in Clause 8 of IEG 60817 4:1985 and Amendment 4:1993 and Amendment 2:2001 12.6.8 Heat shock test for PVC aversheaths (ST4 and ST2) 12.6.8.1 Procedure The heat shock test on ST; and ST, oversheaths shall be carried out as described in 9.2 of IEC 60811-3-1:1985 and Amendment 1:1994 and Amendment 2:2001, the test temperature and duration being in accordance with Table 9. g : i | | 62067 © 1EC:2011 -29- -{2,8:8:2° “Requirements Fhe iBSults of the test shali comply with the requirements given in 9.2 of IEC 60811-3-1:1985 qd Anvendment 1:1994 and Amendment 2:2001 “425.8 Ozone resistance test for EPR Insulation 25:94, Procedure 2.8.5,4 be oe insillation shall be tested for resistance to ozone using the sampling-arfitegt ibed in Clause 8 of IEC 80871-2-1:1998 and Amend, 1:2001, The ozone! a" i idfation shall be in accordance with Table 8. Requirements fitty, esults of thé test shall comply with the requiremefits Given? in Clause 8 of {081 1-201:1008 and Amend. 1:2001. gu ead >it: Measurement of density of HDPE insulgflgnst pi te ‘ “Bensity. dance with 10.11 and shall comply ee, => Measurement of carbon black conte: lack PE oversheaths (STs and ST7) i “caibén black content of STs aH STy g¥ersheaths shall be measured using the sampling te2t procedure described iGlause.4spf IEC 60811-4-1:2004, (-VBscchidition In accordance with IEC 60332-1-2 shall be carried out on a leteGecable, if the manufacturer wishes to claim that the particular design of requirements {IS shall. comply with the requirements given in IEC 60332-1-2. Bi cam enetration test ielalida’tost shall be applied to those designs of cable where barriers to anetration have been included as declared in Clause 8, tiem c) and Clause {s.designed to meet the requirements for buried cables and Is not intended 8 which are constructed for use as submarine cables. pling, test procedure and requirements shalt be in accordance with COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION -30~ 62087 © IEC:2011 12.5.18 Tests on components of cables with a fongitudinally applied metal tape or foil, bonded to the oversheath The sample shall be subjected to the following tests: a) visual examination (see Clause F.1); b) adhesion strength of metal foil (see Clause F.2); ©) peel strength of overlapped metal foil (see Clause F.3). The apparatus, test procedure and requirements shall be in accordance withtann 13 Prequalification test of the cable system 43.1 General and range of prequalification test approval When a prequalification test has been successfully performed ot the manufacturer 2s a supplier of cable systems of the same fat voltage ratings as long as the caléulated nominal electrical stresses at the cable insulation another one that is already prequalified in anothef® stem with the same or higher calculated nominal electrical stresses at the ins current prequalification shall be extended with requirements of 13.3 are all met. When @ prequalified cable system is change: ig another cable and/or accessory that is not part of @ prequalified cable systam or is already prequalified in another cable system with lower calculated nominal electri fsses at the insulation screen of the subjected system, the prequalification test on this cable system shall be performed by mesting all requirements of 13.2 A list of pfequalification and of of Prequalification tests is given in Annex C. gSkBgly BB carried cut once unless there ‘6 a substantial change in the cable Figg process, design or design electrical stress levels. NOTE 2 A substantial chango if a6 that which might acversaly affacl the performance of the cable system. The supplier should provide a delalle cace, including lest evidence, if modifications are Introduced waich are claimed not to ong substantial change, to carry out a proqusliioation test using a eable of 2 large conductor cross-section in al aspects NOTES Its recom: order to cover thegnomect A prequalifitgtion test cortificate signed by the representative of a competent witnessing body, or a report BY the manufacturer giving the test results and signed by the appropriate qualified officer, or @ prequalification test certificate issued by an independent test laboratory shall be atceptable as evidence of prequalification testing 13.2 Prequalification test on complete cable system 13.2.1 Summary of prequalification tests The prequalification test shall comprise the electrical tests on the complete cable system with approximately 100 m of full sized cable, including at least one of each type of accessory. The minimurn length of free cable between accessoties shall be 10 m. The sequence of tests shall be as follows: . 62067 © IEC:2011 =3t- ‘2)_ heating cycle voltage test (see 12.2.4); By lightning impulse voltage test (see 13.2.6); {@} examination of the cable aystem after completion ofthe tests above (see 13.2.6) 1 /ltcoilld be the case that one or more of the accessories did not full all the requirements of the prequalification tests in 13.2. After repair of the test assembly, the prequaiification tests may be J, continued on the remaining cable system (cable with the remaining accessories}a In case all “thie requirements of the tests in 12.2 are met by this remaining cable system, thi Eyemaining system Is prequalified. The accessory or accessories that did not fulll he raguirerhants are “excluded, from this prequalification. However the test may be continued fajprequal iGation of Svthe cable with the replaced accessory until all requirements of 13.2 “ate, met jf the janufacturer decides to include the repaired accessory in the cable s| prétualifigation, beginning of the prequalification test of the complete system is considered 8tarting after the rior to the prequalification test of the cable system, the insulation ffiléKfiess of the cable shali be measured and the test voltage values adjusted, if necessary, as stated in 12.4.1 ig “ae et Specified by the manufacturer's ~ including lubricants, if any. a The’test arrangement shall be representative of {jpstallation design conditions, ¢.6. rigidly ied? flexible. and transition arrangements’aundergfSund end in alt. In particular, special tention shail be’ paid to thermo-mechanical a f accessories. ie Be - ‘Cable: and. accessories shall be assembled in th “insteuetions, ‘with the grade and quantity of material’ su Bee ae "Aawleal Sohaltions may vary Benger “nglalitions and during the test and aro not consicered do,pave any major influence. Terigerat gts of 8.1 do not apply. 4 : Mest ait = by cOfiductor current only, until the cable conductor reaches @ aboyé*the maximum conductor temperature in normal operation, s_fiay rghulre adjustment of the conductor current during tha test “i ments tha be selected so that the cable conductor attains the tem- ve, remote from the accessories. The surface temperature of the cable information fall b82applied for at least 8 h. The conductor temperature shall be maintained J tetfiperature limits for at least 2h of each heating period. This shall be '6.h of natural cooling Disctical reasons, tha test temperature cannot be reached, additional thermal ingulatlon may be : 7, Uy and heating cycles shail be applied to the assembly during the whole of the 760 h. The cycles of heating and cooling shall be carried out at least 180 times. Ania i discharge measurements are recommended to provide an early warning of possible degradation {he possi ofa rapes before faire, ENQTE She totat ‘number of cycles shall be carried out irrespective of interruptions, ig CTE, Heating cytes with» conductor temperate higher han 6 X sbove the meximum conduc temperature 'n.normsi cperation are considered vali, ° * COPYRIGHT © IEC, NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION -32- 62067 @ 1EC:2011 43.2.5 Lightning impulse voltage test ‘The test shall be performed on one or more cable samples, with a minimum total active length of 30m, cut from the assembly with the cable conductor temperature 0 K to & K above the maximum conductor temperature in normal operation. The conductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated temperature limits for at least 2 h, NOTE As an alternative, the (est may be carried out bn the whole test assembly, The impulse voltage shall be applied according to the procedure given in The cable samples shall withstand without failure 10 positive and 10 ne of the appropriate value given in Table 4, column 6. 13.2.6 Examination ‘The examination of the cable system (cable and accessories) ani stated in 12.4.8, 13.3. Tests for the extension of the prequalification 13.3.1 Summary of the extension of prequalificatio: ‘The extension of prequalification tests shall snGeyrce part of the tests on the complete cable system as specified In 13.3.2 antésfié ngn-clectrical tests on the cable as specified in 12.5 when the cable Is subject to ©) requalification. 13.3.2 Electrical part of the extension of btgqualification tests on complete cable system 13.3.2.4 General The ‘ests listed in 13.3.2.3 shall spéhding on tho number of accessories involved. The at least one accessory of each type that need the t may be performed in a laboratory and not necessarily The minimum fength of length shall be 20 m, Cable and accesééijes shail be assembied in the manner specified by the manufacturer's instructions, wit fe and quantity of materials supplied, including lubricants, i any. If the péBqualfflgation{sf a joint is to be extended for use both in flexible and in rigid installations, one jgint sill led in a flexible éonfiguration and the other one in a rigid configuration, seeifigur, 92087 © IEC:2011 -33- eh om ea earemEERneR I © Figite 1 — Example of extension of preq fines n test arrangement for the {2 prequalitication of a system with anothaktjaint, designed for rigid as well ae as for flexibiétystatiation ce 13.3.2.2 all the tests listed in 13.3.2.3 shail be applied g888ssorles shall be installed after the bending test on f resistivity of semi-conducting screens Is not required if the n ig/only for accessories. tension of prequalification tests, the insulation thickness of the cable test voltage values adjusted, if necessary, as stated in 12.4.1. f the electrical part of the extension of prequalification tests PE (ce 12.4.3) without final partial discharge test followed by installation of the piles that are part of the tests for the extension of the prequalification; ischiatge test (see 12.4.4) Is applied after the bending test to check the quality of ogessories; ig test without voltage (see 13.3,2.4): Bslteient (see 12.4.5); Is l@st may be carried cut on a different cable sample wih special test terminations from thet used lalndst of the sequence of tests, ing cycle voltage test (se0 12.4.6); COPYRIGHT © IEC. NOT FOR COMMERCIAL USE OR REPRODUCTION - 34 62067 © IEC:2011 f) partial discharge test (see 12.4.4) at ambient temperature and at high temperature. This test shall be carried out after the final cycle of item @) above or, alternatively, after the lightning impulse voltage test in item h) beiow; 2) switching impulse test (required for Usp 2 300 KV, see 12.4.7.1); fh) lightning impulse voltage test followed by a power frequency voltage test (see 12.4.7.2); ')_ partial discharge tests, if not previously carried out in item e) above; J). tests of outer protection for joints (see Annex G)> NOTE 2 These tests may be applied fo a joint which has passed the teat in tem) digg ago fast, or to @ separate joint which has passed a foal tnvoo thermal eycles (see Annex G) NOTE 2 It the cable and joint ere notte be subjectod fe wet conaitions in servi tect ied in earth of, not intermittently ‘or continuously immersed In wates) the tests In Ciat 4S may be omitted. ) examination of the cable system with cable and accessories completion of the tests above (see 12.4.8}; 1). the resistivity of semi-condueting screens (see 12.4.9) shal sample. 2 carried out after ured on a separate The test voltage values shall be in accordance with the ven in the appropriate column of Table 4 with the eventual adjustments of 12.3.2.2, 13.3.2.4 Heating cycle test without voltage ‘The assembly shall be heated by conductor currel temperature 0 K to 5 K above the maximum cor The heating shall be applied for at least @ A8Ehe cghductor temperature shall be maintained within the stated temperature timits for at le: of each heating period. This shall be followed by at least 16 h of naturgiséeling to a conductor temperature less than or equal to 30°C or within 1 K of ambient, . whichever Is the higher, but with a maximum h of each heating period shall be recorded, Cables will be rage part of a cable system. 18 Type toffon pst eorin Acc agp ie tested as part of a cable system. 16 Electtical test after installation 16.1. Goneral Test on new installations are carried out when the installation of the cable system has been compieted. A do. oversheath test According to 16.2 and/or an a.c, insulation test according to 16.3 is recommended. 162007 @1EC:2011 -36- “For installations where only the oversheath test according to 16.2 Is carrled out, quality Assurance procedures during installation of accessories may, by agreement between the ser and contractor, replace the insulation test according to 16.3. DG voltage test of the oversheath “Thai voltage level and duration specified In Clause 5 of 1EC 60229:2007 shel, be applied betwee ‘Bach metal sheath or metal screen and the ground. % S Bs an Vy “Forthe fest to be effective, iis necessary that the ground makes good S8ntact ‘thea of the (ar surface of the oversheath. A conductive layer on the oversheath can assist.in this fespect. Ad voltage test of the insulation ey Seeger

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