BS 7870-1:2011
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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General
Amended by
Available format(s)
Hardcopy , PDF
Withdrawn date
16-11-2022
Language(s)
English
Published date
31-12-2011
Publisher
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Frequency of sample tests
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to selection and
use of cables
Annex B (normative) - Insulation and over sheath
materials
Bibliography
Provides generic definitions and specifies the frequency of sample tests applicable to the BS 7870 series.
| Committee |
GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 7870-1(1996) and 11/30214055 DC. (12/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
26
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard gives generic definitions and specifies the frequency of sample tests applicable to the BS7870 series.
NOTE Guidance on the selection and use of the cables specified in BS7870 is given in Annex A. Requirements for insulation and oversheath materials are specified in Annex B.
| BS 7870-4.10(2011) : 2011 | LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION OF RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV TO 33 KV - SECTION 4.10: SINGLE-CORE 11 KV TO 33 KV CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620) |
| BS 7870-4.11(2011) : 2011 | LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV AND 33 KV - SECTION 4.11: SINGLE-CORE 33 KV LEAD SHEATHED CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620) |
| BS 7870-4.20(2011) : 2011 | LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV TO 33 KV - SECTION 4.20: THREE-CORE 11 KV CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620) |
| BS 7870-3.11:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors |
| BS 7870-3.12:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7870-3.21:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors |
| BS 7870-5:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Polymeric insulated aerial bundled conductors (ABC) of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV for overhead distribution |
| BS 7870-3.40:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors |
| BS 7870-3.50:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform or helical concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7870-2:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test |
| BS 7870-3.22:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 | MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND |
| HD 605 S2:2008/corrigendum:2010 | ELECTRIC CABLES - ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS |
| HD 620 : 2010 | DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3,6/6 (7,2) KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 20,8/36 (42) KV |
| 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 60811-1-3:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Methods for determining the density. Water absorption tests. Shrinkage test |
| HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 | DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV |
| BS EN 60811-4-1:2004 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope |
| BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to PVC compounds Pressure test at high temperature. Tests for resistance to cracking |
| HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 | OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV |
| IEC 60183:2015 | Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems |
| BS EN 60811-2-1:1998 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to elastomeric compounds Methods specific to elastomeric compounds. Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests |
| IEC 60050-461:2008 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
| BS EN 60811-1-4:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Tests at low temperature |
| BS EN 60811-3-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods Methods specific to PVC compounds - Loss of mass test. Thermal stability test |
| BS 8512:2008 | Electric cables. Code of practice for the storage, handling, installation and disposal of cables on wooden drums |
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