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MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

Contents

PART 1 GENERAL 2
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS 2
1.2 SUMMARY 2
1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA 2
1.4 REFERENCES 2
1.5 SUBMITTALS 3
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE 4
1.7 SHIPMENT 4
PART 2 PRODUCTS 4
2.1 CONSTRUCTION OF CABLES 4
2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE CABLE PHASES AND MARKING 6
2.3 MULTIPLE-CONDUCTOR, SWA CABLES 6
2.4 SINGLE-CONDUCTOR UNARMOURED CABLES 6
2.5 SINGLE-CONDUCTOR SWA CABLES 6
2.6 CABLE SUPPORTS AND FITTINGS 7
2.7 SPLICE KITS 7
2.8 SOLID TERMINATIONS 7
PART 3 EXECUTION 7
3.1 INSTALLATION 7
3.2 INSPECTION AND TESTING 10
3.3 GUARANTEE TABLES 11
3.4 MISCELLANEOUS 11
3.5 FIELD TESTING 15

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MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Drawings and General Provisions of the Contract, including Contract
Conditions and Specification Sections, apply to work of this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY
1.2.1 This section covers the furnishing medium voltage cables, including
armored and unarmored single and multiple conductor power cables.

1.3 DESIGN CRITERIA

1.3.1 The cables shall be designed for the following environmental conditions:

a) Air ambient temperature at point of use (Refer to Section "Basic

Electrical Materials And Methods")
b) Relative humidity (Refer to Section "Basic Electrical Materials And
Methods")
c) Occasional sand storms
d) Salty air
e) Soil conditions vary from dry sand to wet silt or clay
f) In some areas the soil is alkaline, in others it is acidic or salt

1.3.2 The cable shall be rated for 90°C continuous temperature, 130°C
maximum emergency temperature and 250°C short circuit temperature

1.4 REFERENCES
1.4.1 Governing Standards: Except as modified or supplemented herein, all
equipment and materials required in this section including their installation
shall conform to the applicable requirements of the following standards.
Standards current at the time of tender shall be used.

Institute of Electrical and Electrical and Electronic Engineers

National Electrical Code
In addition to meet the requirements of this specification all cables
provided shall comply with the relevant latest standards published by the
International Electro Technical Commission (IEC)
Or approved equivalent including but not limited in the following:
a) IEC 228: Nominal cross-sectional areas and compositions of
conductors of insulated cables.
b) IEC 229: Tests on anti-corrosion protective covering of metallic cable
sheath
c) IEC 230: Impulse on cables and their accessories
d) IEC 270: Partial discharge measurement

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e) IEC 60502-2: Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables for rated
voltages from 6 kV up to 30 kV
f) IEC 811: Test methods for insulations and sheaths of electric cables

1.4.2 General Equipment Stipulations: Section General Equipment Stipulations

shall apply to all equipment furnished under this section.

1.5 SUBMITTALS
Submit the following in accordance with the requirements set forth at the
Conditions of Contract.
1.5.1 Data: Equipment, performance and manufacturer’s catalog data shall be
provided for the following items:

a) Single core XLPE/SWA/LSF Direct Buried Armored Cable

b) Multicore XLPE/SWA/LSF Direct Buried Armored Cable
c) Single core XLPE/LSF Unarmored Cable
d) Multicore XLPE/LSF Unarmored Cable

1.5.2 Instructions: Manufacturer's Instructions shall be provided showing the

recommended sequence and method of installation for the following:

a) Medium Voltage Power Cable Systems

b) Termination

1.5.3 Statements: Listing of Products Installed shall be provided showing

qualifications of Cable Slicers to the Engineer's Representative prior to
specified work.

1.5.4 Reports: Test Reports for the following shall be in accordance with the
paragraph entitled, "Field Testing," of this section.

a) Dielectric Absorption Tests

b) High-Voltage Tests
c) Radiographic Tests

1.5.5 Certificates: Certificates of Compliance shall be provided for the following

showing that the cable manufacturer has made the applicable factory-
conducted tests on each shipping length of cable. Certified copies of test
data shall show conformance with the referenced standards and shall be
approved prior to delivery of cable.

a) Conductor Resistance
b) Thickness of Armor
c) Ionization
d) High-Voltage
e) Flammability
f) Mechanical Integrity

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g) Bending Test
h) High-Voltage Time Test
i) Dielectric Power Loss
j) Power-Factor Tests
k) Qualifications of Cable Slicers
l) Dielectric Pothead Tests

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.6.1 Installer’s Qualifications: The Contractor shall submit data showing that he
has successfully installed systems of the same type and design as specified
herein, or that the Contractor has a firm contractual agreement with a
subcontractor having not less than five years experience in the design and
installation of such systems. Data shall include names and location of at
least two installation he or his referenced subcontractors has installed such
systems. The references shall indicate type and design of each system
and certification that each systems has performed satisfactorily in the
manner intended for not less than three years

1.6.2 Engineer's Acceptance and Contractor’s Responsibility: The Engineer's

acceptance of the Contractor’s working drawings shall not relieve the
Contractor from responsibility for errors, omissions, or deficiencies in the
work. The Contractor shall verify actual conditions in the field and shall
take all measurements necessary for proper installation of this work.

1.7 SHIPMENT
1.7.1 Cable shall be shipped on reels such that the cable will be protected from
mechanical injury. Each end of each length of cable shall be
hermetically sealed and securely attached to the reel.

1.7.2 Minimum reel drum diameter shall be 14 times the overall diameter of the
cable. A pulling eye shall be installed by the manufacturer for each
length of cable supplied for installation in ducts, manholes, and utility
trenches.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONSTRUCTION OF CABLES

2.1.1 Conductors: The cable shall have single conductor of plain aluminum
Class 2, of concentric strand wires. The conductor shall be of compacted
circular shape.

2.1.2 Conductor Screening: Each conductor shall be covered with an extruded

semi-conductive material layer. The screening shall be tightly fitted to the
conductor but shall be easily cold strippable. The conductor screens shall
bond thoroughly to the insulation but shall be easily distinguished from it by
its different color.

2.1.3 Insulation: Each conductor shall have ozone-resistant layer or cross linked
polyethylene (XLPE) extruded on the conductor screen.

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2.1.4 Insulation Screening: A semi-conductive material layer which shall have a
different color from that of the main insulation shall be extruded on the
core. The screening layers shall be easily removable without damaging or
scratching the main insulation or leaving traces over it during splicing or
terminating the cable.

2.1.5 Copper Sheath: On the core insulation, two screening flat copper tapes
each having 0.1 mm thickness shall be helically applied and overlapped
over the insulation shield.

The overlap for each tape shall be ≥ 1/3 of its total width so that max. d.c.
resistance of cu screen at 20° per km of cable ≤ 0.65 ohm.

2.1.6 Filling and Inner Covering: The three cores shall be assembled together,
the interstice filled with non- hygroscopic; non – conductive material
which may be extruded or not so that the completed cable assembly is of
substantial circular cross-section.

The inner covering wrapping the three cores together shall be of extruded
corrosion resistant material.
The material is used for the filler and inner cover covering shall be suitable
for the cable operating temperature. The thickness of the inner covering
shall be in accordance with the attached table of dimensions.
2.1.7 Metallic Armor: The metallic armor is of a double tape type and shall be of
steel. The tapes shall be hot or cold rolled of commercial quality. Special
consideration shall be given to the possibility of corrosion, not only for
mechanical safety, but also for electrical safety. It shall be applied on an
inner covering in accordance to IEC 60502 standard.

The material and dimensions of the steel tapes shall be in accordance

with IEC 60502 standard.
The tape armor shall be helically applied in two layers so that the outer
tape is approximately central to cover the gap of the inner tape .The gap
between adjacent turns of each tape shall not exceed 50% of the width
of the tape.
2.1.8 Outer Jacket: The cable shall have an over sheath of extruded

2.1.9 st-2. The over sheath shall be non-hygroscopic, sunlight resistant and
suitable for soil conditions in UAE.

2.1.10 The cable shall be marked throughout its length with the following items:

a) Voltage rating
b) Size
c) Manufacturer’s name
d) Year of manufacture
e) Customer’s name

Intervals of marking shall not exceed one meter and each mark shall
serially indicate the length of the cable remaining.

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2.2 IDENTIFICATION OF THE CABLE PHASES AND MARKING
2.2.1 Identification for phases shall be carried using colored plastic ribbon
between the semiconducting layer and copper screen (RED, YELLOW,
BLUE).

The cable shall be marked throughout its length with the following items:
a) Voltage rating
b) Size
c) Number of conductors
d) Manufacturer’s name
e) Year of manufacture
Intervals of marking shall not exceed one meter and each mark shall
serially indicate the length of the cable remaining.

2.2.2 Cross-linked polyethylene insulated: IEC 502; Cross-Linked Polyethylene with

LSF Jacket, Multiple-conductor, cross-linked polyethylene-insulated, red
sheath polyvinyl chloride-jacketed unarmored cable shall conform to IEC
502. Conductor screen shall be extruded semiconductor compound,
insulation screen (non-metallic part) shall be graphite layer with a lapping
tape or extruded semi-conductive material and for metallic part shall be
copper tapes0.10 millimeter thickness. Taped bedding shall be used.

2.3 MULTIPLE-CONDUCTOR, SWA CABLES

2.3.1 Cross-linked Polyethylene with LSF Jacket: Multiple-conductor, cross-linked
polyethylene-insulated, red sheath LSF-jacketed steel wire armored (SWA)
cable shall conform to IEC 502

Conductor screen shall be extruded semiconductor compound, insulation

screen (non-metallic part) shall be graphite layer with a lapping tape or
extruded semi-conductive material and for metallic part shall be copper
tapes 0.10 millimeter thickness. Extruded LSF bedding shall be used. Armor
shall be galvanized steel tapes or steel wires applied helically over the LSF
bedding.

2.4 SINGLE-CONDUCTOR UNARMOURED CABLES

2.4.1 Cross-linked Polyethylene with LSF Jacket: Single-conductor, polyethylene-
insulated, red sheath polyvinyl chloride-jacketed unarmored cable shall
conform to IEC 502. Conductor screen shall be extruded semiconductor
compound, insulation screen (non-metallic part) shall be graphite layer
with a lapping tape or extruded semi-conductive material and for metallic
part shall be copper tapes 0.10 millimeter thickness.

2.5 SINGLE-CONDUCTOR SWA CABLES

2.5.1 Cross-linked Polyethylene with LSF Jacket: Single-conductor, polyethylene-
insulated, red sheath polyvinyl chloride-jacketed SWA cable shall conform
to IEC 502. Conductor screen shall be extruded semiconductor
compound, insulation screen (non-metallic part) shall be graphite layer
with a lapping tape or extruded semi-conductive material and for metallic
part shall be copper tapes 0.10 millimeter thickness.

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2.6 CABLE SUPPORTS AND FITTINGS
2.6.1 Cable supports, related fittings, and accessories for use in corrosive
underground locations, such as manholes, shall be provided with a factory
applied coating of polyvinyl chloride of at least 0.51 millimeter thick.
Polyvinyl chloride (LSF) coated items shall have a uniform thickness and be
free of blisters, breaks, and holidays. LSF compound shall conform to IEC.

2.6.2 Cable racks, cable tray supports and related fittings shall be IEC standard
or heavy -duty nonmetallic glass-reinforced nylon or polycarbonate.

2.7 SPLICE KITS

2.7.1 Approved connectors shall be provided for splices and terminal
connections of all aluminum conductors. The connector shall fit the
conductor to which it shall be connected, and the assembly shall have
joint contact surfaces not less than 50%. (As recommended in writing by
the splicing kit manufacturer for specific sizes, ratings and configuration of
cable conductor and splices specified). Include all component required
for complete splice. With detail instruction. Comply with IEC Code.

2.8 SOLID TERMINATIONS

2.8.1 Termination for medium voltage cable shall be in the switchgear or cable
entrance Compartment of transformers. Type of termination fitting shall be
as required to match conductor to equipment, built – up insulation and
heat shrink stress cone as manufactured by Raychem (or approved
equal) for the type of cable specified.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION
3.1.1 General: Medium-voltage cables shall be installed in accordance with
IEC.

Cable shall be installed in underground duct banks; in conduit above and

below grade; inside buildings; by open wire method; on insulator hooks;
on racks; in wall and ceiling mounted cable trays and manholes; and by
direct burial.
Cables shall be secured with heavy-duty cable ties in trays mounted
horizontally, where cable rests on tray bottom. Cable ties shall be installed
at minimum of 3000-millimeter intervals.
Cables shall be secured with LSF coated, metallic or non-metallic cable
clamps, straps, hangers, or other approved supporting devices, ceilings,
and in cable trays mounted vertically, where tray bottom is in a vertical
plane. When field cuts or other damage occurs to the LSF coating, a liquid
LSF patch shall be applied to maintain the integrity of the coating. After
the installation is complete, an inspection shall be performed to ensure the
absence of voids, pinholes, or cuts.
Contractor shall ensure that all cable trays are properly secured and
supported prior to installing new armored cable. Contractor shall add

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new permanent and/or temporary tray support devices as required to
preclude cable tray failure during cable pulling or after cable is installed.
Cable or conductors of a primary distribution system shall be rejected
when installed openly in cable trays or openly racked along interior walls;
in the same raceway or conduit with ac/dc control circuits or ac power
circuits operating at less than 600 volts; or in a manner allowing cable to
support its own weight.

3.1.2 Moisture-testing before Pulling: Contractor shall ensure that radii of bends,
potheads, fittings, cable risers, and other conditions are suitable for the
cable and conform with the recommendations of the cable
manufacturer.

3.1.3 Protection during Splicing Operations: Blowers shall be provided to force

fresh air into manholes or confined areas where free movement or
circulation of air is obstructed. Waterproof protective coverings shall be
available on the work site to provide protection against moisture while a
splice is being made. Pumps shall be used to keep manholes dry during
splicing operations. Under no conditions shall a splice or termination be
made with the interior of a cable exposed to moisture. A manhole ring at
least 150 millimeters above ground shall be used around the manhole
entrance to keep surface water from entering the manhole. Unused ducts
shall be plugged and water seepage through ducts in use shall be
stopped before the splice is started.

3.1.4 Duct Cleaning: Ducts shall be thoroughly cleaned before installation of

power cables. A standard flexible mandrel shall be pulled through each
duct to loosen particles of earth, sand, or foreign material in the line.
Mandrel length shall be not less than 300 millimeter long and shall have a
diameter 13 millimeter less than the inside diameter of the duct. A brush
with stiff bristles shall then be pulled through each duct to remove the
loosened particles. Brush diameter shall be the same as or slightly larger
than the diameter of the duct.

3.1.5 Pulling Cables in Ducts and Manholes: Medium-voltage cables shall be

pulled into ducts with equipment designed for this purpose, including
power-driven winch, cable-feeding flexible tube guide, cable grips, and
lubricants. A sufficient number of trained personnel and equipment shall
be employed to ensure the careful and proper installation of the cable.

Cable reel shall be set up at the side of the manhole and above the duct,
allowing the cable to enter through the opening without reverse bending.
Flexible tube guide shall be installed through the opening in a manner that
will prevent the cable from rubbing on the edges of any structural
member.
Pulling force for a cable grip on lead-sheathed cable shall not exceed
6700 Newton per 650 square millimeter of sheath cross-sectional area. A
dynamometer shall be used in the pulling line to ensure that the pulling
force is not exceeded. Pulling force for a nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall
not exceed the smaller of 4400 Newton or a value computed from the
following equation:

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 TM = 0.008 x N x CM
Where:
 TM = maximum allowable pulling tension in Newton
 N = number of conductors in the cable
 CM = cross-sectional area of each conductor in square millimeter

Cable shall be unreeled from the top of the reel. Payout shall be carefully
controlled. Cable to be pulled shall be attached through a swivel to the
main pulling wire by means of a pulling eye or suitable cable grip
permitted only on cables less than 60 meter long and less than 50
millimeter in diameter.
Woven-wire cable grips shall be used to grip the cable end when pulling
small cables and short straight lengths of heavier cables.
Pulling eyes shall be attached to the cable conductors to prevent
damage to the cable structure.
Pulling eyes and cable grips shall be used together for LSF sheathed
cables to prevent damage to the cable structure.
Minimum bending radius shall be in accordance with the following:
Minimum Bending Radius Multiplier
Cable Type
Times Cable Diameter

Armored cables 8

Unarmored cables with lapping 12

tape

Cables shall be liberally coated with a suitable cable-pulling lubricant as it

enters the tube guide or duct. Grease and oil lubricants shall be used only
on armored cables. Unarmored sheathed cables shall be covered with
wire-pulling compounds when required which have no deleterious effects
on the cable. Rollers, sheaves, or tube guides around which the cable is
pulled shall conform to the minimum bending radius of the cable.
Cables shall be pulled into ducts at a speed not to exceed 0.25 meter per
second and not in excess of maximum permissible pulling tension specified
by the cable manufacturer. Cable pulling using a vehicle shall not be
permitted. Pulling operations shall be stopped immediately with any
indication of binding or obstruction and shall not be resumed until such
difficulty is corrected. Sufficient slack shall be provided for free movement
of cable due to expansion or contraction
Cable splices made up in manholes shall be firmly supported on cable
racks as indicated. No cable splices shall be pulled in ducts. Cable ends
shall overlap at the ends of a section to provide sufficient undamaged
cable for splicing. Cables to be spliced in manholes shall overlap the
centerline of the proposed joint by not less than 600 millimeter.
Cables cut in the field shall have the cut ends immediately sealed to
prevent entrance of moisture. Unarmored cables shall be sealed with
rubber tape wrapped down to 75 millimeter from the cable end. Rubber
tape shall be cover-wrapped with polyvinyl chloride tape. Armored
cables shall be sealed with wiping metal making a firm bond with the end

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of the sheath or with a disk of lead fitted over the end and wiped to the
sheath.

3.1.6 Direct Buried Installation: Cable direct buried, unless otherwise specified
furnish a bed of soft clean sand 100 mm depth at the bottom of trench,
and the same over cable .Install concrete tiles to the whole route of the
cable with 50 mm thickness and covering at least 200 mm over the outer
edge of the cable from both sides.

Then storing in backfilling with selected soil and reach to 95% compaction
minimum. Before reaching to the finished grade level by 300 mm install
warning tape to cover the whole routes indicating “ DANGER ELECTRICAL
CABLES “ In both English and Arabic.
In road crossing, install ULSF pipe embedded in concrete encasement and
install warning tape and install spare pipes not less than 25 % of the same
size.
Permanent markers shall be installed at each 50 m of the cable runs,
changes in direction, buried splices and cable ends.
Cables shall be installed as required by drawing and manufacturer’s
recommendation and according to standard length of cable in case of
long distance routes with one as a maximum in certain route.
Use kits which are compatible with conductor size, material and type and
according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Install terminations at ends of conductors and seal multi – conductor
cable ends with standard kits and glands.

3.1.7 Grounding: The armoring of metal sheathed cables grounding

connection’s shall be made by means of screw – type pressure
connectors to grounding pads of connections provided on the switchgear
in accordance with IEC All underground connections shall be made by
exothermic welding and then encapsulated in epoxy resin (Jointing). A
separate protective conductor shall connect the sheath, armoring,
Ground metal bodies of terminators, splices and hardware according to
manufacturer’s written instructions and IEC codes.

3.2 INSPECTION AND TESTING

3.2.1 Owner reserves its right to carry out inspection during fabrication stages
and to witness the testing of cables.

Attendance of Owner representative during fabrication stages and testing

must not relieve the manufacturer of his full responsibility for furnishing the
cables in accordance with the requirements of this specification and shall
not give him the right to invalidate any claim which Owner may make
because of defective material or faulty workmanship.

3.2.2 Unless otherwise specified or approved in writing by Owner all cables shall
be tested at the factory in accordance with the latest applicable issues of
the IEC standards or approved equivalent. All routine and type tests shall
be performed by and at the expense of manufacturer. The type and
routine test certificates shall be delivered by Owner.

3.2.3 Quality control procedure shall be submitted with tender documents.

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3.3 GUARANTEE TABLES
The tendered shall fill in thoroughly the attached guarantee tables (technical
particulars and performance).

3.4 MISCELLANEOUS
The cable length on each reel shall be as long as possible to minimize the number
of joints and as shown in the attached tables.
All cable ends shall be firmly secured to the reel and shall be covered by heat-
shrinkable end caps.
The cable drum shall be covered with wooden slabs of suitable thickness.
All cables shall be supplied on reels whose size not to exceed 2.6 m diameter and
1.6 m width including protruded bolt length. The reels may be returnable as per
agreement between the tenderer and Owner.
On each reel the following data shall be printed on both sides:
Medium Voltage Power Cables
Manufactured by:
Voltage Class: kV
Number of Cores and Cross-section: mm2
Type of Insulation:
Length of Cable: Meters
Net Weight: kgs
Gross Weight: kgs
Reel No.:
Important Note:
 The factory laboratory must be equipped with all modern instruments and
equipment required to perform all routine and special tests of IEC 60502 with
the accuracies mentioned in IEC 60502
 Offers from tenderers having no such laboratories shall not be considered
 Dimensions shall be measured by digital and microscopic instruments.
Table of Specified Dimensions of Cables:

3 x 240 mm2
Item
18/30 kV XLPE

Minimum thickness of conductor screening 0.6 mm

Nominal thickness of XLPE insulation 5.5 mm

Minimum thickness of insulation screening 0.8 mm

Nominal thickness of steel tape -

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Nominal thickness of extruded LSF over sheath 3.2 mm

The cable length on each reel shall be not less than 800 meters

The thickness of insulation at nay place may however be less than the specified
nominal value provided that the difference does not exceed 0.1 mm + 10% of the
specified nominal value.
The measured smallest thickness of the LSF over sheath, at any point shall not fall
below 80% of he specified nominal value by more than 0.2 mm.
Guarantee Table
Technical Particulars

Maker’s Name:

 Thickness of tape

 Width of the tape

 Percentage overlap of tape

 Number of tapes

 Effective cross-sectional area,

 Of screen per phase

 Material of filling

 Material of inner coverings

 Minimum thickness of inner coverings

 Material of armor tapes

 Nominal thickness of armor tape

 Minimum thickness of armor tape

 Number of armor tapes Double tape

Material of over sheath

 Thickness of over sheath

 Nominal Value:

 Minimum Value:

 Maximum Value:

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 Overall cable diameter

 Minimum bending radius of cable

 Cable weight per meter

 Aluminum

 Copper sheath

 Finished cable

 Length of cable per drum

 Diameter of drum

 Width of drum

 Gross weight of charged drum

B-Performance

Power Frequency Withstand Test Voltage: kV

Duration of Power Frequency Withstand Voltage: Minutes

D.C. Withstand Test Voltage: kV

Duration of D.C. Withstand Test Voltage: Minutes

1.2/50 µs Impulse-withstand Test Voltage: kV

Insulation Resistance Measured by 5000 V mega ohm-meter M ohm

for 10 meters of Cable at 20°C:
Minimum Bending Radius of Cable: cm

Thermal Conductivity of Finished Cable: w/cm/°

C

Partial Discharge of Cable at 1.73 U0: pc

Maximum Equivalent Star Capacitance/km: µf

Maximum Loss Angle (Tan δ) at U0 and 20°C:

Maximum d.c. resistance of Conductor per km of cable at ohm/km

20°C:
Maximum a.c. Resistance of Conductor per km of Cable at ohm/km
90°C:
Inductance per Core per km of Cable: mH

Equivalent Star Reactance per km of Cable, 50 c/s: ohm/km

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Impedance per km of Cable at 90°C and 50 c/s: ohm/km

Maximum Continuous Current Rating:

 In Air, 45°C: Amps

 In Ground, 30°C: Amps

Maximum One Second Short Circuit Current Capacity of:

 Conductor: KA

 Screen/One Phase: KA

 Screen for 3 Phase: KA

Maximum Cable Temperature: °C

 Continuous: °C

 Emergency: °C

 Short Circuit: °C

C-TABLE OF SPECIFIC DIMENSIONS OF CABLES 18/30 (36)KV for

22KV system or
12/20(24)KV for 11
KV system

XLPE 3*240 mm2

Minimum thickness of conductor screening (not less than)

mm

Nominal thickness of XLPE insulation mm

Minimum thickness of inner covering ( ST2) mm

Nominal thickness of steel tape mm

Nominal thickness of extruded P.V.C over sheath mm

The cable length of each reel shall be not less than. m

 The thickness of insulation at any place may however be less than the
specified nominal value provided that the difference does not exceed
0.1 mm + 10% of the specified nominal value.
 The dimension of the armor shall not fall below the specified nominal value by
more than 10%.

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 The measured smallest thickness of the P.V.C over sheath, at any point, shall
not fall below 80% of the specified nominal value by more than 0.2 mm.
We certify that the above mentioned data are guaranteed for the offered cable

3.5 FIELD TESTING

3.5.1 Each shall be subjected to dielectric-absorption and high-voltage tests
after the installation of power cables has been completed, including
splices, joints, and terminations, and before the cable is energized.

Test equipment, labor, and technical personnel shall be provided as

necessary to perform the electrical acceptance tests.
Arrangements shall be made to have tests witnessed and approved by
the Engineer’s representative.
Each power-cable installation shall be completely isolated from
extraneous electrical connections at cable terminations and joints. Safety
precautions shall be observed.
Each power cable shall first be given a full dielectric-absorption test with
2,500-volt insulation-resistance test set. Test shall be applied for a long
enough time to fully charge the cable. Readings shall be recorded every
15 seconds during the first 3 minutes of test and at 1 minute intervals
thereafter. Test shall continue until three equal readings, 1 minute apart,
are obtained. Minimum reading shall be 200 mega ohms at an ambient
temperature of 16 degrees C. Readings taken at other than 16 degrees C
ambient temperatures shall be corrected accordingly.
Upon successful completion of the dielectric absorption test, the cable
shall be subjected to a direct-current high-potential test for 5 minutes with
test voltages applied in accordance with IEC for cross-linked,
polyethylene-insulated cable.
Leakage current readings shall be recorded every 30 seconds during the
first 2 minutes and every minute thereafter for the remainder of the test.
When the leakage current continues to increase after the first minute, the
test shall be immediately terminated and steps taken to find and correct
the fault. When a second test becomes necessary, this test procedure
shall be repeated.
Upon satisfactory completion of the high-potential test, the cable shall be
given a second dielectric-absorption test as before.
Results of the second dielectric-absorption test shall agree with the first test
and shall indicate no evidence of permanent injury to the cable caused
by the high-potential test.
Test data shall be recorded and shall include identification of cable and
location, mega ohm readings versus time, leakage current readings versus
time, and cable temperature versus time.
3.5.2 Final acceptance shall depend upon the satisfactory performance of the
cable under test. No cable shall be energized until recorded test data
have been approved by the Engineer's Representative.

3.5.3 Radiographic tests shall be performed on all potheads at the discretion of

the Engineer's Representative to determine if voids exist in the pothead.

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Unacceptable terminations shall be reworked at no additional expense to
the Owner.

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