SPECIFICATION FOR MEDIUM

VOLTAGE CABLES

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title: SPECIFICATION FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLES

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 Table of Contents page

1. SCOPE .................................................................................................. 3

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS .......................................... 3

2.1 Local Standards .......................................................................... 4

3. SITE CONDITIONS ............................................................................... 4

3.1 General ....................................................................................... 4

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ........................................................... 4

4.1 General ....................................................................................... 5
4.2 Construction Materials................................................................. 5

5. SEALING AND DRUMMING ................................................................. 6

6. INSPECTION AND TESTING ................................................................ 7

6.1 General ....................................................................................... 7

7. MV CABLE TERMINATION AND JOINTING ........................................ 7

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE........................................................................ 8

9. DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................... 8

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 1. SCOPE

The VENDOR shall design, manufacture, test and supply medium voltage cables for medium
voltages ranging from above 3,000 V to 33,000 V and XLPE/SWA/PVC type (armour of single
core cables shall be of aluminium or copper wires) as per the following specifications and
requirements.

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The following codes and/or standards (latest editions inclusive of all amendments) are
applicable.

IEC 60502-1 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3.6
kV)

IEC 60502-2 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
for rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um =
36 kV)

IEC 60502-4 Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated

voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)

IEC 60332-1-1 Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions
Part 1-1: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single
insulated wire or cable Apparatus - Edition 1.1

IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables

IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60986 Guide to the short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables

with a rated voltage from 1.8/(3.6) kV to 18/(36) kV

IEC 60811-201 Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 201: General tests – Measurement of insulation
thickness

IEC 60811-202 Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 202: General tests – Measurement of thickness of
non-metallic sheath

IEC 60811-203 Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 203: General tests – Measurement of overall
dimensions

IEC 60811-501 Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic
materials – Part 501: Mechanical tests – Tests for determining the
mechanical properties of insulating and sheathing compounds

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 IEC 60287-1-1 Electrical Cables - Calculation of current rating

- Current rating equations and calculation of losses - General

IEC 60287-1-2 Electrical Cables – Calculation of current rating

- Sheath …… current loss factors for two circuits in flat
formation

IEC 60287-2-1 Electrical Cables – Calculation of current rating

- Calculation of thermal resistance

IEC 60287-2-2 Electrical Cables – Calculation of current rating

- Reduction factor for cables in free air

IEC 60287-3-1 Electrical Cables – Calculation of current rating

- Reference operating conditions and selection of cable type

IEC 60287-3-2 Electrical Cables – Calculation of current rating

- Economic optimization of power cable size

If the above Standards are not exactly convenient, the cables may be manufactured and
tested in accordance with other equivalent standards. These standards shall be annexed to
the CONTRACTOR's bid and submitted to ADWEA/ENGINEER for approval.

2.1 Local Standards

The cables termination and jointing kits shall fully comply with Abu Dhabi Water and
Electricity Authority (ADWEA) requirements.

3. SITE CONDITIONS

3.1 General

For general climatic conditions applicable to the project installations, refer to Specification for
General Technical Requirements.

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

The design and construction of the MV cables shall be in accordance with specified
standards. The cables shall be rated for the specified frequency and voltage as per data
sheet and drawings and shall be capable of continuous operation at system continuous
deviation of up to and including the following percentages of the .nominal values :

- Voltage : + 10%

- Frequency : + 5%

- Absolute Voltage & Frequency : + 10%

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 4.1 General

The MV cable shall be either single or three-core armoured or unarmoured as specified in

data sheet or cable schedule. They shall be constructed in accordance with IEC 60502 and
other related IEC standards and codes as applicable.

MV cables (interstitial conductors) shall be sized for the required fault rating:

For 33 KV - 31.5 kA for 0.5 sec

For 11KV & 22 KV - 25kA for 0.5 sec .

4.2 Construction Materials

4.2.1 Conductor

The conductor shall be of plain annealed copper as per IEC 60228. The conductor shall be
circular, stranded and compacted.

4.2.2 Conductor Screen

The conductor screen shall be of an extruded layer of semi-conducting compound cross

linked during manufacture. It shall be continuous and shall cover the surface of the conductor
completely as specified in IEC 60502.

4.2.3 Insulation

The insulation shall be extruded cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and as per Table 2 and
other requirements specified in IEC 60502-2. Nominal thickness of XLPE of XLPE insulation
shall be as per Table-6 provided in IEC 60502-2.

4.2.4 Insulation Screen

Insulation screen shall be applied consisting of a semi-conducting extruded layer in

combination with a metallic layer in accordance with IEC 60502-2.

Metallic screen shall be applied over the core of single core cable or on each core of 3 core
cables as specified in data sheet and shall consist of one layer of plain annealed copper tape
of thickness designed for specified earth fault level.

4.2.5 Laying up

The laying up of cores of cables with necessary non-hygroscopic fillers, binders etc. shall be
as per IEC 60502-2.

4.2.6 Inner Covering

The inner covering of extruded PVC compound shall be laid over the above to provide a
bedding for the metallic armour.

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 4.2.7 Armour

For MV cable armouring double layer of galvanised steel tape having 0.8mm thickness shall
be provided.

The armour of single core cables shall be of aluminium or copper wires

An extruded separation layer shall be provided between the armour and the metallic screen
as per the relevant clauses of IEC 60502-2.

4.2.8 Overall Serving

The overall serving shall consist of extruded PVC over the armour. The material of sheath
thickness, and tests shall be as per IEC 60502-2.

The voltage designation, standard (BS/IEC) year of manufacture, cable size, number of cores,
and VENDOR's name etc. shall be embossed on the PVC serving.

5. SEALING AND DRUMMING

Immediately after the specified works tests both ends of every length of cable shall be sealed
and shall remain sealed until installed in its final position.

Sealing shall be effected by means of an approved heat shrinkable cap fitted over each end.

The end which is left projecting from the drum for the purpose of tests shall be protected to
avoid damage to the sheathing during transport.

The cables with ends suitable sealed shall be supplied on drums.

The cable drums shall be arranged to take a round spindle and be lagged with strong closely
fitted battens so as to prevent damage to the cable.

Means shall be provided to prevent adhesion between turns and layers of the cable on the
drum and between the cable and the drum or container at such temperatures as may be
experienced during transit to site, at site, before laying or in storage.

Each drum shall bear a distinguishing number for identification purposes either branded or
neatly chiselled on the outside of the flange. Particulars of the cable, i.e voltage, length,
conductor size, finish, length number, gross and net weights shall be clearly shown on one
flange of the drum.

The direction for rolling shall be indicated by an arrow.

The cable drums and protective battens shall be treated with anti-termite protection.

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 6. INSPECTION AND TESTING

6.1 General

Performance and tests shall be performed at the VENDOR's premises or at an independent

testing laboratory as approved by ADWEA/ENGINEER, in the presence of the
ADWEA/ENGINEER or nominee.

Alternatively, subject to ADWEA/ENGINEER prior approval, factory test certificates and type
test certificates shall be accepted. Copies of type test certificates as per IEC 60502/BS 6622
shall be furnished by the cable VENDOR along with the bid.

The VENDOR shall fabricate the cable lengths necessary for the test, over and above those
within the scope of supply, for the tests free of charge. ADWEA/ENGINEER shall approve the
sample(s) of cables prior to testing. The VENDOR shall furthermore forward copies of all
original test readings to ADWEA/ENGINEER for acceptance.

All the test reports shall be prepared by the VENDOR and approved by ADWEA/ENGINEER
as soon as they are drawn up.

Routine and regular sample tests shall be carried out on the cable as per section 16 and 17 of
IEC 60502-2.

The required tests shall include but not limited to the following:

- Conductor resistance test

- Insulation resistance test

- Capacitance test

- High voltage test

- Partial Discharge test

- Flame Retardance test

7. MV CABLE TERMINATION AND JOINTING

Where required cable joints and termination shall be carried out by the CONTRACTOR at site
as approved by ADWEA/ENGINEER. Heat shrinkable type jointing and termination kits shall
be used for the XLPE power cables. Complete description and instructions for the mounting
and termination methods to be used at site shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR to
ADWEA/ENGINEER. It shall contain information concerning jointing of the core, insulation,
core and insulation semi-conducting layers, metallic screen or sheath, sheath covering,
bedding and armour, etc, and anti-termite outer covering, if applicable.

The VENDOR shall state if specially constructed jointing bays are required and recommend
the horizontal distance to be maintained between joints of adjacent cables.

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 The straight through joint and termination kit for the MV cable shall satisfactorily complete all
appropriate tests such a high voltage test, insulation resistance checks, visual examination
etc.

8. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The VENDOR shall maintain, throughout the life of the contract, a quality programme that
complies with the requirements of ISO 9002 module for quality assurance in production and
installation.

9. DOCUMENTATION

The VENDOR shall provide the following documents as a minimum. The number of copies
shall be as specified in the general specification.

- Detailed technical particulars for the cables including current carrying capacity, short
circuit current ratings, derating factors, thickness of each material and composition,
weight etc.

- Completed filled - in data sheet

- Material and test certificates.

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