BS 7870-2:1996
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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
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15-06-1999
English
15-10-1996
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Foreword
Methods of test
Section 1. General
1/1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Classification of tests
1.4 Sampling
1.5 Test conditions
Section 2. Non-electrical tests
2.1 Dimensional measurements
2.2 Mechanical tests on non-metallic components
2.4 Non-electrical tests on samples of complete cable
2.5 Physical and chemical tests
Section 3. Electrical tests
3.1 Electrical resistance
3.2 Voltage tests
3.6 Spark tests
Figure
1 Apparatus for water penetration tests
List of references
Collates and specifies the additional test methods for polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables of rated voltage up to and including 19/33 kV.
| Committee |
GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 95/212753
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| BS 7870-3.1:1996 | PVC and XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductorsLV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV |
| BS 7870-3.2:1996 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper conductors |
| BS 7870-3.4:1996 | |
| BS 7870-7.2:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring |
| BS 7870-3.3:1996 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV Specification for XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth cables with solid aluminium conductors |
| BS 903-A59:1990 | Physical testing of rubber Methods using plastimeters |
| 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 6469-99.2:1992 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests |
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