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BS 7870-3.20:2001

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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 PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors

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English

Published date

05-02-2004

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Phase conductors
5 Insulation
6 Concentric layer
7 Binders
8 Oversheath
9 Marking
10 End sealing
11 Dimensions
12 Tests
13 Routine tests
14 Sample tests
15 Type tests
Bibliography

Specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of split concentric service cables having a rated voltage of 0.6/1 (1.2) kV.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7870-3.2(1996). (08/2001) To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). Supersedes 99/244661 DC and 02/209789 DC. (02/2004) 2001 version remains current. (03/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This section of BS 7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of split concentric cables having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2)kV.

NOTE The concentric layer comprises bare copper wires (earth continuity conductor) and copper wires covered with black polymeric compound (neutral conductor).

It specifies requirements for the following types of cable;

  • Single phase;
  • Stranded copper or solid aluminium conductor;
  • PVC insulation and oversheath.

This section of BS 7870 is applicable to cables that are designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 70°C and for a maximum short circuit conductor temperature of 160°C.

Standards Relationship
HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 Identical

BS 7870-3.21:2001 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 split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
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
11/30215743 DC : 0 BS 7870-3.21 - LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0.6/1 KV - SECTION 3.21: XLPE INSULATED SPLIT CONCENTRIC CABLES WITH COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS

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 7870-3.21:2001 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 split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
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 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 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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