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  • BS 7870-3.11:2001

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    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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-08-2012

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-02-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Voltage designation
    4 Phase conductors
    5 Insulation
    6 Assembly of cores
    7 Bedding for 3-phase cables
    8 Neutral/earth concentric conductor
    9 Oversheath
    10 Marking
    11 End sealing
    12 Dimensions
    13 Tests
    14 Routine tests
    15 Sample tests
    16 Type tests
    Bibliography

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    Specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of concentric copper wire combined neutral/earth (CNE) service cables having a rated voltage of 0.6/1 (1.2) kV.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Together with BS 7870-3.10(2001) it supersedes BS 7870-3.1(1996). (08/2001) To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). Supersedes 99/244661 DC and 02/209787 DC. (02/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    BS 7870-3.12:2001 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
    HD 622 S1:1996/A2:2005 Power cables having rated voltages from 3,6/6 (7,2) kV up to and including 20,8/36 (42) kV with special fire performance for use in power stations
    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 60811-1-3:1995 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
    HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
    BS 7870-3.10:2001 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 combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
    BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
    HD 604 S1:1994/A3:2005 0.6/1 KV POWER CABLES WITH SPECIAL FIRE PERFORMANCE FOR USE IN POWER STATIONS
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