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  • BS 7870-1:2011

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    LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  16-11-2022

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-12-2011

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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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

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides generic definitions and specifies the frequency of sample tests applicable to the BS 7870 series.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Supersedes BS 7870-1(1996) and 11/30214055 DC. (12/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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

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

    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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