BS 7870-2:1999
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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
Hardcopy , PDF
31-12-2011
English
19-11-2004
Committees responsible
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
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