SPE 06 359 Technical Specifications For 110 - 150kV AC Cables - 2.1

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
110 & 150 kV Land AC Cable connections with

Insulation
made of extruded Polyethylene (XLPE)
DATE April 2018
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Technical Specification
for
110 & 150 kV AC Land Cable connections with
Insulation made of extruded Polyethylene (XLPE)
SPE 06 359
Version 2.1
APRIL 2018
Rev. Author Review Release
1.0 Shima Mousavi Gargari Jacco Smit Robert-Jan de Bes

Hanno Stagge Rainer Eickmeier Martin Florian
2.1 Roy Zuijderduin Jacco Smit John Zwaal

Hanno Stagge Kok-Bun Tse Martin Florian
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1. GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 4
2. STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, RULES......................................................................................................... 5
3. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Cable system design ........................................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Bonding of cable connection.............................................................................................................. 6
3.4 Insulation coordination ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.5 Integrated optical fibres ...................................................................................................................... 6
3.6 Connecting points for switchgear and transformers ....................................................................... 7
3.7 Maintenance and spare parts ............................................................................................................. 7
3.8 Cable identification .............................................................................................................................. 7
3.9 Safety and environmental requirements ........................................................................................... 8
4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Cables ................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 General requirements ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.2 Datasheets .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.3 Conductors .......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.4 Inner semi conducting screen ............................................................................................................. 9
4.1.5 Insulation ............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.1.6 Outer semi conducting screen ............................................................................................................ 9
4.1.7 Metallic sheath .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.8 Longitudinal water barrier ................................................................................................................. 10
4.1.9 Lateral water barrier .......................................................................................................................... 11
4.1.10 Oversheath ..................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Accessories ........................................................................................................................................ 11
4.2.1 General requirements ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.1 Types of accessories ..................................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1.2 Jointing of lateral water barrier and cable sheath .......................................................................... 11
4.2.1.3 Drawings and Datasheets .............................................................................................................. 11
4.2.2 Terminations ..................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2.2 Outdoor terminations ..................................................................................................................... 12
4.2.2.3 Transformer terminations ............................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2.4 Terminations for gas-insulated switchgear .................................................................................... 13
4.2.3 Joints ................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.3.2 Cross-Bonding joints ...................................................................................................................... 13
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4.2.3.3 Straight-through joints .................................................................................................................... 13
5. TESTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 Test conditions .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3 Prequalification Test.......................................................................................................................... 14
5.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 14
5.3.2 Prequalification testing on cables and cable systems ...................................................................... 14
5.3.3 Extension of the prequalification testing on cables and cable systems ............................................ 15
5.3.3.1 Electrical part of the extension of prequalification testing.............................................................. 15
5.3.3.2 Non-electrical part of the extension of prequalification testing ...................................................... 16
5.4 Type Test ............................................................................................................................................ 16
5.4.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 16
5.4.2 Electrical part of the type testing on cable systems .......................................................................... 17
5.4.3 Non-electrical part of the type testing on cables ............................................................................... 18
5.5 Routine Test ....................................................................................................................................... 19
5.6 Sample Tests ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.7 Electrical tests after installation ....................................................................................................... 22
5.7.1 General ............................................................................................................................................. 22
5.7.2 Test requirements for newly constructed installations and installations with an operational life of up
to five years ....................................................................................................................................... 23
5.7.3 Test requirements for existing cable installations with an operational life longer than five years .... 23
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................... 23
7. PACKAGING, DELIVERY AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................................. 24

7.1 Production Lengths ........................................................................................................................... 24
7.2 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................... 24
7.3 Delivery and Transport ...................................................................................................................... 25
APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL DATASHEETS ................................................................................................... 28

B.1 Datasheet cable ............................................................................................................................... 28
B.2 Datasheet joints............................................................................................................................... 30
B.3 Datasheet terminations................................................................................................................... 31
APPENDIX C – INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 32

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History
Version Changes
1.0 New version superseding previous specifications in TenneT Germany and TenneT
Netherland.
2.0 This specification will replace the Dutch specification 06 358 V20.
2.1 - Excluded 3-core cables for retrofitting gas pressure cables

- Updated general test requirements
- Updated PQ-test requirements
- Updated Type-test requirements
- Updated Sample test requirements
- Updated 3.5 on TenneT NL section
- Updated 4.1.7 screen wire restrictions
1. General Product Description

This technical specification (TS) applies in conjunction with IEC 60840 and NEN HD 632 to the production,
delivery and testing of single-core cables with insulation made of extruded Polyethylene (XLPE) and
extruded semi-conducting screens provided with all accessories like joints, terminations, transformer and/or
switchgear connections and cross-bonding equipment that are necessary to ensure correct and reliable
operation in conformity with the functional requirements. The nominal AC voltage levels are:
110 kV XLPE cable:
U0 /U = 64 / 110kV
Um = 123 kV (rated voltage)
UrB = 550 kV (rated lightning impulse, peak value)
150 kV XLPE cable:

U0 /U = 87 / 150kV
Um = 170 kV (rated voltage)
UrB = 750 kV (rated lightning impulse, peak value)
This technical specification (TS) applies to TenneT Germany and TenneT Netherlands for XLPE land cable
systems. Three-core cables (Pipe-type XLPE cable) for retrofitting underground gas pressure cables are
specified in a separate technical specification and are thus excluded in this specification.
Cables and accessories shall be applicable in three-phase alternating current land networks (50 Hz) with
direct neutral earthing or with low-resistive neutral earthing.
This TS shall be read together with the project tender documents and all together shall form one and
inseparable thorough document. The TenneT project documents include the specific requirements and data
applicable to the project, such as operating conditions and ambient conditions.
In case of deviations and conflicts between the above mentioned documents, the TenneT project
documents shall prevail.
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2. Standards, Regulations, Rules

Apart from what is specified additionally to the referenced standards in this TS, the latest version of the
standards (listed in appendix A) at the time of delivery shall apply to the production, delivery and testing of
the cables and accessories.
Generally all standards, regulations, rules, ordinances and laws applicable in the country of the client shall
be observed, even if they are not explicitly indicated in this specification.
Pre-qualification shall be done according to the standard, is site specific and depends on the cable
production line.
The supplier is responsible for the product quality, including the input materials.
3. Functional Requirements
3.1 Cable system design

The cable shall be designed for the circuit based on the operating conditions stated in the project
documents. An expected service life of at least 50 years shall be assured.
It shall further be possible to achieve the required transmission capacity without overstepping the
predefined thermal limits. The project documents shall state details of the thermal properties of the soil in
which the cables will be laid.
The design of the overall cable system shall be sent to the client for review before production. The client
shall not be responsible for the design.
The layout drawings of the cable and the installation drawings of the terminations / joints used shall be
provided to the client. These drawings are treated confidentially by the client and shall not be passed on to
third parties.
According to the project specification the cable supplier or the combination cable supplier and civil
contractor shall determine the definitive delivery length of the cable. This could happen by means of on-site
measurements or by calculations. The evaluation of this length shall be submitted to TenneT for approval
prior to the actual production. The supplier shall take into account a two weeks response period after
submittal of the definitive cable lengths. TenneT shall not be responsible for incorrect measurements or
calculations.
3.2 Accessories
The cable system order includes also the delivery, assembly and testing of joints, terminations, cross-
bonding equipment, etc.
Accessories for the circuit shall comply with the defined system requirements under the operating
conditions stated in the project tender documents.
The supplier shall demonstrate that the offered accessories are fully compatible with the offered cable over
the intended operational lifetime. The combination of cable and accessories shall comply with the
requirements contained in the specified regulations and standards. For the cable system prequalification
tests have to be fulfilled according to paragraph 5.3 and 5.4 of this TS.
Accessories shall be installed in a way that allows performance of the specified approval tests. Any
temporary terminations necessary for performance of approval tests after installation according paragraph
5.7 of this TS shall be allowed.
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3.3 Bonding of cable connection

The supplier shall be responsible for the design of the bonding system of the cable connection. The main
designs are:
 one-sided bonding;
 two-sided bonding;
 cross-bonding.
The supplier shall take into account the maximum permissible step and touch voltages stated in EN 50522
when selecting the bonding system and for engineering the bonding design. All additional losses in the
cable connection resulting from the design of the bonding system shall be factored into the integral design
of the cable connection.
The delivery shall include all parts required for the bonding system (e.g. cross-bonding cabinets, terminals,
connections, surge arresters, etc.).
The Dutch network contains floating and semi-floating network areas that in case of a short circuit may
cause a voltage rise to the heathy phases. The cable system design for these areas shall be able to
withstand without any degradation caused to the system, refer to section 1.
With the offer, the supplier shall submit the project bonding design and a calculation of the induced sheath
voltages for review to the client.
3.4 Insulation coordination

The supplier shall deliver a statement on the insulation coordination of the overall system to the client.
3.5 Integrated optical fibres

For deliveries to Germany, every cable has to be delivered with at least 8 optical fibres for temperature
monitoring. For the integrated fibres in the cable, preferably 4 stainless-steel tubes with 2 fibres each or
otherwise 2 stainless-steel tubes with 4 fibres each shall be used. The tubes shall be located under the
closed metal sheath (i.e. lead or aluminium) or in the metallic screen of the cable and substitute individual
copper wires of the sheath. The fibres have to be multimode and single-mode fibres in equal number within
each steel tube. The multimode and single-mode fibres delivered to TenneT Germany are specified in the
documents “Technical specification for Multi-mode fibre 50/125µm” (German title
“Multimodefasereigenschaften 50µm”) and “Technical specification for Single-mode fibre 9/125µm”
(German title “Singlemodefasereigenschaften”).
For deliveries to the Netherlands, a separate PE fibre duct (about  14/10 mm) shall be fixed to the hottest
cable in the circuit. For circuits that intend to use Distributed Temperature Sensing systems (DTS), in
parallel to the PE fibre duct, cables with integrated fibres underneath the metal sheath shall be used in the
hottest cable. Cables installed in trefoil (without spacing between cables) shall place the duct in the outer
notch. For DTS operation, at least 8 optical fibres shall be installed, i.e. 4 shall be multimode and 4 single-
mode fibres. Preferably, the fibres are located at two positions underneath the metal sheath of the cable,
wherein in each position, 2 MM and 2 SM fibres, are positioned. It is also possible to locate the fibres at one
position underneath the metal sheath. At least the following standards are applicable for the DTS fibres:
NVN 3603 (integrated optical fibres), IEC 61300, IEC 60794-1-2 and IEC 60793-2-50The following
minimum transmission properties shall apply for SM fibres:
 Attenuation at 1383 nm ≤0.35 dB/km
o Maximum attenuation value within the stated ranges after hydrogen exposure,
IEC60793-2-50.
 Typical attenuation at 1310nm ≤0.33 dB/km
 Maximum attenuation at 1310nm ≤0.35 dB/km
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 Typical attenuation at 1550nm ≤0.19 dB/km

 Chromatic dispersion at
o 1310nm ≤2.8 ps/nm.km
o 1550nm ≤18 ps/nm.km
o 1570nm ≤19 ps/nm.km
 Zero dispersion wavelength range, 1300 – 1324 nm
 Zero dispersion slope ≤0.092 ps/nm².km
Minimum transmission properties for multimode fibres are specified in SPE 03.564 (telecom specification).
Splice losses for MM and SM fibres shall be ≤0.06 dB/km.
Connector loss losses for MM and SM fibres shall be ≤0.5 dB/km.
The above transmission properties are suitable for commissioned fibres.
Besides possible damage due to short-circuit currents in the metal sheath, no mechanical damage may
occur to the fibres.
3.6 Connecting points for switchgear and transformers

Compartments for switchgear and transformers shall form part of the contract with the supplier of that
delivery. The device infeeds for connections on the switchgear and transformers and their assembly shall
form part of the delivery by the cable supplier. The scope of the delivery shall be in accordance with IEC
62271-209 respectively EN 50299.
The cable supplier shall consult the suppliers of the switchgear and the transformer to agree on the use of
their connecting points on the termination of the cable connection compartment. The supplier of the cable
system shall be responsible for the correct installation of the cable system to the switchgear and
transformers.
3.7 Maintenance and spare parts

Generally cable systems shall be maintenance free. Shall any maintenance be required for some part of the
system, the supplier shall provide a maintenance plan for the complete connection. For special components
requiring periodic maintenance an easy accessibility to the equipment shall be provided. Furthermore, the
supplier shall submit a proposal for the spare parts.
3.8 Cable identification

Cables shall have the following non-removable identification on the oversheath:
 Company name or logo from which the manufacturer is evident
 Cable type
 Year of manufacture
 Identification label of production lot (possible in a second line which is for example imprinted,
embossed or laser-printed) guaranteed for the life time of the cable
 Indication of semi conducting outer sheath
 Rated voltage, nominal conductor cross section, conductor material, conductor type (stranded,
segmental or solid) and the IEC 60840 standard.
 The cable shall be provided with a metre marking on the outer sheath.
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The design of all labelling and markings shall be submitted to the client for review before the start of
production.
The labelling on the oversheath shall repeat itself every 1 m at least.
Cables shall have meter marking in the form of metric measure divisions along a surface line (with
individual measuring marks at intervals of 1 m). The individual measuring marks shall be numbered
consecutively with 4-digit numbers. The length markings on any piece of cable may start at any number but
shall follow the natural numerical sequence. The discrepancy of cable lengths shown by the cable markings
may not exceed 1%.
The measurement with calibrated cable measurement equipment applies for the verification of the delivery
length specified by the supplier. Incomplete length markings that still enable the length to be determined,
and markings missing over short distances, are not to be regarded as deficiencies.
3.9 Safety and environmental requirements

The cable, accessories and other parts of delivery shall not contain any environmentally harmful
substances such as PCBs. The design produced for the overall cable system shall consider measures for
the decommissioning and reuse of materials after expiry of the technical service life of the connection.
Appropriate safety data sheets shall be provided to the client for all materials used that are not fully
environmentally compatible.
4. Technical requirements
4.1 Cables
4.1.1 General requirements

For field definition, the cables shall have an inner and outer semi conducting screen over the conductor and
conductor insulation respectively. These screens shall be produced together with the insulation in one
operation with a triple extruder head (triple extrusion) - a fixed connection shall be guaranteed.
The cross-linking process for the insulation and semi conductive layers shall be in a dry atmosphere and
peroxides based.
Cables shall be suitable for laying indoors, outdoors, in the ground with high groundwater level, and
installation in bentonite or water-filled pipes for horizontal drillings.
Cables shall be designed for the conductor and sheath short-circuit loading as stipulated in the specific
project documents.
4.1.2 Datasheets
The template of the datasheets in the annex B shall be filled out for the respective cable, joint and
termination type by the supplier with all the figures that apply for the product he has defined for the
application.
4.1.3 Conductors
The conductor material shall satisfy EN 60228, Class 1 or 2. Conductors shall be designed as multi-
stranded circular conductors made of compacted copper or aluminium or solid aluminium. Milliken
conductor designs shall have 4, 5 or 6 identical segments. Conductors shall have longitudinal water
tightness.
For TenneT Germany conductors with cross sections of more than 1000 mm² shall be of a Milliken design.
For TenneT Netherlands Milliken conductor designs >1600 mm2 are preferable and solid conductors are
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allowed <1600 mm2, wherein the total cost analysis with respect to the required current rating shall be
reflected.
The use of enamelled and oxidized wires or profiled conductors (keystone conductors) in the cable design
is to be discussed between client and supplier.
4.1.4 Inner semi conducting screen

The inner screen shall be made of a homogeneous, semi conductive, extruded cross-linked polyethylene
mix. Conductive tapes underneath the inner screen are permitted providing adequate electrical contact
between conductor and inner screen.
The inner screen may not influence the electric field distribution and hence shall follow exactly the outer
circumference of the conductor core.
The specific resistance of the inner screen may not exceed 1000 Ωm before and after ageing at the highest
permissible operating temperature.
The wall thickness of the extruded part of the inner screen may not be less than 0.5 mm at any point.
Maximum and minimum values of the wall thickness may deviate by 0.8 mm.
Imperfections are permitted provided the following requirements are satisfied:
 Imperfections of the inner screen may not extend into the conductor insulation by more than
0.08 mm
 Imperfections of the insulation may not extend into the inner screen by more than 0.08 mm
 For imperfections with a height of h ≥ 0.04 mm the ratio of the base (b) to the height (h) shall be ≥ 3
 Imperfections with a height lower than h = 0.04 mm are ignored
 If imperfections greater than the threshold specified are observed, subsequent procedures shall be
prepared in close collaboration between the client and supplier to come to a solution.
For the highest possible short-circuit loading, the inner screen and any existing tapes shall not be subjected
to any changes that negatively impact the functional capability of the cable.
4.1.5 Insulation
The insulation shall be made of single-layer homogeneous, extruded, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE)
according to IEC 60840 and shall be fully bonded to the conductor screen and the insulation screen.
The minimum nominal wall thickness of the insulation is 18 mm.
The dimensions shall be measured in accordance with Section 10.6.2 in IEC 60840.
Imperfections are permitted provided the following requirements are satisfied:
 Imperfections are only permitted up to a size of 0.1 mm
 Imperfections with a size of ≤ 0.05 mm are permitted
 If imperfections of a size ≥ 0.05 mm and ≤ 0.10 mm are found, no imperfections with a size ≥ 0.05
mm may be found in a repeat examination
 If imperfections observed, greater than the threshold specified, subsequent procedures shall be
coordinated between the client and supplier
 Imperfections may not extend into the inner screen by more than 0.08 mm. For imperfections with
height h ≥ 0.04 mm, the ratio of base (b) to height (h) shall be ≥ 3.
4.1.6 Outer semi conducting screen

The outer screen shall be made of a homogeneous, semi conductive, extruded cross-linked polyethylene
mix.
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The interface between insulation and outer screen shall avoid any imperfections that may cause interface
problems leading in degradation of the cable insulation. The outer screen shall be firmly connected to the
insulation.
The specific resistance of the outer screen may not exceed 500 Ωm before and after ageing at the highest
permissible operating temperature of the cable.
The wall thickness of the outer screen may not be less than 0.5 mm at any point. Maximum and minimum
values of the wall thickness may deviate by 0.8 mm (measured on one level).
 Imperfections of the outer screen may not extend into the conductor insulation by more than
0.08 mm
 For imperfections with height ≥ 0.04 mm, the ratio of base (b) to height (h) shall be ≥ 3
 Imperfections smaller than the thresholds specified are ignored
 If imperfections greater than the threshold specified are observed, subsequent procedures shall be
prepared in close collaboration between the client and supplier to come to a solution
Semiconducting and water blocking tape shall be applied over the outer screen that guarantees a
conductive connection between outer semi conducting screen and sheath. For the highest permissible
short-circuit loading, the outer screen and taping shall not be subjected to any changes that negatively
impact the functional capability of the cable.
4.1.7 Metallic sheath

For deliveries to TenneT Netherland: The cable shall be provided with a closed metal sheath (closed lead
or aluminium welded sheath (aluminium laminate or foil is NOT allowed)) that may be combined with
copper wires. If copper wires are required it is described in the project specification. Amongst other relevant
sections of NEN-HD 632 refer to section 5K.
Other types of metallic sheaths (e. g. SAS – smooth aluminium sheath) shall have to be agreed project-
wise between the client and the supplier.
For deliveries to TenneT Germany: Generally the screen has to be made of copper wires with one or two
copper contact helices, and be applied on the conductive tapes over the outer semi conducting screen.
The minimum diameter of the screen wires is 0.5 mm. The wires shall be spread uniformly around the
circumference. The mean arithmetical distance between individual wires may not exceed 4 mm. The
clearance between two adjacent wires may not exceed 8 mm at any point. The wires shall not show any
bends or kinks; if kinks are existing the angle at each wire may not be below 160°.
The minimum thickness of the contact helix is 0.1 mm. Either a copper helix of at least 1 mm² cross section
may be applied, whereby the distance between two windings in the longitudinal axis of the cable may not
exceed 4D (D = arithmetically calculated diameter underneath the sheath), or two copper helices each of at
least 0.5 mm² cross section, and an appropriate distance between two adjacent windings of at most 2D.
The specific resistance of the constitutional elements of copper sheath may not exceed 0.01786 Ω mm²/m
at 20°C.
The metallic sheath shall be able to withstand short-circuit currents as given in the project specification.
The geometric cross section of the sheath is determined cumulatively from the geometric cross sections of
the individual constitutional elements without lateral water barrier.
4.1.8 Longitudinal water barrier

A semiconducting, swellable material such as swell fleece, tape or yarn is to be inserted in the area below
the metallic sheath (in case of closed metal aluminium or lead sheath) or above and below the metallic
sheath (in case of copper wires in the sheath) to guarantee longitudinal water tightness of the cable in the
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event of damage to the jacket. The semiconducting material should guarantee an electrical connection
between the lateral water barrier and the metallic sheath to avoid unexpected potential differences.
The swelling tape and yarn may not be of environmentally harmful substances. Appropriate safety data
sheets shall be provided to the client.
4.1.9 Lateral water barrier

For deliveries to TenneT Netherland: The cable shall be provided with a closed metal sheath as described
in paragraph 4.1.7 of this TS. This closed metal sheath also functions as a lateral water barrier (combined
with water-blocking tape).
For TenneT Germany: A metallic lateral water barrier (aluminium or copper) with a fixed connection to the
oversheath must be in place above the longitudinal water barrier. The minimum foil thickness must be 150
μm. The foil shall be bonded longitudinally and be adequately overlapped and glued with a minimum of
overlap of 20 mm (not wound).
4.1.10 Oversheath
The oversheath is made of polyethylene and shall satisfy the requirements and test conditions of the PE
mix ST7 according to IEC 60840. The PE oversheath shall have a hardness of at least 55 Shore D.
The minimum wall thickness of the PE oversheath including any optionally required conductive layer is 4.5
mm. The metallic lateral water barrier shall not be included in the wall thickness of the oversheath.
The oversheath shall be extruded with an outer semiconducting layer for the aim of a DC voltage test to
identify potential damage to the oversheath. The colours of oversheath and semiconducting layer shall be
different: the semiconducting layer shall be black to protect against ultra-violet radiation. The colour of the
oversheath shall be different enabling to observe possible mechanical damage in the semiconducting layer
(e.g. white, light grey, red). The cable manufacturer shall contact TenneT for approval of the oversheath
design having one black semiconducting layer extruded over the oversheath in case the ultra-violet
radiation requirements cannot be satisfied.
4.2 Accessories
4.2.1 General requirements
4.2.1.1 Types of accessories

Only pre-fabricated, pre-tested stress cones are permitted in the joints and terminations according to the
standards. Alternatively single-part joints body are permitted. The design shall not allow any movement
between the cable and the stress-controlling body.
Connecting material such as bolts, scews and other materials shall be rust-proof.
The possibility shall be available to conduct partial discharge measurements. The implementation and
execution shall be agreed upon between client and supplier.
4.2.1.2 Jointing of lateral water barrier and cable sheath

A current-conducting connection between the metallic lateral water barrier of the cable and the cable
sheath in the joints and terminations shall exist.
4.2.1.3 Drawings and Datasheets

Installation and as-built drawings for the joints and terminations used shall be provided to the client. These
drawings are treated confidentially by the client and may not be passed on to third parties.
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The template of the datasheets in the annex B shall be filled out for the respective accessory types by the
supplier with all the figures that apply for the product he has defined for the application.
4.2.2 Terminations
4.2.2.1 General
Outdoor terminations, transformer terminations and terminations for enclosed SF6 installations shall be
erected or mounted in a way that testing of the cable oversheath can be conducted in accordance with
Section 5.7.2.
The client prefers dry-type terminations. Project specific oil-filled outdoor terminations may be allowed after
consultation with the client. In this case the supplier shall provide a relevant data sheet for the insulating oil.
4.2.2.2 Outdoor terminations

For the insulating body of the outdoor terminations porcelain is not allowed. Only a composite insulator with
a glass fibre tube and silicon housing is allowed according to EN 61462.
 Resistance to tracking and erosion according to EN 60587 – class 1A4,5
 Arc resistance according to EN 61621 – class > 300 s
 Resistance to chemical and physical degradation by water
 Flammability classes according to EN 60695-11-10 – class V0.
If the complete housing and shedding is realised with an injection moulding procedure, it should be
performed in one single step. If a moulding process of several steps is necessary, it shall be agreed
separately between client and supplier. In no case bubbles and residual tensions in the casting burrs are
allowed. The surface casting burr has to be smooth; burrs shall be removed completely.
For insulators with pollution class III–IV according to EN 60071 and IEC 60815 generally only sheds with a
plane profile (not under-ribbed) are allowed. The following creepage distances have to be fulfilled:
Creepage distance in mm for pollution -

Umax Class lV - 31 mm/ kV (very
in kV Class lll - 25 mm/ kV (strong
strong pollution < 10 km from
pollution)
the coast)
123 3075 3813
170 4250 5270
The contact bolts (top connector) of the outdoor terminations shall be made out of silver-plated copper.
Other solutions like aluminium bolts shall be agreed upon upfront between client and supplier. Depending
on the cross section of the conductor the diameter of the contact bolts has to be 40 to 60 mm. The length of
the contact bolt has to be high enough so that below the clamp for the conductor to the bus bar 160 mm of
free space remain to connect a temporary earthing can be installed.
For deliveries to TenneT Germany, for the connection to the steel support four drillings of 18 mm diameter
in the base plate of the outdoor termination shall be placed in 345 mm x 345 mm. For deliveries to TenneT
Netherlands refer to the project specification.
The terminations are installed with small post insulators between the metallic base plate and the steel
framework to isolate the termination against the steel construction. Project specific protection of the base
plate against contact may be required (e.g. for single-ended grounding of the cable sheath).
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4.2.2.3 Transformer terminations

The terminations shall satisfy the specifications laid down in EN 50299. The sheath electrode is part of the
cable sealing end. Measures shall be taken in the transformer that enables possible testing in accordance
with Section 5.7. The cable and transformer suppliers should communicate on the interface compatibility
between the cable and transformer and are both responsible for the incorporating the testing facility.
4.2.2.4 Terminations for gas-insulated switchgear

The terminations shall conform or be compatible with the specifications in EN 62271-209. If an elongation
bar, a diameter adaptation or another modification is needed, it is in the scope of the supplier.
Bonding of terminations shall be designed to withstand rising transients that may occur during switching
operations or lightning impulses.
Measures shall be taken in gas-insulated switchgear that enables possible testing in accordance with
Section 5.7. Both cable and GIS suppliers are responsible to take measures that enable possible testing.
4.2.3 Joints
4.2.3.1 General
Joints shall have a metallic lateral water barrier to protect against moisture ingress. The lateral water barrier
shall have an electrically conductive connection to the cable sheath in a way that the short-circuit current
can be withstood.
The cable metallic sheath and lateral water barrier shall be insulated from earth so that cable-sheath testing
can be conducted as in Section 5.7.2.
4.2.3.2 Cross-Bonding joints

Coaxial bonding cables shall be used for the connection from the cross-bonding box to the joints. For
TenneT Netherlands single core as well as coaxial cables are acceptable and are to be agreed upon
project-wise. Generally underground cross-bonding boxes made of steel have to be used. The cross-
bonding boxes shall be placed in a pit made of concrete and/or polymeric is allowed when minimum traffic
load requirements limits shall be met. For TenneT Germany, alternatively plastic cross-bonding pits and
above-ground connection boxes are allowed. Minimal protection class according to EN 60529 is IP 67.
Details of the specific design have to be agreed upon between the supplier and the client.
4.2.3.3 Straight-through joints

Straight-through joints shall be provided in a manner enabling a short installation time.
5. Tests
5.1 General
All tests shall be specified in the quality inspection and testing plan and shall be subject to client’s approval
before delivery. The supplier shall enclose with its offer a list of accurately described non-conformances.
The cable system shall be tested as a system, meaning that the cable system quality is not verified by
testing system components individually.
In the following paragraphs the following tests are described:
 prequalification test, i.e. a once-only endurance test that allows the supplier to qualify for delivery of
cable and accessories of a certain design, production process and voltage class;
 type tests to check the design of cable and accessories;
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 routine tests to check the production of cable and parts of accessories;

 sample tests to check the validity of the type tests;
 electrical tests after installation (site acceptance test – SAT) to demonstrate that the cable and
accessories were not damaged during transport or installation and that the accessories have been
installed correctly.
The complete testing shall form part of the delivery. Therefore, this TS includes production of the required
cable length (or parts thereof) necessary for the respective test, delivery of any required terminal boxes,
assembly of equipment, etc. All additional cable and accessories needed to perform the respective test
shall be included in the offer.
The term factory acceptance test (FAT) is defined as the combination of sample and routine tests for the
complete order. For the lengths chosen for the sample test the required routine test also will be witnessed
by the client.
5.2 Test conditions

The test conditions as mentioned in paragraph 8 of IEC 60840 apply with the extension to NEN-HD632 for
TenneT Netherlands. Deviations to that are documented in the following sections.
5.3 Prequalification Test
5.3.1 General
The prequalification test shall be performed on the cable system provided with the same types of
accessories that the supplier will deliver, in accordance with paragraph 13 of IEC 60840 in case the
calculated nominal electrical stresses at the conductor screen will be higher than 8.0 kV/mm or at the
insulation screen higher than 4.0 kV/mm. A valid prequalification test document shall be provided by an
independent testing authority. The supplier shall name the production line the sample for the test was
manufactured on.
In addition to IEC 60840 the CIGRE TB 303 gives further information regarding prequalification testing. A
new prequalification test on a cable system could after consultation with TenneT also be necessary for
 a new production site or
 a new extrusion line
 a significant change in material characterisation or cable/accessory design or the manufacturing
process
Cables and accessories shall be installed in accordance with applicable manufacturer's installation
instructions. An assembly checklist together with all relevant information about the assembly (e.g. routine
test numbers of parts) together with the jointers information for traceability purposes is preferred.
Installation instructions must be included with the pre-qualification test report.
5.3.2 Prequalification testing on cables and cable systems

Testing shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 13.2 of IEC 60840/NEN HD 632 S3 Part1 taking
into account additional requirements from FprHD 632 S3:2012 Part 4-D. An overview of the tests is shown
in table 1, following the above referenced standards.
Table 1 – Prequalification testing on cables and cable systems
Number Test Reference
1 Partial discharge test after the complete installation and before the first heating cycle at Fpr HD 632
ambient temperature S3:2012 Part 4-
D
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2 Heating cycle test with applied voltage IEC 13.2.4;

additional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
Partial discharge test during one of the last heat cycles at ambient temperature and high FprHD 632
temperature S3:2012 Part 4-
D
3 Lightning impulse voltage test IEC 13.2.5;

additional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
4 Power frequency voltage test FprHD 632

S3:2012 Part 4-
D
5 Partial discharge test at high temperature FprHD 632

S3:2012 Part 4-
D
6 Examination IEC 13.2.6
5.3.3 Extension of the prequalification testing on cables and cable systems

If the supplier already has all relevant references to validate the prequalification reports (verified with type
and prequalification reports), extended pre-qualification testing in accordance with paragraph 13.1 and 13.3
of IEC 60840 is adequate at the client’s discretion for a new cable design. The test plan for the extension
test shall be submitted to the client for discussion and approval.
5.3.3.1 Electrical part of the extension of prequalification testing

Testing shall be performed in accordance IEC 60840/NEN HD 632 S3 Part1. An overview of the tests is
shown in table 2, with the references given in the reference column. Specifications of the tests are provided
in the above mentioned standard.
Table 2 – Electrical part of the extension of prequalification tests on complete cable system
1 Bending test without partial discharge test IEC 12.4.3
2 Heating cycle test without voltage IEC 13.3.2.4
3 Partial discharge test at ambient temperature and high temperature IEC 12.4.4
4 Tan δ measurement IEC 12.4.5
5 Heating cycle test with applied voltage IEC 12.4.6
7 Lightning impulse voltage test followed by power frequency voltage test IEC 12.4.7
8 Partial discharge test at high temperature IEC 12.4.4
9 Tests of outer protection of joints IEC Annex G
11 Resistivity of semi-conducting screens IEC 12.4.9

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5.3.3.2 Non-electrical part of the extension of prequalification testing

Testing shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 12.5 of IEC 60840/NEN HD 632 S3 Part1. A
listing of the tests is shown in the following table 3. The references in the table pertain to the above
mentioned standard.
Table 3 – Non-Electrical part of the extension of prequalification tests on complete cable system
1 Check of cable construction IEC 12.5.1
2 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulation before and after ageing IEC 12.5.2
3 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of oversheaths before and after ageing IEC 12.5.3
4 Ageing tests on pieces of complete cable to check compatibility of materials IEC 12.5.4
5 Pressure test at high temperature on oversheaths IEC 12.5.6
6 Hot set test for XLPE insulations IEC 12.5.10
7 Measurement of carbon black content of black PE oversheaths IEC 12.5.12
8 Water penetration test IEC 12.5.14
9 Tests on components of cables with a longitudinally applied metal tape or foil, bonded to the IEC 12.5.15
oversheath
10 Shrinkage test for XLPE insulation IEC 12.5.16
11 Shrinkage test for PE oversheath IEC 12.5.17
5.4 Type Test
5.4.1 General
All type tests shall be performed on the cable and accessories in accordance with requirements in IEC
60840, NEN-HD 632, and this TS for deliveries to The Netherlands and FprHD 632 for deliveries to
Germany. The supplier shall provide a type test not older than 5 years referred to the submission to the
client. For type tests older than 5 years but limited to 10 years additionally a formally signed confirmation of
the supplier that the used materials and cable construction are identical to the provided type test is
required. The supplier shall demonstrate that the test report satisfies the conditions as stated under the
paragraph NEN HD 632 Part 5K. The supplier shall name the production line that manufactured the sample
for the test.
Parts of type tests shall be repeated if a significant change in material characterisation, cable/accessory
design or the manufacturing process has been applied. New type test shall follow the latest revision of the
standard. In addition to the standard CIGRE TB 303 applies for the description of a cable system design
change and a change in manufacturing.
If the client does not accept the test report, an entire type test shall be performed as an integral part of the
delivery.
For the integrated optical multimode fibres of the type A1a.2 (OM3), the related characteristics in
accordance with EN 60793-2-10 are required. With an OTDR measurement according to EN 60793-1-40
from both ends of each fibre the attenuation at 850 nm and 1300 nm shall be evaluated. For deliveries to
Germany the integrated optical single-mode fibres of the type G652.D, the related characteristics in
accordance with DIN EN 60793-2-50 and ITU-T REC G.652._2009-11_E and additionally the specifications
“LWL SM Messung” and “Singlemodefasereigenschaften” (English title: “Technical specification for Single-
Mode Fibre 9/125µm”) are required. For deliveries to the Netherlands, these fibres shall be suitable to be
used in combination with Distributed Temperature Sensing system and shall satisfy the fibre-optic-related
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requirements in NVN 3603. With an OTDR measurement according to EN 60793-1-40 from both ends of
each fibre the attenuation at 1310 nm, 1550 nm and 1625 nm shall be evaluated.
The required values for the attenuation are stated in paragraph 3.5 of this TS. If possible and reasonable
for the measurement the fibres in the cable should be spliced in series.
5.4.2 Electrical part of the type testing on cable systems

Testing shall be performed in accordance with NEN-HD 632 S3 Part 5-K. A listing of the tests is shown in
the following table 4. The references in the table pertain to the above mentioned standard.
Table 4 – Electrical part of the type testing on cable systems
Number Tests Reference
1 OTDR test on optical fibres before and after bending test IEC 5.4.1 of this
TS
2 Bending test with an OTDR IEC 12.4.3
Partial discharge test at ambient temperature IEC 12.4.4
3 Tan δ measurement and measurement of capacitance IEC 12.4.5 and

IEC 10.10
4 Heating cycle test with applied voltage NEN-HD 632,

Part 2,
subclause 3.4.4
Voltage test HD 632, Part

5K, clause 3.5.8
Heating cycle test with applied voltage at maximum rated temperature increased by not less NEN-HD 632,
than 5 K, followed by a partial discharge test Part 2,
subclause 3.4.5
6 Lightning impulse voltage test followed by power frequency voltage test IEC 12.4.7
andadditional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
7 Partial discharge test at high temperature IEC 12.4.4
8 OTDR test on optical fibres 5.4.1 of this TS
9 Tests of outer protection of joints IEC 60840,

Annex G
11 Resistivity of semi-conducting screens IEC 12.4.9
Additional test on accessories part of the test, if applicable
12 Short circuit test on joint followed by voltage test HD 632, Part

5K, clause 6.12
13 Short circuit test on sealing ends followed by voltage test HD 632, Part
5K, clause 6.13
14 Pollution test on sealing ends HD 632, Part

5K, clause 6.14
17 Voltage test in wet conditions on sealing ends HD 632, Part

5K, clause 6.17
18 Clearance and creepage distances of the porcelain insulators of the sealing ends HD 632, Part
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5K, clause 6.119
5.4.3 Non-electrical part of the type testing on cables

Testing shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 12.5 of IEC 60840/ NEN-HD 632 S3 Part 5-K. A
listing of the tests is shown in the following table 5. The references in the table pertain to the above
mentioned standard.
Table 5 – Non-electrical part of the type testing on cable systems
2 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulation before and after ageing IEC 12.5.2
3 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of oversheaths before and after ageing IEC 12.5.3
4 Ageing tests on pieces of complete cable to check compatibility of materials IEC 12.5.4
5 Pressure test at high temperature on oversheaths IEC 12.5.6
7 Water absorption test on insulation NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 3.6.8
8 Measurement of carbon black content of black PE oversheaths IEC 12.5.12
9 Water penetration test IEC 12.5.14
10 Tests on components of cables with a longitudinally applied metal tape or foil, bonded to the IEC 12.5.15
oversheath
11 Shrinkage test XLPE insulation IEC 12.5.16
12 Melt flow index of PE sheath NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 3.6.14
13 Density of PE sheath NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 3.6.15
14 Shrinkage test PE oversheath NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 2.4.12
15 Shore D hardness on PE sheath NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 3.6.17
16 Permanent colour recognition – PE sheath NEN-HD 632,

Part 2 Section K,
clause 3.6.18
17 Specific resistivity of copper wire NEN-HD 632,

Part 3 Section K,
clause 3.6.20
Additional test on accessories part of the test if applicable (in correct sequence according to the standard)
18 Temperature shock test on metal enclosed terminations HD 632, Part

5K, clause 6.15
19 Static pressure test on metal enclosed terminations followed by gas-tightness test HD 632, Part
5K, clause 6.16
20 Visual inspection HD 632, Part

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5K, clause 6.18
21 Mechanical strength of conductor connection HD 632, Part

5K, clause 6.18
5.5 Routine Test

All routine tests of the cable and accessories shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60840 taking into
account additional requirements from FprHD 632 S3:2012 Part 4-D (for deliveries to Germany) and of NEN-
HD 632 S3 Part 5-K (for deliveries to The Netherlands). A listing of the tests is shown in the following table
6 and 7. The references in the tables pertain to the above mentioned standard.
For the integrated optical fibre, the fibre-optic-related tests shall be performed in accordance with
paragraph 5.4.1 of this TS.
All test reports shall be provided to the client. The client reserves the right to attend these tests in person or
through an independent third party of its choice.
Table 6 – Routine tests on cables
Number Tests References
1 Measurement of electrical resistance of conductor and of metal screen/sheath IEC 10.5

andadditional
requirement in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
4 Irregularities in the semi-conductive layers and insulation (transparency test) 5.5 of this TS
5 Voltage test IEC 9.3 and

additional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
6 Partial discharge test performed after the voltage test IEC 9.2 and
additional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
7 Electrical test on oversheath of the cable IEC 9.4
Transparency test: The test shall be performed according to DIN VDE 0276-605 (HD 605 S2) paragraph
2.1.10.2.
For examination of the inner semi-conductive layer the axial test sample A shall be at least 250 mm in
length. The outer screen shall be removed in a manner guaranteeing only very low stripping of the
insulation to observe any sort of contamination formed at the interface of the inner semicon and electrical
insulation.
Additionally for the inspection of the outer semi-conductive layer a radial test sample B with outer screen
and without conductor shall also be produced on the basis of the above mentioned standard. The length
shall be at least 100 mm.
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Treatment of the visible surfaces of the insulation shall enable clear insight into the insulation.
Transparency tests shall be carried out at both ends of every drum, and shall be documented.
Further tests shall be performed if irregularities are ascertained in transparency testing. The number of
such tests shall be agreed between client and supplier. At least two test samples shall be subjected to
transparency testing however.
Picture 1: Sample A and B for transparency test
Table 7 – Routine tests on accessories

1 Voltage test IEC 9.3
2 Partial discharge test performed after the voltage test IEC 9.2 and
additional
requirements in
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
5.6 Sample Tests

The primary objective of sample testing is the guaranteeing of cable quality as a process during production.
The results of quality assurance and, if already conducted, the reports of internal routine testing and sample
tests shall be available for reference at the time of sample testing (acceptance tests) through the client. All
test reports shall be provided.
The sample tests shall be conducted in the presence of the client or his representative. The samples to be
tested shall be cut from both ends of the selected delivery lengths in the presence of the client. Test dates
are to be communicated to the client at least 20 workdays in advance. Test reports for all tests shall be
submitted to the client.
The tests indicated with "1" in table 8 should be performed on at least one length from each manufacturing
run of cable of the same type and dimensions, but may be confined to not more than 10 % of the number of
lengths.
The tests indicated indicated with "2" in Table 8 should be performed for manufacturing runs between 4 km
and 20 km. A new test should be performed for every manufactured 20 km or part thereof above.
Tests shall be performed on manufacturing series between 4 km and 20 km.
A new test should be performed on each additional 20 km or parts thereof.
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Repetition of the test is explained in 10.3 of IEC 60840.All sample tests of the cable and the accessories
shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60840, NEN-HD 632 S3 section 5K, and this TS. An overview of
the tests is shown in tables 8 and 9. The references in the table pertain to the above mentioned standards.
For the integrated optical fibre, the fibre-optic-related tests shall be performed in accordance with
paragraph 5.4.1 of this TS.
Table 8 – Sample tests on cables
1 Voltage test (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.1
2 Partial discharge test (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.2
3 Measurement of electrical resistance(2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.3
4 Bending test (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.4
5 Heating cycle test including tan  (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.5
6 Measurement of capacitance (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.6
1
7 Lightning impulse voltage test IEC 12.4.6
8 Visual inspection (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.3.7
9 Measurements on construction (1) HD 632, Part

5K, clause 2.4.1
(incl.: IEC 10.6,
10.7)
10 Mechanical properties before aging (2) IEC 12.5.2
11 Hot set test (1) IEC 10.9
12 Shrinkage test (2) IEC 12.5.16
13 Resistivity of semiconducting layers before aging (2) IEC 12.4.9
14 Mechanical properties before aging of sheathing material (2) IEC 12.5.3
15 Pressure test at high temperature (2) IEC 12.5.6
16 Irregularities in the semi-conductive layers and insulation (transparency test) (1) 5.5 of this TS
17 Melt flow index (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause
2.4.10
18 Density of PE sheath (2) HD 632, Part

5K, clause
2.4.11
1: under consideration of paragraph 10.2 of IEC 60840.
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For the accessories tests shall be done when at least 18 joints are ordered. In the test set-up at least one
sealing- end of the same type as applied for the delivery shall be used. Repetition of the test is given in
11.2 of IEC 60840.
Table 9 – Sample tests on accessories
1 Voltage test IEC 9.3
2 Partial discharge test performed after the voltage test IEC 9.2
3 Heating cycle test HD 632, Part

5K, clause 5.5
4 High voltage test HD 632, Part

5K, clause 5.6
5 A.C. voltage test on screen insulation (only performed on joints) HD 632, Part
5K, clause 5.7
6 D.C. voltage test on screen insulation (only performed on joints) D 632, Part 5K,
clause 5.8
7 Visual inspection D 632, Part 5K,

clause 5.9
5.7 Electrical tests after installation
5.7.1 General
Immediately after installation of the cable connection (cable including accessories), the test after installation
shall be carried out.
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5.7.2 Test requirements for newly constructed installations and installations with an operational life
of up to five years
Testing shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60840 paragraph 16, FprHD 632, NEN-HD-632 Part 5
Section K, and this TS. A listing of the tests is shown in table 10. The references in the table pertain to the
above mentioned standards.
Table 10 – Electrical tests after installation
1 DC voltage test of the oversheath 16.2
2 AC voltage test of the insulation together with a partial discharge test For TenneT-NL:
NEN HD 632 -
8.3.1
The success criteria of the partial discharge test will be agreed upon by TenneT and the For TenneT-
supplier in advance to the installation. GER:
20 Hz – 300 Hz,
2.5 U0, 30 min
FprHD 632
S3:2012 Part 4-
D
3 TDR test on cable (Only applies for TenneT-GER) CIGRÉ TB 490,

item 11.2
Partial discharge measurement according to EN 60885-3 as a part of on-site- testing is an efficient supplement to the
specified AC voltage test, when distinctive test results with regards to the background noise can be reached.
5.7.3 Test requirements for existing cable installations with an operational life longer than five
years
Unlike Section 5.7.2, the AC voltage test of the insulation system can be performed with an alternative
voltage level lower than 2.5 U0 for cable installations which have been in operation longer than five years.
The specified test voltage level shall be agreed between the supplier and the client.
6. Quality assurance and documentation

The supplier shall provide evidence of a continuous quality control system in accordance with ISO 9001 so
that continuous assurance of the constant product characteristics required by the client and assured by the
supplier is guaranteed.
When the supplier makes a commercial offer based on this TS, the offer shall include a tentative quality
plan. When the purchase of the product(s) is agreed upon, supplier will finish his detailed quality plan that
addresses the product quality aspects of section 4 of this TS and the elements specified below. A copy of
this plan will be submitted for review to the client. The supplier remains responsible for the quality plan and
if any quality aspect changes, the supplier shall update the plan.
Purpose of the Quality plan is to provide instructions for production and to describe the inspections to
support the production and the release for shipment. The plan shall include amongst others:
 Inspection of incoming materials and goods (including traceability)
 Production and product specifications and tests on intermediate products
 Machine settings conform protocols
 Routine inspections
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This plan, together with the type tests (which have normally already been done prior to production) shall
provide the conviction that risks affecting the product quality over lifetime have been eliminated.
In case of any non-conformity the client shall be informed directly and a solution to the non-conformity
submitted to the client for approval.
For traceability purpose, the complete reference (order number, text, site) shall be reproduced in all
supplier documentation. Supplier correspondence (acceptance of order, delivery date, changes to
quantities, etc.) shall in principle take place with the purchaser named in the request. Correspondence shall
be in German for deliveries to Germany and in English for deliveries to the Netherlands.
Correspondence between the supplier and the client regarding sample tests/quality assurance shall take
place with the relevant technical departments.
At the client's request, the supplier shall present:
 A valid QA certificate for the manufacturing site in accordance with ISO 9001. The certifying body
shall be accredited by the DAR (German accreditation body) or by a member of the EAC.
 Any proof required of the validity of the quality assurance certificate and of regular monitoring by
the certifying body
 Two copies of all requested product-specific documentation, proofs and test protocols
 All documents, descriptions, information notices, rating plates, warning signs, etc. are to be
produced in German for deliveries to Germany and in English for deliveries to the Netherlands.
7. Packaging, Delivery and Transport

7.1 Production Lengths
Generally, only fitting lengths are ordered. Fitting lengths shall be produced with an additional length of
20 m for carrying out acceptance tests, if necessary.
All parts shall be checked by visual inspection to be free from scratches, sharp edges, burrs, irregularities,
etc. Examples of subjects for observation:
 Materials used
 Constructive weaknesses
 Craftsmanship
 Damages
 Packaging
 Identification
 Lining and covering
 Condition of the drums
 Labelling of drums
7.2 Packaging
Each drum shall be weather-proof labelled on both sides showing at least the following information in
German for deliveries to Germany and in English for deliveries to the Netherlands:
 Supplier/manufacturer
 Client
 Client order number
 Suppliers order number
 Cable code/type
 Drum number
 Length of the cable on the drum
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 Weight of cable and weight of drum

 Roll direction with arrows
 Date of production (calendar week, year)
The cable shall be delivered on a suitable steel drum. Deliveries on wooden drums are not permitted.
Drums shall be strong enough to avoid all transport damage. Each length of cable shall be delivered on a
separate drum.
The drums shall have a suitable cover (wooden boards, steel plates or adequate plastic covers) protecting
the delivery against any external mechanical damages during transport.
The core diameter shall be dimensioned such that damage to and impairment of the guaranteed cable
properties are rendered impossible.
The steel drums shall be produced in a way that the drum edge is not flush with the inner flank but is set
back by at least 5 mm (see picture 2).
Picture 2: Profile of a steel drum with set back of the drum edge
The drums shall be lined in the winding area with a chemically neutral material. There shall be no nails or
other sharp objects projecting into the winding area. The lining shall be fixed with suitable means (e. g.
bonded with an acid-free adhesive).
The finished cable shall be wound onto the drum with the greatest care (winding as tight as possible on
winding).
It shall be ensured that an only partially filled outer layer cannot slip. The cable ends shall be fastened in a
suitable manner to the drum to prevent damage during transport. The cable ends shall not project beyond
the drum flange.
The drums shall be encased in a way that the drums can be rolled on the drum area floor without the casing
or the top cable layer being damaged.
In any case, the casing boards shall be dimensioned in a way that they enclose the winding area without
gaps and cannot tilt or slide into each other. The casing boards shall be fixed as a minimum once per drum
in the centre with a plastic or metal strap and secured against falling out.
7.3 Delivery and Transport

Generally the supplier is also responsible for the installation of the cable. Therefore the delivery has to be
organised by the supplier in consultation with the client. The dispatch address is included in the order or
has to be agreed between the supplier and the client. The receiving sites shall be informed of the planned
delivery in good time (at least 5 working days before delivery) so that an exact delivery date can be agreed
upon.
Generally, the full drums are unloaded and the empty drums are reloaded by the supplier.
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Appendix A – Applicable standards
DIN VDE 0276-605 (HD Electric cables – Additional test methods

605 S2)
FprHD 632 S3:2012 Kabel mit VPE-Isolierung, Kupferschirm und aluminiumbeschichtetem Mantel
Teil 4-D und ihre Garnituren (Prüfliste 4D)
EN 50299 Oil-immersed cable connection assemblies for transformers and reactors having
highest voltage for equipment Um from 72,5 kV to 550 kV
EN 50522 Earthing of power installations exceeding 1 kV a.c.
EN 60071 Insulation co-ordination – Part 1: Definitions, principles and rules
EN 60228 Conductors of insulated cables
EN 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN 60587 Electrical insulating materials used under severe ambient conditions – Test
methods for evaluating resistance to tracking and erosion
EN 60695-11-10 Fire hazard testing – Part 11-10: Test flames – 50 W horizontal and vertical
flame test methods
EN 60793-1-40 Optical fibres – Part 1-40: Measurement methods and test procedures –
Attenuation
EN 60793-2-10 Optical fibres – Part 2-10: Product specifications – Sectional specification for
category A1 multimode fibre
EN 61462 Composite hollow insulators – Pressurized and unpressurized insulators for use
in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater than 1000 V – Definitions, test
methods, acceptance criteria and design recommendations
EN 61621 Dry, solid insulating materials – Resistance test to high-voltage, low-current arc
discharges
IEC TR 62039 Selection guide for polymeric materials for outdoor use under HV stress
IEC 60840 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
above 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) up to 150 kV (Um = 170 kV) – Test methods and
requirements
NEN HD 632 Cables with insulation of cross-linked polyethylene and their accessories for
voltages of 36 kV (Um = 42 kV) up to 150 kV (Um = 170kV)
EN 62217 Polymeric HV insulators for indoor and outdoor use – General definitions, test
methods and acceptance criteria
EN 62271-209 High-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 209: Cable connections for gas-
insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated voltages above 52 kV – Fluid-filled
and extruded insulation cables – Fluid-filled and dry-type cable-terminations
ISO 9001 Quality systems model for quality assurance in design, development, production
and servicing
IEC 60815-3 Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in
polluted conditions – Part 3: Polymer insulators for a.c. systems
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NVN 3603 Cables with integrated optical fibre for voltages from 6 kV and higher
Cigré TB 490 Recommendations for Testing of Long AC Submarine Cables with Extruded
Insulation for System Voltage above 30 (36) to 500 (550) kV
Cigré TB 303 Revision of qualification procedures for HV and EHV AC extruded underground
cable systems
IEC 60885 Electrical test methods for electric cables
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Appendix B – Technical datasheets

B.1 Datasheet cable
The tenderer shall complete all sections of the data sheets in full and shall submit them to the client as part
of the tender. All stated details shall be guaranteed values and shall be used for quality purposes.
Parameter Value Unit
Cable manufacturer
Cable manufacturer drawing number
Cable designation
Voltage type (AC/DC)
Type of cable (land, sea, emergency)
Number of cores per cable
Applicable international standard
Rated voltage between two conductors: U (defined as in IEC 60183) kV
Rated voltage: U0 (defined as in IEC 60183) kV
Rated maximum voltage between two conductors: Um (defined as in IEC 60183) kV
Conductor: Material
Conductor: Construction
Conductor: Single wire type (e.g. oxidized, enamelled)
Conductor: Filling factor
2
Conductor: Cross-section mm
Permissible short-circuit current through conductor for 1 s kA
Insulation: Material
Insulation: Rated thickness mm
Conductor screen: Rated thickness mm
Insulation screen: Rated thickness mm
Maximum rated field strength at inner screen kV/mm
Maximum rated field strength at outer screen kV/mm
Metallic sheath: Material
Metallic sheath: Construction
2
Metallic sheath: Cross-section mm
Metallic sheath: Rated thickness (if applicable) mm
Metallic sheath: Rated diameter of individual wires (if applicable) mm
Metallic sheath: Number of individual wires (if applicable)
Permissible short-circuit current through metallic sheath for 1 s kA
Oversheath: Material
Oversheath: Rated thickness mm
Semi-conductive layer (oversheath): Material
Semi-conductive layer (oversheath): Rated thickness mm
Armouring: Material
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Armouring: Construction (e.g. wires, alternating plastic/steel wires)

Armouring: Rated thickness of individual wires mm
Number of integrated tubes for optical fibres
Material of integrated tubes for optical fibres
Inner diameter of integrated tubes for optical fibres mm
Outer diameter of integrated tubes for optical fibres mm
Filling compound of integrated tubes for optical fibres
Lay ratio for optical fibres (length optical fibre per length of cable)
Number of optical fibres per tube (sum of single-mode plus multi-mode)
Rated outer diameter cable mm
Rated mass kg/m
Total mass of copper kg/m
Total mass of aluminium kg/m
Total mass of lead kg/m
Permissible cable temperature during normal operation °C
Rated capacitance µF/km
Rated DC cable resistance at 20°C Ω/km
Skin-effect factor -
Rated operating induction at 50 Hz (single cable) mH/km
Maximum permissible pulling force kN
Maximum permissible sidewall pressure kN/m²
Minimum permissible bending radius during laying m
Minimum permissible one-time bending radius during installation (using a template) m
Production plant and extrusion line
Applicable type test: Date
Applicable type test: Independent testing authority
Applicable type test: Report number(s)
Applicable PQ-test: Date
Applicable PQ-test: Independent testing authority
Applicable PQ-test: Report number(s)
Applicable TenneT-Specification: Version
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B.2 Datasheet joints

Joint manufacturer
Joint manufacturer identification number
Joint manufacturer drawing number
Joint with screen separation (yes/no)
Conductor: Material
2
Stress cone: Type
Stress cone: Type of field control
Type of lubricant
Permissible joint temperature during operation °C
Rated mass kg
Production plant
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B.3 Datasheet terminations

Termination manufacturer
Termination manufacturer identification number
Termination manufacturer drawing number
Termination type (e.g. oil-filled, dry)
Application (e.g. outdoor, GIS, transformer)
Conductor: Material
2
Stress cone: Type
Stress cone: Type of field control
Type of lubricant
Permissible termination temperature during operation °C
Insulator: Type
Insulator: Creepage distance (if applicable) mm
Insulator: Arcing distance (if applicable) mm
Rated mass kg
Rated length m
Production plant
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Appendix C – Information
The information stated below shall be provided to the client as part of the assurance programme. All
documentation shall be provided as clearly recognisable documents in Dutch or English for TenneT
Netherlands and in German or English for Tennet Germany.
C.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TOGETHER WITH THE OFFER

The following information shall be provided as an integral part of the offer:
General
- a statement of all instances of non-conformance with this specification
- an assurance programme that includes the quality inspection and approval testing plan
- an overview of all relevant type approval reports, stating report references and test dates
- all results and approval test data obtained from the prequalification test, including all information and
data pertaining to the cables and accessories used for performance of the prequalification test
- a statement confirming that the supplier/manufacturer allows the client or its representative to perform
inspections of production and approval tests at its factory and at its sub-suppliers
- a maintenance plan that explains the required maintenance work and maintenance intervals
Design of the cable connection
- design of the connection (routing, ambient conditions, location of accessories)
- design of the cable including all thermal calculations
- calculation of the permissible current-carrying capacity at the rated load and at overload and also at
the dynamic load indicated by TenneT
- design of the earthing system (one-sided, two-sided, cross-bonding)
- design of the surge protection and insulation coordination of the entire cable connection
- design of the fibre-optic system for measuring the cable temperature (if applicable)
- design of the cable fastenings outside the cable trench
- calculation of the mechanical forces resulting from short-circuit currents
- method of cable laying in respect of thermal and mechanical effects
Details of cable and fittings
For each part:
- all relevant product data, such as:
- materials: material code and supplier
- construction; dimensions and drawings
- electrical and general data; see technical data sheets A1 and A2
- all relevant process data, such as:
- manufacturer, supplier or sub-supplier and place of manufacture
- manufacturer, supplier or sub-supplier and place of manufacture of semi-finished products
- products (if applicable)
- specifications, constructional properties, drawings, total dimensions
- an overview of all necessary maintenance work and its recommended frequency
- a list (including descriptions) of special maintenance and repair tools associated with the delivery,
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if applicable
- a list of required/recommended spare parts
C.2 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED AFTER AWARD OF CONTRACT

The following information shall be provided within two months of the placing of the order:
- definitive versions of the documents specified in section C.1, if applicable
- detailed installation and start-up plan complete with timeline
- assembly and lifting instructions
- installation, operating and maintenance manuals
C.3 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN DELIVERY PHASE

The following information shall be submitted throughout the entire project:
- updated installation and start-up plan complete with timeline
- results of all approval tests, inspections and checks, within two weeks of their performance
C.4 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED IN INSTALLATION PHASE

The following information shall be provided prior to delivery on site:
- construction, assembly and start-up schedule
- quality monitoring of the cable laying and soil work
- quality monitoring of the assembled cables on site (loss measurements performed on the integrated
optical fibres)
C.5 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED AFTER INSTALLATION PHASE

The following information shall be provided prior to start-up:
- updated list of documents and all documents mentioned in the list
- definitive versions of the as-built drawings
- performance of the voltage approval tests after assembly on the oversheath and insulation (see
section 5.7)
- performance of partial discharge test on accessories in combination with the voltage approval tests, if
desired
- Test report on positive and zero sequence impedance measurements for the following configuration:
o zero and positive sequence impedance of a single cable subsystem (3 conductors)
o zero and positive sequence impedance of a full cable system (2 subsystems connected in
parallel) (if applicable)
C.6 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED AFTER START-UP

The following information shall be provided after start-up:
- results of the fibre-optic loss measurement

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

110 & 150 kV Land AC Cable connections with

Rev. Author Review Release

1.0 Shima Mousavi Gargari Jacco Smit Robert-Jan de Bes

2.1 Roy Zuijderduin Jacco Smit John Zwaal

1. GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................ 4

2. STANDARDS, REGULATIONS, RULES......................................................................................................... 5

3. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................... 5

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 8

4.2.3.3 Straight-through joints .................................................................................................................... 13

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................... 23

7. PACKAGING, DELIVERY AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................................. 24

APPENDIX A – APPLICABLE STANDARDS ................................................................................................... 26

APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL DATASHEETS ................................................................................................... 28

APPENDIX C – INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 32

2.1 - Excluded 3-core cables for retrofitting gas pressure cables

1. General Product Description

150 kV XLPE cable:

2. Standards, Regulations, Rules

3.1 Cable system design

3.3 Bonding of cable connection

3.4 Insulation coordination

3.5 Integrated optical fibres

 Typical attenuation at 1550nm ≤0.19 dB/km

3.6 Connecting points for switchgear and transformers

3.7 Maintenance and spare parts

3.8 Cable identification

3.9 Safety and environmental requirements

4.1.1 General requirements

4.1.4 Inner semi conducting screen

4.1.6 Outer semi conducting screen

4.1.7 Metallic sheath

4.1.8 Longitudinal water barrier

4.1.9 Lateral water barrier

4.2.1 General requirements

4.2.1.1 Types of accessories

4.2.1.2 Jointing of lateral water barrier and cable sheath

4.2.1.3 Drawings and Datasheets

4.2.2.2 Outdoor terminations

Creepage distance in mm for pollution -

4.2.2.3 Transformer terminations

4.2.2.4 Terminations for gas-insulated switchgear

4.2.3.2 Cross-Bonding joints

4.2.3.3 Straight-through joints

 routine tests to check the production of cable and parts of accessories;

5.2 Test conditions

5.3 Prequalification Test

5.3.2 Prequalification testing on cables and cable systems

2 Heating cycle test with applied voltage IEC 13.2.4;

3 Lightning impulse voltage test IEC 13.2.5;

4 Power frequency voltage test FprHD 632

5 Partial discharge test at high temperature FprHD 632

6 Examination IEC 13.2.6

5.3.3 Extension of the prequalification testing on cables and cable systems

5.3.3.1 Electrical part of the extension of prequalification testing

1 Bending test without partial discharge test IEC 12.4.3

2 Heating cycle test without voltage IEC 13.3.2.4

4 Tan δ measurement IEC 12.4.5

5 Heating cycle test with applied voltage IEC 12.4.6

8 Partial discharge test at high temperature IEC 12.4.4

9 Tests of outer protection of joints IEC Annex G

10 Examination IEC 12.4.8

11 Resistivity of semi-conducting screens IEC 12.4.9