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  • BS 4553-1:1998

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    Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having PVC insulation

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  29-04-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Voltage designation
    5 Phase conductor
    6 Insulation
    7 Identification of phase core
    8 Bedding
    9 Concentric layer
    10 Binders
    11 Oversheath
    12 Cable marking
    13 End sealing
    14 Schedule of tests
    15 Test conditions
    16 Routine tests
    17 Sample tests
    18 Type tests
    Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
    operation of cables
    Annex B (informative) Recommendations for installation of
    cables
    Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
    or order
    Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
    Annex E (normative) Voltage tests on completed cables
    Annex F (normative) Insulation resistance test
    Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
    Annex H (informative) Notes on type tests
    Annex J (informative) Guide to use
    Bibliography

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    Construction requirements and methods of tests for cables intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. For use where current loading gives conductor temperature rise not exceeding 70°C and where the maximum short circuit conductor temperature is 160°C.

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    This British Standard specifies requirements for construction and gives methods of test for PVC-insulated single-phase split concentric cables for operation on an earthed neutral system at nominal voltages up to and including 1 000 V between phases and 600 V to earth.

    The cables specified in this part of BS 4553 have a central phase conductor insulated with PVC and a concentric layer comprising bare copper wires (earth continuity conductor) and copper wires covered with extruded polymer (neutral conductor). The cables are intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. They are suitable for use in situations where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to loading current results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 70 °C, and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 160 °C.

    Guidance concerning selection, installation and usage is given in Annex A, Annex B, and Annex J respectively.

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    Committee GEL/20/17
    Development Note Together with BS 4553-2(1998) & BS 4553-3(1998), it supersedes BS 4553(1992), 97/201035 DC & 02/206314 DC. (02/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES
    BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
    BS EN 60079-14:2014 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations design, selection and erection
    BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
    IEC 60183:2015 Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
    BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
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