Spec NPS 352

Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.
Marketing Division
National Network Unit
Edition No.: 1 Specification NPS-352 for
Issued date: June, 2017 161 kV power cables and accessories
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Specification NPS - 352

for
161 kV Power Cables
and
Accessories
HAIFA, ISRAEL
June, 2017
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CO N TEN TS :
1. Scope
2. Scope of Supply
3. Threshold conditions
4. Relevant Standards
5. Required Documents for
Qualification
6. Required Documents after
Award
7. Marking and Indication
8. Packing and Transportation
9. Warranty and Obligations
10. Quality Assurance and
Quality Control
11. Operating Conditions
12. Erection Data
13. Cable Design
14. Accessories – Technical
Requirements
15. Tests Requirements
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Annex “A”: Program for 161 kV power cable acceptance tests

Annex "B": Specifications for Link Boxes and Sheath Voltage Limiters (SVL)
Annex "C": Summary of Data
Annex "D": Quality Control
Annex "E": IECo. Catalog No. vs. Manufacturer Part No.
Annex "F": Integrated Optical Fiber
Annex "G": Required schedule up to prototype approval
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1. Scope
1.1 The Israel Electric Corp. (IECo.) intends to purchase 161 kV underground power
cables and accessories.
This specification defines the technical requirements for the design, supply,
supervision during laying and accessories assembling, guidance and testing of
161 kV copper core, XLPE insulated cable and accessories.
1.2 The IEC catalogue number and the relevant conductor cross-section:
Table 1
Conductor Cross Section (mm2) IEC Cat. No.

400 5282711
1200 5282710
2000 5282519
1.3 The 161 kV 1200 mm2 and 2000 mm2 cables intends to connect outdoor and
indoor substations. Generally, each line route will consist of two parallel 3~
circuits laid in the same trench.
The 161 kV 400 mm2 cable (short lengths less than 150 m) intends for the
switchgear connection.
1.4 The cables shield should incorporate integrated optical fiber.
1.5 All documents, instruction booklets, manuals and other papers mentioned in
this specification shall be in English.
All dimensions shall be in the international system of units (SI)
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2. Scope of Supply
2.1. Submittal:
2.1.1. Proposal for 161 kV power cable, outdoor and indoor terminations, joints, link
boxes sealing ends and all other accessories described hereafter, including
detailed drawings and assembling instructions;
2.1.2. Proposal for single core earthing cable and coaxial cable (including their
specifications) for cross bonding system (for the 1200 mm2 and 2000 mm2
cables);
2.1.3. Recommended list of spare parts and materials for the accessories such as filling
substance, consumed and spendable materials, tapes, etc. including relevant
specifications, manufacturer name, part No., shelf life and estimate cost;
2.1.4. Proposal for training seminar in the manufacturer's facilities (see sub-clause
2.2.6). The seminar should include: training and guiding, provision of cables and
accessories for practicing, construction-aid, special tools and guiding papers.
2.1.5. Proposal for training seminar for supervision in the manufacturer's facilities (see
sub-clause 2.2.7). The seminar should include: certification and guiding,
provision of cables and accessories for practicing, construction-aid, special tools
and guiding papers.
2.1.6. Proposal for supervision in-situ of cable laying, accessories assembling, testing
and commissioning of the project. The Proposer should take into account two
supervision modes: a - scheduled calling. b - emergency calling (see sub-clause
2.2.8).
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2.1.7. Proposal for technical consulting and guidance for each project, of the following:
- Route planning, ducts laying, trench cross section planning and bentonite
specification.
- Cable laying and hauling program (force required, location of pulling
machines, etc.);
- Ampacity calculations at several points of the route;
- Cable supporting and fixing along the route: on structures, basements,
troughs tunnels, poles, lattice towers, etc.
The consulting shall include approval of plans and drawings including
electrical and civil works design, outdoor terminations poles design, indoor
termination supports, design of cable laying in vertical shafts and substation
basements;
2.1.8. Detailed proposal including catalogues and specifications, manufacturer name

and P/N for all the required special tools for assembling the accessories and for
cable straightening;
2.1.9. Detailed proposal including catalogues and drawings for cable supporting and
tightening cleats and straps.
The IECo. reserves the right to disqualify proposals that do not comply with any of
the requirements specified in this specification.
2.2. Contractor's Duties

The Contractor shall:
2.2.1. Design, develop, manufacture, perform full type test, pack and supply to the IECo.
the 161 kV underground power cables along with all required accessories and
recommended spare parts. The required cable length and the required type and
number of accessories should be coordinated with the IECo.
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The Contractor shall bear full legal and contractual responsibility for the
accessories and their spare parts that will be supplied to the IECo., irrespective of
the identity of their manufacturer.
The Contractor shall present detailed technical information, as specified in
clause 2.1, regarding the accessories and their spare parts, description of their
technology, shelf life of each one of the spare parts and assembly instruction;
2.2.2. Provide a detailed bill of materials of all items included in the scope of supply;
2.2.3. Provide all drawings and other information, as required in clause 6;
2.2.4. Provide technical consulting and guidance for each project stage and approval
plans and drawings for each project, as specified in clause 2.1;
2.2.5. Provide a document specifying any deviations from this specification;
2.2.6. The Contractor shall organize a training seminar for the IECo. employees. The
training seminar shall be conducted by certified trainers belonging to the
accessories manufacturer staff.
Scope of the seminar: guiding and instructing the jointers to assemble and
install the cable's accessories (joints, terminations, etc.) identical to those which
will be supplied in the contract.
The seminar schedule should be coordinated between The IECo. and the
Contractor at least 90 days prior to the beginning of each seminar.
The Contractor shall bear all the expenses of the said training seminars, such as
those for accessories and cables required for the training, scaffoldings, support
structures, tools, materials, installation equipment, etc.
The IECo. will have the option to order additional training seminars. The
additional training seminar cost will be agreed in the commercial stage
negotiation.
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If, during the period of the contract, the Contractor will supply accessories other
than those for which the training seminars were performed, he shall bear all the
expenses for new training seminars, for each new accessory, for the same
number of IECo. jointers who were trained for the substituted accessory.
The training seminar program shall include the following items:
- Description of the required training facilities;
- Expected duration of the training;
- Number of instructors;
- Detailed training syllabus & time table;
2.2.7. The Contractor shall organize a training seminar for IECo. employees in order
to certificate them for supervision of installation of accessories. This seminar
shall be conducted by certified trainers belonging to the accessories
manufacturer staff and shell be held at the accessories manufacturer factory.
This seminar shell provide to employees the certification for supervision of
installation of accessories including the authorization to decide about
installations issues on site.
In addition, the accessories manufacturer the employees will be supported by
manufacturer in case of fault.
2.2.8. Continuous supervision in-situ of the cable laying, accessories assembling, testing
and commissioning of the project performed by the IECo. crews, during all
project stages.
In case the accessories shall be supplied by a sub-contractor other than the cable
manufacturer, the assembling of those accessories should be supervised by
supervisors which are part of the accessories manufacturer's staff.
One supervisor shall attend during the assembling works in each installation site
(i.e. terminal poles, joint bays, substations).
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The supervision schedule at any stage of the planned project shall be coordinate
by the IECo. in advance with the Contractor at least 30 working days before the
expected beginning date.
In case of cable fault during the warranty period, the Contractor should provide
emergency supervision for the repair works. The supervisor should be present at
the fault site not more than 10 working days after notification of the fault.
The project schedule may be subjected to alterations in accordance with the
progress of the works.
Continuous presence of the supervisor is required and vital at any assembly
location.
In case of simultaneous installations, the Contractor should appoint supervisors
for each location.
2.2.8. Supervision of acceptance tests at each stage of the project, such as:
• Cable accessories installation and assembling;
• Assembling of sealing ends;
• Cross-bonding/Earthing system installation (not including cable laying).
2.2.9. Submit routine, sample, acceptance and special test reports for the cable and
accessories;
2.2.10. Supervise commissioning tests prior to system energizing.
3. Threshold conditions
Acc. to the attached documents of the supply and storage division
4. Relevant Standards
The cable and accessories design, manufacturing and tests shall satisfy the
requirements of this specification and the following international standards and latest
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revision thereof. In case of any contradiction between this specification and the
relevant standards to which a reference is made, the current specification
requirements shall prevail.
Israel Standard IS 65 (Identified to IEC 60228) "Conductors of insulated cables";

IEC 60183 "Guide to the selection of high-voltage cables";
IEC 60216 “Electrical insulating materials - Properties of thermal endurance -
Part 1: Ageing procedures and evaluation of test results”;
IEC 60229 "Test on cable oversheaths which have a special protective function
and are applied by extrusion";
IEC 60230 "Impulse tests on cables and their accessories";
IEC 60287 "Calculation of the continuous current rating of cables (100% load
factor)";
IEC 60507 "Artificial pollution tests on HV insulators to be used on AC
systems;
IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
IEC 60811 "Common test methods for non- metallic materials;
IEC 60815 "Guide for the selection of insulators in respect of polluted
conditions”;
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;
IEC 60885 "Electrical test methods for electric cables”;
IEC 61462 "Composite hollow insulators – Pressurized and unpressurized
insulators for use in electrical equipment with rated voltage greater
than 1 kV – Definitions, test methods, acceptance and criteria and
design recommendations";
IEC 62039 "Selection guide for polymeric materials for outdoor use under HV
stress" - Technical Report;
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IEC 62067 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages above 150 kV (Um = 170 kV) up to 500 kV (Um =
550 kV) - Test methods and requirements
IEC 62217 "Polymeric insulators for indoor and outdoor use with a nominal
voltage >1kV – General definitions, test methods and acceptance
criteria";
IEC 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";
IEC 60793 "Optical fibers: Measurement methods and rest procedure" ;
ISO 17025 "General requirements for the competence of calibration and testing
laboratories";
Other standards used, shall be stated by the Proposer and approved by the IECo.
5. Required Documents for Qualification
For the technical evaluation, the Proposer shall submit along with proposal
documents, four (4) sets of the following documents:
5.1. A document entitled: “Statement of compliance with threshold conditions and

requirements" of specification NPS - 352 (hereinafter: the “statement of
compliance”).
a) The “statement of compliance” shall state whether the Proposer complies with
all the threshold conditions and all other requirements, set forth in the
specification;
b) In the event and to the extent that the Proposer, the proposal or any part of the
proposed goods deviate from, or do not comply with the threshold conditions
and/or other requirements set forth in the specification (in any respect), the
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Proposer shall so indicate in the “statement of compliance” and shall list each
and every modification, exception, qualification, change and deviation from the
threshold conditions and/or other requirements of the specification;
c) The “statement of compliance” shall be duly signed by an authorized officer of
the Proposer, dated and be designated with the name and official title of the
signatory, next to the signature;
5.2. A list, referring individually to the proposed cables, joints and terminations,
specifying, as to each such group:
5.2.1. Names of customers to whom the equipment has been sold, when it has
been sold and the quantities, over the past 5 years.
5.2.2. Whether the equipment has been installed and is in satisfactory operation.
5.3. Valid ISO – 9001 certificates pertaining to the manufacturers of the cables, joints
terminations and link boxes;
5.4. Type test Reports and Certificates, pertaining to the proposed cables, joints
terminations and link boxes. The Type Test Reports and Certificates may be for
identical or similar range of approval specifying in Clause 12.2 (for cables) and in
Clause 15.2 (for accessories) of the IEC 60840 Standard cable and accessories;
5.5. Proposal for accessories routine and sample tests. The proposal should be prepared
by the accessories manufacturer and shall be confirmed by the IECo.;
5.6. A document specifying the accessories Routine Test and Sample Test (for each of
the proposed) prepared by their manufacturer and confirmed by The IECo.;
5.7. The required schedule to the prototype approval (after notification of awards) is
attached in appendix "G".
5.8. Technical specification including cross-section drawing of the 161 kV power cable.
5.9. Technical specification including detailed drawings and assembly instructions of
the proposed joints, indoor & outdoor terminations (specifying also related items:
e.g. mounting base plates, support insulators, SIR & FRP construction, sheds, etc.);
5.10. Technical proposal for sheath voltage limiters (SVL) including type test report,
maintenance instructions, dimensions and the calculation which was made for the
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selection of the proper SVL for the system. The Proposer should specify the SVL
manufacturer name, origin and his part number (See Annex "B");
5.11. Technical proposal including cross-section drawings, type test report and
installation instructions for the earthing system components (e.g. cross-bonding
link-boxes with SVLs and/or with bridging bars).
5.12. Technical specification and cross-section drawing of the required coaxial bonding
cable;
5.13. Technical specification and cross-section drawing of the required single core
earthing cable;
5.14. Duly completed and filled in "Summary of Data" forms (Annex: "B" "C" "E" "F");
5.15. Quality control program that will be applied by the manufacturer/s of the 161 kV
cable, joints and terminations;
5.16. A paper regarding calculations of the cable ampacity and induced screen voltage,
based on the cable cross-section, ground conditions, cable arrangement (trefoil or
flat formation), in trench or ducts filled with bentonite regarding the relevant
earthing method; The calculation shall take into consideration ground thermal
resistivity of 1.2 ºKm/W and ground temperature 33ºC.
5.17. Calculations of the cable losses regarding the relevant earthing method;
5.18. Calculations of short circuit current and thermal data of the conductor and the screen;
5.19. A proposal for integrated optical fibers in the 161 kV cable (See Annex "F");
5.20. A proposal for training seminar (sub-clause 2.2.6) and a Commitment that each
IECo.'s trainee that will take part in the training seminar and fulfill the seminar's
duties shall be certified for the execution and installation of the Contractor's
161kV power cable and accessories independently.
5.21. A proposal for training seminar for supervision (sub-clause 2.2.7) and a
Commitment that each IECo.'s trainee that will take part in the training seminar
and fulfill the seminar's duties shall be certified for supervision of installation
161kV power cable and accessories independently of the Contractor's.
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5.22. A complete list of accessories, specifying method of production, and declaration
of origin of manufacture.
5.23. Detailed lists (specifying manufacturer’s P/N, costs, quantity per single crew,
catalogues and drawings) of special tools and equipment required for the
assembly and installation of each of the following:
• Insulation joint
• Outdoor termination
• Indoor termination
• Transition joint
• Sealing end
5.24. A list of cleaning and lubricating materials required for preparation and
assembling of the cable and accessories. The materials manufacturers should
obtain approval that they have implemented their environmental management
system to meet the requirements of ISO 14000 standard.
5.25. Cable pulling/hauling and cable fastening calculations paper, specifying:
5.25.1. pulling calculations: The Proposer shall present his calculation method and
software specifying:
• clearance in ducts
• pulling force and tension for each section of the planned trench
• pulling through ducts
5.25.2. pulling techniques:
• Nose pulling
• Synchronized electrical driven rollers. For the evaluation of the number and
location of the machines, proper software should be introduced.
• Caterpillar or hauling machines (indicate distance between the pulling
devices in each technique).
5.25.3. installation in tunnels:
• Fixing devices (type of cleats, suspension belts, straps, etc.)

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• Intervals between cleats and fastening devices
5.25.4. vertical cable installation at shafts or terminal towers up to 30 m:
• Fixing devices (straight or snaking installation)

• Intervals between fixing devices.
5.26. A document proposing "After installation commissioning test" based on the IEC
publication standard 60840, specifying:
• Voltage levels and test durations

• Recommended test equipment including manufacturers data sheets
5.27. In case the proposed accessories (joints and terminations) are not manufacture by
the Proposer (e.g. the 161 kV cable manufacturer), the Proposer shall submit to
the IECo. an obligation (signed also by the accessories' manufacturer) that the
IECo. will have the right to direct access and direct contact with the accessories'
manufacturer for technical clarification, consulting etc. during the time of:
• Installation stage
• Commissioning tests
• Warranty period in the event of fault
5.28. A list of manufacturer cat. no. pertinent to the IECo. cat. no. (See Annex "E").
5.29. A list of recommended authorized laboratories for Fault Analysis Test
performance in case of failure of the 161 kV cable and /or its accessories.
The IECo. shall have the right to choose the testing laboratory from this list.
5.28 The IECo. shall have the right to check the manufacturer utilities to approval.
6. Required Documents after Award

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The winning Contractor shall submit to the IECo. 3 sets of the following
documents:
6.1 Type Test:

Within three (3) weeks after notification of award or/and the invitation from The
IECo. to negotiate the contract (whichever is earlier), the Contractor should submit
to the IECo. a full program for the performance of Type Test conforming all
requirements of this specification. The tested line shall comprise the proposed
power cable, joint, indoor and outdoor terminations.
The Type Test performing should commence only after the approval of the program
by the IECo. Underground Cables Department.
The Type Test Report Certificates should be submitted to the IECo. within three
(3) months after the approval.
The IECo. reserves the right to attend during the performance of the Type Test.
6.2 Detailed illustrated step-by-step instructions describing installation and

maintenance on the 161 kV cable and accessories;
6.3 Storage and preservation instructions for the power cable and accessories (the
instruction should detail the space and shelves loading burden necessary for
appropriate long term storage of the equipment);
6.4 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) – a plan, in the format of Q-APP-02 attached hereto
(Annex "D") or any other form approved by the Purchaser, specifying all the
inspections and tests for the Work (including witness and hold points) covering all
aspects of design, type tests, first article inspection, manufacturing, in process
inspection, product qualification, final inspection/s and test/s, packing,
transportation, erection and commissioning.
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7. Marking and Indication
7.1 Cable Marking

The cables shall bear the following indications on the outer sheath:
• ”Property of the Israel Electric Corp.”
• Manufacturer name;
• Running length in meters;
• "161 kV; conductor cross section area; Copper";
• Batch no. and manufacturing year;
• Cable type code.
The marks may be either imprinted or embossed on the outer sheath.

The marks shall be legibly and durably marked along two diametrically counter
lines.
The interval between the end of each inscription and the beginning of the
consequent one shall not exceed 1 m.
7.2 Drum Marking

Each 161 kV cable drum shall bear the following indications on a marking plate:
• “Property of the IECo.”;
• Manufacturer’s name and logo;
• Insulation material;
• "161 kV; cable cross section area; Copper";
• Total cable length on the drum;
• Batch no. and manufacturing year
• Project name;
• Section code number.
7.3 Accessories Marking

7.3.1 Outdoor and Indoor terminations
The outdoor and indoor terminations shall be marked as follows:
• Manufacturer’s name and/or logo;
• Part No
7.3.2 Joints
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The joints' main insulated units shall be marked in a proper way with their
identification number;
7.3.3 Link boxes
Link boxes shall be marked as follows:
• Electrical scheme and description of the box;
• Manufacturer’s name and/or logo;
• Serial number;
• Manufacturer part number.
• The IECo cat. No.
7.4 Package Marking

The seaworthy wooden box should be marked as follows:
"Manufacturer name, logo and item's part number
Description and quantity of items in the package
The IECo part number and the IEC purchase order number.
Note: All markings should be printed in large legible characters (e.g. on a 20 X 20 cm

sticker attached to the box).
8. Packing and Transportation
8.1. 161 kV cable
• The cables shall be shipped wrapped on sealed new seaworthy steel drums
protected with suitable covers.
• Max. drum flung diameter: 3800 mm.
• Max. drum width inside : 2700 mm
• The maximum length of the cable on the drum with those dimensions is 700
meter
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• The drums, supplied by the Manufacturer, shall be in perfect condition and
shall withstand the mechanical stresses which they may be subjected to,
during transportation, handling and on site cable laying.
• The cable length rolled on each drum shall be determined according to the
project design and shall be agreed during negotiation with the IECo.'s Supply
and Storage Division, taking into consideration restrictions of the "Israeli
Ministry of Transportation" regarding drum's weight, dimensions and
transportation facilities;
8.2. Other Equipment

The cable accessories such as joints, terminations, link boxes, etc. should be packed
separately in new sealed seaworthy wooden boxes, suitable for fork lifting.
9. Warranty and Obligations
Irrespective of anything to the contrary in the tender documents, the warranty

period, as to all the items, supplied by the winning Contractor, shall extend for a
period of thirty-six (36) months from the date of supply to the IECo. stores.
During the warranty period, any cable repair, refurbish, or replace of faulty cables
and their accessories by the Contractor, shall be free of charge and shall bear all
direct and/or indirect costs, associated with such replacement.
Note: Any technological changes (materials, dimensions, production process) in
the 161 kV power cable or accessories should be reported in writing six months in
advance. In this case, the Contractor must perform type test at its own expense an
arrange the training seminars according to requirements the Clouse 2.2.6 of this
specification.
Without getting previous approval from the IECo. these changes shall be
considered by the IECo. as a violation of the contract.
10. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

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10.1 The IECo. representatives shall have the right to inspect and observe the
production, inspection and testing of the work at any facility where the work is
performed, including those of the Contractor and its subcontractors.
10.2 Without derogating from the provisions of the General Conditions,
Contractor's quality system shall meet the requirements of Purchaser's Standard Q-
APP-02, "Quality Requirements" (annex D), and of the requirements of the
Inspection and Test Plan.
10.3 All the technical and quality requirements in this specification shall apply to the
cable manufacturer and the accessories manufacturer.
10.4 The Contractor shall notify the purchaser in advance about witness and hold
points according to the T&I plan.
10.5 The Contractor and the subcontractors shall be certified to ISO 9001-2008 by a
certification body qualified to EN-45004 levels A or C or otherwise as may be
acceptable to the Purchaser.
10.6 The Contractor shall submit upon request a copy of its Quality Assurance Manual
including Quality Procedures.
10.7 The choice of main sub-contractors shall be subject to Purchaser's approval and the
Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that their quality assurance/quality
control programs, including their organizations, procedures, personnel
qualifications, etc., meet Purchaser’s quality requirements.
11. Operating Conditions

11.1 The rated maximum voltages of the network where the cable will be installed:
UO = 93 kV - rated phase-to-earth voltage;
U = 161 kV - rated phase-to-phase system voltage;
Um = 170 kV - maximum admissible phase–to-phase voltage which can
occur under normal operating conditions;
Up-e = 325 kV - rated phase-to-earth insulation level (rms value of 1 min
withstand voltage between conductor and ground);
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Up = 750 kV – peak value of the lightning impulse withstand voltage
between each conductor and screen or sheath for which
cables and accessories are designed.
11.2 System frequency: 50 Hz;
11.3 Type of earthing system: effectively (solidly) earthed system;
11.4 Prospective maximum rated currents of both parallel circuits:
400 mm2 cable: 450 A;
1200 mm2 cable: 1000 A;
2000 mm2 cable: 1500 A;
a. Load factor: 75% in soil and 100 % in air.
b. Maximum symmetrical and asymmetrical short circuit current: 50 kA for a
duration of 0.5 s
c. Cable temperature limits:
Normal operation: 90ºC
Emergency operation: 105ºC (shall not exceed 1000 hours during the service life of
the cable)
Short circuit: 250ºC
d. Maximum temperature of the ground surrounding the cable: 33 ºC;
e. Ground thermal resistivity: 1.2 0Km/W (natural soil);
12. Erection Data
12.1 The Contractor shall recommend appropriate methods for the earthing of the
cable metallic screen for the circuit shown in sketch B (para. 16).
12.2 Underground part of the cable line:
12.2.1 Typical cross section of the cable trench is shown in sketch A.
12.2.2 The cables shall be directly buried. At certain places, depending on the route
conditions, the cables will be laid in:
• Non metallic pipes (sole pipe for each single cable);
• Ducts, troughs, tunnels (tightened).
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12.2.3 Depth of the cable laying will be according to drawings issued by the IECo.
and in accordance with local conditions.
~1.6
m
Sketch A: Typical
cable trench cross
section
Warning
tape
~ 1.8 m Protecting net
Concrete slabs
Optic Cable in
duct
161 kV power
cables
12.2.4 Trench width should be determined by the IECo., based on the Contractor
recommendation for a range of depths for trefoil or flat cable laying formation.
12.3 Unburied cable part located in air:

12.3.1 Parts of the cable route will pass in air in places such as: Outdoor trough,
substations' basements, vertical shafts, tunnels or ascending lattice towers.
12.3.2 The Contractor shall take into consideration the ambient temperature in
basements, vertical shafts and tunnels as 30ºC continuously and in case of
outdoor installation as 40ºC continuously.
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13. Cable Design

The supplied 161 kV distribution cable shall consist of all the principal layers
specified hereafter, provided that the construction will include all necessary
measures against corrosion, water ingression, etc. such as swelling tape,
bitumen, semi-conductive layers, anti- corrosive material etc.
13.1 Conductor
13.1.1. Conductor Construction
For the 400 mm2 cable the conductor shall be round and of stranded
compacted high quality electrolytic copper.
For the 1200 and 2000 mm2 cables it shall have a “Milliken” sector
construction.
The conductor shall comply with IEC Publication 60228.
Moisture blocking shall be provided within the conductor strands by use
of swelling powder together with swelling tapes if required.
The conductor cross-sectional area shall be not less than 400, 1200 and
2000 mm2 accordingly for 400, 1200 and 2000 mm2 cross sectional
cables.
13.1.2. Maximum Permissible Conductor Temperatures
Normal Operation: 90ºC;

Emergency operation: 105ºC;
Short Circuit: 250ºC.
13.2 Insulation and Semi-Conducting Layers

13.2.1. General
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The cable core insulation and the semiconducting layers on the conductor and on
the insulation shall be simultaneously extruded by a triple head extruder.
The process shall be performed on a dry curing line, comprising a water-free heating
zone.
Following extrusion, the core shall undergo a degassing process.
The cable insulation raw material shall be kept “super-clean” and be utilized in
controlled storage environment and in atmospherically sealed processing system.
Opening of sealed containers shall be carried out only within controlled
environment. Material conveyance must similarly occur within a dedicated sealed
environment. Materials selected for insulation and semi-conducting layers shall
provide distinct colored layers.
13.2.2. Insulation
13.2.2.1 The insulation shall be one layer extruded cross-linked polyethylene

(XLPE).
13.2.2.2 The insulation's nominal thickness shall be determined by the Contractor.
13.2.3. Semi-Conducting Layers
Both inner and outer layers shall be continuous and have a nominal thickness
of 5% of the average thickness of the insulation (each layer).
The ratio between maximum and minimum thickness measured in each layer,
shall not exceed 2.
The semi-conducting layers shall not present any surface roughness, shall be
smooth, and shall adhere perfectly to the insulation all along its periphery.
The outer semi- conducting layer shall be non-peelable.
The electric resistivity both before and after ageing of the layers at
temperature of 90° ± 2°C, shall not exceed: 1000 Ωm (for the conductor
screen) & 500 Ωm (for the insulation screen).
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13.3 Longitudinal water barrier

Semi-conducting swelling tapes shall be applied over the insulation screen to
prevent water penetration.
13.4 Metallic Screen
13.3.1 The cross section of the metallic screen over the insulation semi-conducting
layer shall be calculated to withstand the short-circuit current given in para.
11.4.
13.3.2 The metallic screen shall be copper wires with laminated aluminum.
Note: * Lead sheath is unacceptable.
13.3.3 The calculated cable screen cross section area shall not be less than the
nominal value declared by the Proposer.
13.3.4 To guarantee longitudinal water tightness, a bedding of swelling material
shall be provided over the copper wires.
13.3.5 An anti-corrosive material layer shall be provided under the screen.
13.3.6 The metallic screen should have water tightness measures.
13.4 Outer Protective Non-Metallic Jacket
The outer protective jacket shall be an extruded layer of black polyethylene

ST - 7 According to IEC 60840.
Minimum thickness: 6 mm.
In order to enable integrity tests, a semi-conductive coating shall be applied
all over the outer protective jacket.
13.5 Optical Fiber

The shield cables should incorporate integrated optical fiber. The
integrated optical fibers specifications, see annex "F".
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14. Accessories – Technical Requirements
14.1. General Requirements
14.1.1. The cable's accessories to be provided by the Contractor shall be: joints
(straight or insulated, direct or transition types), outdoor and indoor
terminations, link boxes (with SVLs or bridging bars), earthing cables,
bonding cables, sealing ends.
14.1.2. The proposed accessories shall be determined by the Proposer according to the
cable construction and operating conditions as stated in Clauses 11 of this
specification.
14.1.3. The accessories shall not limit the transmission capacity of the cable under
normal operation or under emergency overload conditions.
14.1.4. All the accessories shall be prefabricated and pre-tested.
14.1.5. In order to verify the outer sheath integrity of the underground cable by
measuring the leakage current, the outer sheath leakage current of the whole
line including the joints (not including coffin boxes) shall not exceed
3 mA/km.
14.1.6. The accessories shall incorporate countermeasure against vibrations and
earthquakes.
14.2. Joints (only for cables with conductors 1200 and 2000 mm2 )
14.2.1. The joints shall be designed to be directly underground buried;
14.2.2. The joints shall have arrangement for optical fiber cable connection.
14.2.3. Transition joints offered in the bid should be appropriate for splicing the
offered cable with cables already laid in the underground system of The
IECo. with the following data:
The 1200 /1000 mm2 cables

Copper conductor.: 1200/1000 mm2- outer diameter appr. 40-42.5mm
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Conductor shield: s.c. tape and s.c. compound – nominal thickness 2 /1.8 mm
Insulation: XLPE/HDPE (17 /19 mm thickness) - outer diameter appr.82-94.5
mm
Insulation shield: s.c. compound - nominal thickness 1.3/2.8 mm
Metallic screen: lead sheath– outer diameter 2.5 -4.5 mm
Longitudinal water barrier s.c. swelling tape – nominal thickness 0.5 mm
Outer sheath: Graphite black HDPE – outer diameter appr. 105-115 mm
The 2000 mm2 cable

Copper conductor.: 2000 mm2 (5x 61st.)- outer diameter appr. 54.5-55mm
Conductor shield: s.c. tape and s.c. compound – nominal thickness 2 mm
Insulation: XLPE (17 mm thickness) - outer diameter appr.92.4-94.5 mm
Insulation shield: s.c. compound - nominal thickness 1.5 mm
Metallic screen: copper wires (2.4x80) – outer diameter 101.5 -105 mm
Longitudinal water barrier s.c. swelling tape – nominal thickness 0.3 mm
Radial moisture barrier: PE laminated AL. tape– nominal thickness 0.2 mm
Outer sheath: Graphite black HDPE – outer diameter appr. 113-116 mm
14.2.4. The joints shall contain pre-fabricated and pre-tested main insulated unit and
all necessary parts (e.g. stress-cone or field control elements, insulation,
screen, etc.);
14.2.5. Cast resin, tape type insulation or oil filled technology are unacceptable;
14.2.6. Joint construction involving springs to develop continuous pressure on the
stress cone or field control elements, against the insulation body is
unacceptable;
14.2.7. The joint shall contain internal arrangement for optical fiber cables splicing;
14.2.8. Insulated joint construction should have a single outlet for coaxial bonding
cable.
14.3. Indoor Terminations

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The indoor terminations shall be constructed acc. IEC 62271-209 to be
connected to SF6 switch gears (GIS)
The indoor terminations shall have the following technical data:
14.3.1. Testing of the indoor terminations shall be in accordance with IEC 60840
or IEC 60141-3;
14.3.2. Material of insulator: Epoxy or EPDM;
14.3.3. Rated voltage: 170 kV;
14.3.4. Rated insulation level: 750/325 kV (Peak/RMS);
14.3.5. Rated current:
400 mm2 cable: 450 A;
1200 mm2 cable: 1000 A;
2000 mm2 cable: 1500 A;
14.3.6. The stress relief cone shall be “One-piece” pre-fabricated and pre-tested unit;
14.3.7. For the 1200 and 2000 mm2 cables should be arrangement for optical
fiber cable end;
14.3.8. The metallic parts connected to the GIS and the cable metallic screen
should be galvanically bonded to create ground equipotential. A short
braided conductor should be used.
14.4. Outdoor Terminations

The outdoor terminations shall have the following technical data:
14.4.1. Suitable for up to 300 slanted (from vertical) mounting.
14.4.2. Rated insulation level: 750/325 kV (Peak/RMS);
14.4.3. Rated voltage: 170 kV;
14.4.4. The stress relief cone shall be “One-piece” pre-fabricated and pre-tested unit,
made of EPDM or SIR;
14.4.5. Rated current:
400 mm2 cable: 450 A;
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1200 mm2 cable: 1000 A;
2000 mm2 cable: 1500 A;
14.4.6. Creepage distance shall be according to IEC 60815 class iv (very heavy);
14.4.7. Shed to shed (adjacent, of the same diameter) distance: min. 40 mm;
14.4.8. The Termination shall compose mainly:
14.4.8.1. Top pin (bolt) made of tinned copper with min. diameter of 60 mm;
14.4.8.2. Top cover made of cast aluminum;
14.4.8.3. FRP inner tube acc. to IEC 61462;
14.4.8.4. SIR outer insulating housing acc. to IEC 62217 with alternative shaped
sheds acc. to IEC 60815;
14.4.8.5. Filling compound:
• Dielectric strength: min 25 kV/mm;
• Water content test acc. to Karl Fischer method (The initial
compound filling of the Terminations including the usual losses
during assembling shall be included in the offer);
14.4.8.6. Sheath grounding pad;
14.4.8.7. Base plate made of cast aluminium;
14.4.8.8. Support insulators (4 units);
14.4.8.9. Arrangement for optical fiber cable end;
14.4.8.10. Arrangement for taking oil sample from the bottom of the termination
during the maintenance tests;
14.4.8.11. Other components and accessories shall be specified by the Proposer.
14.4.9. Overall height: max. 2 m (from base plate bottom up to pin top edge);
14.4.10. Testing of the Terminations shall be in accordance with IEC 60840;
Mechanical load:
• Specific mechanical load (SML): 9200 N
• Max. mechanical load (MML): 3700 N
• Damaged limit: 5500 N
14.4.11 The outdoor termination offered in the bid should be appropriate for
ending the offered cable and the already laid ones in the underground
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system of The IECo. In accordance with the data in clause 14.2.3
14.5. Earthing and Bonding System

1200 and 2000 mm2 cables
14.5.1. Two different cables should be used in the earthing system:
14.5.1.1. Joint earthing: bonding leads made of coaxial cable;
14.5.1.2. Termination earthing: single core cable.
14.5.2. If nonlinear resistors are necessary to be connected between GIS enclosure
and cable flange, these shall be supplied by cable manufacturer. The
Proposer should indicate the type of recommended nonlinear resistors,
number, characteristics and detail of mounting.
14.5.3. Both cables shall have low surge impedance and inductance (acc. to CIGRE
report 283 "Special bonding of high voltage power cables"- 10/2005).
14.5.4. Two connecting options of the link boxes to insulated joints (depending on
the installation place) shall be considered: connection through bonding
leads having lengths 3m<L<10m.
14.5.5. The bonding system shall contain parallel earthing continuity conductor
along single-point bonded sections. Such parallel earthing continuity
conductor may be laid along other cross-bonded sections.
14.5.6. The selection of earthing continuity conductor should be made by I.E.C
during the final stage of the cable design, taking into account the sheath
insulation withstand voltage and the calculated levels of over-voltages due
to lightning, induced currents as a result of adjacent cables and possible
faults.
14.5.7. The required characteristics of the Link Boxes & SVLs are specified in
Annex "B".
14.5.8. Earthing cabinets and link boxes shall be made of high corrosion resistant
metal. The enclosure protection degree shall be IP 67 and shall be designed
for vertical wall mounting. Filling materials of any kind inside the cabinet
is unacceptable.
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14.5.9. Each cabinet shall have suitable number of watertight inlets appropriate for
the relevant joint bay earthing and bonding cables.
14.5.10. 400 mm2 cables
The metallic parts connected to the GIS and the cable metallic screen
should be galvanically bonded to create ground equipotential. A short
braided conductor should be used.
14.6. Sealing Ends

The Proposer shall provide detailed technical data for two types of sealing
ends that will not be part of the finished circuit but for temporary insulation
of the cable end.
14.6.1. Short term cable's sealing end system for unburied cable - to be used for
several days of work pause during the cable preparation.
14.6.2. Long term cable's sealing end system for sealing the ends of buried cable,
for at least one year.
14.7. Installation Aids

The Proposer shall provide detailed technical data (including manufacturer’s name,
P/N, drawings, estimated cost) of the following installation aid items:
a) Cleats for single HV power cable to be fixed on walls and ladders.
b) Cable cleats for three HV power cables to be fixed on walls and ladders.
c) Suspension strap for single HV power cable.
d) Suspension strap for gathering three HV power cables.
e) Fastening strap for three HV power cables.
f) 3600 swivel supporting cleat for single HV power cable.
The proposal for the above items shall be submitted for information only. The
IECo. reserves the right to purchase part or all of these items from other
manufacturer. In such case, the responsibility and warranty of the Contractor for
the installation will remain unchanged from the original proposal.
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14.8. Tools
14.8.1 The proposer shell provides a list of all tools that need for the accessories
installation.
14.8.2 The IEC will have the right to purchase from the proposer only part of the
tools.
14.8.3 Tools provided by the Contractor for the installation should be appropriate for
the Israel grid data: 1~ 230 V or 3~ 400 V, 50 Hz.
14.8.4 The tools' cord should have earthing wire if the tool has metallic parts.
14.8.5 The cord plug should fit sockets made according the Israeli Standard.
15.Tests Requirements
15.1 General:
15.1.1 The cable and its accessories shall be subjected to the following tests:
routine tests
special tests
type tests
tests after installation
acceptance test
15.1.2 The routine tests, special tests and type test shall be carried out by the
Manufacturer.
15.1.3 The IECo. reserves the right to attend during the preparation and performance
of the type tests. The contractor should notify The IECo. at least 30 days before
the commencing of the type test preparations.
15.1.4 The acceptance tests shall be carried out in the presence of the IECo
representatives in accordance with coordinated schedule between the
Manufacturer and the IECo.
15.1.5 Tests after installation shall be carried out by the IECo. in the presence of the
cable and accessories manufacturer and under the supervision of the IECo.
representatives.
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15.2 Requirements for test certificates
The following information shall be printed on each test certificate:
Name of the cable manufacturer;
Name and address of the testing laboratory (if the testing laboratory does not
belong to the cable factory);
Test certificate serial number;
Issue date and the date of the performance;
The identification manufacturing number;
Testing laboratory's evaluation of the test results;
Name, title, depiction of his position and signature of the person responsible for tests.
The test certificates shall contain values for each test, according to the test requirements
with references to appropriate Clauses and Sub-Clauses of Standards and
Specifications.
15.3 Test conditions
15.3.1 Ambient temperature
Tests shall be performed at an ambient temperature of (20±15)ºC.
15.3.2 Frequency and waveform of power frequency test voltages:
Frequency of the alternating test voltages: 49 Hz to 61 Hz.
The waveform shall be substantially sinusoidal.
Values quoted shall be in rms values.
15.3.3 Waveform of impulse test voltage:
The impulse wave shall have a virtual front time within the range of 1 µs to 5
µs and a nominal time to half the peak value between 40 µs and 60 µs. in
accordance with IEC Publication 60230.
In other respects, the impulse wave shall be in accordance with IEC Publication
60060.
15.4 Routine tests on cables
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15.4.1 The routine tests shall be carried out on each manufactured length of the cable
on the delivery drum.
The routine tests should include:
15.4.2 Measurement of the conductor electrical resistance (Sub-Clause 15.5);
15.4.3 Partial discharge test (Sub-Clause 15.6);
15.4.4 Measurement of the metallic screen electrical resistance (Sub-Clause 15.7);
15.4.5 High-voltage test (Sub-Clause 15.8);
15.4.6 Outer protective sheath test (Sub-Clause 15.9.1);
15.4.7 Outer protective sheath integrity visual inspection (Sub-Clause 15.9.2).
15.5 Measurement of the conductor electrical resistance
15.5.1 The test procedure shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 10.5 of IEC
Publication 60840.
15.5.2 The DC resistance of the conductor at 20ºC shall not exceed the value declared
by Manufacturer.
15.6 Partial discharge test
15.6.1 The partial discharge test shall be carried out in accordance with
IEC Publication 60885 Part 3.
15.6.2 The test voltage shall be raised gradually to and held at 163 kV (1.75 UO) for 10
seconds and than slowly reduced to 140 kV (1.5UO).
15.6.3 The magnitude of the partial discharge at 140 kV shall not exceed 5 pC.
15.7 Measurement of the metallic screen electrical resistance
15.7.1 The test shall be carried out in accordance with Clause 10.5 of IEC Publication
60840.
15.7.2 The DC resistance of the metallic screen at 20ºC shall not exceed the maximum
value declared by the Manufacturer.
15.8 AC high voltage test
15.8.1 Test procedure:
The test voltage shall be applied for 30 minutes between the conductor and the
metallic screen.
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15.8.2 Test voltage:
The test voltage shall be 233 kV (2.5 U0)
15.8.3 Requirement:
No breakdown of the insulation shall occur.
15.9 Test of outer protective sheath
15.9.1 Test procedure:
15.9.1.1 The test voltage of or 25 kV DC shall be applied for 1 min between the
metallic screen at negative polarity and the outer semi conductive coating.
15.9.1.2 No breakdown of the outer protective sheath shall occur.
15.9.2 Outer protective sheath integrity visual inspection:
15.9.2.1 The test shall be carried out by visual inspection during the final stage of the
cable manufacturing or during the cable rewinding onto the delivery drum.
15.9.2.2 The sheath has to be reasonably round, its surface has to be smooth, without
visible irregularities, cracks, inflates, dents, hollows, etc.
15.10 Routine Tests on accessories
15.10.1 The routine test shall be carried out on the main insulation of each
manufactured accessory unit.
15.10.2 The routine test program shall be proposed by the Manufacturer of the
accessories (according to each adopted accessory type) and confirmed by the
IECo.
15.10.3 PD test and AC withstand test should be included in the routine test program.
15.11 Special Tests on cables
15.11.1 General
The special tests shall be carried out on samples taken from one manufactured
cable length (batch*), except for the measurement of the cable capacitance (sub-
clause 15.11.2.4), which can be made on a manufactured length.
* Definition:
Cable shall be considered of the same batch, if they are manufactured
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continuously and without any interruption from the same batch of insulation
material with no alteration in the manufacturing machines settings.
15.11.2 Special tests should include:
15.11.2.1 Conductor examination (Sub-Clause 15.11.5);
15.11.2.2 Check of dimensions (Sub-Clause 15.11.6);
15.11.2.3 Hot set test (Sub-Clause 15.11.7);
15.11.2.4 Measurement of capacitance (Sub-Clause 15.11.8).
15.11.2.5 Water penetration test (Sub-Clause 15.12.10).
15.11.2.6 Test on components of cables with longitudinally applied metal foil (Sub-
Clause 15.11.9).
15.11.3 Frequency of special tests
15.11.3.1 The special tests in items 15.11.2.1-15.11.2.4 shall be made on one cable
length from each manufactured batch.
15.11.3.2 The special tests in items 15.11.2.5 and 15.11.2.6 shall be carried with a
cable length above 20 km.
15.11.3.3 All the tests shall be made on the same cable length.
15.11.4 Repetition of tests
If one of the samples fails in any of the special tests, the manufacturer shall
immediately inform the purchaser. The decision concerning further sampling and
testing shall then be the prerogative of the purchaser, taking into consideration
the cause of the failure.
15.11.5 Conductor examination
The conductor construction shall comply with the design stated by the
Manufacturer .
The testing shall be performed by visual inspection and by measurement when
practicable.
15.11.6 Check of dimensions
15.11.6.1 Insulation thickness:
15.11.6.1.1 The test method shall be in accordance with Publication 60811-201.
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15.11.6.1.2 The lowest measured thickness at any point shall not fall below
90% of the nominal thickness t min ≥ 0.9t n
additionally t max − t min
≤ 0.15
t max
Where:
tmax is the maximum thickness, mm;
tmin is the minimum thickness, mm;
tn is the nominal thickness, specified by the Contractor;
tmax and tmin shall be taken from the same cross-section cut of the insulation.
15.11.6.2 Semi-conducting layers thickness
15.11.6.2.1 The average measured value for each piece of core, rounded to 0.1 mm,
shall not be less than the specified nominal thickness (5% from insulation
thickness).
15.11.6.2.2 The ratio between the maximum and minimum thicknesses measured
shall not exceed 2.
15.11.6.3 Metallic screen thickness
15.11.6.4 Copper wire screen with aluminium laminated sheath
15.11.6.4.1 The wire diameter and the tape thickness shall be measured by
means of a micrometer having two flat noses to the accuracy of ±0.01 mm.
15.11.6.4.2 The average tape thickness and the wire diameter shall be in
accordance specified value.
15.11.6.5 Non-metallic jacket thickness
The lowest value of the measured thickness rounded to 0.1 mm shall be not less
than 6 mm.
15.11.7 XLPE insulation Hot Set Test
The sampling and test procedure shall be carried out in accordance with IEC
Publication 811-507, employing the conditions and requirements given in Table
B-3 of this Specification.
15.11.8 Measurement of capacitance
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15.11.8.1 The capacitance shall be measured between the conductor and the
metallic screen at power frequency and ambient temperature.
15.11.8.2 The measured value shall not exceed the nominal value specified by the
manufacturer by more than 8%.
15.11.9 Test on components of cables with longitudinally applied metal foil
15.11.9.1 A 1 m sample shall be taken from the sample that has undergone the test
of longitudinally water tightness in the cable screen area.
15.11.9.2 The sample shall be subjected to the following tests:
15.11.9.2.1 visual examination,
15.11.9.2.2 adhesion strength,
15.11.9.2.3 peel strength of overlapped metal foil,
15.11.9.2.4 The apparatus, test method and requirements shall be in
accordance with Annex F of the Standard IEC60840.
15.12 Special Tests on accessories
15.12.1 The characteristics of each component shall be verified in accordance with the
specifications of the accessories manufacturer, either through test reports from
the supplier of a given component or through internal tests.
15.12.2 The manufacturer of a given accessory shall provide a list of the tests to be
performed on each component, indicating the frequency of each test. The
components shall be inspected against their drawings. There shall be no
deviation outside the declared tolerances.
15.12.3 These tests shall be performed on one accessory of each type per contract if the
number of that type in the contract is above 50.
15.12.4 If the sample fails either of the above two tests, two further samples of the same
accessory type shall be taken from the contract and subjected to the same tests.
If both additional samples pass the tests, the other accessories of the same type
from the contract shall be regarded as having complied with the requirements of
this standard. If either fails, this type of accessory of the contract shall be
regarded as having failed to comply.
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15.13 Type test
15.13.1 General
15.13.1.1 The tests specified in this Clause are intended to demonstrate the
satisfactory performance of the cable and the accessories in the system.
15.13.1.2 The type tests shall comprise the electrical tests on completed cable and
accessories specified in Sub-Clause 15.13.3 and the non-electrical tests on
the cable components specified in Sub-Clause 15.13.8.
15.13.2 Electrical type tests on completed cable and accessories
15.13.2.1 Check of cable insulation thickness for electrical type test
Prior to the electrical type tests, the insulation thickness shall be measured by the
method specified in Sub-Clause 15.11.6.1 on a representative piece of the length to
be used for the tests.
The measured thickness shall be used for test voltages correction according to Sub-
Clause 12.4.1 of IEC 60840 Standard.
The test procedure shall be performed in accordance with IEC 60811-201.
15.13.2.2 Type test sequence
The type tests shall include:
− Bending test (only for cables);
− Partial discharge test at ambient temperature;
− Tan δ measurement (only for cables);
− Heating cycle test;
− Partial discharge test at ambient temperature;
− Partial discharge test at (95-100)°C;
− Impulse withstand test followed by the power frequency voltage test;
− Test of outer protection for buried joints;
− Examination of the cable system on completion of the above tests.
15.13.2.3 Test methods and requirements for the electrical type tests on completed
cable and accessories are given in Table 2 of this Specification.
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15.13.2.4 The cable bending (Clause 1 of Table 2) shall be carried out as a
preliminary treatment for the cable specimen intends to be subjected to all the
electrical type tests.
The accessories shall be installed after the bending test of the cable.
15.13.2.5 The tan δ measurement (Clause 3 of Table 2) may be performed on a
different cable sample subjected first to the bending (Clause 1 of Table 2).
15.13.2.6 The electrical type tests according to clauses 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of table 2
shall be performed on a cable sample taken from the completed cable to be
supplied to the IEC, assembled with one joint and two sealing ends, one for
outdoor installation and the other one of the inlet type for SF6 switchgear.
The gas pressure and the diameter of the metal cylinder connected to earth for
SF6 termination during the type test shall be in accordance with IEC 60859.
The minimum length of free cable between the joints and the bottom of each
termination shall be 5 m.
Each type of the said accessories shall be identical to the product to be
supplied to the IEC. The accessories shall be mounted on the said cable
sample by the same procedure and from the same components and materials
that are intended for delivery in accordance with the Contract.
Examination of the dismantled accessories with unaided vision shall reveal no
signs of electrical degradation, moisture ingress, leakage, corrosion or harmful
shrinkage.
15.13.2.7 Test methods and requirements for the non-electrical type tests on cable
components are given in Table 3 of this Specification.
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Table 2
Tests Units Requirements

1. Bending test (IEC Publication 60840, Sub-Clause
12.4.3)
2. Diameter of test cylinder 25*(d+D) + 5% where:
D – nominal external diameter of the cable. mm
d – nominal diameter of the cable conductor. mm
Number of test cycles 3
3. Partial discharge test
(IEC Publication 60885, part 3)
2.1 Test voltage kV 140
2.2 Partial discharges, maximum pC 5
4. Tan δ measurement (for cable only) (IEC Publication

60840, Sub-Clause 12.4.5)
3.1 Temperature at the test °C 95 ÷ 100
3.2 Tan δ at 93 kV, maximum 0.001
5. Heating cycle test

(IEC Publication 60840 , Sub-Clause 12.4.6)
Temperature at the test, maximum °C 95 ÷ 100
Time of heating, minimum h 8
Time of natural cooling, minimum h 16
5.4 Number of heating / cooling cycles 20
5. Partial discharge test (Publication 60885, part 2)

5.2 Partial discharge, at ambient temperature pC 5
5.3 Partial discharge at (95 ÷ 100) °C (for
accessories only) pC 5
6. Impulse withstand test

(IEC Publication 60840, Sub-Clause 12.4.7)
95 ÷ 100
6.1 Conductor temperature °C
750
6.2 Impulse test voltage kV
10 pos. + 10 neg.
6.3 Number of impulses
No breakdown
7. A.C. voltage test
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Tests Units Requirements

(IEC Publication 60840, Sub-Clause 12.4.7)
7.2 Test voltage application time min 15
No breakdown
15.13.2.8 Test of outer protection for joints
15.13.2.8.1 This test shall be applied only to joints that have passed heating cycle
tests (Clause 4 of Table 2)
15.13.2.8.2 The test method and evaluation shall be in accordance with annex F of
IEC 60840.
15.13.2.9 Test of longitudinal water-tightness in the cable screen area
15.13.2.9.1 Sample
The test shall be made on a 6 m long piece of the cable cut from the sample
which has undergone the bending test described in Clause 1 of Table 2.
15.13.2.9.2 Test method
The test shall be carried out in accordance with the method described in
Annex E of IEC Publication 60840.
15.13.2.9.3 Evaluation
During the period of testing no water shall emerge from the ends of the test
piece.
15.13.2.10 Examination of the cable system
Cable and accessories
Examination of the cable and accessories shall be carried in accordance with
the method described in Sub Clause 12.4.8 of IEC Publication 60840.
15.13.3 Type test on cable components
15.13.3.1 Electrical tests
Resistivity of the cable semi-conducting screens
Test method:
The sampling and test shall be carried out in accordance with Sub Clause 12.4.9
and Annex C of IEC 60840.
Requirements:
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The resistivity both before and after ageing shall not exceed the following:
- conductor screen: 1000 Ω⋅m
- insulation screen: 500 Ω⋅m
15.13.3.2 Non- electrical tests
15.13.3.2.1 General:
This part of the type tests shall be carried out on the cable components taken
from samples of completed cable.
15.13.3.2.2 Cable construction check
The test shall be carried out as described in Sub-Clause 15.11.6 of this
Specification.
15.13.3.2.3 Tests of mechanical properties of the insulation and the outer
sheath before and after ageing
Requirements for the properties and test methods are given in Table 3
Table 3
XLPE PE (ST7)
Item Units
Insulation Sheath
Mechanical properties
Before ageing (IEC Publication 60811-501)
Tensile strength, minimum N/mm2 12.5 12.5
Elongation at break, minimum % 200 300
After ageing in air oven
(IEC Publication 60811-501)
Treatment:
Temperature °C 135 110
Tolerance °C ±3 ±2
Duration days 7 10
Treatment (on completed cable):

Temperature °C 100 100
Tolerance °C ±2 ±2
7 7
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Duration days
Tensile strength: ±25 -
Maximum variation %
Elongation at break: - 300
Residual value. maximum % ± 25 -
Maximum variation %
XLPE PE (ST7)
Item Units
Insulation Sheath
Pressure test at high temperature
(IEC Publication 60811-508)
Test temperature (tolerance ±2°C) °C - 110
Time under load hours - 6
Depth of indentation, maximum % - 50
Hot set test (IEC Publication 60811-507)
Treatment:
- Air temperature (tolerance ±3°C) °C 200
- Time under load min 15
- Mechanical stress N/cm2 20 -
Elongation under load, maximum % 175 -
Permanent elongation after cooling, % 15 -
maximum
Carbon black content (IEC Publication
60811-605) % - 2.5
- Nominal value (tolerance ± 0.5%)
Shrinkage test (IEC Publication 60811-1-3, Clause 10
- Test sample length L mm 200
- Temperature °C 130±3 -
- Duration hours 6 -
- Permissible shrinkage, maximum % 4 -
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15.14 Tests after installation
15.14.1 Measurements of the conductor electrical resistance
The measurements shall be carried out for the purpose of checking the quality of
the cable conductor connections.
The measurements shall be carried out on each cable phase separately before and
after completion of the connections, using for the measurements the other cables
phases as measuring wires.
The DC resistance of the conductor after completion of all the connections in

joints and sealing ends shall be equal to the total measured DC resistance values
of the appropriate manufactured cable lengths connected together, taking into
consideration the environmental temperature.
15.14.2 Measurements of the metallic screen electrical resistance
The measurements shall be carried out for the purpose of checking the quality of
the cable metallic screen connections.
The measurements shall be performed on each cable phase separately, before and
after completion of the connections using for the measurements the other cable
phases as measuring wires.
The DC resistance of the metallic screen after completion of all the connections
in joints and terminations, shall be equal to the total measured DC resistance
values of metallic screen of the appropriate manufactured cable lengths
connected together, taking into consideration the environmental temperature
15.14.3 Tests of the outer non-metallic sheath
10 kV DC test voltage shall be applied between the unearthed metallic screen and
the surrounding earth (earthing circuit) for 5 minutes.
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No breakdown shall occur and the leakage current shall be less than
3 mA/km and it shall remain stable during the test period.
15.14.4 Test of the system insulation
The AC voltage test for cable core insulation shall be performed by application
of test voltage between the cable line conductor and the earthed metallic screen.
The test voltage shall be one of the following:
Table 2 :
Applied AC Voltage Time duration

1.00 Uo 93.0 kV 24.0 hours
1.05 Uo 97.7 kV 15.5 hours
1.10 Uo 102.3 kV 10.2 hours
1.15 Uo 107.0 kV 6.0 hours
1.73 Uo 150.0 kV 1.0 hours.
Requirement: No breakdown shall occur

15.14.5 Cross-bonding test
This test intends to demonstrate that the cross bonding connections have been
performed correctly.
This test shall be done by injecting three phase constant symmetrical current not
less than 100 A into the cable conductors at one end of the line whilst the
conductors are kept short circuited at opposite end.
The screen voltage or/ and current shall be measured at cross bonded cable joints.
A decision regarding the measuring values (voltage and current), should be taken
depending on local conditions, such as stray pick-up and spurious current levels.
15.14.6 Test of insulated joints
The measurement shall be carried out after coffin box installation is completed.
10 kV DC test voltage for 5 minutes shall be applied between the one side of
metallic screen of the joint and the earth when the second side of the metallic
screen of the joint is grounded.
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No breakdown shall occur and the leakage current shall be less than
3 mA/km.
15.14.7 Earthing system resistance measurement
The measurement shall be carried out after the cable line installation is
completed.
Earthing system resistance shall be less than 10 Ω.
15.14.8 Test of Sheath Voltage Limiters (SVL)
Insulation resistance value shall be measured at voltage of 1000 V.
The measured value shall not exceed the value specified by SVL Manufacturer.
15.15 Cable acceptance test
The acceptance tests shall be carried out by the IECo representative(s) in
accordance with the program in Annex A of this Specification.
15.16 Accessories acceptance test
15.16.1 The acceptance test shall be carried out by the Manufacturer in his premises
in the presence of the IECo representative(s), in accordance with pre-agreed
coordinated schedule between the Manufacturer and the IECo.
15.16.2 Accessories acceptance tests shall be performed in routine tests extent on
every fifth accessory to be supplied to the IECo.
15.17 Laboratory tests of faulted cable and/or its accessory
Fault analysis of 161kV power cable and/or its accessories, during the warranty
period, shall be performed in a well-known independent certified laboratory or in
the IECo R@D laboratory on the Contractor account.
The IECo shall have the right to perform the fault analysis in its own
laboratories.
The laboratory test results shall be accepted by the IEC and the Contractor.
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ANNEX A
PROGRAM
for
161 kV POWER CABLE
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
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1. General
1.1 This program applies to acceptance tests on 161 kV power cables which are
delivered to IEC from cable suppliers.
The program determines the content and the criteria for the Acceptance tests that
intend to ensure compliance of the cable batch with the IEC requirements.
1.2 The acceptance test shall be carried out by the Manufacturer on his premises in the
presence of the IEC representative(s), in accordance with the time-table (schedule)
coordinated between the Manufacturer and the IEC
2. Standards and specification
2.1 International standard IEC Publication 60840, “Power cables with extruded
insulation for rated voltages above 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) up to 150 kV (Um = 170
kV). Test methods and requirements”.
2.2 International standard IEC 60811 “Common test methods for insulating and
sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods and requirements”.
2.3 The IEC Specification NPS-352 for 161 kV Power Cables and Accessories.
3. Acceptance test procedure
The acceptance test shall be performed in three stages:
a) Test reports inspection

All test reports will be in English or Hebrew or translated to one of these
languages (with the original document enclosed).
The test report will include all general data required by the IEC Specification
NPS-352 – Clause 15.2.
b) Tests on the cable on the drums sampled according to Clause 15.4.
c) Laboratory tests on cable samples.
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3.1 Test reports inspection
3.1.1 Routine test report
The report shall include the following test results and data:
a) Number of the drum and cable length on it;

b) Conductor and screen electrical resistance;
c) Partial discharge magnitude (pC) and test voltage;
d) Results of ac voltage test;
e) Results of outer protective sheath visual inspection test;
f) Results of outer protective sheath spark test.
3.1.2 Special test report
The report shall comprise the results of following individual tests:
a) Conductor examination;
b) Check of dimensions;
c) Hot set test;
d) Measurement of capacitance.
3.1.3 Type test report
Type test report should include results of all type tests according to requirements of Clause
15.13 of the IEC Specification NPS-352.
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3.2 Tests of cable on the drums
The tests will be performed at the Manufacturer plant in the presence of the I.E.C
representatives and according to the sampling plan following below in Clause 4 of this
program.
Tests of the cable on the drums are as follows:
3.2.1 Measurement of the conductor electrical resistance (sub-clause 15.5 of IEC

Specification NPS-352);
3.2.2 Partial discharge test (sub-clause 15.6 of IEC Specification NPS-352);
3.2.3 Measurement of the metallic screen electrical resistance (sub-clause 15.7 of IEC
3.2.4 AC high voltage test (sub-clause 15.8 of IEC Specification NPS-352);
3.2.5 Outer protective sheath integrity visual inspection (sub-clause 15.9 of IEC
3.2.6 Measurement of capacitance (sub-clause 15.11.8 of IEC Specification NPS-352);
3.3 Laboratory tests on cable samples
These tests should be performed by the Laboratory's representatives according to the

sampling plan – see Clause 4. The tests are listed as follows:
3.3.1 Conductor examination (sub-clause 15.11.5 of the IEC Specification NPS-352);

3.3.2 Check of dimensions (sub-clause 15.11.6 of the IEC Specification NPS-352);
3.3.3 Hot set test (sub-clause 15.11.7 of the IEC Specification NPS-352).
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4. Sampling plan
4.1 Before the Acceptance test commencing, the Manufacturer transmits to the IEC a
list of cable drums from the batch* to be tested.
The Laboratory will choose the drums to be sampled from the list of the cable
drums (according to their numbers) and will notify the Manufacturer.
4.2 One cable drum shall be randomly chosen from each 10 drums for the tests
according to sub-clause 3.2.
4.3 Samples of approximately length of 30 cm, will be taken from these drums for tests
according to sub-clause 3.3.
*) Batch definition
Cables shall be considered of the same batch, if they are manufactured
continuously without any interruption, from the same batch of insulation material
with no alteration of settings of the manufacturing machines.
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Acceptance Test Results
No. Subject Results Requirement
1 General data
1.1 Cable identification code
1.2 Number of the IEC order
1.3 Number or the drum
1.4 Total number of drums in the batch:
1.5 Routine report number:
1.6 Special report number:
Tests according to the standard or to the IEC
2
specification
2.1 Check of the cable construction
2.1.1 Visual inspection of the cable construction no defects
2.1.2 Conductor
Minimum number of wires
Stranding system
Diameter, mm
2.1.3 Conductor screen
Minimum thickness, mm
Average thickness, mm
2.1.4 Insulation layer
Minimum thickness tmin, mm
Maximum thickness tmax, mm
( tmax-tmin)/tmax
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Insulation screen
2.1.5 Minimum thickness, mm
Maximum thickness, mm
2.1.6 Swelling tape
Metallic screen
2.1.7 Minimum thickness, mm
Outer protective sheath

Color Black
2.1.8
Minimum thickness, mm 6
No. Subject Results Requirement
Approx. external diameter of the cable, mm

2.1.9
Outer sheath integrity visual inspection No defects
Electrical tests
Maximum electrical resistivity of the conductor,
Ω/km
Maximum electrical resistivity of the screen, Ω/km
2.2
Partial discharge magnitude at 140 kV, maximum,
pC 10
AC voltage test, U =233 kV No breakdown
Max. capacitance
Hot set test

2.3 Elongation under load, maximum, % 175
Permanent elongation after cooling, maximum % 15
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ANNEX "B"
Specification for
Link Boxes
and
Sheath voltage limiter (SVL) system
for
161 kV Circuit Protection
Haifa, ISRAEL
June, 2017
ANNEX "B" (LB & SVL)

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Link Boxes - Sheath voltage limiter (SVL) system
In order to create cross-bonding system, the Proposer of the 161 kV cable, shall submit a
proposal for link boxes equipped with SVLs or direct earthing bars, to protect the 161 kV
cable sheath against voltage surges caused by lightning, faults or switching.
The Proposer shall submit to the IECo. full design of the SVLs system taking into
consideration the 161 kV cable route, earthing system, location of the joints and type of
terminations.
A)
Technical Requirements:
A.1 The proposed link boxes should fit one of the configuration specified in table 2 hereafter;
A.2 The link boxes shall be design and suitable for vertical wall mounting;
A.3 The link box enclosure shall be placed adjacent to the joint bay boundary;
A.4 The enclosure insulation protection degree shall be IP 67 and shall include all necessary
equipment for the sealing of cable entrances ("glands", tapes) that shall provide same
degree of protection to the cable entrances;
A.5 Filling materials of any kind inside the link boxes is unacceptable.
A.6 The 161 kV joints or terminations shall be connected to the link boxes with bonding
leads having two distance categories:
A.6.1 L <= 3 m from the joint;
A.6.2 3 < L < 10m from the joint.
A.7 The connection between the insulated joint and the link box (bonding leads) should
be made of coaxial cable, having low surge impedance and inductance;
A.8 The link box shall have suitable inlets for coaxial cables and earthing cable;
A.9 The SVLs shall be a metal-oxide non-linear resistance (MOV) type;
A.10 Table 1 defines the characteristics of the required SVLs, other values should be
agreed at the project planning stage;
A.11 Link Boxes inscription and identification:
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with the following information:
a. Manufacturer’s name or logo

b. Manufacturer’s part number
c. The IECo Cat. No.
d. Short description of the Link Box.
e. Electrical line diagram of the Link Box.
B)
The SVL should be easily identified, packed in individual transparent plastic bag
that are marked by a tag bearing the following inscription:
a. Manufacturer's name or logo.
b. Manufacturer part number.
c. The IECo Cat. No.
d. Manufacturing origin, date and lot number
Table 1: SVL Characteristics
40 0 m m² 12 00 m m ² 200 0 m m²
R ated v ol t age(kVr m s ) 4.5 4.5 7.5

M ax im um Co nt i nuo us Op er ati ng 3.8 3.8 6.4
Vo l tage( kV)
E n er gy ab s or pt i on( on each of 20 20 20 20
s h ot s ) , k J
E n er gy ab s or pt i on o n 2 s h ot s 15 15 25
b efor e co ol in g, k J
T em por ary overv ol t age (T OV)1 20 20 33
s ec wi th s t an d fr om no pri o r l oad
( kVr ms ) 5.9 5.9 9.8
Af t er 7 kJ / k V rm s of r ated
v ol t age , ( kV r ms ) 5.6 5.6 9.3
M ax . 8 /2 0 u s res i dual vol t age at 11.8 11.8 20.4
1 0 k A ( kV)
M ax . 8 /2 0 u s res i dual vol t age at 14.5 14.5 24.2
4 0 kA ( kV)

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Link Box configurations required in this specification:

Cable 2000 mm 2
Number of Electrical
No. Item Description IECo Cat No.
SVLs Configuration
Link box 3 – way for 3 1x240 mm2 3
1 5283848 Schema 1
earthing cable
Link box 3 – way (with 3 links) for 3
2 5283878 Schema 2
3 240+240 mm2 coax. cable
3 5283850 Schema 3
earthing cable
Link box 3 – way for 240+240 0
4 5283872 Schema 4
mm2 coax. cable
5 5283874 Schema 5
mm2 coax. cable
CB Link box for 240+240 mm2 3
6 5283876 Schema 6
coax. cable
Cable 400 mm 2 and Cable 1200 mm 2
Number of Electrical
No. Item Description IECo Cat No.
SVLs Configuration
1 5283849 Schema 1
earthing cable
Link box 3 – way (with 3 links) for 3
2 5283879 Schema 2
3 240+240 mm2 coax. cable
3 5283951 Schema 3
earthing cable
4 5283873 Schema 4
mm2 coax. cable
5 5283875 Schema 5
mm2 coax. cable
CB Link box for 240+240 mm2 3
6 5283877 Schema 6
coax. cable

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C) SVL Questionnaire
40 0 m m² 12 00 m m ² 200 0 m m²
R ated v ol t age(kVr m s )
M ax im um Co nt i nuo us Op er ati ng
Vo l tage( kV)
E n er gy ab s or pt i on( on each of 20
s h ot s ) , k J
E n er gy ab s or pt i on o n 2 s h ot s
b efor e co ol in g, k J
T em por ary overv ol t age (T OV)1
s ec wi th s t an d fr om no pri o r l oad
( kVr ms )
Af t er 7 kJ / k V rm s of r ated
v ol t age , ( kV r ms )
M ax . 8 /2 0 u s res i dual vol t age at
1 0 k A ( kV)
M ax . 8 /2 0 u s res i dual vol t age at
4 0 k A ( kV)
Bid. Nº :
Manufacturer’s Name:
Manufacturer’s Address:
Tel:
Fax:
Signature: Date:

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ANNEX "C"
Summary of Data
Bid No.: _________________
Proposer Data:
Name and address of the Proposer:
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Email address:
Contact : Tel. No. :
Cellular : Fax. No. :
Date: Signature:
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Summary of data (General)
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Subject
column
1 – Cable (construction and operational features)
1.1 Conductor
1.1.1 Material
1.1.2 Nominal cross section area (mm2)
1.1.3 Number and nominal diameter of the wires (mm)
1.1.4 Stranding system
1.1.5 Designed diameter (mm)
1.1.6 DC resistance at 20 º C (Ω / km)
1.1.7 AC resistance at 20 º C (Ω / km)
1.1.8 Maximum permissible continuous temperature (ºC)
1.1.9 Maximum permissible short term temperature (ºC)
1.1.10 Maximum permissible short-circuit temperature (ºC)
1.2 Extruded semi-conducting layer over the conductor
1.2.1 Material
1.2.2 Nominal thickness (mm)
1.2.3 Nominal diameter over the semi-conducting layer (mm)
1.2.4 Electrical resistivity at 20 º C (Ω cm)
1.2.5 Max. electrical resistivity at operating temperature (Ωcm)
1.3 Insulation
1.3.1 Material
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1.3.3 Nominal diameter over the insulation (mm)
1.3.4 Dielectric constant
1.3.5 Capacitance (µF/km)
1.3.6 Tan δ
1.3.7 Breakthrough voltage (kV/mm)
1.4 Extruded semi-conducting layer over the insulation
1.4.1 Material
1.4.3. Nominal diameter over the semi-conducting layer (mm)
1.4.4 Maximum electrical resistivity at 20 º C (Ωcm)
1.4.5 Maximum electrical resistivity at operating temp. (Ωcm)
1.5 Metallic Screen
1.5.1 Composition / material
1.5.3 Nominal diameter over the metallic screen (mm)
1.5.4 DC resistance at 20 º C (Ω/km)
1.5.5 Maximum permissible short-circuit current for 0.5s (kA)
1.5.6 Maximum permissible short-circuit temperature (ºC)
1.6 Protective outer non-metallic sheath
1.6.1 Material
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1.6.3 Nominal diameter over the outer non-metallic sheath (mm)
1.6.4 Color
1.6.5 Capacitance (µF/km)
1.6.6 Outer semi-conductive layer thickness (mm)
1.7 Electrical features in common:
1.7.1 Positive – sequence reactance X1 (Ω/km)
1.7.2 Zero – sequence impedance at soil electrical resistivity of 100

Ωm for:
a) Trefoil laying formation:
R0 (Ω/km)
X0 (Ω/km)
Z0 (Ω/km)
b) Flat laying formation:
R0 (Ω/km)
X0 (Ω/km)
Z0 (Ω/km)
1.7.3 Permissible load currents at specified conditions (A)
1.7.4 Weibull life exponent value
1.8 Non-electrical features in common
1.8.1 Overall diameter (mm)
1.8.2 Weight (kg/m)
1.8.3 Permissible bending radius (m)
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1.8.4 Permissible pulling force
with ancillary "dogs"
1.8.5 Max length of cable that could be wrapped on drum designed

acc. clause 8 (m)
2 – Drums
2.1 Material
2.2 Reel diameter (mm)
2.3 Flange diameter (mm)
2.4 Width (mm)
2.5 Weight (kg)
2.6 Maximum weight with cable (kg)
2.7 Type of lagging
3 – Accessories
3.1 Straight Joints
3.1.1 P/N of joint
3.1.2 drawings and assembling instructions are attached Yes / No
3.1.3 The joints shall be made according to sub-clause 14.2 Yes / No
3.2 Insulation Joints
3.2.1 P/N of joint
3.3 Transition Straight Joints
3.3.1 P/N of joint
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3.4 Transition Insulated Joints
3.4.1 P/N of joint
3.4 Indoor Termination
3.4.1 P/N of indoor termination
3.4.2 Drawings and assembling instructions are attached Yes / No
3.4.3 Rated Voltage (kV)
3.4.4 Rated Insulation Level (kV, peak/rms)
3.4.5 Rated current (A)
3.4.6 The termination shall be according to sub-clause 14.3 Yes / No
3.5 Outdoor Termination
3.5.1 P/N of outdoor termination
3.5.2 Drawings and assembling instructions are attached Yes / No
3.5.3 Filling compound material
3.5.4 Rated Voltage (kV)
3.5.5 Rated Insulation Level (kV, peak/rms)
3.5.6 Rated current (A)
3.5.7 The termination shall be according to sub-clause 14.4 Yes / No

3.5.8 Termination length mm
3.5.9 Termination weight (empty) kg
3.5.10 Filling compound weight kg
3.5.11 Filling compound dielectric strength kV
3.5.12 The Termination is suitable for 300 slanted mounting Yes / No

3.5.13 The base comprise 4 support insulators
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SML N
3.5.14 Mechanical MML N
Damaged limit N
3.5.15 Top pin diameter mm
3.5.16 Top pin material
3.5.17 Diameter of large sheds mm
3.5.18 Diameter of small sheds mm
3.5.19 Distance between sheds of the same diameter mm
3.5.20 Creepage distance mm
3 .5 . 21 FR P Electro-Physical Characteristics
Properties Proposed Data

1. Color (natural)
2. Density Filler g/cm3
3. Tensile strength MPa
4. Flexural strength* MPa
5. Flexural modulus of elasticity GPa
6. Impact strength kJ/m2
7. Glass transition temperature DSC °C
8. Thermal linear expansion coefficient α, 0÷100°C μm/m°K
9. Relative permittivity ε, 50 Hz (at ambient temperature)

10. Dissipation factor tan S, 50 Hz (at ambient temperature) %
11. Volume resistivity (at ambient temperature) Ω·cm
12. Surface resistivity Ω
13. Comparative tracking index (level KC)
3. 5. 2 2 S IR El ectr o- P hys ical C haract er i s ti cs
Properties Proposed Data

Processing Parameters
14. Number of parts supplied
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15. Mix ratio

16. Viscosity mPas
17. Material state
18. Cure time min.
Product Properties - Physical
19. Hardness (Shore A)
20. Specific gravity g/cm3
21. Tensile strength MPa
22. Elongation %
23. Tear N/mm
Product Properties - Electrical
24. Volume resistivity (at ambient temperature) Ω·cm
25. Dielectric constant
26. Dissipation factor (at ambient temperature)
27. Tracking resistance
28. Dielectric strength
29. Erosion resistance
3.6 Bonding coaxial cable
3.6.1 Type of cable
3.6.2 Construction and cross section
3.7 Earthing cable

3.7.1 Type of cable
3.7.2 Construction and cross section

3.8 Earthing Cabinets
3.8.1 Material of the earthing cabinets
3.8.2 The enclosure protection degree (IP)
3.8.3 The cross bonding and earthing cabinets shall be prepared for Yes / No
wall mounted
3.8.4 Number of inlets
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4 – Tests: the following tests reports are attached

4.1 – Tests of the power cable
4.1.1 Routine tests Yes / No
4.1.2 Special tests Yes / No
4.1.3 Type tests Yes / No
4.2 - Tests of the accessories
4.3 - Tests of the earthing cable
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THE ISRAEL ELECTRIC CORPORATION LTD.
ORGANIZATION, QUALITY AND SAFETY DIVISION
QUALITY CONTROL UNIT
TITLE APPENDICES FOR CONTRACTS / ORDERS Spec. No. Q - APP - 02
SUB Rev. 4
TITLE
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS Status 03/ 2011
Volume PAGE 1 FROM 7
ANNEX "D"
SUB Rev. 4
TITLE
1. GENERAL
1.1 In addition to the provisions of the General Conditions – Annexure "A" and
without derogating from the generality there, the Quality Requirements as
specified in this document constitute an integral part of the Contract between
the Purchaser and the Contractor. Implementing these requirements shall not
constitute any base/reason, for the Contractor to change the Contract schedule
and/or price.
1.2 The Contractor shall make all the necessary arrangements and prepare all the
required and necessary means to enable IEC's Quality Control Unit
Representative (see clause 2) to review, observe, audit, inspect, test and survey
the Work - at any facilities where Work or any part thereof is performed,
including those of Contractor and Sub- Contractors, without any additional cost
to the Purchaser or any change in the Contract schedule.
1.3 The Contractor shall nominate, as part of the execution of the Contract a
quality engineer or a quality specialist to control and manage the quality
requirements of the Contract. This person shall have the authority and
responsibility with respect to all quality requirements of the Contract (including
notifying the Purchaser about inspections, tests, etc.) and shall serve as
Purchaser's liaison for quality matters.
1.4 The Contractor shall be responsible that all of the Contract’s quality
requirements are known, accepted and performed by its Sub- Contractors.
Special attention should be given to Contractor's procurement control and its
Sub- Contractor's design control, process and manufacturing control, purchasing
control, nonconforming material/events control and inspection notification.
Upon Purchaser's request Contractor shall submit un-priced copies of purchase
orders pertaining to the Work/Contact.
PREPARED BY CHECKED BY APPROVED BY

B. Ben-Akiva Y. Shubinsky R. Bandel
Q.C. UNIT Q.C. Dept. - North Q.C. UNIT
QUALITY ENGINEERING MANAGER MANAGER
DATE AND SIGNATURE: DATE AND SIGNATURE: DATE AND SIGNATURE:
06/03/2011
06/03/2011 06/03/2011
SUB Rev. 4
TITLE
2. DEFINITIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS.
2.1. CORRECTIVE ACTION (CA) – As defined in ISO 9000:2005.
2.2. QUALITY PLAN (QP) - Plan, prepared by the Contractor especially for the
Contract, in accordance with ISO 10005 which covers all Contract stages.
2.3. INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN (ITP) – a plan, specifying all the inspections
and tests for the Work throughout all Contract stages (from its initialing
through design, in process inspection, type tests, product qualification, first
article inspection, final inspection/s and test/s, packing, transportation and
supply to the Purchaser, erection - including Site Acceptance Test and
commissioning). ITP shall also specify Witness and Hold Points.
2.4.WITNESS POINT (WP) - a planned visit of the QCUR for purposes indicated
in clause 1.2 for specific point of the ITP or Quality Plan.
2.5.HOLD POINT (HP) – the same as WP but with the distinction that the
Contractor is not permitted to proceed with its planned activities without having
received Purchaser’s written approval.
2.6.NON CONFORMANCE (NC) - deviation from any specified Contract

requirement/s and/or from any quality characteristic of the Work.
2.7.NON CONFORMANCE REPORT (NCR) - a report, on Contractor’s numbered

serial form, describing the details of a Non conformance, from its detection
through disposition and corrective action(s).
2.8.QUALITY CHARACTERISTIC – Any identifiable property of the Work (i.e.

physical ,chemical, functional, visual, technical, environmental, economical,
statistical, legal etc.)
2.9.WORK - Scope of the Contract and the means to execute it.
2.10. QCUR - the Purchaser's Quality Control Unit Representative and/or any
authorized representative of it.
2.11. SPECIAL PROCESS - Irreversible manufacturing processes or processes

which require special or specific tools.
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TITLE
3. QUALITY PLAN AND INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN

3.1 The Contractor shall prepare QP and ITP for all stages of the Contract. These
plans shall be submitted to the Purchaser for approval within fourteen (14) days
of initialing of the Contract by the parties. Contractor shall not amend, change or
alter any part of the QP and/or ITP without the prior written approval of the
Purchaser.
Note: ITP shall conform to Exhibit 'A' attached hereto or any other form
approved by the Purchaser.
3.2 Contractor shall not commence work prior to receiving Purchaser’s written
approval to the QP and ITP.
4. DOCUMENTATION
4.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Purchaser for review, along with the QP and
ITP, its quality and manufacturing/operations procedures that pertain to the
Work execution. The Purchaser has the right to receive explanations with respect
thereto. Contractor shall provide Purchaser with all amendments and/or updates
of documentation.
4.2 Special documents such as process procedures and inspection/test procedures

written specifically for the Contract shall be submitted to the Purchaser, for
review, comment and approval in accordance with Contract until the date agreed
in there, but not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to its use.
4.3 The Contractor shall submit to the Purchaser, for review, comment and approval
(as required by the Contract) all the process qualifications and the employees
certifications for special processes which pertain to the Work and are relevant to
the Contract execution.
4.4 Supplying Work which is not manufactured by the Contractor (under Contract
terms) and which he has no control over the manufacturing process, shall not
derogate from Contractors responsibility to supply the Purchaser with the
documentation and quality records as indicated in Articles 4 and 7.
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TITLE
5. INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

5.1 The Contractor shall have available all test and inspection equipment and/or any
other means, required in Purchaser’s opinion, for the execution of Work and ITP.
5.2 If Contractor uses the services of a Sub - Contractor to carry out any
test/inspection required by the Work, only inspection companies certified to EN
45004 (level A or C) are acceptable.
5.2.1 Type test, Routine Test and Sample test shall be carried out according to
Contract requirements.
5.3 Any other qualification test (for mechanical equipment) shall be carried out in the
presence of the QCUR, followed by all quality records. The serial manufacturing
shall commence only after 1st Article/piece test have successfully carried out
witnessed by the Purchaser's QCUR.
6. INSPECTION NOTIFICATION
6.1. The Contractor shall indicate each inspection/test and notify the Purchaser of it
in advance. An ITP schedule (on a GANT form) shall be prepared by the
Contractor, within six (6) weeks after initialing of the Contract.
Indications of inspection/test dates may in any event not be less than six (6)
weeks in advance. Both inspection/test notification and ITP schedule shall be
reported to the Purchaser's Project Management. In addition to the above ITP
schedule, Contractor shall submit to Purchaser a final notice of planned
tests/inspections not less than twenty-two (22) Israeli working days in advance.
6.2. Should Contractor fails to notify the Purchaser of a planned inspection/test, as

required, or in the event Contractor carries out a test/inspection without the
required presence of the QCUR, Purchaser shall have the option of demanding
that Contractor re-perform the test/inspection in the presence of QCUR at a
time convenient to Purchaser and at no additional cost..
7. QUALITY RECORDS
7.1. The Quality Records stipulated in this clause shall be, either in Hebrew, in
dual/multi-language form with English, in English only, or if not available
translated to English by Contractor.
7.2. Contractor shall submit to the Purchaser copy of the quality records
documenting the inspections, tests or other quality operations of the Work, as
indicated in the ITP, QP and the Contract. All quality records of skipped or
missed WP and/or HP shall be submitted to Purchaser immediately after their
generation.
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TITLE
7.3. All Test and Inspection Certificates/ Reports of materials, operations and or
inspection/test, purchased or carried out for the Work and/or required by the
applicable Standards, shall be submitted to the Purchaser immediately following
their generation. These Certificates/Reports shall be original, in accordance with
EN 10204:2004-3.1, containing actual measured values, signed and attested by
Contractor. For any other document type, Contractor has to get Purchaser
permission in advance.
7.4. Contractor shall make available to Purchaser upon its request, for review and
comment, at Purchaser’s premises or other mutually agreed place (in Israel), the
quality records of any - Type test, Routine test, Qualification test, First Article
Inspection/Test, Process qualification, Special process and/or any other
inspection/test/examination required by Purchaser, after initialing of the
Contract, to evaluate the Work (at all stages) regardless of the QP and the ITP.
7.5. Submission of the documents and quality records, regarding the Equipment to
which the documents relate, to Purchaser, as specified in Articles 4 and 7, shall
be a condition, precedent to shipment by Contractor and payment by Purchaser.
7.6. Quality records of inspections/tests and/or of process control and process

evaluation pertaining to a Work such as shelf item, standard Equipment and/ or
already completed Equipment to be supplied to Purchaser between 30 to 120
days after execution of the Contract, shall be immediately submitted to the
Purchaser or at least 60 days prior to packing for shipment, respectively.
8. HANDLING OF NONCONFORMANCES AND CORRECTIVE

ACTIONS
8.1. It is Purchaser's policy to reject Work and/or Goods that do not conform to all
contractual requirements, unless acceptance is in the best interests of Purchaser.
Acceptance of nonconforming Work or Goods is the sole prerogative of
Purchaser.
8.2. It is the Contractor’s obligation to report to Purchaser about any nonconforming

item/event which pertain to the Work and are relevant to Contract execution.
8.3. If the Contractor fails to report about a non conformance on time, Purchaser
may request Contractor to dismantle the nonconforming Work (to witness the
NC) with no additional cost. The documentation and quality records concerning
this NC shall be immediately submitted to the Purchaser.
8.4. Each NC should be followed by corrective action/s (CA). A NC which is not

followed by CA shall be rejected.
8.5. Deviating from 8.4 can cause stoppage of the Work and its rejection till the
proper CA is taken by the Contractor.
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TITLE
EXHIBIT A
I&T Plan FORM
CONTRACTOR'S: NAME, I&T PLAN TITLE, THE PRODUCT INSPECTED/TESTED, and DOCUMENT IDENTITY &
APPROVAL.
PURCHASER'S: NAME AND PROJECT''S NAME AND LOCATION.
THE
INSPECTED / TESTED BY REPORT /
No.THE APPLICABLE WP/HP CERTIFICATE REMARKS
SUB-
INSPECTION DCUMENTS OR AND
CONT./ CONTR- PURCH- OTHER
OR TEST OTHER ITS REF. STD/
SUPP ACTOR ASER
PROCEDURE
APPROVAL BY THE CONTRACTOR'S NOMENCLATURE:

QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
Issued date: june 2017
ANNEX "E"
Manufacturer Part Numbers
VS
IECo. Catalog No.
Of the
HV Cable and Accessories
ANNEX E
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
For future reference to parts list, instructions and drawings, please write down the part
number of each proposed item and its denomination
For 2000 mm2:

Manufacturer IECo. Shelf
No. Item Description
P/N Cat. No. life
1. 161 kV power cable 2000 mm2 5282519
2. Outdoor termination 5283019
Outdoor termination for older cables 2000
3. 5274812
mm2
4. Indoor termination 5283022
Indoor termination for older cables 2000
5. 5157357
mm2
6. Insulation joint 5283202
7. Transition insulation joint 5283224
Link box 3 – way (with 3 SVL) for 1x240
8. 5283848
mm2 earthing cable
Link box 3 – way (without SVL) for
9. 5283950
1x240 mm2 earthing cable
10. 5283872
240+240 mm2 coax. cable
CB Link box (with 3 SVL) for 240+240
11. 5283876
mm2 coax. cable
Link box 3 – way with 6 SVL for 240+240
12. 5283874
mm2 coax. cable
Link box 3 – way with 3 SVL and 3 links
13. 5283878
for 240+240 mm2 coax. cable
14. SVL -7,5 kV Breakthrough. 5284030
2
15. Fixing cleat for single 2000 mm cable 5157439
16. Fixing cleat for triple 2000 mm2 cables 5157450
17. Sealing end for short term 5283588
18. Sealing end for long term 5283681
Tools (add in another page list of all the
19. 5283203
tools that required for installations)
ANNEX E
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
20. Suspension strap for 3 cables 2000 mm2 5157452

21. Fastening strap for 3 cables 2000 mm2 5157454
For 1200 mm2:

P/N Cat. No. life
22. 161 kV power cable 1200 mm2 5282710
Outdoor termination for older cables 1200
24. 4093647
mm2
Indoor termination for older cables 1200
26. 3256104
mm2
27. Insulation joint 5283208
28. Transition insulation joint 5283225
29. Fixing cleat for single 1200 mm2 cable 4497319
33. 5283845
34. Suspension strap for 3 cables 1200 mm2 5213827
35. Fastening strap for 3 cables 1200 mm2 3766052
For 400 mm2:

P/N Cat. No. life
36. 161 kV power cable 400 mm2 5282711
39. Fixing cleat for single 400 mm2 cable 5283955
ANNEX E
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1

43. 5283846
SVL and Link box for 1200 mm2 400 mm2:

P/N Cat. No. life
Link box 3 – way (with 3 SVL) for 1x240
44. 5283849
mm2 earthing cable
45. 5283951
1x240 mm2 earthing cable
46. 5283873
240+240 mm2 coax. cable
CB Link box (with 3 SVL) for 240+240
47. 5283877
mm2 coax. cable
Link box 3 – way with 6 SVL for 240+240
48. 5283875
mm2 coax. cable
Link box 3 – way with 3 SVL and 3 links
49. 5283879
for 240+240 mm2 coax. cable
50. SVL -4.5 kV Breakthrough. 5284031
General:
Manufacturer
No. Item Description IECo. Cat. No.
P/N
51. Coaxial bonding cable 240+240 mm2 5283953
52. Earthing cable 1x240 mm2 5283954
Accessories installation supervising (per
53. 1100009625
single working day)
ANNEX E
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
Training course for one team on the

54. subject of assembling joints, indoor and 1100008253
outdoor terminations, OPGW.
Training course for one team for
55. certification of supervision workers in 161 1060000150
kV cable and accessories
Training refresh course for one team for
56. certification of supervision workers in 161 1060000151
kV cable and accessories
*shelf life: the proposer should detail the shelf life for All consumables like: tape,
mastic, silicon oil, filling compound, and for all the dielectric items like stress cones and
joint bodies on another page.
ANNEX E
Marketing Division
Specification NPS-352
Edition No.: 1
for
ANNEX "F"
Specification
for
Integrated Distributed Temperature
Sensor (DTS)
Bid No. _________________
Name and address of the Proposer:

______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
Manufacturer Data:
Email address:
Contact : Tel. No. :
Cellular : Fax. No. :
Date: Signature:
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
1. Scope
This specification sets up the technical and test requirements of the integrated 161 kV
distribution cable optical fibers that will function as a distributed temperature sensor
(DTS).
2. Technical Requirements
2.1. The 161 kV distribution cable shall integrate 3 (three) sets of optical fibers
( one of them for spare).
2.2. Each set shall include:
1 (one) multi mode graded index optical fiber 50/125 µm
1 (one) multi mode graded index optical fiber 62.5/125 µm
1 (one) single mode optical fiber 8-9/125 µm
2.3. At any point along the 161 kV distribution cable the two sets will be installed
at inverse diameter edges and the third one will be spare.
2.4. The optical fibers shall be installed in a gel filled loose tube.
2.5. The optical fibers shall be installed in a way that will ensure their mechanical
and optical characteristics during the storage, transportation, laying and
continuous operation of the 161 kV power cable.
2.6. The optical fibers installation should not influence the electrical and magnetic
characteristics of the 161 kV power cable.
2.7. Fiber Optic Specification

2.7.1. Temperature ranges:
- Operating/storage temperature: up to +85ºC (continuously) +150ºC (48 hrs)
- Short term temperature: 150ºC (60 min.)
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
2.7.2. Multi Mode Fibers
The fiber characteristics shall comply with the requirements of ITU-T G.651 and the IEC
60793 standards for multi mode optical fibers.
Property 50/125 fibers 62.5/125 fibers

Property specification (Code 5) specification (Code 6)
Optical properties
Attenuation @ 850 nm (dB/km) ≤ 3.0 ≤ 3.2
Attenuation @ 1300 nm (dB/km) ≤ 1.0 ≤ 1.2
≤ 0.5 dB (850 and 1300 nm) for 100 turns around a
Added attenuation with bending
75 mm mandrel
Numerical Aperture 0.20 ± 0.02 0.275 ± 0.015
Bandwidth* @ 850 nm ≥ 700 MHz*km ≥ 200 MHz*km
Bandwidth* @ 1300 nm ≥ 800 MHz*km ≥ 500 MHz*km
Geometrical properties
Core diameter 50 ± 2.5 µm 62.5 ± 3 µm
Cladding diameter 125 ± 1 µm
Core-Cladding offset 1.5 µm 3 µm
Cladding non-circularity 1% 2%
Core non-circularity 5% 5%
Coating diameter 242 ± 5 µm 245± 5 µm
Coating / Cladding offset 12 µm
Mechanical and Environmental properties

Proof Test ≥ 0.7 GN/m2 (100 kpsi)
Stripping Force 1 to 9 N
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
2.7.3. Single Mode Fiber

The fiber characteristics shall comply with the requirements of ITU-T G.652 and the IEC 60793
standards for single mode 9/125 m optical fibers. (SCL code: 9)
Property Specification
Optical properties
Attenuation @ 1310 nm ≤ 0.35 dB/km
Attenuation @ 1550 nm ≤ 0.22 dB/km
Point discontinuity ≤ 0.1 dB
≤ 0.05 dB @ 1310 nm and ≤ 0.10 dB @ 1550 nm
for 100 turns around a 60 mm mandrel
Added Attenuation with Bending
≤ 0.05 dB @ 1550 nm for one turn around a 15 mm
mandrel
Chromatic Dispersion Slope ≤ 0.092 ps/km/nm2
Zero chromatic dispersion wavelength 1310-1324 nm
Mode Field Diameter @ 1310 nm 9.2 ± 0.5 µm
Mode Field Diameter @ 1550 nm 10.4 ± 0.5 µm
Mode field concentricity error < 1 µm
Cable Cut-Off Wavelength ≤ 1260 nm
PMD Individual Fiber ≤ 0.1 ps/√km
PMD Link Value ≤ 0.1 ps/√km
Cladding Diameter 125 ± 0.7 µm
Core-Cladding Offset ≤ 0.5 µm
Cladding Non-Circularity 0.7 %
Coating Diameter 245 ± 5 µm
Coating / Cladding Offset ≤ 12 µm
Curl Radius of Curvature ≥4m
Proof Test ≥ 0.7 GN/m2 (100 kpsi)
Stripping Force 1 to 9 N
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
3. Required Documents
The Proposer shall submit the following with the tender documents:
3.1. Cross sectional drawing of the 161 kV power cable including the integrated
optical fibers;
3.2. Technical (optical and mechanical) data of the optical fibers;
3.3. Installation instructions for connecting and end terminating of the optical fibers;
3.4. Specified list of installation parts and accessories such as connectors, splice
enclosures, premises box, end caps, etc. (recommended manufacturer P/N, data
sheet, quantities);
3.5. Specified list of installation tools (recommended manufacturer P/N, data sheet,
quantities);
3.6. Type test report approved by well known accredited laboratory.

The tests shall include:
1. Geometrical Inspection
2. Visual Inspection
3. Fiber Attenuation
Fiber attenuation measurements are to be made according to EIA/TIA-455-61-

Measurement of Fiber or Cable Attenuation Using an OTDR;
Visual Inspection - EIA/TIA-455-13 - Visual and Mechanical Inspection of Fiber

Optic Components, Devices and Assemblies
Geometrical Inspection – ASTM D4565
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
3.7. Routine tests (factory acceptance test).

The tests shall include attenuation tests that will preformed on each and every
optical fiber on each and every cable drum.
The tests shall be preformed for both wave lengths - 1310 nm & 1550 nm.
OTDR's measurements shall be made from both directions and the results shall be
averaged.
3.8. Required tests after installation to check the integrity and functionality of the
optical fibers.
3.9. Recommended temperature monitoring equipment (manufacturer P/N, data
sheet);
3.10. Recommended dynamic rating software (manufacturer P/N, data sheet);
3.11. A proposal for training course for 3 crews of 7 linemen for the subjects of
execution, installation and maintenance of the 161 kV cable, terminations,
joints (including splice enclosure of the optic fibers used for DTS);
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
Summery of Data (for DTS)

Please fill in the following tables:
Multi Mode Fibers
The fiber characteristics comply with the requirements of ITU-T G.651 and
The IEC 60793 standards for multi mode optical fibers (yes/no): ________
.
Property 50/125 fibers 62.5/125 fibers

Property specification (Code 5) specification (Code 6)
Optical properties
Attenuation @ 850 nm (dB/km) ≤ _____ ≤ _____
Attenuation @ 1300 nm (dB/km) ≤ _____ ≤ _____
Added attenuation with bending ≤ _____dB for 100 turns around a 75 mm mandrel
Numerical Aperture _____ _____
Bandwidth* @ 850 nm ≥ _____MHz*km ≥ _____MHz*km
Bandwidth* @ 1300 nm ≥ _____MHz*km ≥ _____MHz*km
Core diameter _____µm _____µm
Cladding diameter _____µm
Core-Cladding offset ≤ _____%
Cladding non-circularity ≤ _____%
Core non-circularity ≤ _____%
Coating diameter _____µm
Coating / Cladding offset _____µm

Proof Test ≥ _____GN/m2 (100 kpsi)
Stripping Force _____N
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
for
Single Mode Fiber

The fiber characteristics comply with the requirements of ITU-T G.652 and IEC 60793
standards for single mode 9/125 m optical fibers. (SCL code: 9) (yes/no): __
Property Specification
Optical properties
Attenuation @ 1310 nm ≤ _____dB/km
Attenuation @ 1550 nm ≤ _____dB/km
Point discontinuity ≤ _____dB
≤ _____dB @ 1310 nm and ≤ _____dB @ 1550 nm
for 100 turns around a 60 mm mandrel
Added Attenuation with Bending
≤ _____dB @ 1550 nm for one turn around a
32 mm mandrel
Chromatic Dispersion Slope ≤ _____ps/km/nm2
Zero chromatic dispersion wavelength _____nm
Mode Field Diameter @ 1310 nm _____µm
Mode Field Diameter @ 1550 nm _____ µm
Mode field concentricity error < _____ µm
Cable Cut-Off Wavelength ≤ _____nm
PMD Individual Fiber ≤ _____ps/√km
PMD Link Value ≤ _____ps/√km
Cladding Diameter _____µm
Core-Cladding Offset ≤ _____µm
Cladding Non-Circularity ≤ _____%
Coating Diameter _____µm
Coating / Cladding Offset ≤ _____ µm
Curl Radius of Curvature ≥ _____m
Proof Test ≥ _____GN/m2 (100 kpsi)
Stripping Force _____N
ANNEX "F" (DTS)

The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
Issued date: June 2017 for
Page 1 of 2
161kV power cable and its accessories
ANNEX "G"
Required schedule up to prototype approval
ANNEX"G"(Threshold conditions)
The Israel Electric Corporation Ltd.
Marketing Division
Edition No.: 1
Issued date: June 2017 for
Page 2 of 2
161kV power cable and its accessories
months
No. STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Signing of contract
2 production of one drum for test
Submitting of:
1. Datail drawing of the proposed items.
2. Test plan:
3 - The name of the performer laboratory and address (country, city,
etc.)
- A list of tests
- Plain and schedule of the type test
Israel Electric Corp. approval of the above documents after
4
clarifications
Execution and submission of the type test report for the proposed
5
item
Israel Electric Corp. response to the above documents of the type
6
test
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Specification NPS - 352

Annex “A”: Program for 161 kV power cable acceptance tests

Conductor Cross Section (mm2) IEC Cat. No.

2.1.8. Detailed proposal including catalogues and specifications, manufacturer name

2.2. Contractor's Duties

2.2.3. Provide all drawings and other information, as required in clause 6;

2.2.5. Provide a document specifying any deviations from this specification;

2.2.10. Supervise commissioning tests prior to system energizing.

Acc. to the attached documents of the supply and storage division

Israel Standard IS 65 (Identified to IEC 60228) "Conductors of insulated cables";

5. Required Documents for Qualification

5.1. A document entitled: “Statement of compliance with threshold conditions and

5.25. Cable pulling/hauling and cable fastening calculations paper, specifying:

5.25.2. pulling techniques:

5.25.3. installation in tunnels:

• Fixing devices (type of cleats, suspension belts, straps, etc.)

5.25.4. vertical cable installation at shafts or terminal towers up to 30 m:

• Fixing devices (straight or snaking installation)

• Voltage levels and test durations

6. Required Documents after Award

6.1 Type Test:

6.2 Detailed illustrated step-by-step instructions describing installation and

7. Marking and Indication

7.1 Cable Marking

The marks may be either imprinted or embossed on the outer sheath.

7.2 Drum Marking

7.3 Accessories Marking

7.4 Package Marking

Note: All markings should be printed in large legible characters (e.g. on a 20 X 20 cm

8. Packing and Transportation

8.1. 161 kV cable

• Max. drum flung diameter: 3800 mm.

• Max. drum width inside : 2700 mm

8.2. Other Equipment

9. Warranty and Obligations

Irrespective of anything to the contrary in the tender documents, the warranty

10. Quality Assurance and Quality Control

11. Operating Conditions

12. Erection Data

~ 1.8 m Protecting net

12.3 Unburied cable part located in air:

13. Cable Design

13.1.2. Maximum Permissible Conductor Temperatures

Normal Operation: 90ºC;

13.2 Insulation and Semi-Conducting Layers

13.2.2.1 The insulation shall be one layer extruded cross-linked polyethylene

13.2.3. Semi-Conducting Layers

13.3 Longitudinal water barrier

13.4 Outer Protective Non-Metallic Jacket

The outer protective jacket shall be an extruded layer of black polyethylene

13.5 Optical Fiber

14. Accessories – Technical Requirements

14.1. General Requirements

The 1200 /1000 mm2 cables

The 2000 mm2 cable

14.3. Indoor Terminations

14.4. Outdoor Terminations

14.5. Earthing and Bonding System

14.6. Sealing Ends

14.7. Installation Aids

Tests Units Requirements

4. Tan δ measurement (for cable only) (IEC Publication