BS 7870-4.10:1999
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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single-core 11 kV and 33 kV cables - Single core 11 kV and 33 kV cables
Hardcopy , PDF
31-12-2011
English
15-08-1999
Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Construction and dimensions
5 Test requirements
6 Routine tests
7 Sample tests
8 Type tests
Annex A (informative) User options for single-core polymeric insulated
cables
Annex B (informative) Guidance on type tests
Bibliography
Table 1 - 6.35/11 kV, Single-core cables having stranded copper
conductors
Table 2 - 6.35/11 kV, Single-core cables having stranded and solid
aluminium conductors
Table 3 - 19/33 kV, Single-core cables having stranded copper or
stranded aluminium conductors
Table 4 - Schedule of tests
Table 5 - D.C. resistance of copper wire screen
Table 6 - Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and ethylene rubber
compound (EPR) insulation
Table 7 - Medium density polyethylene (MDPE) oversheath
Table 8 - Compatibility requirements
Table 9 - Tan in relation to voltage
Table 10 - Tan in relation to temperature
Table 11 - Impulse test voltage
Table A.1 - Options to be specified by the user
Specifies construction and dimensions of 11 kV and 33 kV single core cables having either aluminium or copper conductors, XLPE or EPR extruded insulation, copper wire metallic screen and an MDPE oversheath. These cables are suitable for laying direct in ground, in ducts or in air.
Committee |
GEL/20/16
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DevelopmentNote |
Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
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DocumentType |
Standard
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Pages |
20
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PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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Status |
Superseded
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SupersededBy |
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 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS |
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 |
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 |
BS EN 60811-4-1:2004 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polypropylene and polypropylene compounds. Resistance to environmental stress cracking. Measurement of the melt flow index. Carbon black and/or mineral filter content measurement in PE by direct combustion. Measurement of carbon black content by TGA. Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope |
BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to PVC compounds Pressure test at high temperature. Tests for resistance to cracking |
BS EN 60811-2-1:1998 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to elastomeric compounds Methods specific to elastomeric compounds. Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests |
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods |
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