WC 7-1988
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CROSS-LINKED-THERMOSETTING-POLYETHYLENE-INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY
01-11-2000
12-01-2013
Foreword
1. GENERAL
Scope
General Information
Information to be Supplied by the Purchaser
2. CONDUCTORS
Wires, Physical and Electrical Properties
Solid Conductors
Stranded Conductors
Conductor Size Units
Conductor DC Resistance Per Unit of Length
Conductor Diameter
Stress Control Layer
3. INSULATION
Material
Insulation Thickness
Insulation Thickness for Submarine Cables
Repairs
Insulation Classes and Requirements
Insulation for Cables Rated 0 through 2000 Volts
Insulation For Cables Rated 2001 Volts and Above
4. SHIELDING AND COVERINGS
SHIELDING
Shielding of Insulated Cable
Shielding Limits for Power Cable for Fixed Locations
JACKETS
General
Thermoplastic Jackets
Metallic and Associated Coverings
5. ASSEMBLY, FILLERS, AND CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION
Assembly of Multiple-Conductor Cables
Multiple-Conductor Round Cables
Flat Twin Cables
Fillers
Conductor Identification
6. TESTING AND TEST METHODS
Testing
Tests on Samples
Conductor Test Methods
Test Samples and Specimens for Physical and Aging Test
Capacity and Power Factor Tests
Accelerated Water Absorption Tests
Thickness of Tapes
Thickness of Metallic Sheaths
Thickness of Jute Beddings and Servings
Tests for Thermoplastic Jackets
Tests for Discharge Resistance
Volume Resistivity
Retests for Tests on Samples
Tear Test
ELECTRICAL TESTS ON COMPLETED CABLES
Voltage Tests
Insulation Resistance
Partial Discharge Test Procedure
Method for Flexibility Test for Continuously Corrugated
Armor
Method for Determining Permittivity (S.I.C.) and
Dielectric Strength of Extruded Nonconducting
Polymeric Stress Control Layers
7. CONSTRUCTIONS OF SPECIFIC TYPES
Concentric-Neutral Underground Distribution Cables
Neutral-Supported Secondary and Service Drop Cables
Mine Power Cables
Portable Single- and Multiple-Conductor Power Cables
Scope
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPLETED CABLE
Nonshielded Single-Conductor Power Cable
Nonshielded Single-Conductor Cable for Series-Lighting
Circuits
Control Cables
Metal-Clad Cables with Ground Conductor
8. APPENDICES
A. ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS
B. Representative Tensile Strength and Elongation of
Nonmagnetic Metals
C. Definitions for Maximum Temperature of Conductors
in Insulated Wire and Cable
Maximum Conductor Temperature-Operating
Maximum Conductor Temperature-Emergency Overload
Maximum Conductor Temperature-Short Circuit
D. EMERGENCY OVERLOADS
E. NEMA, ICEA, AND ASTM STANDARDS
NEMA Publications
ICEA Publications
ASTM Standards
F. AMPACITIES FOR TWO-CONDUCTOR CONCENTRIC-NEUTRAL
SINGLE-PHASE PRIMARY UNDERGROUND RESIDENTIAL
DISTRIBUTION CABLES
F.1 AMPACITIES FOR THREE-PHASE UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION
CABLES
G. SHIELDING
Definition of Shielding
Functions of Shielding
Use of Insulation Shielding
Grounding of the Insulation Shield
Shield Materials
Splices and Terminations
H. RECOMMENDED BENDING RADII FOR CABLES
Scope
Power Cables Without Metallic Shielding or Armor
Power Cables With Metallic Shielding or Armor
Portable Cables
Drum Diameter of Reels
I. AMPACITIES FOR THREE-CONDUCTOR MINE POWER CABLES
J. AMPACITIES AND VOLTAGE RATINGS OF PORTABLE CABLES
Ampacities (Current-Carrying Ampacity in Amperes)
Voltage Ratings
K. CONDUCTOR IDENTIFICATION FOR CONTROL CABLES
Scope
National Electrical Code Applications
Methods of Conductor Identification
L. ADDITIONAL CONDUCTOR INFORMATION
These standards apply to materials, constructions, and testing of cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene-insulated wires and cables that are used for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy for normal conditions of installation and service, either indoors, aerial, underground, or submarine.
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| MIL-B-44038 Revision A:1986 | BATTER BREADER MACHINE, ELECTRIC |
| IEEE C57.12.23-2009 | IEEE Standard for Submersible Single-Phase Transformers: 167 kVA and Smaller; High Voltage 25 000 V and Below; Low Voltage 600 V and Below |
| ANS 57.7-1988(R1997) | DESIGN CRITERIA FOR AN INDEPENDENT SPENT FUEL STORAGE INSTALLATION (WATER POOL TYPE) |
| IEEE 241 : 1990 | ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS |
| IEEE DRAFT 404 : D13 2006 | EXTRUDED AND LAMINATED DIELECTRIC SHIELDED CABLE JOINTS RATED 2500 V - 500 000 V |
| IEEE 902-1998 | IEEE Guide for Maintenance, Operation, and Safety of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (Yellow Book) |
| IEEE 141 : 1993 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants |
| IEEE 242-2001 | IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book) |
| API 14F : 2008 : R2013 | DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS |
| API 540:1999 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANTS |
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| EN 61009-1:2012/A12:2016 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCBOS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES |
| MIL-C-28661 Revision A:1981 | CABLE, POWER, ELECTRICAL, HIGH VOLTAGE |
| EN 60898-1:2003/A13:2012 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR A.C. OPERATION (IEC 60898-1:2002, MODIFIED) |
| API 540 : 1999 : R2006 | ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANTS |
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| MIL M 29212 : B NOTICE 1 | MIXING PLANT, ASPHALT, DRUM TYPE, PORTABLE, ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVEN, 120 TONS PER HOUR CAPACITY |
| EN 60999-2:2003 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm² up to 300 mm² (included) |
| API RP 14F:2008 | DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS |
| EN 60999-1:2000 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm² up to 35 mm² (included) |
| EN 60947-7-1:2009 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 7-1: ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT - TERMINAL BLOCKS FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS |
| EN 60998-2-1:2004 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with screw-type clamping units |
| MIL C 3432 : F | CABLE, [POWER AND SPECIAL PURPOSE] AND WIRE ELECTRICAL [300 AND 600 VOLTS] |
| BS EN 60947-1 : 2007 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 1: GENERAL RULES |
| BS EN 60999-1:2000 | Connecting devices. Electrical copper conductors. Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm<sup>2</sup> up to 35 mm<sup>2</sup> (included) |
| BS EN 60947-7-1:2009 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear Ancillary equipment. Terminal blocks for copper conductors |
| BS EN 60998-2-1:2004 | Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with screw-type clamping units |
| ASTM F 1966 : 2012 | Standard Specification for Dough Divider and Rounding Machines |
| CSA C22.2 No. 249 : 1996 : R2011 | STANDARD TESTS FOR DETERMINING COMPATIBILITY OF CABLE-PULLING LUBRICANTS WITH WIRE AND CABLE |
| IEC 60947-1:2007+AMD1:2010+AMD2:2014 CSV | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 1: General rules |
| IEC 60999-1:1999 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 1: General requirements and particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm2 up to 35 mm2 (included) |
| IEC 60947-7-1:2009 | Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 7-1: Ancillary equipment - Terminal blocks for copper conductors |
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| EN 61008-1:2012/A12:2017 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITHOUT INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCCBS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES (IEC 61008-1:2010, MODIFIED) |
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| CSA C22.2 No. 249 : 1996 : R2015 | STANDARD TESTS FOR DETERMINING COMPATIBILITY OF CABLE-PULLING LUBRICANTS WITH WIRE AND CABLE |
| BS EN 60898-1 : 2003 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR A.C. OPERATION |
| BS EN 61009-1 : 2012 | RESIDUAL CURRENT OPERATED CIRCUIT-BREAKERS WITH INTEGRAL OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR USES (RCBOS) - PART 1: GENERAL RULES |
| IEC 60999-2:2003 | Connecting devices - Electrical copper conductors - Safety requirements for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units - Part 2: Particular requirements for clamping units for conductors above 35 mm2 up to 300 mm2 (included) |
| ASTM F 1966 : 2012 : R2017 : EDT 1 | Standard Specification for Dough Divider and Rounding Machines |
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| NEMA HP 100:1991(R2010) | High-Temperature Instrumentation and Control Cables |
| NASA KSC SPEC E 0017 : 1996 | ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE, INSTALLATION OF, SPECIFICATION FOR |
| I.S. EN 60898-1:2003 | ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES - CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR OVERCURRENT PROTECTION FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS - PART 1: CIRCUIT-BREAKERS FOR A.C. OPERATION (IEC 60898-1:2002 (MOD)) |
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| API 14F REDLINE : 2008 | DESIGN, INSTALLATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FOR FIXED AND FLOATING OFFSHORE PETROLEUM FACILITIES FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND CLASS 1, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2 LOCATIONS |
| I.S. EN 60947-7-1:2009 | LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR - PART 7-1: ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT - TERMINAL BLOCKS FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS |
| I.S. EN 60998-2-1:2004 | CONNECTING DEVICES FOR LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUITS FOR HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR PURPOSES - PART 2-1: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR CONNECTING DEVICES AS SEPARATE ENTITIES WITH SCREW-TYPE CLAMPING UNITS |
| NASA KSC SPEC E 0018 : 1997 | AC POWER WIRE, GENERAL PURPOSE, SINGLE CONDUCTOR, 600 VOLT, 60 HERTZ, PROCUREMENT OF, SPECIFICATION FOR |
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