BS 7870-3.4:1996
Superseded
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15-09-2001
English
01-01-1996
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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Voltage designation
4 Phase conductors
5 Insulation
6 Assembly of cores
7 Concentric neutral/earth conductor
8 Oversheath
9 Cable markings
10 Tests
11 Additional requirements
12 Sealing and drumming
Tables
1 Schedule of tests
2 Spark test voltages
3 Single-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/
earth
4 Three-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/earth
5 Three-phase cables (aluminium concentric neutral/earth
6 Three-phase cables (copper wire concentric neutral/
earth and single fubber layer)
7 Three-phase cables (copper wire concentric neutral/
earth and double rubber layer
8 Three-phase mains cables (copper wire concentric
neutral/earth and double rubber layer)
9 Requirements for compatibility of insulation and
oversheath
List of references
SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH BS 7870 PARTS 1 AND 2 Defines the construction dimensions and tests for the type of CNE cables with either one or three solid aluminium polymeric insulated phase conductors and concentric combined neutral/earth of either aluminium or copper wires in a double rubber layer, or copper wires in a single rubber layer, at conductor temperature for normal operating conditions of 80 deg C for XLPE and HEPR insulated cables.
| Committee |
GEL/20/2
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
18
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 | Similar to |
| BS 4109:1970 | Specification for copper for electrical purposes. Wire for general electrical purposes and for insulated cables and flexible cords |
| BS 2627:1970 | Specification for wrought aluminium for electrical purposes. Wire |
| BS 7655-1.3:1993 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds XLPE |
| BS 7870-2:1996 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test |
| BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
| BS 7655-1.2(1993) : 1993 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - ELASTOMERIC INSULATING COMPOUNDS - GENERAL 90 DEGREE C APPLICATION |
| BS 7655-4.1(1993) : 1993 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - PVC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES |
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