I.S. EN 61238-1:2003
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COMPRESSION AND MECHANICAL CONNECTORS FOR POWER CABLES FOR RATED VOLTAGES UP TO 36 KV (U[M] = 42 KV) - PART 1: TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS
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01-01-2003
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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 General
5.1 Conductor
5.2 Connectors and tooling
5.3 Range of approval
6 Electrical tests
6.1 Installation
6.2 Measurements
6.3 Heat cycle test
6.4 Assessment of results
6.5 Requirements
7 Mechanical tests
7.1 Method
7.2 Requirements
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) Equalizers and their preparation
Annex B (normative) Measurements
Annex C (informative) Recommendations to improve accuracy
of measurement
Annex D (informative) Determination of the value of the
short-circuit-current
Annex E (normative) Calculation method
Annex F (informative) Explanation of the calculation method
Annex G (informative) Explanation of the temperature profile
Annex H (informative) Explanation of the statistical method
of assessing results of tests on
electrical connectors
Applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV (U[m] = 36 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having a) conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm[2] and greater for copper and 16 mm[2] and greater for aluminium, b) a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C.
| DevelopmentNote |
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Standard
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| Pages |
130
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| PublisherName |
National Standards Authority of Ireland
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| Status |
Current
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| SupersededBy |
| Standards | Relationship |
| NBN EN 61238-1 : 2004 | Identical |
| EN 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| NF EN 61238-1 : 2003 | Identical |
| UNE-EN 61238-1:2006 | Identical |
| IEC 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| DIN EN 61238-1 : 2004 | Identical |
| SN EN 61238-1 : 2003 | Identical |
| BS EN 61238-1:2003 | Identical |
| IEC 60228:2004 | Conductors of insulated cables |
| IEC 60493-1:2011 | Guide for the statistical analysis of ageing test data - Part 1: Methods based on mean values of normally distributed test results |
| IEC 60949:1988 | Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating effects |
| IEC 60694:1996+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2001 CSV | Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards |
| HD 383 : S2 AMD 2 | CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES - GUIDE TO THE DIMENSIONAL LIMITS OF CIRCULAR CONDUCTORS |
| IEC 60228A:1982 | First supplement - Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional limits of circular conductors |
| BS 4579-3:1976 | Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Mechanical and compression joints in aluminium conductors |
| IEC 60050-461:2008 | International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables |
| CEI 20-28 : 1ED 1998 | CONNETTORI PER CAVI D'ENERGIA |
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