BS 7870-2:1999
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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
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31-12-2011
English
19-11-2004
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Foreword
Section 1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative 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
2.3 Mechanical tests on 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
3.3 Insulation resistance tests
3.4 Not applicable
3.5 Not applicable
3.6 Spark tests
3.7 Not applicable
3.8 Heating cycle test
3.9 Measurement of electrical resistivity of the
semi-conducting screens
3.10 Partial discharge test
3.11 Tan delta measurement
3.12 Not applicable
3.13 Adherence of screens at short circuit
temperature
3.14 Resistivity test for water blocking tape
Section 4 Fire performance tests
4.1 Flame propagation tests
4.2 Smoke emission tests
4.3 Corrosive gas emission tests
Section 5 Long term tests
5.1 Thermal endurance tests
5.2 Pulling lubricant immersion test
5.3 Long term water immersion test
5.4 Long term voltage test
Bibliography
Collates and defines the extra test procedures for testing polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables, having rated voltage not exceeding 19/33 kV, to be used by distribution and generating utilities.
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GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 7870-2(1996). (04/2000) To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996). Supersedes 04/300400 DC. (11/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
72
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| Supersedes |
| IEC 60502:1994 | Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables for rated voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV |
| 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 |
| HD 48 : 200S1 | IMPULSE TESTS ON CABLES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES |
| BS EN 60060-2:1995 | High-voltage test techniques Measuring systems |
| BS 7622-2:1993 | Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions Test procedure and requirements |
| 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 |
| BS 7622-1:1993 | Measurement of smoke density of electric cables burning under defined conditions Test apparatus |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
| 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 |
| BS 358:1960 | Method for the measurement of voltage with sphere-gaps (one sphere earthed) |
| BS EN 10002-1:2001 | Tensile testing of metallic materials Method of test at ambient temperature |
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