SCHEDULE ' A '

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

SINGLE CORE ,UNARMOURED L.T.XLPE POWER CABLE

FOR

DISTRIBUTION NETWORK IN MAHARASHTRA

(SPECIFICATION NO.MM/I/ 1 X C-UA- LTXLPE/2006)

MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION

CO.LTD.

MUMBAI

(Dt: 15-11.2006)

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 MAHARASHTRA STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO.
LTD.

SCHEDULE A

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

SINGLE CORE,UNARMOURED LT XLPE POWER CABLE
(SPECIFICATION NO.MM/I/ 1 X C-UA- LTXLPE/2006)
INDEX

SR.NO CLAUSE ITEM PAGE

1. 1.0 SCOPE 3
2. 2.0 SERVICE CONDITION 3
3. 3.0 STANDARDS 4
4. 4.0 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 4-5
5. 5.0 TEST AND TESTING FACILITIES 5-6
6. 6.0 PACKING AND MARKING 6-7
7. 7.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN 7
8. 8.0 SCHEDULES 8
9 SCHEDULE C 9
10 ANNEXURE - I 10

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 SCHEDULE A
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR
SINGLE CORE,UNARMOURED LT XLPE POWER CABLES
(SPECIFICATION NO.MM/I/ 1 X C UA - LTXLPE/2006)
1. SCOPE:
The specification covers design, manufacture, shop testing, packing and
delivery of 1100 Volts grade , Aluminium conductor , L.T. XLPE
insulated single core ,unarmoured power cables by road/rail to the
designated Store Centers in the State of Maharashtra..

2. SERVICE CONDITIONS:

Equipment to be supplied against this specification shall be suitable for

satisfactory continuous operation under the following tropical conditions.

2.1 Maximum ambient temperature (deg C) 50

2.2 Maximum temperature in shade (deg C) 45

2.3 Minimum temperature in air (deg C) in shade 3.5

2.4 Relative Humidity (%) 10 to 100

2.5 Maximum annual Rainfall (mm) 1450

2.6 Maximum Wind Pressure (kg/mm2) 150

2.7 Maximum altitude above mean sea level (Meters) 1000

2.8 Isoceraunic level (days/year) 50

2.9 Seismic level (Horizontal acceleration) 0.3 g.

2.10 Ground temperature (deg. C ) 30

2.11 Thermal Resistivity of soil ( deg. C cm / watt ) 150

2.12 Depth of laying for 1.1 kV (cm) 75

2.13 Cables installed singly for twin / multi core cables and 3 Nos. of single core
cables in Trefoil Touching
2.14 Moderately hot and humid tropical climate, conducive to rust and fungus
growth.

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3. STANDARDS:
Unless otherwise specified elsewhere in this specification, the rating as
well as performance and testing of the LT XLPE power cables shall
conform to the latest revisions available at the time of placement of
order of all the relevant standards as listed in, but not limited to
Annexure-I.

4. GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

4.1 UNARMOURED CABLES

1100 Volts Grade L.T. cable with stranded H2/H4 grade aluminium conductor,
XLPE insulated with extruded PVC outer sheath. Outer Sheath shall be of
Type ST-2 as per IS: 5831-1984 and cable shall be conforming to IS: 7098
( Part 1 ) 1988 ( amended upto date ) and bearing ISI mark . The Outer
sheath shall be applied over the insulation.

4.2 INSULATION , OUTER SHEATH :

Insulation and outer sheath shall be applied by separate extrusion . Colour of

outer sheath shall be black .
The quality of insulation should be good and insulation should not be
deteriorated when exposed to the climatic conditions.

4.3 SEQUENTIAL MARKING OF LENGTH ON CABLE

Non erasable Sequential Marking of length shall be provided by embossing on
outer sheath of the cable for each meter length.

4.4 CONTINUOUS A.C. CURRENT CAPACITY:

Continuous a.c. current capacity shall be as per Table given below.

Conductor sizes in Continuous A.C. current capacity in Amps.

sq.mm.
When laid direct in the When laid in
ground 30 deg.C. air 40 deg.C.
70 sq.mm 165 175
95 sq mm 200 224
120 sq mm 225 240
150 sq mm 255 305
185 sq mm 285 315
240 sq mm 325 385
300 sq mm 370 410
400 sq mm 425 470

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4.5 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT

Short circuit current of LT XLPE cable shall be as per Table given below.

Duration of Area of Al. Short circuit current

Short Circuit conductor in kA
in sec
T A I=0.094 x A/sq.rt (t)
1 70 sq.mm 6.58
1 95 sq.mm 8.93
1 120 sq.mm 11.28
1 150 sq.mm 14.10
1 185 sq.mm. 17.39
1 240 sq.mm. 22.56
1 300 sq.mm. 28.20
1 400 sq.mm. 37.60

5. TESTS :

5.1 TYPE TESTS:

All the type tests in accordance with IS: 7098 (Part 1) - 1988 (amended upto
date) shall be performed on cable samples drawn by purchaser..

Type tests are required to be carried out from the first lot of supply on a sample
of any one size of cable ordered . In case facilities of any of the type tests are
not available at the works of the supplier , then such type test shall be carried
out by the supplier at the independent recognized laboratory at the cost of
supplier. Sample for the type test will be drawn by the purchaser's
representative and the type test will be witnessed by him.

Supplier, however, can claim exemption from carrying out type test as above,
provided such type test were already conducted for M.S.E.D.C.L. ( previous
M.S.E.B.) in the past within five years and the test certificates thereof
submitted to our C.E.(Dist) . Chief Engineer (Dist) may at his option grant
waival from carrying out type tests if the test certificates are acceptable .In case
of other Government recognized laboratories / Test House valid approved
Government certificate shall be enclosed alongwith test

5.2 ROUTINE TESTS:

All the Routine tests as per IS: 7098 (Part 1) - 1988 amended upto date shall
be carried out on each and every delivery length of cable. The result should be
given in test report.

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 The details of facility available in the manufacturer's works in this connection
should be given in the bid.

5.3 ACCEPTANCE TESTS:

All Acceptance tests as per IS-7098 (Part-I) 1988 as amended upto date
including the optional test as per clause no 15.4 and Flammability Test as per
clause No. 16.3 shall be carried out on sample taken from the delivery lot.

5.4 The following additional acceptance test should be carried out on PVC
compounds used for outer sheath , as per IS: 5831 - 1984 ( amended upto date )

1.Hot Deformation Test.

5.4.1 TESTING FACILITIES AND DETAILS OF EQUIPMENTS :

The supplier / tenderer shall clearly state as to what testing facilities are
available in the works of manufacturer and whether the facilities are adequate to
carry out type, routine and acceptance tests mentioned in IS: 7098 ( Part 1 ) -
1988 (amended up to date ) on the cable including test as per clause No.5.4 of
specification. The facilities shall be provided by the bidder to purchasers
representative for witnessing the tests in the manufacturers works. If any test
cannot be carried out at manufacturers works reason should be clearly stated in
the tender.

6 PACKING AND MARKING :

6.1 a) Upto 120 sq. mm. Size :

Cables shall be supplied in continuous standard length of 1000 meters with plus
minus 5% ( five percent ) tolerance wound on non returnable wooden drums
of good quality or on non-returnable steel drums without any extra cost to the
purchaser.

b) Above 120 sq.mm. size :

Cables shall be supplied in continuous standard length of 500 meters with plus
minus 5% ( five percent ) tolerance wound on non returnable wooden drums of
good quality or on non-returnable steel drums without any extra cost to the
purchaser.

6.2 Non standard length :

5% ( five percent ) of the ordered quantity of respective size shall be acceptable
in non-standard length which shall not be less than 100 meters in length.

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6.3 The following particulars shall be properly legible embossed on the cable
sheath at the intervals of not exceeding one meter through out the length of the
cable. The cables with poor and illegible embossing shall be liable for rejection.
a) Manufactures name .
b) Voltage grade.
c) Year of manufacture.
d) M.S.E.D.C.L.
e) Successive Length.
f) Size of cable
g) ISI mark

6.4 Packing and marking shall be as per clause No. 18 of IS 7098 ( part I)/1988
amended up to date.

6.5 Supplier should provide statistical data regarding cables of all sizes viz.-
1) Weight of one meter of finished product of cable of various sizes and
ratings.
2) Weight of one meter of bare conductor used for cables of various sizes and
ratings

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN:

A detailed list of bought out items which got into the manufacture of cables
should be furnished indicating the name of the firms from whom these items
are procured.. The bidder shall enclose the quality assurance plan invariably
along with offer followed by him in respect of the bought out items, items
manufactured by him & raw materials in process as well as final inspection,
packing & marking. The Company may at its option order the verification of
these plans at manufacturer's works as a pre qualification for technically
accepting the bid. During verification if it is found that the firm is not meeting
with the quality assurance plan submitted by the firm, the offer shall be liable
for rejection.

8. SCHEDULES:

8.1 The tenderer shall fill in the following schedule which form part of the offer.

Schedule `C' - Tenderer's Experience.

8.2 The tenderer shall submit the list of orders for similar type of equipments,
executed or under execution during the last three years, with full details in the
schedule of Tenderer's experience (Schedule `C') to enable the purchaser to
evaluate the tender.

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 SCHEDULE - C

SCHEDULE OF TENDERER'S EXPERIENCE

Tenderer shall furnish here a list of similar orders executed/under execution by him to
whom a reference may be made by purchaser in case he considers such a reference
necessary.

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Sr. Name of client Value Period of supply Name and address to
No. and description of order and commissioning whom reference
may be made
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1 2 3 4 5
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NAME OF FIRM

NAME & SIGNATURE OF TENDERER

DESIGNATION

DATE

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 ANNEXURE-I

LIST OF STANDARDS
(All amended uptodate)

SR.NO. STANDARD NO. TITLE

1. IS: 7098( Part 1 )- Specification for XLPE insulated , PVC sheathed cables
1988 for working voltages upto and including 1100 Volts.
2. IS : 5831-1984 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric
cables.
3. IS: 8130-1984 Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables
and flexible cords.
4. IS: 3975-1988 Specification for Mild Steel wires, formed wires and
tapes for armouring of cables.
5. IS: 10462 ( Part I ) - Fictitious calculation method for determination of
1983 dimensionS of protective covering of cables.