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  • 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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-12-2011

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-08-1999

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    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

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    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.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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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