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  • BS 7870-7.1:2003

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    LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single core and 3-core cables with halogenated materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  02-08-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  16-06-2003

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Voltage designation
    4 General requirements
    5 Cables without metallic coverings
    6 Cables with metallic coverings
    Annex A (informative) Guide to use
    Bibliography

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    Describes requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of single core and 3-core cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulated and PVC sheathed cables, with aluminium or steel wire armouring, having reduced fire propagation performance.

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    Committee GEL/20/16
    Development Note To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). (06/2003) Inactive for the new design. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn

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    BS 7870-7.2:2003 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring

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    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
    HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
    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 ISO 4589-2 : 1996 AMD 10627 PLASTICS - DETERMINATION OF BURNING BEHAVIOUR BY OXYGEN INDEX - AMBIENT-TEMPERATURE TEST
    BS 7870-7.2:2003 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring
    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
    HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV
    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
    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 60811-2-1:1998 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 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
    BS EN 60811-1-4:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Tests at low temperature
    HD 604 S1:1994/A3:2005 0.6/1 KV POWER CABLES WITH SPECIAL FIRE PERFORMANCE FOR USE IN POWER STATIONS
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