BS 1858:1973
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Specification for bitumen-based filling compounds for electrical purposes
Hardcopy , PDF
14-02-2002
English
03-10-1973
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Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Classification
3. General requirements
4. Solubility
5. Softening point
6. Penetration
7. Viscosity of Class I compound
8. Pouring point of compounds of Classes II to VI
9. Electric strength (proof) test
10. Flash point (open)
11. Mineral matter (ash)
12. Acidity: neutralization value
13. Freedom from injurious sulphur
14. Adhesive properties
15. Contraction and depth of pipe
16. Segregation test for Class VI compound
Appendices
A. Solubility of Class VI compound
B. Pouring point of compounds of Classes II to VI
C. Electric strength (proof) test
D. Mineral matter (carbonated ash) for Class VI
compound
E. Injurious sulphur
F. Adhesive properties
G. Contraction and depth of pipe
H. Segregation test for Class VI compound
Tables
1. Classification
2. Tolerance on softening point
3. Penetration at 25 deg C
4. Tolerance on penetration
5. Electric strength (proof) test requirements
6. Mineral matter
7. Contraction
8. Mould temperatures
Figures
1. Folded filter paper
2. Apparatus for determination of pouring point
arranged for electrical heating
3. Valve, holder and stirrer
4. Container for compound and jet
5. Outer vessel for electrical heating
6. Outer vessel for gas heating
7. Apparatus for electric strength (proof) test
8. Apparatus for determination of adhesive properties
9. Glass tube for contraction and depth of pipe
Compounds based on bitumen or natural asphalt. Not applicable to oils, oil resisting compounds, cold pouring compounds. Classified by softening points. Electrical and physical properties; tests.
| Committee |
GEL/15
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| DevelopmentNote |
OBSOLESCENT - CURRENT FOR EXISTING EQUIPMENT, NOT FOR USE WITH NEW DESIGNS
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy | |
| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE 68050:1998 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 13844:2003 | Identical |
| BS 5733:1995 | Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories |
| BS 5733:1979 | Specification for general requirements for electrical accessories |
| BS 3690-2:1989 | Bitumens for building and civil engineering Specification for bitumens for industrial purposes |
| BS 3905:1995 | Specification for 3.8/6.6 kV, 300 A bolted flameproof cable couplers and adaptors, for use in coal mines. |
| BS 7354:1990 | Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations |
| BS 7383:1990 | Specification for cold-pour resin-based compound for use as a filling medium in terminating cables in enclosures for voltages not exceeding 11 kV for use in coal mines |
| BS 2562:1979 | Specification for cable boxes for transformers and reactors |
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