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BS 7870-4.10:2011+A1:2016

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation of rated voltages of 11 kV to 33 kV - Single-core 11 kV to 33 kV cables (Implementation of HD 620)

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-06-2016

€243.07
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Committee
GEL/20/16
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
32
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

This section of BS7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of 6.35/11(12) kV to 19/33(36) kV single-core cables having either aluminium or copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) extruded insulation, a copper wire metallic screen and an oversheath of one of the following compounds: medium density polyethylene (MDPE) compound type DMP 5 (Type A cables); thermoplastic compound type DMZ 4 for cables with having a low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire (Type B cables). The standard also specifies requirements for 11kV cables laid up in a triplex formation. This section of BS7870 is applicable to cables that are designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 90°C and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 250°C. NOTE Information to be supplied by the purchaser, and items to be agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer at the time of enquiry and/or order are given in AnnexB. Guidance on type testing is given in AnnexC.

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