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BS 7870-2:2011

Superseded

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-16-2022

Superseded by

BS 7870-2:2022

Language(s)

English

Published date

12-31-2011

US$317.77
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Foreword
Section 1 - General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Applicable tests
1.4 Sampling
1.5 Test conditions
1.6 Rounding of numbers
Section 2 - Non-electrical tests
2.1 Dimensional measurements
2.2 Mechanical tests on non-metallic components
2.3 Mechanical tests on metallic components
2.4 Non-electrical tests on samples of complete cable
2.5 Physical and chemical tests
Section 3 - Electrical tests
3.1 Electrical resistance
3.2 Voltage tests
3.3 Insulation resistance tests
3.4 N/A
3.5 N/A
3.6 Spark tests
3.7 N/A
3.8 Heating cycle test
3.9 Measurement of the electrical resistivity of the
     semi-conducting screens
3.10 Partial discharge test
3.11 Tan d measurement
3.12 N/A
3.13 Adherence of screens at short circuit temperature
3.14 Resistivity test for water blocking tape
3.15 N/A
3.16 N/A
3.17 N/A
3.18 N/A
3.19 N/A
Section 4 - N/A
Section 5 - Long-term tests
5.1 N/A
5.2 N/A
5.3 N/A
5.4 Long-term voltage test
5.5 N/A
5.6 N/A
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - NA
Annex B (normative) - NA
Bibliography

Describes the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables, of rated voltage up to and including 19/33 kV, intended for public distribution systems, and for use in power generating plants and sub-stations.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7870-2(1999) and 11/30214057 DC. (12/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
44
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS7870‑2 collates and specifies the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables, of rated voltage up to and including 19/33kV, intended for public distribution systems, and for use in power generating plants and sub-stations.

The test methods in this part of BS7870 are additional to those already harmonized, e.g. in the BSEN60332 series and the BSEN60811 series, and are for use for testing cable types specified in BS7870‑3, BS7870‑4 and BS7870‑5. In each case, these standards give complementary information needed for the practical application of the test method to each specific type of cable. Therefore BS7870‑2:2011, as such, is not sufficient for carrying out and evaluating the tests on electric cables.

Full test conditions (e.g. temperatures, durations) and/or requirements to be met are not specified in this standard. Such data needed to carry out the tests is given in the particular sections of BS7870.

NOTE The words “particular section” refer throughout to the individual sections of BS7870 in which particular cable types are specified.

BS 7870-3.22:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7870-3.12:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7870-4.20(2011) : 2011 LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV TO 33 KV - SECTION 4.20: THREE-CORE 11 KV CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620)
BS 7970:2012 Electric cables. Metal foil and longitudinally welded aluminium sheath constructions of power cables having XLPE insulation for rated voltages from 66 kV (U<sub>m</sub> = 72.5 kV) to 132 kV (U<sub>m</sub> = 145 kV)
BS 7870-4.11(2011) : 2011 LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV AND 33 KV - SECTION 4.11: SINGLE-CORE 33 KV LEAD SHEATHED CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620)
BS 7870-3.11:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7912(2012) : 2012 POWER CABLES WITH XLPE INSULATION AND METAL SHEATH, AND THEIR ACCESSORIES, FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 66 KV (U[M] = 72.5 KV) TO 132 KV (U[M] = 145 KV)
BS 7870-3.21:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors
BS 7870-5:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Polymeric insulated aerial bundled conductors (ABC) of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV for overhead distribution
BS 7870-3.40:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors
BS 7870-3.50:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform or helical concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire
BS 7870-4.10(2011) : 2011 LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION OF RATED VOLTAGES OF 11 KV TO 33 KV - SECTION 4.10: SINGLE-CORE 11 KV TO 33 KV CABLES (IMPLEMENTATION OF HD 620)

HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
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 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
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
HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV
BS EN 10244-2:2009 Steel wire and wire products. Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire Zinc or zinc alloy coatings
HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
BS EN 60885-3:2015 Electrical test methods for electric cables Test methods for partial discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
BS EN 62230 : 2007 ELECTRIC CABLES - SPARK-TEST METHOD
BS EN 60230:2002 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
BS 7870-1:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General

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