saa sftror ehreron firorit forraor ferret UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA SILI VITRAN NIGAM IBVN Specification No. CSC- 69/R-IIl IDH/UH/P&D/2020-21 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLE (16 to 120 mm’) WITH CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (XLPE) INSULATION FOR VOLTAGES UPTO & INCLUDING 1.1 kV. Issue Month: May.2020 Common Specifications Committee UHBVN & DHBVNsaa sferor Eerow fir ferraor forever UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BLJLL VITRAN NIGAM IBVN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR LT AERIAL BUNCHED CABLE (16 to 420 mm?) WITH CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (XLPE) INSULATION FOR VOLTAGES UPTO & INCLUDING 4.1 kV. 4. SCOPE: This specification covers XLPE insulated Aluminum cable twisted over 4 central bare Aluminum Alloy messenger wire for use of LT Over-Head Lines in Urban Areas The Aerial Bunched cable and messenger wire should be confirming to relevant IS. Sizes of the cable: 3x16(Ph) + 1x25 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm 3x16(Ph) + 1125 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) $4. mm, 3x25(Ph) + 1x25 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm, 3x25(Ph) + 1x25 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sa. mm. 3x50(Ph) + 1x35 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 3x50 (Ph) + 1135 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sa. mm. 3x95(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 3x95(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. 3x120(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm 3x120(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) ¢4. mm waren sone 2. RATED VOLTAGE: The rated voltage of the AB cables shall be 1.1 KV. 3. APPLICABLE STANDARDS: Unless otherwise stipulated in this specification, the following Standards shall be applicable. i) 1S —14255/1995: LT AB cables 1.1 kV. ii) 18 8130/2013: Conductors for insulated cables. iil) 1-398 (Part IV)/1994: Aluminium alloy conductor. iv) 1S - 10418/1982: Drums for electric cables 4, GENERAL: ‘The AB cable covered under this specification should be suitable for use on three phase, 4 wire earthed system for working voltage up to 1.1 KV. It should confirm the relevant standards stated above and others if applicable. The phase conductor shall be 16 mm?, 25 mm2, 50 mm®, 95 mm? and 120 mm* XLPE insulated, the street light conductor shall be 16 mm? XLPE insulated and the bare messenger-cum-neutral conductor shall be of sizes 25 mm?, 36 mm? and 70 mm? 5. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: ‘The cable shall work satisfactorily under the following climatic conditions: - i) | Location ‘At various locations in the state of Haryana [iy_| Maximum ambient temperature (‘C) 60 ii)_| Minimum ambient air temperature (°C) 5 (Liv) [Maximum average daily ambient temperature ("C) 40saq wfror Gftaron firorér frat fersrer UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA SUJLI VITRAN NIGAM iBVN \) | Maximum yearly weighed average ambient 32 temperature (°C) ¥)_| Maximum altitude above mean sea level (m) 71000 vii) | Minimum Relative Humidity (%) 26 viii) | Maximum Relative Humidity (%) 95 [Lix) | Average no of Rainy days/ year 120 x) | Average annual rainfall 900 mm xi) | Maximum wind pressure 195 kgim? The equipment shall be for use in moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust and fungus growth. 6. PHASE CONDUCTORS: i) The conductor shall be of H2 or HA grade Aluminium complying with the requirement of 18:8130-2013, ii) Not more than two joints shall be allowed in any of the wires forming every complete length of conductor and no joint shall be within 300 mm of any other joint in the same layer. The joint shall be brazed silver soldered or electric or gas welded. No joint shall be made in the conductor once it has been stranded. ii) The standard size and technical characteristics of the phase conductors shall be as shown in the Table- 1 TABLE-4 [Nominal | No.of | Mass Max. DC Nominal Sectional ‘Strands kg/km/phase Resistance at Insulation | areain (min) 20°C Thickness | |_mm? (Q/km) in mm 16 7 43.9 1.91 12 25 7 69.5 4.20 1.2 50 i 131 0.641 15 95 19 262, 0.320 15 120 19 331 [0.253 1.6 7, MESSENGER-CUM-NEUTRAL WIRE: The bare messenger wire shall be of Aluminium alloy generally confirming to 1S-398/Part- 1vi1994 composed of 7 strands. The bare messenger shall be either compacted circular or stranded circular and shall have smooth round surface to avoid damages to the overall insulation of phase & street light conductor twisted around the messenger. The messenger conductor shall be bare heat treated Aluminium-Magnesium-Silicon alloy wires containing approximately 0.5% Magnesium and approximately 0.5% Silicon confirming to 1S: 398 (Part-1V):1979 and its latest amendment, if any. There shall be no joint in any wire of the stranded messenger conductor except those made in the base rod or wires before final drawing. The direction of outer layer of wires shall be right hand. “The sizes and other technical characteristics of the messenger wire shall be as given in the table- 2GB saa efor Gfrarom firma ferro fererar UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BLILL VITRAN NIGAM BVN LHEN: TABLE -2 ‘Sr. | Nominal cross ‘Messenger Conductor No. | sectional area Nominal No. of Mass ‘Max. DC ‘Minimum of phase Sectional Area | strands kg/km Resistance at Breaking conductor inmm? (min) 20°C Load (eam?) km kN 4 16 25 7 68 1.38 7.0 2. 25 25 7 68 4.38 70 3. 50. 36. 7 96 0.986 98 4. 95 70 7 190 0.492 49.7 B 120 70 T 190 0.492 197 8, XLPE INSULATION: “The conductor shall be provided with cross linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation applied by extrusion. The colour of XLPE insulation shall be black. The insulation shall be so applied that it fits closely on the conductor and it shall be possible to remove it without damaging the insulation. ‘The thickness of the insulation and its tolerance shall be as per IS: 14255-1995 with its amendments. ‘The XLPE insulation compound shall be conforming to requirement given in Table 3 and also conforms to IS-14255. Table 3 Sr.No. | Property Requirement 1.__| Tensile Strength 12.5 N/mm? Min 2.__| Elongation at break 200 % Min. 3.__| Ageing in air over ‘a. | Treatment. Temperature & | 13523°C &7 days duration b. Tensile strength variation ‘+ 25% Max. c. Elongation variation + 25% Max. 4. | Hot Set ‘a. | Treatment: Temperature, 200#3°C Time under load 15 minutes Mechanical stress _| 20 N fom |b. | Elongation under load 175 % max. | ¢. Permanent elongation (set) after 15 % Max cooling &__| Shrinkage a. ‘Treatment: Temperature 130 + 3°C Duration For 1 hour. b._| Shrinkage 4% Max 6._| Water absorption (Gravimetric) a._| Treatment: Temperature 542°C Duration 14 days b._| Water absorbed ‘img, / cm? max. 7 ‘Volume Restivity a. at 27°C 1x 10% Q-cm (min) b._[at 70°C 1x 107 Q-om (min) 9, CORE IDENTIFICATION “The phase conductors shall be provided with one, two or three ‘ridges for quick identification. ‘The street lighting conductor shall not have any identification mark.UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BLILI VITRAN NIGAM IBVN 40. ASSEMBLY (LAYING UP) “Three insulated phase conductors and a street lighting conductor (f required) shall be twisted ‘around the bare messenger conductor without filers with a lay not exceeding 35 times the diameter of the insulated phase conductor. The direction of lay shall be right hand 44, TYPE TEST: A. Test on Phase/Street Light Conductors i) Tensile Test il) Wrapping Test ili) Conductor Resistance Test B. Test on Messenger conductor: i) Breaking load test (to be made on finished conductor) il) Elongation test iil) Resistance test C. Physical test for XLPE insulation i) Tensile strength and Elongation at break ii) Ageing in air oven il) Hot set test iv) Shrinkage test v) Water absorption (Gravimetric) vi) Carbon black 1. Content 2. Dispersion D. Test for thickness of insulation E. Insulation Resistance (Volume Resistivity) Test F. High Voltage Test Optional Test: Bending test on the completed cable: Bending test shall be performed on a sample of complete cable. The sample shall be bent around a test mandrel at room temperature for at least one complete tur. It shall then be unwound and the process shall be repeated after tuning the sample around its axis 180°. The cycle of this operation shall be then repeated twice. ‘The diameter of mandrel shall be 10 * (D+d).. Where, D = Actual diameter of cable (i.e. the min. circumscribing diameter in mm) d= Actual diameter of the phase conduetor in mm. No cracks visible to the naked eye are allowed.ge eftror BRaron front freraor ferorar UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BULL VITRAN NIGAM BVN 42. ACCEPTANCE TESTS: The following shall constitute acceptance tests: a) Tensile test (for Phase / Street light conductor) b) Wrapping test (for Phase / Streetlight conductor) ©) Breaking load test for messenger conductor d) Elongation test for messenger conductor e) Conductor Resistance test ) Test for thickness of insulation g) Tensile strength and elongation at break test hh) Hot set test for XLPE insulation i) Insulation Resistance test j) High voltage test 13. Routine Tests The following shall constitute acceptance tests: a) Conductor resistance test b) High voltage test ‘Allroutine and acceptance tests shall be carried out as per relevant IS in the presence of Nigam's representative. 44, MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHTS OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF CABLE The Inspecting Officers shall measure the weight of various components of cable from a length of 1 meter of cable from each sample and record the same in the Inspection Report. 15, AGEING TEST ‘The ageing test shall be carried out from the first lot on the sample sealed by the PRT committee & sent to any NABL accredited testing lab for its testing. However, Nigam reserves its right to send sample for aging test from subsequent lots. 16. SAMPLING PLAN Samples shall be taken and tested from each let for ascertaining the conformity of the lot to the requirements of the specification as per IS:14255-1995 along with its amendments. 47. CHECK MEASUREMENT OF CABLE LENGTH “The manufacturer will provide necessary arrangement for checking of length at his own cost as per sampling plan at the time of inspection. Out of the total quantity of drums offered for inspection, in no case, less than two drums shall be selected for verification of length. If any of the drums is found shor in length than the length specified, the whole of the lot shal be rejected 48. CABLE IDENTIFICATION Cables with cross-linked polyethylene insulation shall be identified throughout the length of the cable by the legend ‘XLPE 90’ and year of manufacture by a printed tape. “PROPERTY OF UHBVN / DHBVN” along with brand name, manufacture name, voltage rating,aq @feror Bftaron fBrorér fbrerqor fererar : UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BLILI VITRAN NIGAM BVN size, [SI mark and year of manufacture in English shall be embossed on the outer sheath of the cable at regular intervals of approximately 1 to 1.5 meter. Ifthe material is received at site without ISI marking, then the complete lot shall be rejected. 49. PACKING MARKING: The LT XLPE AB cable shall be wound in nonreturnable drums conforming to 1S-10418/1982 “Specification for Reels and Drums for bare wire" of the latest version thereof, The drums shall be marked with the following a) Reference to Indian Standard IS 14255; b) Manufacturer's name or Trade-mark, c) Type of cable and voltage grade; d) Nominal cross-sectional area of phase conductor, e) Sr. No. of Drum & Length of cable on the dru f) Number of lengths on the drum (if more than one); 4) Direction of rotation of drum (by means of an arrow); h) Gross mass; i) Net mass of Cable. ‘The drums shall be of such a construction as to assure delivery of conductor in field free from displacement and damage and should be able to withstand all stresses due to handling and the stringing operation so that cable surface not dented, scratched or damaged in any way during transport and erection. The cable shall be properly lugged on the drums The cable drums should be suitable for wheel mounting 20. STANDARD LENGTH: ‘The standard length of drum shall be as under: Cable size upto & including 3Cx50 mm? + 35mm? + 1 x 16 mm? 41000 m Cable size above 30x50 mm? + 35mm? + 1 x 16 mm? 500 m [tolerance of + 5 % is permissible on the quantities allotted to each consignee with overall 2% tolerance on the ordered quantity for the purpose of completion of order. ‘Non-standard Lenath: Nonstandard length not less than 50% ofthe standard length shall be accepted to the extent of 410% of the ordered quantity 21. INSPECTION: Authorized representatives of the Nigam shall inspect, examine and test the equipment/ material in respect of quality size and ratings as per ISS/EC mentioned above at the manufacturers works after the manufacture of goods prior to dispatch on receipt ofa clear notice of minimum two weeks in advance to be reckoned from the date of receipt of the same by the purchaser. No material will be allowed to be dispatched without prior inspection and approval. The inspecting officers of the purchaser may also inspect the material during the course of manufacture. In case inspection of any consignment is: waived off by the purchaser the ‘supplier will be required to furnish the requisite&; seq efor Gran fort erat ferorar i UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BUJLI VITRAN NIGAM iBVN test certificates (for acceptance as well as routine tests) for approval. It will be the responsibility of the supplier to make adequate arrangements for testing of material at thelr works without any additional charges to the purchaser. All testing instruction and apparatus will be made available and material destroyed / consumed during testing will be to the account of the supplier. 22. TYPE TEST CERTIFICATES: ‘The duly attested copy of Type Test Certificate ofthe offered sizes of XLPE AB cable, as per IS: 14255/1995 with latest amendmenU/revision be submited from any Govt. laboratory or from a NABL accredited laboratory along with the offer. Type Test Certificate shall not be more than Five Years Old from date of supply. However, ifthe same are not available with the firm at the time of bidding, the firm shall submit an undertaking that the requisite type test certificates shall be submitted within 45 days from the date of issuance of Rate Contract. 23, SUBMISSION OF ISI LICENSE FOR IS:14255-1995 ‘The Manufacturer are required to submit duly attested photo copy of the valid ISI License up to the date of delivery for supply of the LT AB cables at the time of submission of the offer and they should also submit GTP failing which, the offer would be ignored. 24, IMPORTANT: In absence of valid ISI License/GTP duly filed in/and copy of type test certificate of Govt approved Laboratory, duly attested by authorized person, offer will be liable to be ignored without any further correspondence. 25. ISI MARKING: ‘The material supplied shall be conforming to Indian Standard Specification and also with ISI marking as applicable and even after inspection of the lot, if the materials received at site is found without ISI_ marking, the lot shall be rejected. hn csc, UHBVN, Panchkula .aq fro Bftarom feral fereaor forarar 4 UTTAR DAKSHIN HARYANA BLILL VITRAN NIGAM iBVN LEN, 26. GUARANTEED TECHNICAL PARTICULARS (6.T-P-) Technical information and Guaranteed Tec! (XLPE_ insulated only) of sizes: | Particulars (G.T-P.) for LT Aerial Bunched Cable 4, ax16(Ph) + 1X25 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 2. 3xt6(Ph) + 1x25 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. 3. 3x25(Ph) + 1X25 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 4, 3x25(Ph) + 1x25 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 4x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. 5, 3x50(Ph) + 1X36 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 6. 3x50 (Ph) + 1x35 (bare messenger ‘cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. 7, 3x95(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 6. 3x95(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. 9, 3x120(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger cum neutral) sq. mm. 40. 3x120(Ph) + 1x70 (bare messenger ‘cum neutral) + 1x16 (insulated Street lighting) sq. mm. teed Ts for LT A¢ nt bl ul [S.N. | Particulars ‘Aerial Bunched Cables | Bizet | Size-2 | Size-3 [Size....s00n 7 | Makers name & address [2 | Rated voltage 3__ | Phase conductor details i) [No. of phase conductors i) [Nominal cross-sectional area of each conductor-mm® ii) _| No. & size of strands (mm) iv) [Minimum tensile strength of each strand- Nimm* WDiameter of compacted conductor along with tolerance (mm viy_| Approximate mass (kg/km) vil) |Maximum DC resistance at 20° C (OhmiKe) Vil | Insulation thickness (mm) ix)_[ Standard to which this material conforms 4,_| Messenger (Neutral conductor) i) [Nominal sectional area of each conductor in mm® i)_[ No. & size of strands (mm) ii) | Diameter of compacted conductors alongwith tolerance(in mm) )_| Approx. mass (kg/km) v)_| Minimum Tensile strength in KN vi)_| Max. DC resistance at 20° C (Ai/km) vil) {Standard specification to which this material conform 3__| Street Light Conductor details i) [Nominal cross-sectional area of each conductor-mm* Wy_[ No. & size of strands (mm) ii) | Minimum tensile strength of each strand- Nimm* [WY [Diameter of compacted ‘conductor along | with tolerance (mm) V)_| Approximate mass (kg/km) v1 Maximum DG resistance at 20°Cgaa eiror Bfraron firordt ftrawor fererat UTTAR DABSAIN HARYANA BULL VITRAN NIGAM IBVN [(Ohm/Km) ‘il_| Insulation thickness (mm) vil) Standard fo which this material conforms __ [Insulation of phase conductor i)__| Material iy | Whether all properties as mentioned in the technical Specifications are guaranteed if rot indicate deviations in properties iy [Standard specification to which this material shall conform 7 [Finished cable (complete bunched cable) [Overall diameter (approx) in mm ii)_| Total mass (approx.) in kg/km 8_| Drum [iy__[Tare weight of drum il)__| Whether drum is wheel mounted ii) | Standard specification to which drum shall ‘conform, 9 | Standard length of each cable and its tolerance FO) Total length of cable in @ drum and its tolerance Ty | Mass of finished cabie in @ drum and its |__| tolerance 77 | Whether material bears ISI certification mark 72 Serial number of ISI license and its validity 73” Max. Continuous current carrying capacity 74 |Max. Continuous conductor temperature due to load 18 _| Embossing 76. | Any other particulars (Suppliers Name & Address)