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  • BS 7870-3.40:2011

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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, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  14-12-2023

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-2012

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Voltage designation
    4 Core conductors
    5 Insulation
    6 Assembly of cores
    7 Concentric conductor
    8 Oversheath
    9 Marking
    10 End sealing
    11 Dimensions
    12 Tests
    13 Routine tests
    14 Sample tests
    15 Type tests
    Annexes
    Annex A (informative) - Guide to selection and
            use of cables
    Bibliography

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    Defines requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of copper wire waveform cables with solid aluminium core conductors, XLPE insulation and PVC oversheath having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2) kV.

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    This section of BS7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of copper wire waveform cables with solid aluminium core conductors, XLPE insulation and PVC oversheath having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2) kV. It specifies requirements for the following types of cable: 3-core, 3-phase, with a concentric neutral/earth conductor of copper wires bedded on a single rubber layer; 4-core, 3-phase and a separate neutral, with a concentric earth conductor of copper wires bedded on a single rubber layer. This section of BS7870 is applicable to cables that are designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 80°C and for a maximum short circuit conductor temperature of 250°C.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(2011) & BS 7870-2(2011). Supersedes BS 7870-3.40(2001) and 11/30214068 DC. (12/2011)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
    BS 7870-2:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
    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 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
    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
    BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
    BS 7870-1:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General
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