132kV Cable Specs Rev.2 1600Sq - MM Altay-IA17 UGC

TENDER DOCUMENTS
PROJECT CODE: ELE-SPD-18-009
OHL Replacement (7.2 km) of AlTay - IA 17A 132kV Feeder with UG Cable
PLANNING AND STUDIES DEPARTMENT
April 2018
BOOK NO.2 / PART-2
Specification for
132kV POWER CABLE
&
FIBER OPTIC CABLE
(Supply & Installation)
As per EDF recommendation for

2 Emmanuel Feb. 2018
Altay-IA17 UGC Project
1 All clauses reviewed & revised Emmanuel Sept. 2016 Jaganathan Sept. 2016
0 Old Revision Jan. 2015 Jan. 2015
Checked &
Revision Description Revised By Date Date
Approved
Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE...........................................................................................................................................................4
2.0 STANDARDS .................................................................................................................................................4
3.0 132KV POWER CABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ..................................................................................5
3.1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: .......................................................................................................................5
3.1.1 CONDUCTOR .......................................................................................................................................5
3.1.2 CONDUCTOR SCREEN..........................................................................................................................5
3.1.3 INSULATION ........................................................................................................................................6
3.1.4 INSULATION SCREEN...........................................................................................................................6
3.1.5 SWELLABLE TAPE (LONGITUDINAL WATER SEALING) .........................................................................6
3.1.6 METALLIC SCREEN...............................................................................................................................6
3.1.7 SWELLABLE TAPE (LONGITUDINAL WATER SEALING) .........................................................................6
3.1.8 METALLIC SHEATH ..............................................................................................................................6
3.1.9 OVERSHEATH ......................................................................................................................................6
3.1.10 EMBOSSING ........................................................................................................................................7
3.2 SEALING AND DRUMMING THE CABLES ......................................................................................................7
4.0 FIBER OPTIC CABLE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GENERAL.........................................................................7
4.1 CONSTRUCTION OF F.O. CABLE ...................................................................................................................7
4.1.1 BUFFER TUBE ......................................................................................................................................7
4.1.2 BUFFER TUBE FILLING COMPOUND ....................................................................................................8
4.1.3 THE CABLE CORE .................................................................................................................................8
4.1.4 INNER SHEATH ....................................................................................................................................8
4.1.5 ARAMIDE LAYER (STRENGTH MEMBER) .............................................................................................8
4.1.6 INTERMEDIATE SHEATH ......................................................................................................................8
4.1.7 ARMOURING .......................................................................................................................................8
4.1.8 OUTER SHEATH ...................................................................................................................................9
4.1.9 COLOUR CODING OF THE FIBER/BUFFER TUBE ..................................................................................9
4.1.10 CABLE MARKING .................................................................................................................................9
4.2 INSTALLATION OF F.O. CABLE ......................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 SPLICING/NON-PERMANENT JOINTS/STRAIGHT JOINTS ....................................................................9
4.2.2 DISTRIBUTION/TERMINATION BOXES.................................................................................................9
4.2.3 TERMINATION OF THE FIBERS ..........................................................................................................10
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5.0 INSTALLATION OF CABLES AND ACCESSORIES – GENERAL ........................................................................10

5.1 METHODOLOGY .........................................................................................................................................10
5.2 DEPTH OF LAYING ......................................................................................................................................10
5.3 EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES .......................................................................................................................10
5.4 EXCAVATED MATERIAL ..............................................................................................................................11
5.5 METHODS OF LAYING ................................................................................................................................11
5.6 CABLES LAID DIRECT IN THE GROUND .......................................................................................................11
5.7 CABLES LAID IN TROUGH ...........................................................................................................................12
5.8 ROAD CROSSING ........................................................................................................................................13
5.9 PIPES AND DUCTS ......................................................................................................................................13
5.10 LAYING OF PIPES AND DUCTS AND DRAWING IN CABLES .........................................................................13
5.11 FIRE RETARDANT COATING OF CABLES .....................................................................................................14
5.12 JOINT BAYS.................................................................................................................................................14
5.13 TIMBER LEFT AND BUILT-IN .......................................................................................................................14
5.14 FILLING-IN AND REINSTATEMENT..............................................................................................................14
5.15 IDENTIFICATION .........................................................................................................................................15
5.16 CABLE ROUTE MARKERS ............................................................................................................................15
5.17 CONCRETE AND MORTAR ..........................................................................................................................15
5.18 CABLE SUPPORTS .......................................................................................................................................15
5.19 STEELWORK ...............................................................................................................................................16
5.20 CABLE PROTECTION AT OVERHEAD TOWERS OR POLES ...........................................................................17
5.21 SUN SHIELDS ..............................................................................................................................................17
5.22 EARTHING AND BONDING .........................................................................................................................17
5.23 CABLE JOINTING AND TERMINATION ........................................................................................................18
5.24 STRAIGHT THROUGH JOINT BOXES............................................................................................................18
5.25 TERMINATION OF AUXILIARY CABLES AND IDENTIFICATION OF CORES ...................................................19
5.26 TERMINAL COLOR AND LABEL ...................................................................................................................19
5.27 TERMINAL BOXES.......................................................................................................................................19
5.28 OUTDOOR SEALING ENDS ..........................................................................................................................20
6.0 ROUTE PLAN ..............................................................................................................................................20
6.1 DIARIES ......................................................................................................................................................20
6.2 REPORTS AND CERTIFICATES .....................................................................................................................21
7.0 INCIDENTAL CHARGES ...............................................................................................................................21

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8.0 SAMPLES ....................................................................................................................................................22

9.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................22
9.1 GENERAL (REFER TO CLAUSE 19.1 OF BOOK 2 / PART 1) ...........................................................................22
9.2 TEST DURING LAYING.................................................................................................................................22
9.3 TEST ON HV-XLPE CABLES ..........................................................................................................................22
9.3.1 ELECTRICAL TYPE TESTS ON COMPLETE CABLE SYSTEMS .................................................................22
9.3.2 NON-ELECTRICAL TYPE TESTS ON CABLE COMPONENTS AND ON COMPLETE CABLE......................23
9.3.3 ROUTINE TESTS ON CABLES AND ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................23
9.3.4 SAMPLE TESTS ON CABLES (AT 10% OF THE MANUFACTURED LENGTH AT THE SAME BATCH) ......23
9.3.5 SAMPLE TESTS ON ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................23
9.3.6 SPECIAL TESTS ...................................................................................................................................24
9.3.7 FACTORY ACCEPTANCE TESTS...........................................................................................................24
9.3.8 SITE TESTS (TESTS AFTER INSTALLATION) .........................................................................................24
9.4 TEST ON FIBER OPTIC CABLES (FOC) ..........................................................................................................24
9.4.1 OPTICAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS.....................................................................................................24
9.4.2 OPTICAL CORE CHARACTERISTICS.....................................................................................................24
9.4.3 LONGITUDINAL WATER TIGHTNESS..................................................................................................25
9.4.4 MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................................25
9.4.5 THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................................................27
10.0 DRAWINGS (REFER TO SCHEDULE-E) .........................................................................................................29
11.0 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................29
APPENDICES
SCHEDULE – D: GENERAL PARTICULAR AND GUARANTEES FOR POWER CABLES ...................................................30
SCHEDULE – D-1: GENERAL PARTICULAR AND GUARANTEES FOR F.O. CABLES ......................................................35
SCHEDULE –E: DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION .......................................................38
SCHEDULE – F: DEVIATION FROM SPECIFICATION ...................................................................................................40
ANNEXURE-1: CROSS SECTIONAL DETAILS OF POWER CABLE…..…………………………………………………………………………41
ANNEXURE-2: CONCRETE PROTECTION TILES FOR POWER CABLE.. ……………………………………………………………………42

ANNEXURE-3: CONCRETE PROTECTION TILES FOR F.O. CABLE……………………………………………………………………………43
ANNEXURE-4: WARNING TAPE DETAILS…………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………44

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BOOK 2 / PART 2
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLY & INSTALLATION

OF
132kV POWER CABLE AND FIBER OFTIC CABLE
1.0 Scope
This Part of the Specification describes the minimum requirements for the Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Supply
at Site, Installation, commissioning and handing-over of 132kV single core Copper/XLPE cable and F.O. Cables (48
fibers) including all other accessories for 132kV network under Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority (SEWA).
This specification shall be read in conjunction with (Book 2 / Part 1) – Requirements for Electrical
Equipments/Materials/SCADA which shall be considered as the integral part of this Specification.
The Contractor shall furnish clause by clause compliance of the Specification along with the Tender.
2.0 Standards
Except where modified by this specification, the cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation power cable shall be
designed, manufactured, and tested in accordance with IEC-60840 Std. and with the following Standards and any
document quoted in these Standards. The standards used shall be current at the date of tender, together with any
amendment issued to that date.
IEC 60060 – High-voltage test techniques

IEC 60183 – Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable system
IEC 60228 – Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60229 – Electric cables – Test on extruded oversheaths with a special protective function
IEC 60230 – Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC 60270 – High-voltage test techniques – Partial discharge measurement
IEC 60287 – Electric cables – Calculation of the current rating
IEC 60331 – Test for electric cables under fire conditions
IEC 60332 – Test on electric and optical fiber cables under fire conditions
IEC 60754 – Test on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables
IEC 60811 – Electric and optical fiber cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials
IEC 60853 – Calculation of the cyclic and emergency current rating of cables
IEC 60885 – Electric test method for electric cables
IEC 60949 – Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating
effects.
IEC 62271-209 – Cable connections for GIS for rated voltage above 52kV

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All cables shall be suitable for the specified loads under the following conditions
Maximum Conductor Temperature 90 0C
Ground Temperature at Burial Depth 30 0C
Ground Thermal Resistivity 2.0 0C-m/W
Ambient Air Temperature 55 0C
Humidity (Salt Laden Atmosphere) 100 0C
3-Phase Fault Current for 3 seconds 40 kA
Earth Fault Current for 1 second

40 kA
(Metallic Sheath + Metallic Screen)
3.0 132kV Power Cable Design and Construction
Cables shall be designed to fulfill the requirements when operating with full load or at any load factor, particularly
during peak load season. They shall be designed to withstand any voltage surges that may occur due to switching
operations, sudden load variations, or faults, etc.
Cables shall withstand without distress any short-circuit currents in the conductor and sheath related to the
existing fault levels. The sheath shall withstand a 40 kA for one second.
The cables may be exposed to the direct rays of the sun at the terminations of the transformers etc. They should
be capable of withstanding such exposure continuously without any deleterious effect on insulation, sheathing or
covering.
The Contractor shall furnish a test reports that the cable to be supplied had passed a pre-qualification test
according to IEC-60840.
The routes for the cables, as well as the positions of the cable junction points have not all been exactly decided
upon yet. Consequently, all particulars relating to lengths shall be understood as being preliminary only.
The binding delivery quantities shall, in the event of a CONTRACT being awarded, be determined by the Engineer
and the Contractor. They shall be delivered accordingly, and prices shall be adjusted accordingly.
3.1 Technical Requirements:
3.1.1 Conductor
The cable conductor shall be made of high grade copper complying with IEC-60228. The conductor shall
be Miliken type segmental spirally assembled to form a cylindrical core with longitudinal watertight or
water blocking material, stranded class-2.
3.1.2 Conductor Screen
The conductor shall have a semi-conducting screen to prevent concentration of electric field at the
interface between insulation and semi-conducting screen. The conductor screen shall be extruded and
the semi-conducting polymer shall be cross-linked.

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3.1.3 Insulation
The cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation shall be suitable to withstand rated system voltage,
lightning over-voltages and switching over-voltages. The insulation shall be water-free completely dry
curing and cooling (CDCC) vulcanizing process XLPE compound with a thickness to meet dimensional,
electrical and physical requirements specified in IEC-60840. The compound shall be high quality,
resistant from heat and moisture. This insulation shall be suitable for operation in wet or dry locations
at conductor temperature not exceeding 90°C for normal condition, 130°C for emergency overload
conditions and 250°C for short circuit conditions. The conductor screen, insulation and insulation screen
shall be triple extruded simultaneously with a high degree of smoothness and no voids or external
contaminants.
3.1.4 Insulation Screen
The insulation screen shall be non-magnetic semi-conducting screen and shall be applied over the
insulation to prevent concentration of electric field at the interface between the insulation and the
semi-conductor screen. The insulation screen shall be extruded in the same operation as the conductor
screen.
3.1.5 Swellable Tape (Longitudinal Water Sealing)
The swellable tape is a semiconducting water blocking material with a suitable thickness applied
longitudinally over the insulation screen act as a moisture barrier.
3.1.6 Metallic Screen
Metallic screen shall be composed of copper wires and copper binder tape (open helix) applied over
insulation screen after swellable tape, to reinforce the capability of carrying the specified fault current.
3.1.7 Swellable Tape (Longitudinal Water Sealing)
The swellable tape is a semiconducting water blocking material with a suitable thickness applied
longitudinally over the metallic screen act as a moisture barrier at the metallic screen.
3.1.8 Metallic Sheath
Metallic sheath shall be composed of lead alloy with appropriate thickness as per IEC 60840. It shall be
applied by a continuous screw extrusion in high quality, smooth surface and free from pinholes and any
imperfections.
The composition of the covering and its thickness shall be suitable for resisting fatigue due to vibration,
have good creep ductility and the construction shall be capable of withstanding the external and
internal mechanical stresses likely to be encountered during manufacture, testing, transport,
installation and service without fracture and stress cracking.
3.1.9 Oversheath
Oversheath shall be made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) type ST7 as per IEC 60840 termite
resistance, vermin-proof and suitable against decomposition under the prevailing service conditions at
site. Oversheath shall be covered by an extruded semi-conductive layer to serve as an electrode for the
voltage test of the oversheath after installation.

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3.1.10 Embossing
A distinctive marking, including the following details, shall be embossed continually along the whole
length of oversheath and the spacing between the end of one set of embossing and the beginning of
the other shall not exceed 150mm.
132000V_1C x Cable Size_Cu/XLPE/Manufacturer_Place/SEWA SPD No.
3.2 Sealing and Drumming the Cables
Immediately after tests at the Manufacturer’s premises, both ends of every length of cable shall be
sealed with a metal cap which shall be plumbed to the sheath.
All cables and conductors shall have the inner ends brought out and suitably fixed at the drums.
The cables shall be rolled on strong steel drums provided with suitable wooden battens to protect the
cables from damage. They shall also be suitable for storage in the open air without additional
protection by casing or shutters for a period of at least two years. The drums shall be marked to
indicate the direction of rolling.
For all spare cut lengths of cable which are to be delivered to the Authority 's stock, approved sealing
caps of correct sizes shall be supplied and properly mounted immediately after the respective cable
length is cut.
4.0 Fiber Optic Cable Design and Installation General
The optical fiber cable shall have 48 fiber of single mode type suitable for transmitting light signals.
The fiber shall be made of ultra-pure fused silica glass suitable for operation at 1,300 and 1,550 nm wave lengths.
The design shall be as per recommendations and specifications made by international committees/ organizations
such as ITU-T(G 651 and G 652) and IEC 60793, and all updated versions of both.
It shall provide very low dispersion values for the entire wave length range from 1,300 to 1,550 nm (so called
dispersion flattened or dispersion compensated fiber) The Contractor shall submit along with his Tender Proposal
supporting documents comparing test conditions and measurement results.
A coating over the cladding shall be provided to protect the fiber from external influences. This coating shall be
made in such a way that it is very easy to perform stripping at Site thermally or mechanically.
4.1 Construction of F.O. Cable
The optical fiber cables shall be designed to suit both, laying in ducts/PVC pipes and direct burying in
the ground. The fiber shall be laid loose in buffer tubes filled with compound.
4.1.1 Buffer Tube
Two fiber loose buffer tube type shall be provided. The buffer must hold its shape, be tough, not
susceptible to ageing and be very flexible, so that it can be handled without noticeable stressing of the
optical fiber.

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The buffer tube shall be composed of an inner layer with very low friction coefficient and an outer layer
to shield the fiber against mechanical influences. The design of the loose buffer shall be in such a way
that the elongation of the cable under normal operating conditions does not result in increased
attenuation beyond the limits specified by the above mentioned standards.
4.1.2 Buffer Tube Filling Compound
The buffer tube shall be filled with a slightly thixotropic and chemically neutral compound. This is to
prevent water from entering the buffer and running through it which may affect the fiber and result in
increased attenuation. This compound shall not corrode the fiber or cause it to swell. It also shall not
drip out at the temperature range of 10oC to + 70oC and shall be easy to wipe and wash off without
leaving residue that would make it difficult to connect the fiber.
The compound shall not contain highly inflammable materials. The compound must have a composition
such that it is not detrimental to the properties of other cable elements and shall have relatively low
thermal coefficient.
4.1.3 The Cable Core
The buffer tubes with the fillers, if any, shall be stranded around a GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) central
member. The GRP member shall serve both as a support (buckling protection against kinking) and as a
strain relief member.
The stranding shall be in such a way, that the bending radius will be as low as possible and the optical
fiber having a well-defined free space within which strain, buckling, pressure and bending stresses will
have no influence on the transmission characteristics.
The stranded buffer tubes/fillers around the GRP member with the moisture resistant compound in the
empty interstices among them are wrapped by the core covering which consists of at least one layer
non hygroscopic tape, applied helically or longitudinally with an overlap.
4.1.4 Inner Sheath
A PE sheath layer shall be extruded above the core covering with a thickness of not less than 1.5 mm.
4.1.5 Aramide Layer (Strength Member)
An aramide yarns layer is laid above the PE inner sheath layer to serve mainly as strength member.
4.1.6 Intermediate Sheath
The intermediate sheath shall consist of high density polyethylene compound (black) with a thickness of
not less than 1.0 mm
4.1.7 Armouring
The arrnouring shall consist of a corrugated steel tape applied longitudinally with an overlap. The tape
thickness shall not be less than 0.18 mm.

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4.1.8 Outer Sheath
The outer sheath (HDPE) layer shall be covered by a semi conductive layer. The thickness of the outer
sheath shall not be less than 1.8 mm
4.1.9 Colour Coding of the Fiber/Buffer Tube
The colour coding, shall be in compliance with the international standard. IEC 60304
4.1.10 Cable Marking
The outer sheath of the fiber cable shall have the following marking, repeated every meter.
OPTICAL FIBER CABLE -48 FIBERS/Manufacturer_Year of Manufacturing/SEWA SPD No.
4.2 Installation of F.O. Cable
Optical fibers require special care during installation to ensure reliable operation. Before laying the
optical cable, the reels shall be visually inspected for possible transportation damage. The route shall be
accessible and available in accordance with the installation schedule. Installation guidelines regarding
minimum bend radius, tensile loads, twisting, squeezing, or pinching of cable must be followed. Any
measure necessary should be taken to prevent the optical cable experiencing direct stress following
installation.
4.2.1 Splicing/Non-Permanent Joints/Straight Joints
Splicing of the optical fiber cable either along the route or at terminals shall be carried out in such a way
to have minimum losses of less than 0.1dB.
Non-permanent joints are located at the route ends only. These joints shall have a minimum
attenuation and shall comply with the latest technology.
Straight joints shall be made and buried in the ground at suitable locations and in such a way as to
match the soil conditions at site. Fusion splicing shall be adopted. Average optical loss shall not exceed
0.08dB per splice. No single-mode splice shall exceed 0.1dB.
The optical fiber joints shall be straight, embedded in reinforce nylon/glass fiber sleeves. The joints shall
be equipped with cable clamps, inner split sleeve, protecting sheet, fiber guide, adaptor core, outer
sleeve, auxiliary heat shrinkable sleeve, self-bonding tape, etc.
4.2.2 Distribution/Termination Boxes
The optical fibre cables shall be terminated at easily accessible terminal blocks inside
distribution/termination boxes. The fibers shall be terminated in low loss ferrule type of connectors
suitable for withstanding high voltage hazards. The marshalling cabinets shall be insect-proof and water-
tight with protection degree of IP55W (weather proof) made of hot-dip galvanized steel or aluminium
and shall be designed such as to form an extremely rigid structure. The doors shall be of hinged
construction with self-locking arrangement. The marshalling cabinets shall be suitable for wall mounting
or for erection on steel structures.

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4.2.3 Termination of the Fibers
The sheath and any armouring shall be stripped and then affixed to the termination box. Finally, the
buffer fibers are affixed in special fibre splice trays (plastic or metal) and stripped with sufficient extra
length. The fibers are stored on these trays and spliced to the departing fibers. The number of splice
slots shall not be less than 20.
5.0 Installation of Cables and Accessories – General
5.1 Methodology
The installation and handling of the cables shall be undertaken at all times by adequate staff suitably
trained and supplied with all the necessary plant, equipment and tools. The arrangement of the cables
and all methods of laying shall be approved by the Engineer and shall be planned to provide an orderly
formation, free from unnecessary bends and crossing, which will permit the removal of any one cable
without undue disturbance to adjacent cables.
Every precaution shall be taken to ensure that cables and accessories are not installed in a manner or
under conditions likely to cause electrolytic or other corrosive action or damage to, or be detrimental to
the performance of the cables during operation.
Where required by the Engineer, all combustible outer coverings of cables installed within buildings
shall be removed and, if required, the cables shall be protected against fire in an approved manner.
Cables passing through floors shall be installed in the manner specified and, where required, shall be
sealed into bushes employing fire resisting material to minimize the risk of spreading fire.
5.2 Depth of Laying
The depth of laying cables shall be as specified unless variations are necessary to satisfy the
requirements of the local and other authorities. Any variations from the specified depth shall be got
approved by the Engineer.
5.3 Excavation of Trenches
The exact location of each trench shall be approved on site. Trenches shall be kept as straight as
possible and each trench shall be excavated to approved formation and dimensions and shall have
vertical sides which shall be timbered or otherwise secured where necessary so as to avoid subsidence
and damage.
The bottom of each trench shall be firm and of smooth contour. The Contractor shall take reasonable
precautions to prevent damage to the highway or ground surface from a slip or breaking away of the
sides of the trench.
The trench excavation and filling in shall be so executed that all walls, roads, sewers, drains, pipes,
cables, structures, places and things shall be reasonably secure against risk of subsidence or injury and
shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the authorities concerned.
Where trenches pass from a footway to a roadway or at other positions where a change of level is
necessary, the bottom of the trench shall rise or fall gradually. The rate of rise or fall shall be got

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Unless otherwise agreed, provision shall be made during excavation and until restoration has been
completed, for reasonable access of persons and vehicles to property or places adjacent to the route.
When excavations for trenches have been accurately executed, notice shall be given by the Contractor
to the Engineer. Laying of cables or building of structure shall not be started until the Contractor has
obtained the Engineer's sanction to proceed with the work.
5.4 Excavated Material
The materials excavated from each trench shall be placed so as to prevent nuisance or damage to
adjacent ditches, drains, fences, gateways and other property or things. Excavated material shall be
stacked so as to avoid undue interference with traffic. Where, owing to traffic or for reasons of safety
or other considerations, this is not permissible, the excavated material shall be removed from the Site
and returned for refilling the trench on completion of laying; surplus material shall be disposed of by
and at the cost of the Contractor.
5.5 Methods of Laying
Cables shall be laid direct in the ground in trenches excavated therein and shall be protected with
covers of reinforced concrete or other approved material as may be specified by the Engineer. Cables
shall also be drawn into pipes or ducts or laid in formed trenches or troughs or on racks or supported in
trays or cleats as required by the Engineer. Where cables are laid in formed trenches the installation
shall include for the removal and replacement of the trench covers and for the provision of temporary
protective covers on the trenches where they cross access ways.
Where three single core cables are laid direct in the ground or in formed trenches or supported in cleats
or racks and form one three-phase circuit, they shall be laid spaced apart or in flat or triangular
formation touching depending on the rating and permissible standing voltage unless otherwise agreed,
the apex of the triangle being uppermost.
In order to maintain a triangular formation the three cables shall be tied together with the approved
cable cleats suitable for underground installations at intervals of 1200 mm. Where transposition is
required the relative position of the three cables shall be changed at joint positions.
5.6 Cables Laid Direct in the Ground
Unless instructed to the contrary by the Engineer, the Contractor shall lay cables direct in the ground in
the following manner, 100 mm of soft fill or sand shall be placed to form a bed for the cable.
After the cables have been laid they shall be covered with additional soft fill or sand well rammed over
and around the cables to a level of 100 mm above the top of the uppermost cable. Mechanical
rammers shall not be used for this work. In each layer where protective covers are required they shall
be carefully centered over the cables forming each circuit, each cover being closely interlocked with the
adjacent covers throughout the length of the cable.
The covers shall be of adequate width to protect the cables and provide a minimum overlap on each
side of 50 mm. Where in the opinion of the Engineer, the soil on site is unsuitable for riddling or back
filling, the Contractor shall arrange for the importation of material with suitable thermal properties
which shall be of approved type and quality.
Where more than one horizontal layer of cables is laid, the level of the upper layers of cable shall be
gauged from the level of the finished bottom of the trench and marked on the side of the trench at

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frequent intervals before the installation of the lower layers, to ensure that the correct vertical spacing
is maintained.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ascertaining whether the soil is chemically active and for
taking special precautions to protect the cables against chemical action. The Contractor shall take
precautions to avoid electrolytic and/or electro-chemical action occurring in situations where the cable
and accessories are likely to be installed in close proximity to other dissimilar metals in the presence of
moisture.
Reinforced concrete covers inscribed `SEWA ELECTRIC CABLE 132kV' in English and Arabic as attached in
Annexure-2, 3 & 4, shall comply with an approved National Specification. They shall be of adequate
width to ensure an overlap of 50 mm on each side of the cable or group of cables protected. Where
two or more covers are required to protect a group of cables, the longitudinal joint between adjacent
covers shall be at least 50 mm from the nearest cable.
Where power cables are to be installed in buried formed concrete or brick trenches fitted with covers,
and it is required to maintain thermal environment on buried cable routes, the cables shall be cleared
to the trench bottom and the trench back-filled with imported back-fill material of suitable thermal
resistivity. The back-fill material shall be carefully consolidated and the covers fitted.
Power cables laid in unfilled formed concrete or brick trenches shall be securely cleared to the trench
bottom in a manner to suit the cable system design.
5.7 Cables Laid in Trough
Cables laid in precast concrete trough shall be installed in flat or trefoil formation and supported by
suitable spacers as approved by the Engineer. The cables shall be secured at regular intervals by clamps
or straps, the distance between fixing points and the straps must take into consideration the
electrodynamics stresses under short circuit conditions. The cables shall run in a neat and orderly
manner and crossing of cables shall be avoided. Upon completion of the cable laying all concrete
troughs supplied under this contract shall be inspected and the Contractor shall be responsible for the
replacement or repair of any broken portion at no additional cost.
The outer dimensions of trough are 2000mm width and 600mm height without cover and the RCC cover
shall have a minimum thickness of 100mm. The inside dimension of trough shall have an average width
of 1700mm and 450mm height without cover. The length of troughs shall be normally 6000mm and
1000mm. For bends, 6 identical pieces of angular troughs shall form 90 degree bend, (i.e.) 15 degree
angle for each piece. The covers shall be 2000mm width and 1000mm length for straight troughs and
angular cover shall be of same as angular trough width and breadth. SEWA – 132kV HIGH VOLTAGE
CABLES shall be engraved on the outer surface of each cover. Suitable lifting holes shall be provided at
suitable locations for troughs and covers. Any special tools required for lifting the trough and covers are
to be supplied at free cost to each area (two sets per area). The proposed trough and cover drawings
along with the steel reinforcement section drawings shall be furnished in the tender.
The proposed manufacturers of precast troughs and covers are to be pre-qualified, proving their
previous experience on supply of the same. The manufacturing process shall be properly supervised by
the Contractor’s supervisor at the factory. Proper factory quality check lists are to be got approved by
SEWA and followed strictly.

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5.8 Road Crossing
All main road crossing shall be carried out by means of thrust boring, with tentative cross section
arrangement shown in relevant drawing. Secondary roads, asphalted car parks, interlocking tile surfaces
etc. shall be crossed by means of cuttings and ducts installation.
Care shall be taken to make the bends of pipe or duct lines as easy as practicable and in no case of a
radius less than 3 meters. Where approved, split pipes may be used on bends, the pipes being fitted
around the cable after lying.
In road crossings, the Contractor shall provide the ducts for each circuit separately including one spare
circuit in the required position. Except where the Contractor considers that a larger size is necessary,
ducts shall consist a minimum of 200mm diameter of HDPE pipes for 132kV cables, with a minimum
wall thickness of 6.0 mm set in a surround of not less than 150mm thick concrete. Ducts shall extend to
a distance of 1.0m beyond road curb stones.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all work involved, including breaking up of a road surface and
subsequent reinstatement in accordance with the requirements of the Municipality.
5.9 Pipes and Ducts
The location and formation of duct runs, the materials and construction of pipes and ducts shall be
approved. Pipes and ducts into which cables are to be drawn shall have nominal internal diameters not
less than those stated in Schedule - D. Both ends of pipes and ducts for cable entry and exit shall be
bell-mouth shaped to avoid cable sheath damage. Where single core cables are individually drawn into
separate pipes, non-metallic pipes shall be used.
Care shall be taken to make the bends of pipe or duct lines as easy as practicable and in no case of a
radius less than is specified in Schedule D. Where approved, split pipes may be used on bends, the pipes
being fitted around the cable after laying.
All practical precautions shall be taken to ensure that ducts are undamaged and clean before pulling
cables.
5.10 Laying of Pipes and Ducts and Drawing in Cables
All pipes and ducts shall be laid and jointed in an approved manner and shall be surrounded by 75 mm
of concrete. Ducts provided for groups of three single core cables forming three phase circuits shall be
of the single way or trefoil type to suit the cable system, unless otherwise approved.
At situations where buried cables cross other cables, a suitable arrangement of ducts encased in
concrete or a formed concrete trench shall be provided to effect the crossing and to facilitate the
removal of one cable without disturbing the others.
After pipes and ducts have been laid they shall be thoroughly cleaned. A mandrel of diameter slightly
less than the pipe or duct shall be drawn through. After the mandrel has been drawn through the pipes
a draw wire of galvanized steel shall be left in each pipe or duct, if required by the Engineer, to facilitate
the drawing in of cables. The duct ends shall be sealed temporarily to prevent the entry of foreign
matter. The pipes and ducts shall be cleaned again immediately before the cables are drawn in.
Duct seals shall be provided to prevent the entry of water or vermin into buildings or cable tunnels. The
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around the cable for compressing a mastic compound within the duct by means of pressure applied to
steel bolts fixed between the wooden plugs and secured at the extremities by nuts and washers. The
bolts, nuts and washers shall be galvanized.
To provide uniform constraint against thermo-mechanical forces and maintain thermal environment on
long duct runs, unless otherwise agreed with the Engineer, all power cable pipes or ducts shall be
completely filled after cables have been installed with Bentonite stabilized with cement and sand
mixture such that it can be removed with high pressure water jets. Ducts filled with Bentonite mixture
shall have watertight joints and watertight duct seals provided at each end.
5.11 Fire Retardant Coating of Cables
Cables installed or laid in trenches or basement within substations or buildings shall be protected with
fire retardant coating approved by Engineer. The entire length of cable or bunched of cables in trenches
or basement shall be coated on all sides. All cables surfaces shall be cleaned and free from dust, dirt,
grime and grease prior the application of fire retardant coating. It is the responsibility of the Contractor
to ensure that proper surface preparation is conducted to ensure that fire retardant will work as
intended in the event of fire.
Fire retardant coating can be applied by brush, roller, or airless spray to prevent the propagation of fires
along the electrical cables and protect the functionality of the cables. Fire retardant coating shall have a
minimum of 3 hours fire rating and shall not affect the current carrying capacity of the cables and shall
be tested and approved based on IEC-60331 and IEC-60332 test requirements.
5.12 Joint Bays
The Contractor shall submit drawings of the layout and construction of joint bays which shall be
designed, where required, with concrete rafts and formed so as to enable joiners to carry out their
work efficiently and expeditiously. The method of securing and supporting cable joints and cables also
the bonding and earthing thereof, shall be detailed on the drawing. The details shall be approved by
the Engineer.
During jointing, the joint bays shall be shuttered to prevent subsidence and damage and shall be
adequately covered with tents or other waterproof sheeting suitably supported. Proper precautions
shall be taken to guard against fire and to ensure temperature and humidity conditions suitable for
jointing operations.
5.13 Timber Left and Built-in
Where required for the security of the Works or adjacent buildings or structures, timber installed for
the support of trenches, joint bays, headings, tunnels etc., shall not be withdrawn but shall be left in
position.
5.14 Filling-in and Reinstatement
Filling in of trenches shall not be commenced until the Engineer has inspected and approved the cables
and accessories in situ. Such inspection shall not be unreasonably delayed.
All excavations made (whether for the purpose of cable laying or trial holes) shall be back filled in
150mm layers, the earth in each layer being well rammed and consolidated and sufficient allowance
made for settlement. The back filling and making good to 300 mm above the apparatus and the interim
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The Contractor is bound to measure and record the thermal resistivity of the back filling material after
reinstatement every 100 meters run, or as directed by the Engineer. All measures shall be taken to
obtain best uniform thermal resistivity all along the cable routes, and to advise the Engineer on the
actual current carrying capacity he is recommending for operation under Site conditions. This shall be
done by means of a detailed study immediately after the respective circuit has been laid.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the permanent reinstatement of the upper levels, which shall be
carried out to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
5.15 Identification
All cables shall be identified below the gland at each end and at approved positions by means of bands
engraved or stamped with the cabled number, feeder name, size of cable, number of cores, phase
colour etc., or such lettering as the Engineer may require. The bands shall be securely fastened in a
permanent manner, and shall be made of material able to resist corrosion, damp and mechanical
damage.
5.16 Cable Route Markers
Cable route markers shall be provided and installed at positions defined by the Engineer to mark the
location of cables and joints. The design of marker, inscription and method of installation shall be
5.17 Concrete and Mortar
Unless otherwise approved, concrete shall, consist by volume, of one part of slow-setting Cement
complying with an approved Specification, two parts of sand and four parts of gravel or broken stone
and shall be thoroughly mixed. Gravel, broken stone and sand shall be clean and free from salt,
ligneous, earth, organic or other impurities. Sea-shore sand, unwashed pit sand or unwashed gravel
shall not be used. All gravel or broken stone shall be of approved grading. Water shall be clean and
free from salt, acid or lime in solution.
Cement mortar for pipe jointing shall consist of one part of Cement and two parts of clean river or pit
sand, and for brickwork one part of Cement and four parts of clean river or pit sand. Concrete or mortar
shall be placed in position within thirty minutes of mixing.
Note: All concrete at and below ground level shall be as specified above but Cement shall be
substituted by sulphate resistant cement.
5.18 Cable Supports
The Contractor shall supply and install all the supports, racks, trays, cleats, saddles, clips and other parts
required to carry and secure the cables without risk or damage, in a neat and orderly manner. The
spacing of all supports, racks, cleats, saddles and clips shall be agreed by the Engineer.
The design of all such items shall ensure freedom from rough edges, burrs and sharp corners, and the
materials used for the construction and fixing thereof shall be approved by the Engineer.
No materials shall be supplied which will promote electrolytic or other corrosive action in contact either
between the various parts, or with the cable sheaths or the building surfaces and other materials with
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The cable supports required for installation with single core cables, forming a three phase circuit, shall
be so designed as to permit the cables to be laid flat touching or spaced, or in close trefoil formation.
Metal cleats may be used for this purpose but in such cases approved insulation shall be provided
between the cable and the cleats.
Where single core cables in trefoil formation are not secured in cleats, binders of approved material
and construction shall be fitted around the formation to prevent the cables separating under fault
conditions. The binders shall consist of a non-ferrous strap secured around the cables by means of a
bolted connection. The spacing of binders shall be approved by the Engineer. Cable cleats or cable
binders for electrical installations shall be in accordance with IEC-61914.
The design of cable support for cables installed in air in cable tunnels, basements, etc., shall consist of
vertical steel members spaced at approved intervals and secured to the walls, floors and ceilings as
necessary by means of bolts either cemented in position or expanded into cored holes.
Each vertical support shall have bolted to it a number of steel brackets spaced at the intervals agreed
with the Engineer and designed to support and retain trays constructed of galvanized sheet steel of
adequate section to carry the weight of the cables, plus space for an additional quantity of future cables
not less than 25% by weight and dimensions in excess of the cables installed under this Contract and an
additional load of 100 kg at the extremity without distortion.
The trays shall be designed with raised edges to retain the cables and shall incorporate an interlocking
feature so as to prevent movement between supports. Solid sheet steel trays shall have drainage holes
and shall be drilled to accommodate cable cleats at an agreed spacing to support single core cables in
the desired formation.
The design of support for situations where trays are not required shall in general consist of a metal rack
within which is contained one or more pairs of cleats shaped to suit the formation of the cables. Cable
cleats shall be of an approved non-corrosive material having no deleterious effect on cable coverings or
supporting steel work. Aluminium or aluminium alloy cleats shall not be used. Cleats for carrying a
single core cable shall be non-magnetic and the arrangement shall not permit any closed magnetic
circuit around the cable.
The steel used in construction of cable supports shall be galvanized.
The design and construction of all cable cleating and supporting arrangements shall suit the cable
system design. The spacing of cable supports shall be approved by the Engineer.
Where cables are cleared to the floor of cable tunnels or basements, they shall be protected by heavy
gauge galvanized steel shrouds with steep sloping top, and firmly secured to the floor. The shrouds
shall be adequately ventilated.
Where a cable circuit is protected by a shroud and occupies a width greater than 450 mm, a suitable
heavy duty steel step shall be provided over the cables to allow personnel to easily cross the
obstruction.
5.19 Steelwork
Mild steel for the fabrication of cable supports and other sections shall be to an approved Specification.
The steel shall be free from blisters, scales, lamination or other defects. Fabrication shall be carried out
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5.20 Cable Protection at Overhead Towers or Poles
Where cables terminate on overhead line poles or towers located outside substation compounds the
Contractor shall provide suitable cable supporting galvanized steelwork attached to the pole or tower
and comprising backboard, runners, sheet steel cover of not less than 3.0 mm thickness, stays, cable
cleats, anti-climbing guard and all incidental items to provide secure protection for the cables.
5.21 Sun Shields
All cables shall be protected from direct solar radiation by ventilated sun shields to the approval of the
Engineer.
5.22 Earthing and Bonding
At the ends of each power cable the lead sheathing and armouring (if any) shall be bonded together
and the sheathing connected to the main earth bar or other earthing system by means of medium
drawn copper strip of 50mmx6mm section or 300mm2, PVC insulated (Y/G) copper stranded conductor,
as necessary.
Where single core cables are terminated in sealing ends, the cable sheaths of each three phase circuit
shall be bonded and earthed at the sealing end gland earthing connection. The connection shall be
arranged so that it can be unbolted, if necessary, to enable serving tests to be carried out on the HDPE
over sheaths.
All connections to the main earth bar shall be made with a single branch unless otherwise approved. All
joints shall have the surfaces tinned to prevent oxidization and shall be riveted and soldered, or where
specially approved, bolted and soldered or welded.
The single-core HV power cable connections shall be cross-bonded in each joint pit, which means for
the single-core HV XLPE cables successive line transposition of connections shall be made while the
sheaths are cross-bonded in the link-boxes at joint positions. The necessary insulating coffins of
moulded tough resin bonded fiber glass, filled with bituminous compound, shall be provided for all
joints, and all joints shall incorporate cast resin or similar sectionalizing insulators.
The standard delivery drum length shall include a maximum tolerance of approximately +/- 50 meters
to achieve perfect cross-bonding connections and the pertinent calculation shall be submitted based on
the approved cable route by the Engineer.
The metal sheath of the cables shall be connected to the station earthing system at the sealing ends.
Insulated links, housed in separate boxes, shall be included for easy disconnection to carry out
periodical serving tests.
Full load standing sheath voltages with respect to earth at the sealing ends shall be limited to 25 Volts,
and the induced voltage on the sheath at any point shall not be higher than 65 Volts for normal
operation and 5kV for short-circuit condition, thus the Contractor shall do his utmost to complete and
balance the transposition cycles supported by induced voltage calculation to determine the number of
joints required and the maximum span of the joints in order to match the delivery length of the cable to
avoid excess length.
The bond connection shall be capable of carrying the normal sheath current as well as the maximum
fault currents without undue heating. The Contractor shall propose a system for monitoring the sheath
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Earthing at the joint locations shall comprise tinned copper clad steel earth rods of not less than
300mm2 copper cross-sections, and insulated copper earth bonding connection of 300mm2 cross-
sections.
The Contractor shall also supply and install link boxes, housed in pre-fabricated pits and mounted on
pre-fabricated reinforced concrete benches above ground level, or mounted in the stop joint pits at all
stop joint locations, respectively, as necessary for easy disconnection to facilitate periodical serving
tests.
The individual ground resistance at each earthing point shall not exceed 1.0 Ohm. Where necessary,
additional earth rods shall be provided to obtain this value under all considerable circumstances.
5.23 Cable Jointing and Termination
The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining drawings of all boxes or apparatus into which cables
are terminated and shall ensure that the design is suitable for use with the cables supplied under this
Contract. Sealing ends shall be synthetic dry type and suitable for outdoor installation as per design.
Sealing ends, cables, and joints shall be installed as one system and type tested as “Complete Cable
System” according to IEC-60840. Jointing and termination shall be carried out by qualified/authorized
personnel with valid certificate for such level of voltage. No cable joint shall be installed without the
confirmation of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall submit with his Bid, drawings showing the types of joint, cable sealing end,
terminal box or gland he proposes to supply under this Contract.
Before making off a termination, the Contractor shall ascertain whether special phasing conditions
apply and shall be responsible for ensuring that all connections are correctly phased out.
Before the work of jointing is commenced, and as soon as possible after the commencement of the
Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer in English, for approval, copies of the jointing and
testing instructions.
An approved type of cable identification label shall be supplied and fitted to the cable below the gland.
All cable joints shall have the lead sheathing of the cables plumbed to the joint sleeves and efficiently
bonded to armouring wires and/or outer box by means of a copper bond having a sectional area of not
less than 300 mm2, or such that the resistance of the bond is not more than the combined resistance of
an equal length of armouring and/or lead sheath.
5.24 Straight Through Joint Boxes
The Contractor shall submit with his Tender, drawings of the joint boxes he proposes to use, if, by
reason of the length or nature of the route of the auxiliary cables, straight through joints are considered
necessary.
Straight through joints for HDPE insulated and sheathed cables shall comprise a cast iron box with cone
type armour clamps, jointing connections and means for providing a barrier against the entry of water
into the box via the interstitial spaces in the cables. The boxes shall be suitable for filling with a wax,
bituminous or epoxy resin compound.
Alternatively, approved designs of cast iron boxes containing a separately sealed joint sleeve or an
epoxy resin joint with armour clamping device will be considered. No straight through joints shall be
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5.25 Termination of Auxiliary Cables and Identification of Cores
The ends of each cable shall be terminated in brass, compression-type cable glands of the correct size,
which shall secure the cable inner sheath and ensure effective electrical continuity between the cable
armouring wires and the metal enclosures on which the cable is terminated. Cable glands fitted on
outdoor equipment shall also incorporate suitable compression seals to secure the outer sheath and
shall be so designed and fitted that water cannot enter the cable or the equipment via the cable
termination. Where required, a barrier shall be incorporated to prevent ingress of moisture via the
interstitial spaces in the cable. At all rising terminations, the cable inner sheath shall pass through the
gland to terminate approximately 6 mm above the gland.
Where multicore cables provided under this Contract connect with plant and equipment supplied under
another Contract, the Cable Contractor shall leave sufficient lengths of tails to connect up to the
terminal boards. The Contractor shall also strip, insulate, ring through and identify the tails with
temporary tags, and shall provide, fit and install the cable glands in accordance with the requirements
specified above.
5.26 Terminal Color and Label
Phase identification shall be marked in an approved manner on cable boxes, tail ends and single core
cables and at all connecting points. Cable boxes shall be marked with stamped brass labels indicating
the purpose of the supply, where such supply is not obvious.
5.27 Terminal Boxes
The outer case of terminal boxes shall be constructed of steel sheet and fitted with one or more hinged
covers provided with fasteners and padlocking facilities.
The case shall be adequately ventilated and also dust and vermin proof. Removable gland plates shall
be provided at the top and bottom. They shall be supplied complete with suitable insulating material
capable of withstanding the climatic conditions and test voltages specified in Section D where the
glands are required to be insulated from the terminal boxes.
If the width of the box necessitates the provision of two hinged front covers they shall close on to a
centre post which shall be removable to facilitate cable termination. The depth of the outer case shall
not be less than the minimum clearance as per IEC Standards unless otherwise approved.
The outer cases shall be treated before painting to prevent corrosion and shall be finished in glossy
enamel to an approved colour externally and white internally. Where terminal boxes are required for
installation outdoors or in damp situations, they shall be of watertight construction, and galvanized. The
terminal boxes shall be provided with terminal boards having screws or studs of 5 mm dia. for phosphor
bronze or stainless steel and 6 mm dia. for high tensile brass unless otherwise approved. They shall be
complete with the appropriate clamps, springs, nuts, lock nuts and washers.
Terminal boards shall comprise banks of rail mounted, screw clamp, spring loaded insertion, solder lug
or stud type terminals as required to suit the design and duty of the cables to be terminated, arranged
in pairs horizontally and grouped in vertical formation to provide a rigid assembly. Each pair of
terminals shall be connected together at the base with a fixed or plug type link as specified. Insulating
material of self-extinguishing or resistant to flame propagation and substantially non-hygroscopic type
shall be moulded around the base of the screws or studs, links connecting pairs of screws or studs or
plug sockets to prevent exposure of live metal at the back of the terminal boards and to secure the
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All clearances between phase to phase, phase to earth and between terminals of the same phase shall
be in accordance of IEC standards.
Terminal boards shall be complete with Ross Courtney washers or other approved means for securing
the wires, identification ferrules, insulating barriers between pairs of terminals and removable
transparent non-inflammable terminal covers fitted with marker strips for identifying the terminals. All
nuts, washers, links and other components provided for securing the wires shall be electro-tinned.
Springs shall be aged and shall withstand corrosion.
Auxiliary cables shall be terminated in an approved non-ferrous design of mechanical gland complete
with compression devices for securing the cable sheaths and bonding to the metal sheath, if any, and
armour clamps as may be required. Where the cables are installed entirely in dry situations the gland
shall be designed with a compressible gasket or packing for securing the inner sheath and means for
anchoring the armour if required. For cables installed wholly or partly in outdoor or damp situations
similar compressible sealing and clamping features shall be provided for securing the inner and outer
sheaths also the armour as may be necessary. Where required, a barrier shall be incorporated to
prevent the ingress of moisture via the interstitial spaces in the cable. Insulated glands shall be
supplied complete with close fitting insulating shrouds.
5.28 Outdoor Sealing Ends
The minimum surface leakage distance measured from the metal cap to the base over the surface of the
insulator shed shall not be less than 36.4 mm per system kV between phases for indoor insulators and
50 mm per system kV between phases for outdoor insulators according to IEC-TS-60815-1. Sealing ends
shall be synthetic dry type and suitable for outdoor installation as per design.
The minimum protected surface leakage distance shall not be less than thirty five per cent of the total
surface leakage distance. The protected leakage distance refers to that part of the insulator which is
protected against rain at right angles to the axis of the bushing. The use of "Anti-Fog" or "Anti-
Pollution" type or other insulators with deep sheds or skirts shall be subject to approval by the
Engineer.
6.0 Route Plan
During the progress of the Contract Works the Contractor shall record on a set of route plans and cross
section drawings of an approved form, such particulars as will allow an accurate reference to be made
in the case of any fault or projected modification. These records shall show, amongst other data, both
indoors and outdoors the exact position of every joint, cable box, earth electrode and connections
thereto and also particulars of the depth of the trench, the arrangement of the cables and the position
of all obstructions revealed during the course of excavations.
All records shall be completed within one month of the approval of the progress prints following upon
the completion of each section of the Contract Works. Progress prints, in duplicate if required, shall be
submitted to the Engineer at intervals not exceeding three months.
6.1 Diaries
The Contractor shall provide suitable diaries of an approved type (to which at all times the Engineer
shall have access) and shall enter in these diaries all the measurements of the Contract Works on the
site as completed on the day on which the measurements are taken, together with full particulars and
details of all obstructions, modifications, extra works and incidents and the number and grades of men
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The diaries shall be presented for the Engineer's examination within a period not exceeding fourteen
days from completion of the individual sections of the Works and shall be available at all times for the
Engineer to verify the records. He shall sign all entries therein which he verifies, and have full liberty
himself to make entries therein, but no such signature or entry shall imply acceptance of any work or
material, or that the Contractor is entitled to be paid for the same or at any particular rate. The diaries
shall, when signed by both parties, be deemed to be a true record of the work executed and shall be
the property of the Purchaser.
6.2 Reports and Certificates
As each section of the Works is completed the following reports in quadruplicate shall be submitted to
the Engineer for record purposes and shall be incorporated in the "As Constructed Records".
(a) Jointing Reports detailing the date, weather conditions, jointers and supervising Engineers
names, details of type of cable and type of joint or termination, location and joint bay number,
ambient temperature and any information relative to the jointing process.
(b) Electrical Test Certificates shall be submitted detailing the test results of commissioning and
serving tests and any other electrical tests required by the Engineer together with similar detail
as required for Jointing Reports.
(c) Full written reports will be required of any damage occurring to cable or equipment together
with remedial action proposed which will be subject to the approval of the Engineer.
7.0 Incidental Charges
The Contractor shall lay and assemble all specified cables completely and shall, pursuant to a final Site test, hand
them over in working order. The incidental charges shall, in particular, besides all other necessary work and
charges as covered by these Tender Documents, include:
x Survey of the cable routes which are selected by the Authority/Engineer, and survey of the soil thermal
resistivity to be expected along the cable routes.
x Apply for approval of the cable routes from all local authorities concerned.
x Supervision of excavation and, if necessary, shuttering and de-watering of the cable trenches, as well as
the preparation of the cable ducts and supporting structures for installation of the cables.
x Supervision of procurement and filling-in of bedding material, thereby measuring and recording the soil
thermal resistivity, and soil exchange if and when required.
x Cable laying, including bedding into the ground, or laying in ducts and rooms, fastening on racks, cable
brackets or supporting structures, cable ducts including cable racks, as well as cable-supporting structures
and sealing end supports.
x Supervision of back filling of the cable trenches as required, and compacting of the soil.
x Supervision of procurement and laying of covering plates or slabs, supervision of procurement and laying
of cable ducts at road crossings.
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x Supply of all material necessary for jointing, terminating and fixing the cables to the switchgear (and
transformers/ reactors, if any), as well as cable trays, clamps, and all further tools and accessories
required for proper installation.
x Assembly ready for use, including assembly for the connection of joints and sealing ends, including cast
resin cones, cable oil for joints and terminations, as well as making the electrical connections.
x Exact design, erection and installation of the required concrete pits with covers along the cable routes,
and all necessary cable joints, oil tanks and contact gauges.
x The exact number of expansion tanks necessary shall be determined by detailed calculations to be
performed by the Contractor.
x Provision of assembly material, such as soldering and plumbing material, benzene, propane, acetylene,
oxygen, liquid air, petrol, etc., as well as compounds, tapes, papers and other consumable materials.
8.0 Samples
If required by the Engineer the Contractor shall submit samples of cables, switches and control equipment for
approval prior to the placing of orders.
9.0 Test Requirements
9.1 General (Refer to Clause 19.1 of Book 2 / Part 1)
9.2 Test during Laying
During the progress of the laying the Contractor shall, as required by the Engineer, subject the cable on
completed portions of the route to the voltage test specified herein.
9.3 Test on HV-XLPE Cables
Type tests shall be performed at independent institutes internationally recognized testing laboratory
or at the Contractor's premises witnessed and certified by an international certification body if
approved by the Engineer, and at Site (if applicable), in the presence of the Engineer.
The Contractor shall be obliged to fabricate the cable lengths necessary for the tests, over and above
those within the Scope of Supply, and to furnish them for the tests free of charge. The Engineer is
entitled to specify in detail from which part of the total Scope the samples for testing shall be taken.
The Contractor shall furthermore forward copies of all original test lab readings to the Engineer, if so
required.
Before energizing a cable circuit, tests shall be performed on the complete installation. The same tests,
except the high voltage test, shall be repeated before issuance of the Final Acceptance Certificate.
For the pressure tests of high voltage power cables at Site, the Contractor shall make available a
suitable DC cable testing set.
The tests shall be performed as follows:
9.3.1 Electrical Type Tests on complete cable systems

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b.) Partial Discharge Test at ambient temperature

c.) Tan Delta Measurement
d.) Heating Cycle Voltage Test
e.) Partial Discharge Test after heating cycle at ambient temperature and at elevated temperature
f.) Lightning Impulse Voltage Test followed by a Power-Frequency Voltage Test
g.) Test of outer protection for joints
h.) Measurement of resistivity of the cable semi-conducting screens
9.3.2 Non-Electrical Type Tests on cable components and on complete cable
a.) Check of cable construction

b.) Test for determining mechanical properties of insulation before and after ageing
c.) Test for determining mechanical properties of oversheaths before and after ageing
d.) Ageing test on pieces of complete cable to check compatibility of materials
e.) Pressure test at high temperature on oversheaths
f.) Hot set test for XLPE insulation
g.) Measurement of carbon black content of PE oversheaths
h.) Shrinkage test on PE oversheath
i.) Test under fire condition
j.) Water penetration test
9.3.3 Routine Tests on cables and accessories

a.) Partial discharge test
b.) High Voltage AC test
c.) Electrical test on oversheath of the cable
d.) Capacitance measurement of the cable
e.) Conductor resistance measurement of the cable
9.3.4 Sample Tests on cables (at 10% of the manufactured length at the same batch)
a.) Conductor examination

b.) Measurement of electrical resistance of conductor and metallic screen/sheath
c.) Measurement of thickness of cable insulation and oversheath
d.) Measurement of thickness of metallic sheath
e.) Measurement of diameter
f.) Hot set test for XLPE insulations
g.) Measurement of capacitance
h.) Lightning impulse voltage test
i.) Water penetration test
j.) Test on components of cables with a longitudinal applied metal tape or foil, bonded to the
oversheath
9.3.5 Sample Tests on accessories

a.) Inspection against drawings
b.) Partial discharge test
c.) High Voltage AC test

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9.3.6 Special Tests
The manufacturer shall carry out the special tests in addition to sample tests detailed in IEC 60840 and
clause 9.3.4 as appropriate to the cable under test, and shall include the following:
a.) Partial discharge test at ambient temperature

b.) Tan Delta measurement
c.) High Voltage AC test
d.) 25kV DC voltage test on oversheath for 1 minute
e.) Insulation resistance test
f.) Moisture content test of insulation
g.) Voltage test at 3Uo for 4 hours ( One test shall be conducted for each batch)
9.3.7 Factory Acceptance Tests
Factory acceptance tests shall be carried out on the cable and all accessories according to the relevant
IEC standards and to any other requirement in the specification. SEWA keeps the right to witness any of
these tests.
Condition of starting the factory acceptance test is the approval of the complete type test report of the
cable and accessories. FAT plan and procedures shall be submitted in advance for approval along with
the invitation prior to the date of FAT.
9.3.8 Site Tests (Tests after installation)
Site tests after the installation of the cable and its accessories shall be carried out in accordance to the
relevant IEC Standards and to any other requirement in this specification.
A condition of starting the site testing is the submission of all FAT reports, approved drawings and site
acceptance test report plan.
9.4 Test on Fiber Optic Cables (FOC)
Contractor shall provide necessary arrangement for the acceptance testing of FOC. The acceptance
tests will include:
9.4.1 Optical core characteristics
a.) Geometric Parameters
The test will be made according to IEC 60794-1. The regularity of rod geometric parameters
(centering of central strength support, groove profile) will be visually inspected with a profile
projector it will be checked also aver the thermal cycles and tensile tests.
b.) Withstand of protective belt

The good withstand of the protective belt will be evaluated by winding 1 m of rod around a
spindle with a diameter of 35 D, where D is the rod diameter.
9.4.2 Optical core characteristics
a.) Measurement Conditions

The apparatus and conditions for measuring the optical and transmission properties will comply
with recommendation G652 of the lTU_T (CCITT) with IEC 60793-1 (Cutback technique).

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b.) Attenuation
The linear attenuation per km values With a 1,300 nm wave length will comply with the values
given in the fiber technical specification.
c.) Regularity of transmission and fault locating

Transmission regularity is checked by the backscattering (IEC 60793-1) method from one end. If a
singular irregularity of around 0.1 dB is observed it is measured from both ends. Half of the sum
of the two values then obtained will be less than 0.1 dB. Neither break nor repair is allowed.
9.4.3 Longitudinal water tightness
a.) Checking water tightness of finished cable

Compliance of FOC is checked for on samples taken off the ends of manufactured lengths.
The resistance to water penetration test will be as follows:
A FOC sample, a length of 1 m longer than the test length, which must not exceed 3 m, is cut off
without any special precautions.
The sample is wound around a spindle the diameter of which is equal to 15 times the maximum
diameter of the jacket.
It is then unwound, straightened out and then wound again but in such a way that the fiber
compressed in the first winding becomes that stretched in the second by turning the sample
around on its axis by 180o, then unwound and straight ended. This cycle will be performed twice.
Then a test sample, maximum length 3 m, will be taken from the middle of the FOC. This is
placed in a horizontal position and one end is subjected to a constant pressure of 1 m of water
column.
The test is performed at a temperature of 60oC. The water used may be colored provided that
the colorant does not significantly modify water viscosity.
If drops appear at the open end of the test sample within the time period fixed for the test, this
test is considered to be unacceptable.
Contractor shall submit type test reports as evidence that the following has been performed.
Ten (10) test samples are taken from different delivery lengths. At least nine (9) test samples will
show no leakage after 168 hours of testing. At most one (1) test sample may show leakage,
which will not occur less than four (4) hours after the test begins. If a leak occurs on this test
sample in less than four (4) hours after the test began, a second test sample from the same drum
and having been subjected to the same preparation as the first test sample is then tested. No
leakage shall occur for at least 24 hours after the beginning of this test.
9.4.4 Mechanical characteristics
a.) Tensile strength test

The purpose of this test is to check the attenuation variations and. FIBERs elongation as a
function of the load that can be applied to the cables during their installation. Other procedures
will have to be approved.

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1.) Test procedure

The tensile strength test is performed on a 150 m section of a 1000 m FOC. Four tensile stresses
will be applied To= 50 daN, T1 = 150 daN, T2 = 220 daN and T3 = 270 daN.
2.) Acceptance requirements
The attenuation variations at To will be negligible.

The attenuation variations corresponding to the tensile stresses T1, T2 and T3 will be less than
or equal to 0.3, 0.6 and 1.0 dB/km at 1,300nm respectively
FOC elongation at T1 will not exceed the value of the fiber extra length in the cable.
The FOC will not lengthen, between T1 and T3, by more than 0.15% after the stress is released,
attenuation and length of the FOC being tested will return to their initial values (no structural
retentivity).
The value T2 corresponds to tensile stress that is not to be exceeded during cable laying
operations.
b.) Crushing test
1.) Method
It will be compatible with the IEC 60794-1 publication.
The crushing test is performed on a 20 m section of the same 1,000 m FOC.
Load is applied in 100 mm of cable by successive increment of 10 daN/mn up to a Maximum of

300 daN (during 1s).
The maximum applicable load is 30 daN per cm of generatrix. Attenuation variation will remain
less than or equal to 0.1 dB throughout the full duration of the test and be reversible after
relaxation.
c.) Bending test
1.) Purpose
The purpose of this test is to verify that the FOC bend neither increases attenuation nor
deteriorates the structure.
2.) Method
This test is performed on the undamaged portion of the sample taken for the crushing test.
The FOC is manually looped around a 300mm diameter spindle. The forces applied on the
bottom of the loop are in the same plane as the loop. This manipulation is performed five (5)
times on the same loop.

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x No folds will occur

x No change of the attenuation at 1,300 nm will be found during the test.
9.4.5 Thermal characteristics
1.) Climatic test
During the tests and whenever applicable the FOB will be placed on a specific drum to release
the residual mechanical stresses in the Fibers. Contractor shall submit type test reports as
evidence that the following tests have been performed and successfully passed. The tests will
be performed on the same Foe sample of 1000m length, after the tests a fiber splice will be
made and its quality assessed.
2.) Temperature variation test
The procedure will be as per the IEC 60068-2, the specific requirements will be as follows:
Low temperature 00 C
High temperature + 800C
Rate of change 10C/min
Quality of cycles 5
Exposure time 5 Hours
a. Checks
The optical attenuation will be measured:

x Before and after the test.
x During the last cycle at both temperatures
b. Results
During the test the increase of attenuation will not be than 100% (reversible).
At the end of the test, the specimen will have no visible defect (cracks, clefts, tears) and the
increase of attenuation will not be more than 25% of the rated attenuation.
3.) Damp heat test
a. Method
The test sample is place in a container the temperature of which corresponds to normal
measurement conditions. After a three (3) hours preconditioning, container temperature is
raised to 800C with a relative humidity of 93% (tolerances: +2, -3%) and held there for 21
days.
The container is then brought back to normal measurement conditions at a rate of 10C/min
and a three (3) hours recovery period follows.
b. Measurements
x Attenuation by cutback method at the end of recovery and preconditioning periods.
x Visual checks of the jacket.

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c. Acceptance requirements
At the end of the test, test sample will have no visible defect (cracks, clefts, tears, etc.) and
attenuation increase will not be more than 25% of the rated attenuation.
4.) Dry heat method:

a. Method
Test sample is placed in a container the temperature of which corresponds to normal
measurement conditions. Temperature within container is raised at an average of 1oC/mn to
80oC. Test sample remains at 80oC temperature for1, 000 hours.
b. Measurements
Attenuation due to stress is periodically (about every 100 hours), measured throughout the
test.
At the end of this test after a three (3) hour recovery period, a visual examination is made as
well as measurement of the attenuation by cut-back method.
Test sample is placed in a container the temperature of which corresponds to normal
measurement conditions. Temperature within container is raised at an average of 1oC/min
to 50oC.
c. Acceptance requirements
At the end of the test, test sample will have no visible defect (cracks, clefts, tears, etc.) and
attenuation increase will not be more than 25% of the rated attenuation
5.) Climatic withstand test

a. Method
The test sample, consisting of a FOC length of about 1m, is placed in a container the
temperature of which corresponds to normal measurement conditions. It is mechanically
held there in its normal operating position. The test is comprised of three consecutive cycles
each containing tile following phases.
Phase 1
Temperature within the container is raised at an average rate of 1oC/mn to + 80oC
Phase 2
Test sample is subjected, at this temperature, at four (4) hour days of exposure to the
radiation of a xenon lamp equipped with quartz filters as well as to sprinkling (6mn. every 60
mn.) The lamp intensity is adjusted so that the value of the energy received at the test
sample is 7 ±1 mW/cm2 between 320 and 380nm.
Phase 3
The container temperature is then lowered to 60oC (1oC/mn) and the relative humidity
raised to 98 %. The test sample remains therein for 48 Hrs.

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Phase 4
Container temperature is lowered to 0oC at an average rate of 1oC/mn and test sample
remains therein for one (l) day (24Hrs).
Phase 5
The cable length, ends excluded, is immersed in a salt water solution (10% NaCl) containing a
colorant. The container is placed in a climatic cell the of which corresponds to normal
measurement conditions (close tolerances) and remains therein for 24 hours.
b. Acceptance requirements
Invisible defects will be seen by the naked eye at the end of phase 4. After phase 5, the cable
shall be dried and examine, no traces of the colorant shall be found under the jacket.
10.0 Drawings (Refer to Schedule-E)
11.0 Operation and Maintenance Instructions
The Instructions shall include a description of the cables and circuit design, details of route together with operating
and routine testing recommendations including DC Sheath tests, sealing ends and the cross-bonding earthing
system.
A drawing list and a list of maintenance materials, Schedule D particulars, final route profiles, bonding and Earthing
diagrams and any special jointing instructions shall be provided together with any other useful data.
Three copies of the draft instructions shall be submitted to the Engineer at least three months before the earliest
commissioning date, in accordance with the general clauses of the Specification.
Eight copies of the approved version of the instructions shall be delivered to the Engineer. Operating and
Maintenance Instructions shall be suitably bound within hard covers and all materials used shall be reasonably
hard wearing.
All documentation forming part of the manuals shall be of uniform size except where pull-out or folding charts are
provided. All printed matter shall utilize a uniform type and size. Wherever possible use shall be made of
photographs, exploded diagrams and other pictorial aids to assist in explaining maintenance procedures.
A list of emergency procedures shall be appended together with the Contractors contact details to facilitate recall
in the event of a fault or need for urgent assistance.

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SCHEDULE - D
GENERAL PARTICULAR AND GUARANTEES
Name of Project: ALTAY-IA17 132kV OHL UNDER GROUNDING
S.N. Description Required Tendered
1.0 Standard Applicable IEC-60840
2.0 Manufacturer/Country
3.0 Normal Voltage (Uo/U), (kV) 76/132
4.0 Highest System Voltage, (kV) 145
5.0 Number of Cores Single
6.0 Sectional Area of Conductors, (mm2) 1600

7.0 Conductor Details:
7.1 Standard Applicable IEC-60228

7.2 Material Copper
7.3 Design Miliken

Segmental
7.4 Diameter of conductor
7.5 Number of wire layers around central wire
7.6 Number and diameter of wires in each conductor
7.7 Water stopper material in conductor
7.8 Thickness of binder layer

7.9 Max. conductor temperature at rated continuous full load
current, (0C)
7.10 Max. conductor temperature at rated short circuit current
for 1.0 sec., (0C)
8.0 Extruded Conductor Screen:
8.1 Material
8.2 Nominal Thickness, (mm)
8.3 Minimum Thickness, (mm)
8.4 Total Diameter above conductor screen

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9.0 Maximum Dielectric stress at nominal voltage:
9.1 At conductor screen (assumed smooth), (kV/mm)
9.2 At core screen, (kV/mm)
10.0 Insulation:
10.1 Material XLPE

10.2 Nominal thickness of XLPE insulation between conductor
screen and insulation screen, (mm)
10.3 Minimum thickness at any point, (mm)
10.4 Total diameter above insulation, (mm)

10.5 Details of vulcanization process
a.) Extrusion Method Triple
b.) Curing Method Dry
c.) Cooling Method Dry
11.0 Extruded Insulation Screen:
11.1 Semi-conducting screen
a.) Material
b.) Nominal Thickness, (mm)
c.) Minimum Thickness, (mm)
d.) Total dia. Above insulator screen, (mm)
11.2 Copper Screen
a.) Number and Dimensions, (No./mm)
11.3 Protection Tape
a.) Material
b.) Nominal Thickness, (mm)
c.) Total diameter over metallic screen, (mm)
12.0 Metallic Sheath Material
12.1 Material combination Lead Alloy
12.2 Minimum radial thickness, (mm)
12.3 Diameter of cable after lead extrusion, (mm)
13.0 Oversheath:
13.1 Material HDPE-ST7
13.2 Colour Black

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13.3 Nominal Thickness, (mm)
13.4 Thickness at minimum point, (mm)
13.5 Conductive coating
14.0 Nominal overall diameter of completed cable, (mm)
15.0 Weight of Copper (Conductor), (Kg/m)
16.0 Weight of Lead, (Kg/m)
17.0 Nominal weight of completed cable, (Kg/m)
18.0 Minimum radius of bend around which cable can be laid:
18.1 Laid direct or in air, (m)
18.2 In ducts, (m)
18.3 For sealing ends, (m)
19.0 Pipes/ducts (Recommended)
19.1 Material
19.2 Internal Diameter
20.0 Max. DC Resistance of Conductor per cable at 200C, (μΩ/km)
21.0 Max. AC Resistance of Conductor per cable at 200C, (μΩ/km)
22.0 Equivalent star reactance of three phase circuit at 50Hz, (μΩ/km)
23.0 Max. Electrostatic capacity per core of cable, (pF/km)

Max. charging current per conductor of cable at nominal
24.0
Voltage, (mA/km)
Maximum dielectric loss of three phase circuit when operating at
25.0 normal Voltage and frequency at maximum conductor
temperature 900C., (W/km)
Maximum continuous current carrying capacity per conductor
when laid directly in ground to a depth of 1200 mm with ground
26.0 temperature of 300C and assumed, g = 2.00C m/W, conductor-
temperature 900C,load factor 1.0 and sheaths successively
transposed.
26.1 One, three phase circuit per trench laid in trefoil
formation, (A)
26.2 Two, three phase circuits at 1000mm center per trench
laid in trefoil Formation, (A)
26.3 Three, three phase circuits at 1000mm centers per
trench laid in trefoil formation, (A)

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when drawn into ducts at a ground temperature of 300C and
27.0
assumed, g = 2.00C m/W, conductor temperature 900C, load factor
1.0 and sheaths successively transposed.
27.1 One, three phase circuit laid in trefoil formation, (A)
27.2 Two, three phase circuits at 500mm centers per duct
laid in trefoil formation, (A)
27.3 Two, three phase circuits at 500mm centers per duct
laid in trefoil formation, (A)
28.0 when installed in air at an ambient temperature of 550C and
conductor temperature 90oC, for One three phase circuit, (A)
when laid inside pre-cast concrete troughs of inside average
29.0 width 1700mm,depth 1000mm, circuit centers of 1000mm, filled
sand g = 2.00C m/W, and conductor temperature 900C, for Two
three phase circuit at 1000mm Centers., (A)
Metallic core screen losses in a cable of three phase circuit at
30.0 nominal voltage, 50 Hz frequency at current rating given in Item
28 &29., (W/m)
Metallic sheath/armour losses in a cable of three phase circuit at
31.0 nominal voltage 50 Hz frequency at current rating given in Item 28
&29., (W/m)
32.0 Total Power Losses (Three phase system), (kW/km)
Conductor short circuit permissible current, when short circuit
33.0
occurs at conductor temperature of 900C for period of:
33.1 0.1 Second, (kA)
33.2 0.2 Seconds, (kA)

Earth fault short circuit current carrying capacity for 1 second
34.0 cable loaded as in Item 28 before short circuit and final limiting
temperature of sheath., (kA)
Maximum dielectric loss angle of charging VA of cable at normal
35.0
voltage and frequency at a conductor temperature of:
35.1 At 200C
35.2 At 900C

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Maximum dielectric loss angle of charging VA of cable at normal

36
frequency at a conductor temperature of 200C.
36.1 At 0.5 Uo
36.2 At 2.0 Uo
Maximum change in dielectric loss angle between 0.5 Uo and 2 Uo
37
at 200C
38 Rated power frequency withstand voltage (1min/200C), (kV)
39 Impulse withstand voltage
39.1 Positive 1/50 wave, (kVp)
39.2 Negative 1/50 wave, (kVp)
39.3 Surge Impedance, (Ω)
40.0 Disruptive Field Strength, (kV/mm)
41.0 Rated Electric Field, (kV/mm)

42.0 Cable circuit parameters
42.1 Positive sequence:
a.) Resistance, (μΩ/m)
b.) Reactance, (μΩ/m)
c.) Capacitance, (μΩ/m)
42.2 Negative sequence:
42.3 Zero sequence:
Maximum permissible pulling force of complete cable for nose
43.0
pulling, (kN)
Maximum permissible sidewall pressure to cable at bending point,
44.0
(kN/m)
45.0 Delivery Length per Drum
46.0 Max. Gross Weight of a full drum
47.0 Weight of empty drum
48.0 Shaft hole diameter
49.0 Flange diameter
50.0 Core diameter
Note: If any of the above details are not applicable to the equipment/material concerned, same shall be indicated as NA (Not
Applicable)

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SCHEDULE – D-1
GENERAL PARTICULAR AND GUARANTEES
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE & ACCESSORIES
Name of work:
S.N. Description Required Tendered
A OPTICAL FIBRE CABLE (OFC)
1.0 Manufacturer
2.0 Place of Manufacture
3.0 Type Armoured
4.0 Description, Catalogue No.

ITU-T-G.562
5.0 Standards
IEC 60794-1
6.0 Construction
a.) Number of fibre 48
b.) Inner sheath, material
c.) Thickness of inner sheath, (mm)

Steel wire or
d.) Armouring material
steel tape
e.) Thickness of wires, (mm)
f.) Outer sheath material
g.) Thickness of Outer Sheath, (mm)
h.) Top cover sheath material
i.) Thickness of top cover sheath, (mm)
7.0 Cable diameter
a.) Outer diameter, (mm)
b.) Weight, (kg/km)

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8.0 Fibre Dimensions
a.) Core diameter, (μm)
b.) Cladding diameter, (μm)
c.) Primary coating diameter, (μm)
d.) Filling material
e.) Secondary coating diameter, (mm)
f.) Strength member, (mm)
9.0 Optical Data
a.) Fibre type (Mode) Single
b.) Attenuation at 1300nm, (dB/km) < 0.40
c.) Attenuation at 1500nm, (dB/km) < 0.3
d.) Total dispersion: 1260-1360, ps/(nm.km)
e.) Total dispersion: 1540-1560, ps/(nm.km)
f.) Cut off wave diameter, (nm) 1150 - 1330
g.) Mode field diameter, (μm)
10.0 Mechanical Data
a.) Max. compression load, (kN/m) 1.0
b.) Pull strength, max. permanent, (kN)
c.) Pull strength, max. temporary, (kN) 3.5
d.) Temperature, installation, (0C) 0 to +60
e.) Temperature, in service, (0C) 0 to +80
f.) Temperature, storage, (0C) -10 to +60
g.) Min. bending radius, (mm) 400
11.0 Drums
a.) Delivery length, (km)
b.) Weight, (kg)

OTDR Spectral
12.0 Type test methods
Attenuation
13.0 Test reports annexed Yes

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14.0 Splicing method Fusion
15.0 Splicing losses, (dB) ˂ 0.1
16.0 Method of water and moisture protection
17.0 Outer sheath marking
18.0 Colour of Optical Fibres IEC 60304
B SPLICE JOINT BOX
1.0 Manufacturer
2.0 Manufacturer’s designation
3.0 Degree of protection IP65
Material
4.0 - Outer Enclosure
- Inner Enclosure
5.0 Temperature range, (0C) 0 to +80
6.0 Fastening method
7.0 Dimensions, (mm)
8.0 Weight, (kg)
9.0 Type tests annexed Yes
C TERMINATION BOX
1.0 Manufacturer
2.0 Type
3.0 Manufacturer’s designation
4.0 Degree of protection

5.0 Number of terminations
6.0 Splicing method Fusion
7.0 Max. loss in splices, (dB) 0.1
8.0 Flexible termination cable length, (m) 10
9.0 Dimensions, (nm)

10.0 Weight, (kg)
Note :
If any of the above details are not applicable to the equipment/material concerned, same shall be indicated as NA (Not
Applicable)

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SCHEDULE -E
DOCUMENTS, DRAWINGS AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
All drawings shall be to scale and fully detailed.

All important dimensions shall be given and the material of which each part is to be constructed shall be indicated.
Drawings shall not exceed 725 mm x 1500 mm dimension, nor be less than 300 mm x 600 mm and shall bear
approved Contract reference and Authority’s name and logo.
Drawings for approval shall be submitted in triplicate as paper prints and, after having been approved, the
Contractor shall supply any further copies required by the Engineer, one copy on a digital media in AutoCAD
format.
All detail drawings submitted for approval shall be to scale not less than 30 to 1.
Drawings to be submitted by the Contractor not limited to the following
Group 1
Contractor shall submit the Documents not limited to the following along with the Tender.
1) Clause by Clause compliance of SEWA specifications.

2) Catalogue describing the technical features and constructional features of the equipment / Materials
supplied.
3) Applicable Design Specifications
4) Detailed Cross section of the cable with the make-up of cable clearly indicated.
5) Calculation results of the continuous current rating of the proposed cables and their accessories under
normal and emergency condition.
6) Calculation results to proof the metallic sheath and copper wire screen are adequate to meet the
specified fault current.
7) Calculation of conductor skin effect Losses and skin effect factor.
8) Calculation of thermally permissible short circuit current.
9) Report on thermal expansion of the conductor while in operation for temperature variation from 350C
(No load ) to 900C ( Full load )
10) Calculation of Induced Voltage on other cables laid in parallel with the power cables.
11) Calculation of Induced Voltages & Currents in the power cable sheath at full load and short circuit.
12) Dielectric Stress Verification
13) Test Certificate of offered Cable & Cable Accessories
14) Performance certificates
15) Letter of Guarantee and after sale service
16) Quality Control systems and handling procedure
17) Listing of accessories included in the proposal

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Group 2
To be submitted to the Engineer for approval before commencement of site works

Method of statement of Installation procedure for Power Cable terminations and Link Boxes and Fibre Optic Cable
and its terminations etc., Testing after Installation of the cables
Group 3
To be submitted to the Engineer for approval within two months of the commencement date.
1) Schematic/Line diagram indicating type of cable, route lengths, route profile, all Equipments, Earthing and
bonding arrangements. Arrangement of cables, spacing and supports, schedule of equipment and
applicable drawing numbers, terminal connections and phasing.
2) Detailed dimensioned drawings of all cabling arrangement including spacing and
3) Burial depths, cleats, duct and any other support methods utilized. Arrangements of Cable sealing ends
and other terminations including foundation details.
4) Layout and termination wiring schedule of multi core cables.
Group 4
1) On completion of the works the drawing records shall be submitted to the Engineer within one month of
the completion of the Works.
2) During the progress of the Contract Works the Contractor shall record on a set of route plans and cross-
section drawings of an approved form, such particulars as will allow an accurate reference to be made in
the event of any fault or projected modification.
3) “As Constructed" records shall accurately show the route of the cable and exact position of every joint,
termination, oil tank, link box, Earthing electrode and connections thereto all dimensionally tied to
permanent marks. Depth and width of cable trenches, size and length of ducts and concrete surrounds
shall also be indicated together with the arrangement of cables, dimensions of joint bays and other
constructed pits including the position of all obstructions revealed during the course of excavation.
4) Three sets of prints of "As Constructed” drawings each set contained in stiff covers and including all
Diagrams and incorporating Arrangement Drawings (one soft copy in AUTOCAD format)
AND
5) Operating and Maintenance Instructions as detailed in Clause 11.

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SCHEDULE - F DEVIATION FROM
SPECIFICATION
Name of work:
Type of Apparatus Material and/or Conforming to National

Country of Origin Remarks
Workmanship Specification number

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Annexure - 1
Single-Core 132kV Power Cable – Cu(WB)/XLPE/CuWS/Pb/HDPE(ST7)
Layer
Layer Descriptions
No.
1 Conductor as per clause 3.1.1
2 Conductor Screen as per clause 3.1.2
3 Insulation as per clause 3.1.3
4 Insulation Screen as per clause 3.1.4
5 Swellable Tape (WBT) as per clause 3.1.5
6 Metallic Screen as per clause 3.1.6
7 Swellable Tape (WBT) as per clause 3.1.7
8 Metallic Sheath as per clause 3.1.8
9 Oversheath as per clause 3.1.9

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PLANNING AND STUDIES DEPARTMENT

As per EDF recommendation for

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5.0 INSTALLATION OF CABLES AND ACCESSORIES – GENERAL ........................................................................10

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8.0 SAMPLES ....................................................................................................................................................22

ANNEXURE-2: CONCRETE PROTECTION TILES FOR POWER CABLE.. ……………………………………………………………………42

ANNEXURE-4: WARNING TAPE DETAILS…………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………44

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPPLY & INSTALLATION

IEC 60060 – High-voltage test techniques

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Maximum Conductor Temperature 90 0C

Ground Temperature at Burial Depth 30 0C

Ground Thermal Resistivity 2.0 0C-m/W

Ambient Air Temperature 55 0C

Humidity (Salt Laden Atmosphere) 100 0C

3-Phase Fault Current for 3 seconds 40 kA

Earth Fault Current for 1 second

3.0 132kV Power Cable Design and Construction

3.1 Technical Requirements:

3.1.2 Conductor Screen

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3.1.4 Insulation Screen

3.1.5 Swellable Tape (Longitudinal Water Sealing)

3.1.6 Metallic Screen

3.1.7 Swellable Tape (Longitudinal Water Sealing)

3.1.8 Metallic Sheath

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132000V_1C x Cable Size_Cu/XLPE/Manufacturer_Place/SEWA SPD No.

3.2 Sealing and Drumming the Cables

4.0 Fiber Optic Cable Design and Installation General

4.1 Construction of F.O. Cable

4.1.1 Buffer Tube

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4.1.2 Buffer Tube Filling Compound

4.1.3 The Cable Core

4.1.4 Inner Sheath

4.1.5 Aramide Layer (Strength Member)

4.1.6 Intermediate Sheath

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4.1.8 Outer Sheath

4.1.9 Colour Coding of the Fiber/Buffer Tube

4.1.10 Cable Marking

OPTICAL FIBER CABLE -48 FIBERS/Manufacturer_Year of Manufacturing/SEWA SPD No.

4.2 Installation of F.O. Cable

4.2.1 Splicing/Non-Permanent Joints/Straight Joints

4.2.2 Distribution/Termination Boxes

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4.2.3 Termination of the Fibers

5.0 Installation of Cables and Accessories – General

5.2 Depth of Laying

5.3 Excavation of Trenches

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5.4 Excavated Material

5.5 Methods of Laying

5.6 Cables Laid Direct in the Ground

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5.7 Cables Laid in Trough

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5.8 Road Crossing