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
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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 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
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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GEL/20/16
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| DevelopmentNote |
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)
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Standard
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| Pages |
24
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
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.
| Standards | Relationship |
| HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 | Identical |
| 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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