BS 7870-8.5:2003
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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 unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath - Section 8.5 Single wire armoured and unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath
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16-06-2003
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Conductors
5 Insulation
6 Identification of cores
7 Assembly of cores, fillers and binders
8 Bedding layer (optional for unarmoured cables)
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
Bibliography
Defines requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of multicore cables with thermosetting insulation and non-halogenated sheaths, having reduced fire propagation performance, and low emission of smoke when affected by fire.
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GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 99/244662 DC To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). (06/2003) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
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Standard
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| Pages |
28
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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This section of BS 7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of multicore cables with thermosetting insulation and non-halogenated sheaths, having reduced fire propagation performance, and low emission of smoke when affected by fire.
It specifies requirements for:
- steel wire armoured multicore cables (2-core to 48-core) having copper conductors;
- unarmoured multicore cables (2-core to 48-core) having copper conductors.
It specifies requirements for both Type 1 and Type 2 cables, which are defined as follows:
- Type 1: cable designed for the installation and operating conditions prevailing in a conventional fossil-fuelled power station or equivalent location;
- Type 2: cable designed for the installation and operating conditions prevailing in a PWR power station, but excluding location in or around the containment area.
The requirements specified in this section of BS 7870 are applicable to both Type 1 and Type 2 cables unless otherwise indicated.
This section of BS 7870 is applicable to cables for use in and around power stations and other installations having similar cable densities.
NOTE A “guide to use?? is given in Annex A.
| HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 | MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND |
| BS EN 50268-2:2000 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions Procedure |
| BS 7870-6.3:1999 | 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 - Cables with thermosetting insulation and non-halogenated sheath |
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| 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 50267-2-1:1999 | Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Tests on gases evolved during combustion of materials from cables. Procedures Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas - Determination of the amount of halogen acid gas |
| 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 |
| IEC 60183:2015 | Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems |
| ASTM D 5964 : 2016 : REDLINE | Standard Practice for Rubber IRM 901, IRM 902, and IRM 903 Replacement Oils for ASTM No. 1, ASTM No. 2, ASTM No. 3 Oils, and IRM 905 formerly ASTM No. 5 Oil |
| 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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