TRANSMISSION ENGINEERING STANDARD TES-P-104.05, Rev.

conduit Inner diameter (D) to cable overall diameter (d). The following formula is
used to evaluate the jamming potential:

D
ƒ If JR = is larger than 3.0, jamming cannot occur.
d
D
ƒ If JR = is between 2.8 and 3.0 jamming is likely to occur and should be
d
avoided, but clearance must be checked (see paragraph 5.4).
D
ƒ If JR = is less than 2.8, jamming is not likely.
d

Where:
D = Conduit Inner Diameter in millimeters (mm)
d = Cable Overall Diameter in millimeters (mm)

5.4 Cable Clearances (CL) in Conduit

Clearances must be checked to ensure that the top conductor will not press against
the top of the conduit. Clearance shall be between 6 mm and 25 mm. The larger
value is used for large cables and severe bends and pulls. The formulae for
calculating clearance are as follows:

5.4.1 Parallel (Triplexed) Cables

CL = 0.5D - 1.366d + 0.5(D-d) (1-[d/(D-d)]²)½

5.4.2 Multi Conductor Cable

CL = D-d

6.0 CABLES INSTALLATION IN DIRECT BURIED

6.1 In the event of minor damage to outer jacket during installation, heat shrinkable split
sleeve shall be applied to repair the jacket.

6.2 Cables shall be placed in trenches in a single horizontal tier without crossings except
at transition to multi-tier duct banks. Multi-tier direct buried cable arrangements in
trenches are not allowed.

6.3 The route of cable trenches shall avoid above ground and below ground obstructions
so as to maintain a reasonable access to the buried cables. Trenches in unpaved
areas are preferred. A minimum clearance shall be maintained between underground
runs and parallel runs of underground piping. Cables shall not be located under
present or future parallel runs of low level underground piping which could block
access to the cables. Recommended clearances are shown on Fig. 05-01 through Fig.
05-06.

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