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  • BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  31-08-2007

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-1993

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Guide to the glossary
    Glossary
    Component parts of cables
    461-01 Conductors
    461-02 Insulations
    461-03 Electrical screens and shields
    461-04 Cabling
    461-05 Coverings and various components
    Cables
    461-06 Cables in generanl
    461-07 Pressure cables
    461-08 Aerial insulated cables
    461-09 Special cables
    Cable accessories
    461-10 Terminations
    461-11 Joints
    461-12 Miscellaneous accessories
    Cable installation
    461-13 Practices of laying
    461-14 Shield bonding
    461-15 Shield bonding accessories
    Other
    461-16 Miscellaneous terms
    461-17 Components of accessories
    461-18 Aerial insulated cable accessories
    461-19 Connecting methods
    461-20 Handling of cables
    461-21 Cable laying
    461-22 Tests
    461-23 Operation
    Index

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    Gives a glossary of terms for electric cables.

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    Committee GEL/1
    Development Note Supersedes BS 4727-2:GRP08(1986) & 88/23147 DC. (07/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

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    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT7)/2(1986) : 1986 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 7: CORDS, ELECTRICAL GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    DEFSTAN 02-514/2(2008) : 2008 GUIDE TO CABLE ENTRY, TERMINATION AND JUNCTION COMPONENTS FOR EQUIPMENT
    BS 8436:2004 Electric cables. 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT31)/2(2006) : 2006 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 31: SHEATHS - LIMITED FIRE HAZARD
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT27)/3(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 27: CABLES AND WIRES ELECTRICAL FOR POWER CONNECTIONS TO MOBILE EQUIPMENT
    BS 6231:2006 Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring
    BS 6231:1998 Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring
    BS 6195:2006 Electric cables. Rubber or silicone rubber insulated flexible cables and cords for coil end leads
    BS 6622:2007 Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7655-10.1(1997) : 1997 SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - POLYETHYLENE SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - THERMOPLASTIC MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE) SHEATHING COMPOUND
    BS 7629-1:1997 Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore cables
    BS 6007:2000 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
    BS 6500:2000 Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments
    BS 6883:1999 Elastomer insulated cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7540-3:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V National standard cables not included in HD 21 and HD 22
    BS 7540-2:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V Harmonized cable types from HD 21 and HD 22
    BS 4553-3:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    BS 7889:1997 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables for a voltage of 600/1000 V
    BS 7835:2000 Specification for armoured cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV up to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    BS 7870-1:1996 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General
    BS 7540-1:2005 Electric cables. Guide to use for cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V General guidance
    BS 7888-1:1998 LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (Um=1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (Um=42 kV) General
    BS 7211:1998 Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    BS 4553-2:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having thermosetting insulation
    BS 4553-1:1998 Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having PVC insulation
    BS 6469-98.1:1996 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Additional harmonized non-electrical test methods Test for TMPU sheath
    BS 7629-2:1997 Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multipair cables
    BS 7917:1999 Elastomer insulated fire resistant (limited circuit integrity) cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods
    BS 7919:2001 Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments
    BS 7922:2004 Electric cables. Fluid-filled, paper- and PPL-insulated, metal-sheathed cables and accessories for alternating voltages up to and including 400 kV (Um = 420 kV). Requirements and test methods
    BS 6004:1995 Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting
    BS 638-4:1996 Arc welding power sources, equipment and accessories Specification for welding cables
    BS 6346:1997 Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
    BS 6004:2000 Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring
    BS 7923:2004 Electric cables. Internal gas-pressure cables and accessories for alternating voltages up to and including 275 kV (Um = 300 kV). Requirements and test methods
    BS 7912:2001 Power cables with XLPE insulation and metallic sheath, and their accessories, for rated voltages from 66 kV (Um=72.5 kV) to 132kV (Um=145kV). Requirements and test methods
    BS 7846:2000 Electric cables. 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
    BS 6007:2006 Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring
    BS 7540:1994 Guide to use of cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V
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