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  • BS 7870-8.2:2003

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    LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors - Section 8.2 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    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 Conductors
    5 Insulation
    6 Identification of pairs
    7 Assembly of pairs, fillers and binders
    8 Bedding layer
    9 Armouring
    10 Oversheath
    11 Marking
    12 Dimensions
    13 Tests
    14 Routine tests
    15 Sample tests
    16 Type test
    Annex A (informative) Guide to use
    Annex B (normative) Compatibility of filling materials
    Annex C (normative) Water penetration test
    Bibliography

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    Defines requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of multipair polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables. It specifies requirements for multipair cables (4 pairs to 61 pairs) having copper conductors with filled and unfilled interstices, normal and increased insulation and bedding thickness and either steel or aluminium wire armour.

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    This section of BS 7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of multipair polyethylene insulated, PVC sheathed cables. It specifies requirements for multipair cables (4 pairs to 61 pairs) having copper conductors with filled and unfilled interstices, normal and increased insulation and bedding thicknesses and either steel or aluminium wire armour.

    This section of BS 7870 is applicable to cables for use underground in wet conditions and also for withstanding high levels of induced voltage.

    NOTE A “guide to use” is given in Annex A.

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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). Supersedes 99/244662 DC. (06/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    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
    HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
    IEC 60189-1:2007 Low-frequency cables and wires with PVC insulation and PVC sheath - Part 1: General test and measuring methods
    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 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 60811-4-1:2004 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
    HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
    IEC 60183:2015 Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
    BS EN 60811-4-2:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables. Common test methods Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Tensile strength and elongation at break after conditioning at elevated temperature. Wrapping test after conditioning at elevated temperature. Wrapping test after thermal ageing in air. Measurement of mass increase. Long-term stability test. Test method for copper-catalyzed oxidative degradation
    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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