KM Epm D CBL Acc 11 Heat Joints - F05

KAHRAMAA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-11-HEAT-JOINTS
11kV Heat Shrinkable Joints
Version: F05 22 Jul 2021 Status: Final Draft

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Specification Details
Reference : KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-11-HEAT-JOINTS
Title : 11kV Heat Shrinkable Joints
Version : F05
Status : Final Draft
Date : 22 Jul 2021
Document Control
Issue Approval
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Hamad Mohd. Al-Maddad
Navin Rego Jassim Ali Shams
Al-Marri
Sr. Engineer - Material Head of Material Standards
Manager, Electricity Network
Standards and Specifications and Specifications
Planning
Original Signed Original Signed Original Signed
Issue Record
Version Date Reason for issuing the document
F05 22-07-2021 First issue of the new Specification
Review Frequency
Every 3 years or whenever required

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Contents
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 References ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards ............................................................................................ 2
3 System Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 2
4 Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................................. 3
5 11kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints ................................................................................................ 3
5.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Joint Design ............................................................................................................................ 4
5.3 Core Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement ................................................................................................ 6
5.5 Armour and Lead Sheath Bonding ......................................................................................... 6
5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves ................................................................................................... 7
5.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 7
5.6.2 Oil Barrier Clear Insulating Tubes for PILC Cables ........................................................... 7
5.6.3 Stress Control Tubes ........................................................................................................... 7
5.6.4 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves ...................................................................................... 7
5.6.5 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves...................................................................................... 7
5.7 Breakout.................................................................................................................................. 7
6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery .................................................................................................... 7
6.1 Inspection, Testing and Auditing............................................................................................ 7
6.2 Type Test Compliance ............................................................................................................ 7
6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test ................................................................................................ 8
6.3 Routine Factory Tests ............................................................................................................. 9
6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection .................................................................................... 10
6.5 Identification and Packaging ................................................................................................ 10
6.6 Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 11
6.7 Storage and Handling ........................................................................................................... 11
7 Manufacturer’s Qualification ........................................................................................................ 11
8 Tender Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Tender Submission Requirements ........................................................................................ 11
8.2 Statement of Compliance and Deviation Schedule............................................................... 11

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8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions ...................................................................................................... 12

9 Appendices.................................................................................................................................... 13
Appendix A Technical Data Schedules ............................................................................................. 14

Appendix A.1 Data Schedule for 11kV heat Shrinkable Cable Joints ........................................... 14
Appendix B Deviation Schedule ....................................................................................................... 16
Appendix C Quality Assurance Checklists ....................................................................................... 17

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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
PILC Paper Insulated Lead Covered
QC Quality Control
KM KAHRAMAA

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11KV HEAT SHRINKABLE JOINTS 1 OF 17
1 Scope
This specification details the requirements for the design, manufacture, inspection, testing, delivery,
handling, marking and packing of Heat shrinkable straight and transition cable joints Type A (XLPE to
XLPE), Type B (PILC to PILC) and Type C (XLPE to PILC) suitable for use on KAHRAMAA’s
nominal 11kV, three phase, 50Hz underground distribution system.
Cable construction, detailed description and type of cables for which the joints shall be suitable can be
found out at reference KAHRAMAA specification KM-EPM-D-CBL-11-XLPE-UGD-1&3_CORE.
Paper insulated cables for which the joints shall be suitable are 11kV 1 & 3 core, copper conductor
(sizes 70mm2, 95mm2, 185mm2 and 300mm2), PILC sector shaped, stranded copper conductor, belted
construction, lead sheathed, single galvanised steel wire armour and PVC over sheath cable in
accordance with latest version of BS 6480 standard.
The contents of this specification include reference to system parameters that the material shall be rated
to. In addition, this specification states the requirements of warranty, statement of compliance, ISO
certification, instructions on information to be supplied with the tender, storage and delivery.
2 References
Where the requirements of this specification deviate from specifications referenced herein, this
specification shall take precedence unless otherwise stated. The referenced standards shall be the latest
version and/or KAHRAMAA reserves the right to follow the other version of the referred standard.
Table 1: References
Document Ref. Description
IEC 60060 High voltage test techniques
IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination
IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements

Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
IEC 60502-2 from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6kV up to 30kV
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
IEC 60502-4
Part 4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltages from
6kV up to 36 kV
Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages
IEC 61238-1
up to 30 KV (Um=36kV)

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Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 6 kV
IEC 61442
(Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
Recommended methods for the determination of the permittivity and dielectric
IEC 62631-2-1 dissipation factor of electrical insulating materials at power, audio and radio
frequencies including metre wavelengths
IEC 62631-3-1 & Methods of test for volume resistivity and surface resistivity of solid electrical
3-2 insulating materials
Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed
BS 6480
electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V
Performance Specification For High Voltage Heat Shrinkable Components For
ENA TS 09-13
Use With High Voltage Solid Types Cables Up To And Including 33000 Volts
Table 2 KAHRAMAA References

KM-EPM-D-GEN-GENERAL General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL Cables and Accessories General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-11-XLPE-UGD-1&3_CORE 11kV XLPE 1&3 Core Cables
KM-EPM-D-CBL_ACC- Shear Head Mechanical Connectors Size 185 to
CONNECTORS_185MM2_TO_300MM2 300mm2
KM-EPM-D-CBL_ACC- Shear Head Mechanical Connectors Size 70 to
CONNECTORS_70MM2_TO_120MM2 120mm2
2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards
The Bidder may propose alternative Codes and Standards provided it is proven that it gives an
equivalent degree of quality as the referenced Codes and Standards. Acceptability of any alternative
Codes or Standard is at the Discretion of KAHRAMAA.
3 System Parameters
The 11kV heat shrinkable cable joints covered by this specification shall be designed and rated for
operation under the system parameters as detailed in General Requirements document KM-EPM-D-
GEN-GENERAL and specific system parameters as provided in Table 3.
The 11kV heat shrinkable cable joints shall be capable of satisfactory operation under a power supply
system frequency variation of +5% and voltage variation of ±10%.
Table 3: Distribution System Parameters
Parameters Value
Nominal System Voltage (kV) 11
Maximum System Voltage (kV) 12
Maximum Symmetrical Short Circuit Fault Level (kA) 31.5

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Parameters Value
Insulation Impulse Withstand level (BIL), 1.2/50 Impulse (kVPeak) 75
Power frequency Withstand level (kV) 28
Maximum Earth Fault Current (kA) 4.5
4 Environmental Conditions
The joints covered by this specification shall be designed and rated for operation under the
environmental conditions as detailed in General Requirements document KM-EPM-D-GEN-
GENERAL and KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
5 11kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

5.1 General
Electrical stress control for cable insulation screen in XLPE cable joints shall be achieved by heat shrink
tubing and stress grading mastic. This tubing and mastic shall have defined electrical characteristic,
volume resistivity and dielectric constant in accordance with the latest version of IEC 62631-3-1, IEC
62631-3-2 and IEC 62631-2-1.
In PILC cable joints, the electrical stress control shall be achieved using stress control heat shrink tubing
over the peeled prepared cores and by the insertion of high di-electric strength insulating materialat
cable crotch sealed with conductive breakout over the conductor phase connector such that electrical
discharge activity does not occur in the joint after it has been energized at its rated voltage.
The sealant shall be pre-coated inside the Heat Shrinkable components and activated by the Heat
applied, to shrink the components, which shall be in excess of 125°C or applied in tape form.
Uniform adhesive flow from the adhesive Heat Shrink component onto the adjoining surfaces will be
used as an indicator that shrinking is complete, and therefore, the adhesive must be suitable for this
purpose.
The joints shall be designed manufactured and tested to meet the requirements of latest version of IEC
60502 and other relevant standards listed in Section 2 of this specification. Joints must be insensitive
to cable manufacturers tolerances allowed under IEC 60502.
The installed cable joints shall meet the electrical ‘System Parameters’ stated in Clause 3 and, the
‘Environmental Conditions’ stated in Clause 4 of this specification.
The continuous current rating and short circuit fault ratings of the joint shall be in accordance with the
appropriate cable specification.
All completed 11kV joints must have a certified fault withstand rating and earth fault withstand rating.
The certificates shall have been issued by an independent test authority and the method of test shall be
defined.

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Following pre-requisites (minimum but not limited to) must be ensured by the contractor prior to
installation of the cable joints, and they shall be mentioned clearly on the installation manual of kit
supplier:
− Safe & secure working environment,
− Jointers shall be well trained & KM certified for installation works and towards the system
voltage, the cable(s) involved and the type of accessories and methodology,
− In order to prepare for the specific job, jointers shall be aware of the function of each of cable
joint components specified in the installation instruction/manual, as part of the instruction,
− The complete cable joint kit shall be available at site with all components listed in the kit content
sheet which shall be part of the kit box,
− Ultimate care to avoid any damage to the products, materials, tools & equipment during the
entire work period,
− Adequate protective and safe environments/arrangements at the installation site,
− A proper access to the terminations being installed and to the associated cables
− Proper housekeeping to the installation area throughout the termination works,
− Clean, dry and protected storage for accessory components, cleaning materials, other
consumables and working tools during the termination work,
− Minimum possible water accumulation around the work site
− Proper shelter from the rain, wind, sand storm etc.
− Proper daylight and/or artificial lighting,
− Prior to work start, jointers shall check that the end seals are intact. The cut cable shall be
ensured so that the conductor and other components are dry,
− Dimensions indicated in the installation instruction/manual shall be verified to confirm that
joints, the working pit and exposed part of the cable are perfectly matching. in case there is
mismatch/contradiction, the work shall not be proceeded further,
− Cables to be jointed perfectly straight and positioned to ensure that the cable joint(s) will be
installed properly,
− All cable preparation and cable’s layers removal shall be done in accordance with installation
instruction.
No work on cable preparation and jointing shall begin until the installer is confident that all parts and
materials are available and are the adequate type and size to complete the installation. These shall be
checked against the kit content sheet (parts list). Components with an expired ‘use by’ date shall be
rejected. Any required special installation tools shall be checked to ensure that they are correct for the
intended application and are in good working order.
5.2 Joint Design

The cable joint shall provide waterproofing, mechanical protection, electrical protection, shall be
designed and manufactured to provide a complete moisture seal, and tested to meet the requirements of
the relevant standard listed in Section 2.
Cable joint types shall be classified according to the types of cable used, i.e.
TYPE A : XLPE to XLPE
TYPE B : PILC to PILC

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TYPE C : XLPE to PILC
The joint shall accommodate cross core jointing. Joint dimension shall be such that after removing
inner sheath of the cables each core shall have a minimum length of 500 mm either side of the centre
of the joint or total 1000 mm minimum if the centre is shifted. Joints galvanized steel wrap around
canister shall have sufficient diameter to accommodate three insulated cores and earthed tinned copper
braid of 70 sqmm cross section.
Joint kits shall be delivered with all required components to produce a complete cable joint including
mechanical connectors to suit specified conductor. Those components shall be listed with quantities of
each item on the paper named (Kit Content Sheet). That paper (kit content sheet) shall be included in
each package box with clear indication about components inside and stating their name, size, length,
quantity, etc. of each component.
Main components for the cable joints are:
• Mechanical connectors with shear head bolt type as per IEC 61238-1 class A,
• Armour wrap kit for electrical continuity and mechanical strength for armoured cables,
• Galvanized steel wrap around canister,
• Galvanized steel back-up ring and drive clip for armoured cables,
• Tinned copper earth braid with cross section of 70 sqmm,
• Outer jacket heat shrinkable tube,
• Inner heat shrinkable tube,
• Heat shrinkable oil barrier clear insulating tubes required for PILC cables only,
• Semi-conducting tube,
• High dielectric constant heat fusing mastic for insulation reinstatement,
• Constant force spring, two pieces (required for PILC cables only),
• Conductive breakout for both ends of joint (required for PILC cable joints only),
• Non-conductive breakout for both ends of the joint at the crutch area (required for XLPE-
XLPE cable joints only),
• Earth continuity for PILC cable shall be by solderless technique using roll spring and by this
the need for plumbing shall be eliminated.
• Self-amalgamating tape (if applicable),
• Silicone grease (if applicable),
• PVC tape,
• Void filling tape,
• Jointing instruction in Arabic and English,

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• All other components required by manufacturer to properly install the joint shall be included
in the package box.
5.3 Core Connectors
For all type of joints, the core connectors shall be mechanical connectors with shear head bolt type as
per IEC 61238-1, class A. Independent type test certificate and drawing showing the dimension of
mechanical connectors shall be attached along with the sample. Mechanical connectors size shall be as
per the joint sizes ordered in the bill of quantity.
5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement
In case with joint type XLPE to XLPE, insulation reinstatement over cores and connectors shall be of
heat shrink type using stress control tube, insulating tube, semi-conducting tube, non-conductive
breakout, void filling tape and insulating tape.
In case with joint types PILC to PILC or XLPE to PILC (Transition Joints), insulation reinstatement
over cores and connectors shall be of heat shrink type using oil barrier clear insulating tube, stress
control tube, insulating tube, semi-conducting tube, conductive breakout, void filling tape and
insulating tape.
Over the connector a high dielectric constant heat fusing mastic shall be applied to smooth the electrical
gradient in this area. Usage of tapes and mastics only over the connector area is strictly forbidden.
All tubing components, moulded components and sealant (adhesive) shall comply with the latest
version of ENA TS 09-13. All components shall be tested as per latest version of ENA TS 09-13.
Bidders shall submit authenticated test certificate from independent testing station along with the offer,
refer to Clauses 6.0 and 8.0 of this specification.
5.5 Armour and Lead Sheath Bonding

The joint shall be provided with a galvanized steel wrap around canister and tinned copper braid of 70
sqmm cross section, which shall be a continuation of conductive path of the armour wire and for PILC
the lead sheath across the joint. 11 kV system is highly interconnected, a fault within the joint may
result in the specified level of earth fault current from each side of the joint.
The joint kit shall incorporate means of adequately connecting of steel wire armour, the core metallic
screen and for PILC cable, lead sheath to the tinned copper braid by solderless technique using roll
spring.
Core metallic shield over semi-conducting tube shall be connected to the metallic screen of the cable,
or for PILC cable, to the lead sheath by using tinned copper braid (mesh).
A supporting ring and tinned copper braid of 70 sqmm cross section shall be used to ensure adequate
contact to the armour wire. Contact shall be achieved by the use of worm drive clips (2nos). In the case
of PILC cable lead sheath bonding with armour and earth braid shall be achieved by roll springs.
Galvanized steel shall be wrapped around and not less than 1mm thick. Galvanized steel wrap around
canister shall be connected to the cable armour by using of worm drive clips, whilst for PILC cable
shall be connected by roll springs to the lead sheath.

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5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves
5.6.1 General
The level of design, engineering and quality of manufacture shall ensure for a reliable service life of at
least 40 years.
Tube and sealant shall comply with the latest version of ENA TS 09-13.
5.6.2 Oil Barrier Clear Insulating Tubes for PILC Cables

Heat shrinkable oil barrier clear insulating tubes that are used for PILC cable joints shall be used to
keep the oil in the cable and to avoid any leaking. The oil barrier tube will make part of a complete
installation and shall never be exposed to daylight at any time, even indoor.
5.6.3 Stress Control Tubes

Stress Control Tubes shall be designed, manufactured and provided as heat shrinkable flexible
polymeric tubing, permanently coloured black, capable to provide electrical stress control over
insulated cores in cable joints.
5.6.4 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

A protective heat shrink inner sleeve shall be provided to reinstate cable inner sheaths. In case of 3 core
cables, inner sleeve shall be over all three cores. The sleeve shall overlap the breakout body. This heat
shrink tube/sleeve shall protect water ingress into the joint in case of outer sheath damage.
5.6.5 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

The heat shrink thick wall sealing sleeves inner wall shall be pre-coated with sealant and which will
protect the joint against the moisture and corrosion. Diameter of the sleeve shall be suitable to
accommodate the galvanized steel wrap around canister and length of the sleeve shall be such that it
overlaps the cable PVC sheath by a minimum of 150mm either side of the joint.
5.7 Breakout
In case of PILC cable joints (Type B and Type C), conductive breakout shall be provided at the crutch
area at both ends of the joint to prevent longitudinal propagation of the water and moisture into the
joint.
In case of XLPE cable joints (Type A), non-conductive breakout shall be provided at the crutch area at
both ends of the joint to prevent longitudinal propagation of the water and moisture into the joint.
6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery

6.1 Inspection, Testing and Auditing
Inspection, Testing and Auditing shall be in all means as per clause 9.1 of CBL General
Requirements KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL
6.2 Type Test Compliance

Manufacturer shall carry out type tests in accordance with the latest version of IEC 60502-4 standard
and any other relevant standards covered by this specification. Tests shall take place at an

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internationally recognised testing station, or in manufacturer own laboratories, witnessed and certified
by an internationally recognised and KAHRAMAA accepted certification body/laboratory.
Type test may also be carried out according to other international standards with additional
KAHRAMAA conditions or requirements which will be discussed before carrying out any tests and
will be mutually agreed between manufacturer and KAHRAMAA. KAHRAMAA has the right to
add/alter/modify any tests maintaining the KAHRAMAA right in order to ensure reliability and safety
concerns.
Bidder shall submit certified copies of type test certificates covering proposed cable joints to be
supplied. Type tests certificates/reports may be considered acceptable if they are in compliance with
the relevant International Standards, KAHRAMAA’s requirements (if any), agreed test matrix and
procedure and the following:
a. The certified type test report shall not be older than 10 years and there shall not be change
in design, source of raw material and all other relevant material of the type tested and
offered cable joint.
b. Type tested cable joint shall be of equal or higher voltage designation.
c. Same factory location and same manufacturing process of the type tested and offered joints,
d. Same raw material of the type tested and offered joints.
e. Fully compliance with range of approval as per clause 7 of IEC 60502-4.
Where items of a similar design to that previously tested are offered, consideration may be given to
accepting previous Type Test reports. Bidders are requested to substantiate their claims of equivalent
Type Test performance with written engineering evaluation, where full Type Test documentation is not
submitted for each of the items offered. Such evaluation must provide all relevant details such that
KAHRAMAA can establish the validity of existing Type Tests.
KAHRAMAA may request repeat of Type Tests to prove compliance to this technical specification
where the materials used in the equipment offered and/or the manufacturing process and/or the place
of manufacture or the referenced International Standards have changed since the equipment was
originally type tested, the Bidder shall submit for approval type test procedures and schedules for
performance of the same.
6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test
The electrical performance tests shall be in accordance with the following test sequence in Table 4:
Table 4: Test sequence
Test Method
Item Acceptance
Tests Requirements (Latest version
no. Criteria
of the standard)
Insulation Resistance
• Conductor to screen No breakdown
Impact at ambient and no flashover
1. Min. 103 M IEC 61442
temperature and no visible
• Screen to water Min. corona
50 M

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Test Method
Item Acceptance
Tests Requirements (Latest version
no. Criteria
of the standard)
IEC 60060 and
A.C. Voltage 27kV ph/ground for 5 No breakdown,
2. IEC 61442,
withstand min no flashover
Clause 4 or 5
Partial discharge, for IEC 60270 and
11kV between each
3. XLPE cable joints IEC 61442, 10 pC max.
conductor and screen
only Clause 7
10 impulses at 75 kV
IEC 60060, IEC
Impulse Voltage with positive and No breakdown
4. 60230 and IEC
Withstand negative polarity at and no flashover
61442, clause 6
elevated temperature
30 load cycles at 15kV IEC 61442, No breakdown
5. Heating Cycles In Air
ph/ground clause 9.2 and no flashover
Heating Cycles In 30 load cycles at 15kV IEC 61442, No breakdown
6.
Water ph/ground clause 9.3 and no flashover
Partial discharge for
XLPE cable joints
IEC 60270 and
only at ambient 11kV between each
7. IEC 61442, 10 pC max.
temperature and cable conductor and screen
Clause 7
conductor temperature
95-100°C
Thermal Short
8. - - -
Circuit:
Two short-circuits at Isc IEC 61442, No visible
8.1 Screen
of the cable screen Clause 10 deterioration
Two short-circuits to
IEC 61442, No visible
8.2 Conductor raise conductor to 250°C
Clause 11 deterioration
of the cable
IEC 61442,
9. Dynamic short-circuit One short-circuit at Id, No breakdown
Clause 12
10 impulses at 75 kV
IEC 60060, IEC No breakdown,
Impulse voltage with positive and
10. 60230, IEC no flashover and
withstand negative polarity at
61442, Clause 6 no visible corona
elevated temperature
IEC 60060 and No breakdown,
AC Voltage 15 min. at 15 kV
11. IEC 61442, no flashover and
Withstand Ph/ground
Clause 4 no visible corona
IEC 60060 and No breakdown,
DC Voltage
12. 15 min. at 24 kV IEC 61442, no flashover and
Withstand
Clause 5 no visible corona
13. Examinations For Information only.
6.3 Routine Factory Tests

These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of respective standard to which
cable joints are offered.
All material tests shall be performed as per respective standard to verify the quality of material
requirements. Manufacturer shall provide records of all routine factory tests performed on the
equipment supplied before shipment.

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The following tests shall be performed as a minimum:
• Dimensional checking as a minimum on 10% of the number of joints to be dispatched,

• Physical inspection of the packing, availability of kit content sheet, shipping marks etc. shall
be verified and documented on 100% joints.
The bidder shall include with his bid a list of all routine factory tests to be undertaken on the proposed
equipment to be supplied.
6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection

Pre-Delivery, Testing and Inspection shall be in all means as per clause 9.4 of CBL General
Requirements KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
6.5 Identification and Packaging
All components of joint shall be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name and reference numbers.
The marking shall be done before coating the adhesive onto the component.
Electrically conducting components shall be marked 'conducting' clearly and permanently.
Components shall be supplied as a complete joint kit. Each kit shall have clear unique identification
permanent printed thick label showing unique code/serial number, suppliers name/make,
manufacturing year, batch reference, voltage and cable size, as minimum information. This referred
permanent printed thick label shall be provided by the manufacturer which shall be fixed/used while
installation for each joint for KAHRAMAA future reference. Components supplied with adhesive
coatings shall have means to prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to each other.
Packaging shall be designed to protect ingress of moisture and mechanical damage. The Kits shall be
packed in usable (not perishable) material to permit unpacking for inspection after shipping and be
suitable for re-packing for later usage. The packaging shall be also designed to provide easy and perfect
unpacking and re-packing during inspection. The repacked material shall protect ingress of moisture
and mechanical damage.
Each joint kit shall contain a comprehensive jointing instruction giving all relevant dimensions and
instructions for making the joint in Arabic and English.
Each hard box shall be labelled with the following information:
• Joint/accessories catalogue number,

• Purchase order number/tender,
• Contract number/scheme,
• Manufacturer's name and country of origin,
• Month and Year of manufacture,
• Date of expire (if applicable).

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6.6 Warranty
For general prequalification approval, warranty shall be 5 years from commissioning date only.
The manufacturer shall warranty cable joints against all defects arising out of faulty design or
manufacturing or defective material for a minimum period of 4 years from the date of commissioning
or 5 years from the date of delivery whichever comes earlier. Equipment that fails within this warranty
period shall be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to KAHRAMAA. The replacement unit shall
be supplied immediately with KAHRAMAA approved and successful design which is identical to the
supplied unit unless improvements were made. The root cause of failure shall be determined and a
report shall be submitted to KAHRAMAA detailing the defect.
6.7 Storage and Handling
The joint and components shall be stored indoor and shall be capable of being stored without
deterioration within the temperature range -10°C to +50°C and to meet the environmental conditions
specified in KM-EPM-D-GEN-GENERAL and KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
The joints and components shall be capable to withstand possible temperature increases above the
mentioned level during short term storage in transportation/transit before final storage without incurring
any damage.
Components or materials (including but not limited to Pre-moulded and heat shrinkable tubes/sleeves)
shall have no shelf life limitation and no special storage condition in given temperature limits.
Non-metallic parts (grease, solvents, mastic tapes, etc) shall be with defined shelf life with no less than
3 years from the date of delivery.
The validity of specific item which is not in line with the general expiry date of the complete kit shall
be mentioned separately over the item's packing itself (like any liquid, gel, tape etc.). The validity must
be in line with environmental conditions or otherwise specified.
7 Manufacturer’s Qualification
Manufacturer’s Qualification shall be in all means as per clause 10 of CBL General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL
8 Tender Information
8.1 Tender Submission Requirements
Bidder shall submit documents as instructed in clause 11.1 of CBL General Requirements KM-EPM-
D-CBL-GENERAL.
8.2 Statement of Compliance and Deviation Schedule

Bidder shall submit Statement of Compliance as instructed in clause 11.2 of CBL General

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8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions

Outsourcing Restrictions shall be in all means as per requirements in clause 11.3 of CBL General

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9 Appendices

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Appendix A Technical Data Schedules
Appendix A.1 Data Schedule for 11kV heat Shrinkable Cable Joints
11kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

Item Description Unit Requirement Offered
1.0 General
Manufacturer Name and Country of
1.1 Origin (country of each component shall --
be indicated)
1.2 Classification of The Cable Joint Types Clause 5.2
• Type A: XLPE to XLPE

• Type B: PILC to PILC
• Type C: XLPE to PILC
1.2 Applicable Standard(s) IEC/ENA TS Clause 2
1.3 Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) kV 6/11 (12)

1.4 Insulation Impulse Withstand level kVPeak 75
1.5 Power frequency Withstand level kV 28

Maximum Three phase Symmetrical fault
1.6 kA 31.5
Current
1.7 Maximum Earth Fault current kA 4.5
1.8 Frequency Hz 50
Maximum Nominal Operating
1.9 °C 90
Temperature (Steady State Continuously)
1.10 Dielectric stress at operating voltage kV/mm
1.11 Breakdown dielectric stress kV/mm
1.12 Nominal Weight kg/pc

Guaranteed failure rate as a result of an
1.13 %
internal breakdown
1.14 Service life of heat shrink type joint Year
Shelf life of heat shrink type components
1.15 Year
(eg. Tape, stress cone, tubes)
Conductor diameter for sizing of heat
1.16 Clause 5.3
shrink tube to match cable
• XLPE cable
• PILC cable

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11kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

Item Description Unit Requirement Offered
Minimum external heat shrink tube
1.17 mm
overlapping after shrinking
1.18 Diameter of heat shrink type joint mm
1.19 Length of heat shrink type joint mm
2.0 Supporting Documents

Date of first heat shrink type joint put in
2.1 dd-mm-yy
commercial operation
Type tests performed & test report Yes (Clause
2.2 Yes/No
enclosed 6.2)
a) Date of type tests dd-mm-yy
b) Name of testing station &
certification body for type tests
c) Type test report enclosed Yes/No Yes
Comprehensive technical literature
2.3
enclosed:
2.3.1 Supply record Yes/No Yes
2.3.2 Products catalogue Yes/No Yes

2.3.3 Drawing Yes/No Yes
2.3.4 Quality assurance certificate Yes/No Yes
2.3.5 Manufacturing Yes/No Yes

2.3.6 Quality plan Yes/No Yes
2.3.7 Other supporting documents Yes/No Yes
………………………………………… ……..……………
Signature of the Manufacturer Date
I/We certify that the above data are true and correct
………………………………………………………..……………
Signature of the Manufacturer and seal Date

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Appendix B Deviation Schedule

Deviation Schedule shall be in all means as per requirements in Appendix B of CBL General

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Appendix C Quality Assurance Checklists

Table below gives a list of Checklist to be followed for the subject cable under this specification.
Details of these Checklists are provided in Quality Assurance Manual document KM-EPM-D-QA-
MANUAL.
No Reference Description
1 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-F_INS_CHECKLIST Cable Accessories - Factory Inspection Checklist

Cable Accessories - Factory Pre-Shipment
2 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-FPS_CHECKLIST
Checklist
Cable Accessories – Equipment Installation
3 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-INSTL_CHECKLIST
Checklist
4 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-SAT_CHECKLIST Cable Accessories – Site Acceptance Test Checklist
5 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-LSW_CHECKLIST Local Supplier Warehouse Checklist

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KAHRAMAA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

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Title : 11kV Heat Shrinkable Joints

Status : Final Draft

Date : 22 Jul 2021

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Version Date Reason for issuing the document

F05 22-07-2021 First issue of the new Specification

Every 3 years or whenever required

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8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions ...................................................................................................... 12

Appendix A Technical Data Schedules ............................................................................................. 14

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XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

PILC Paper Insulated Lead Covered

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Document Ref. Description

IEC 60060 High voltage test techniques

IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination

IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements

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Document Ref. Description

Document Ref. Description

2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards

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5 11kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

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5.2 Joint Design

TYPE A : XLPE to XLPE

TYPE B : PILC to PILC

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TYPE C : XLPE to PILC

Main components for the cable joints are:

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5.3 Core Connectors

5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement

5.5 Armour and Lead Sheath Bonding

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5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

5.6.2 Oil Barrier Clear Insulating Tubes for PILC Cables

5.6.3 Stress Control Tubes

5.6.4 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

5.6.5 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery

6.2 Type Test Compliance

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6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test

Table 4: Test sequence

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6.3 Routine Factory Tests

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The following tests shall be performed as a minimum:

• Dimensional checking as a minimum on 10% of the number of joints to be dispatched,

6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection

6.5 Identification and Packaging

Electrically conducting components shall be marked 'conducting' clearly and permanently.

Each hard box shall be labelled with the following information:

• Joint/accessories catalogue number,

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6.7 Storage and Handling