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  • BS 7870-6.1:1999

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    LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for 0.6/1 kV and 1.9/3.3 kV power cables with special fire performance for use in power stations PVC insulated and PVC sheathed cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  19-06-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  12-02-2004

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 References
    3 Voltage designation
    4 General requirements
    5 Cables without metallic covering
    6 Cables with metallic covering
    Annex A (informative) Guide to use
    Bibliography
    Tables

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    Defines requirements and dimensions of single and multicore PVC insulated and sheathed cables with reduced fire propagation performance. Intended for a maximum continuous operating temperature of 70 degrees C and a maximum short-circuit temperature of 160 degrees C for conductor sizes not exceeding 300 m and 140 degrees C for larger sizes.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note Supersedes 02/209792 DC and 96/204692 DC To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). (02/2004) Inactive for the new design. (01/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

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

    HD 622 S1:1996/A2:2005 Power cables having rated voltages from 3,6/6 (7,2) kV up to and including 20,8/36 (42) kV with special fire performance for use in power stations
    BS 4066:1969 Flame retardant characteristics of electric cables
    HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
    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 ISO 4589-2 : 1996 AMD 10627 PLASTICS - DETERMINATION OF BURNING BEHAVIOUR BY OXYGEN INDEX - AMBIENT-TEMPERATURE 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
    HD 308 S2:2001 Identification of cores in cables and flexible cords
    IEC 60183:2015 Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
    BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
    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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