11-TMSS-02-R1-POWER CABLE, XLPE INSULATED, COPPER CONDUCTOR, SINGLE CORE, 110kV, 115kV, 132kV PDF

May 30, 2006
December 12, 2011
December 12, 2011

TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-TMSS-02, Rev. 01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Materials
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Marking
5.0 TESTS
5.1 Routine and Type Tests

5.2 Production Sampling Tests
6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
Figure 1 : Cross-Section of XLPE Insulated 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV,
230 kV or 380 kV Power Cable (Typical)
Figure 2 : Reel Marking Locations
7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.1 110 kV/115 kV XLPE POWER CABLE

7.2 132 kV XLPE POWER CABLE
11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 2 OF 35

1.0 SCOPE
This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of
XLPE insulated, single core, Copper conductor power cable, rated 110 kV, 115kV, 132kV,
230kV and 380kV intended to be used in the Transmission System of Saudi Electricity
Company, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
2.1 This Transmission Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with
the Transmission General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General
Requirements for All Equipment/Materials", which shall be considered as an integral
part of this TMSS.
2.2 This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with Transmission Business Unit
(TBU) of SEC Purchase Order or Contract Schedule for project, as applicable.
The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1 IEC 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables.
3.2 IEC 60502 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their Accessories
for Rated Voltage from 1kV(Um=1.2kV) up to
30kV(Um=36kV) – ‘Referred for Cable Jacket Testing only’.
3.3 IEC 60840 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and their Accessories
for Rated Voltages Above 30kV (Um = 36kV) up to 150kV
(Um=170kV)- Test Methods and Requirements.
3.4 IEC 60949 Calculation of Thermally Permissible Short-Circuit Currents,

Taking into Account Non-Adiabatic Heating Effects.
3.5 IEC 62067 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and Their Accessories
for Rated Voltages Above 150kV (Um = 170kV) up to 500kV
(Um=550kV) - Test Methods and Requirements.
3.6 ICEA P-45-482 Short Circuit Performance of Metallic Shields and Sheaths of
Insulated Cable.

3.7 ICEA S-108-720 Extruded Insulation Power Cables Rated above 46kV Through
345kV.
3.8 AEIC CS9 Specifications for Extruded Insulated Power Cables Rated
above 46kV Through 345kV.
4.1 General
4.1.1 The XLPE insulated power cable, rated 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230kV and
380 kV shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all
respects.
4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by 01-TMSS-01 shall show the cross

section of the power cable together with all pertinent dimensions. Any
variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be
indicated.
4.2 Design Criteria
4.2.1 The power cable rated 110 kV, 115 kV and 132 kV shall be manufactured in
accordance with AEIC CS9 and tested in accordance with IEC 60840.
For 230 kV or 380 kV power cables, they shall be manufactured in

accordance with ICEA S-108-720 and tested in accordance with IEC 62067.
4.2.2 The power cable, rated 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230 kV and 380 kV shall be
designed for ambient temperature conditions specified in 01-TMSS-01.
4.2.3 The cable conductor temperature shall not exceed the following:
Rated Voltage Insulation Normal Emergency Short

(kV) Operation Overload Circuit
110, 115 or 132 XLPE 90°C 105 to 130°C * 250°C
230 or 380 XLPE 90°C 105°C 250°C
* Cable designed with maximum emergency temperature up to 130°C are

permissible with the agreement from the cable manufacturer.
4.2.4 The construction of the cable shall be essentially as shown in Figure 1.
The ratings and dimensions of 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230 kV and 380 kV
power cable shall be as indicated in Data Schedules.

4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Conductor
The conductor shall be segmental or non-segmental, round, compacted,

shaped or circular stranded copper class 2 per IEC 60228
Conductors shall be water blocked by filling its interstices using synthetic

super-absorbent polymer type water swellable tape or swellable yarns
between the strands to prevent ingress of water along the conductor axis in
case of cable failure due to any reason.
For 110 kV, 115 kV and 132 kV power cable, conductor sizes shall be 400,
630, 800, 1000, 1200, 1600 and 2000 mm².
For 230 kV and 380 kV power cable, conductor sizes shall be 630, 800, 1000,
1200, 1500, 2000 and 2500 mm²
The conductor construction shall be as specified in Table-1 below:
Table-1
Conductor Size (mm²) Conductor Construction
400, 630, 800, 1000 Segmental or non-segmental
1200, 1500, 1600, 2000, 2500 Segmental
4.3.2 Conductor Shield
The conductor shield of cable shall consist of an extruded black

thermosetting semi-conducting material compatible with the conductor and
the XLPE insulation.
A conductor moisture impervious layer (longitudinal water barrier) shall be

applied between the conductor and the specified extruded semi-conducting
layer.
The outer surface of the conductor shield shall be cylindrical and shall be
firmly bonded to the overlying insulation. The extruded shield shall be easily
removable from the conductor.
The average thickness and minimum thickness of the conductor shield shall
be as indicated in the Data Schedule.
4.3.3 Insulation
The insulation shall be super clean cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).
The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation shall be as

indicated in the Data Schedule.

4.3.4 Insulation Shield
The insulation shield shall consist of an extruded black thermosetting semi-

conducting material compatible with the XLPE insulation.
The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation shield shall
be as indicated in the Data Schedules.
4.3.5 Metallic Sheath
The metallic sheath shall consist of a seamless tube of corrugated aluminum

or extruded lead alloy or copper wire and copper tape.
For power cables to be installed below water table level, extruded lead alloy
sheath shall be provided over the insulation shield.
For power cables to be installed above water table level, the sheath shall be
extruded lead alloy or seamless tube of corrugated aluminum or copper wire
and copper tape.
To maintain the reasonable weight for longer sections of the cable with lead
sheath, combination of copper wire with lead shall be used.
IEC 60949 or ICEA Publication P-45-482 shall be used by the manufacturer

to determine the effective cross-sectional area of the metallic sheath and its
short circuit current carrying capability.
4.3.6 Moisture Impervious Layers
The moisture impervious layers shall consist of the following:
a. First Layer (longitudinal water barrier) a layer of semi-conductive

water blocking tape or yarn between the insulation shield and the
metallic sheath. The thickness of this first moisture impervious layer
shall be independent of that of the extruded insulation shield.
b. Second Layer (longitudinal water barrier) - a layer of semi-conductive

water blocking tape or yarn between the metallic sheath and the jacket.
In case of corrugated aluminum sheath, the second layer of longitudinal

water barrier shall not be used.
c. If required, an additional third layer as radial moisture barrier of

laminated aluminum foil shall also be applied directly under the outer
sheath firmly bonded to it.
4.3.7 Jacket
The jacket material shall be black linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE)
or linear medium density polyethylene (LMDPE) or high density

polyethylene (HDPE) tested per IEC 60502. The LLDPE or LMDPE jacket
shall be ultra violet ray resistant. A suitable binder tape may be applied
between the moisture impervious layer and the jacket.
The average and minimum thickness of the jacket shall be as indicated in the
Data Schedule.
4.3.8 Conductive Layer
A conductive layer shall be applied over the jacket to serve as an electrode

for testing the integrity of the jacket.
4.4 Fabrication
4.4.1 The conductor shield, cross-linked polyethylene insulation and insulation

shield shall be extruded by the triple extrusion method to assure homogeneity
between the insulation and the semi-conducting shields.
The insulation shield shall be bonded firmly and continuously to the

insulation.
4.4.2 The cross-linking process shall be by the dry cure dry cooling method.
4.4.3 The power cable shall be free from material and manufacturing defects which
would prevent it from meeting the requirements of this Specification.
4.5 Marking
4.5.1 The jacket for all the cables shall be marked by embossing in English at
intervals not exceeding one meter with the following minimum information:
a. Electric Cable
b. Voltage designation, 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230 kV and 380 kV
c. Type of insulation, XLPE
d. Insulation thickness, mm
e. Conductor cross-sectional area (mm²) and material
f. The manufacturer's name or trademark
g. Year of manufacture
h. Cumulative length at every one meter with the highest length mark on
the outer end of the cable
4.5.2 All cables shall be marked with “ Property of Saudi Electricity Company
in both Arabic and English.
4.5.2 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.

5.0 TESTS
5.1 Routine & Sample Tests
5.1.1 For 110kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230kV and 380kV power cables, routine tests
shall be per IEC 60840 and IEC 62067, as applicable.
5.1.2 Sample Tests on Cables shall be in accordance with IEC 60840 and IEC
62067.
5.2 Production Sampling Tests
5.2.1 Production sampling tests shall be conducted on the cable in accordance with
the requirements of AEIC CS9 or ICEA S-108-720.
5.2.2 Production quality requirements for the insulation and semi-conducting

shields shall be as per AEIC CS9.
5.3 Type Tests
5.3.1 For 110kV, 115 kV, 132 kV, 230kV and 380kV power cable, Type tests shall
be for the complete cable system and in accordance with IEC 60840 and IEC
62067 using cable accessories from SEC pre-qualified manufacturers only.
5.3.2 The completed reeled cable partial discharge test data shall be submitted on a
printout sheet of an X-Y recorder showing the partial discharge curve of each
cable.
5.4 Special Thermal Short Circuit Test on Screen
Special Thermal Short Circuit Test per latest revision of IEC 60949 & ICEA
Publication P-45-482 shall be conducted on the appropriate sample taken from the
production lot if this test is mentioned in the Data Schedule or SOW/PTS. Test
method shall be according to IEC 61442-1.
6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
In addition to the applicable items per 01-TMSS-01, packing and shipping of the cable shall
conform to the following:
6.1 The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof, heat shrinkable plastic or
elastomeric end cap with adhesive type sealing compound. Cable ends shall be
properly secured to the reel.
6.2 The cable shall be delivered without splices, on standard sized non-returnable steel
drums of sturdy construction properly packed and logged externally to prevent from
possible damage during transportation. Wood logging shall be used and have a
minimum thickness of 50mm. The wood logging shall also be secured with steel

straps to provide physical protection for the cables during transit and during
customary storage and handling operations.
6.3 The arbor hole for wooden reel shall be reinforced with galvanized steel plates.
The minimum diameter of the drum of the shipping reel shall not be less than the
minimum bending diameter of the power cable.
6.4 Reel Markings
6.4.1 Cable reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible letters giving the
following particulars:
a. Cable voltage and conductor size.

b. Type of cable.
c. Length and weight of cable on reel.
d. Gross weight.
e. Dimensions of reel.
f. Direction of Pulling.
g. Manufacturer's name and country of origin.
h. Purchase Order number,
i. J.O. number/Contract number (if applicable).
j. Serial number of reel.
k. Stock number in 10 cm high bold numerals.
l. Direction of rolling of reel.
m. 11-TMSS-02.
Reel marking locations shall be as shown in Figure 2.
6.4.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel.
6.4.3 If the markings are to be engraved in some sort of small steel plates, these
plates must be pinned or nailed to the drum not glued as it can fall down if
glued.
6.4.4 Cable reel identification shall include any additional information as required
by the Company shipping instructions.



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
110kV/115kV, XLPE POWER CABLE
SEC Enquiry No. Date:
SEC Purchase Order No. Date:

or Contract No.
SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
AEIC/IEC
Reference Manufacturing Standard
60840
4.2 Design Criteria/Rating
a. Cable Nominal Voltage, kV 110/115

b. System Short Circuit Current, kA 40
c. Maximum conductor short circuit current
250
temperature, °C
4.2 d. Maximum permissible continuous
90
conductor temperature, °C
e. Emergency Loading
 Maximum emergency conductor loading
105
temp,°C
 Permissible Load in Amps, A *
 Allowable loading duration; hrs
i) During any 12 months 72
ii) During the life of the cable 1500
4.3 Material Details :

4.3.1 Conductor :
Material Copper
'A' - TBU SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

'B' - BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/
PARAMETERS
'C' - REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*) - DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Conductor for stranding

*
(Non-segmental/segmental)
No. of strands *
Dia. of strand prior to compaction, mm *
Cross-sectional area, mm²

(400, 630, 800,1000, 1200, 1600 or 2000)
Diameter, mm *
Resistance at 25°C, /km *
Conductor AC resistance at 20°C *
Conductor DC resistance at 20°C *
Temp. coefficient at 20°C/°C *
Skin effect loss factor (ks) *
Proximity effect loss factor (k) *
DC resistance at 90°C, /km *
Short circuit capability of conductor in kA for

1 second starting with 90°C conductor temperature 40
up to max. short circuit current temperature
Water blocking material between strands ______*_____ __________ ____________
4.3.2 Conductor shield:

Material SEMICON
Average thickness, mm
400mm² 0.64
800 to 2000mm² 0.76
Minimum thickness, mm
400mm² 0.512
800 to 2000mm² 0.608

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Dia. over conductor shield, mm *

Thermal resistivity, K.m/W *
Conductor Moisture Impervious layer Material Semi-Conducting

Tape
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER CLEAN
Material
XLPE
Average thickness, mm 20.32
Minimum thickness, mm 18.288
Diameter over insulation, mm *
Relative permittivity or
*
dielectric constant ()
Loss factor ( ) *
Specific Resistance, M-km
*
(Actual Test Value)
4.3.4 Insulation shield:

Material SEMICON
Minimumn thickness, mm 1.40
Diameter over insulation shield, mm *
4.3.5 Metallic shield:

Material
Total effective cross-sectional area mm² *
Diameter over metallic shield, mm *
Temp. coefficient at 20°C,/°C *
AC resistance at 20°C /km *
Self inductance, mH/km *
AC resistance at 90°C
DC resistance at 90°C
Resistivity at 20°C
Short circuit capability in kA for 1 second of the
metallic shield starting with 90°C conductor 40
temperature:

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.6 Moisture impervious layer (first layer):

Material SEMI-CONDUCTIVE
SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.12
Diameter over the layer, mm *
Moisture impervious layer (second layer):

SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.12
Third Moisture impervious layer Yes/No
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material
(LLDPE , LMDPE or HDPE)
Overall cable diameter, mm *
4.3.8 Conductive layer :

Material *
Thickness, mm *
Special Thermal Short Circuit Test Yes/No

5.3
6.0 PACKING
a. Total quantity required, m

b. Are matched sets of cable reel length
required?
c. If "YES", how many reels are
required per set?
d. Tolerance in cable length of
matched reel sets
e. Conductor weight, kg/km *
f. Cable weight, kg/km *
g. Reel and cable weight, kg *
h. Cable length per reel, m *
i. Cable reel diameter, mm *
j. Cable reel width, mm *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
a. Life expectancy of cable, years Over 30
b. 3-phase inductance in trefoil/ flat formation,

*
mH/km
c. 3phase capacitance in trefoil/ flat formation

*
F/km
d. Maximum permissible overload in % of 3

cables in underground cable duct trefoil/
I1-hour/ I2-hours/ I1-hour/ I2-hours/
flat formation, at 40°C soil temperature,
I3-hours I3-hours
for 1/2/3(I1-hour/ I2-hours/I3-hours) hours
starting with a prior loading of
50% * / / / /
75%
100%
e. Maximum pulling Tension (kN) *
f. Maximum sidewall pressure, kN/m *
g. Minimum bending radius, mm *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY SEC:
B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/ CONTRACTOR:
Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor
Name of the Company

Location and address
Name and Signature of

authorized representative
and date
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company & Date

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
132kV, XLPE POWER CABLE

or Contract No.
REFERENCE
AEIC/IEC
60840
a. Cable Nominal Voltage, kV 132

250
temperature, °C
90
105
temp,°C

4.3.1 Conductor :
Material Copper

PARAMETERS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

*
No. of strands *

(400, 630, 800,1000, 1200, 1600 or 2000)
Diameter, mm *
Short circuit capability of conductor in kA for 1

second starting with 90°C conductor
temperature up to max. short circuit current
temperature 40
Water blocking material between strands *

Material SEMICON
Average thickness, mm
400mm² 0.64
800 to 2000mm² 0.76
Minimum thickness, mm
400mm² 0.512
800 to 2000mm² 0.608

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

Semi-Conducting
Conductor Moisture Impervious layer Material
Tape
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER
Material
CLEAN XLPE
*
*
(Actual Test Value)

Material SEMICON

Material
AC resistance at 90°C
DC resistance at 90°C
Resistivity at 20°C
metallic shield starting with 90°C 40
conductor temperature :

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.12

SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.12
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material

Material *
Thickness, mm *
Special Thermal Short Circuit Test Yes/No

5.3
6.0 PACKING

required?
required per set?
matched reel sets

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

*
mH/km

*
F/km

cables in underground cable duct trefoil/ flat
formation, at 40°C soil temperature, for
I3-hours I3-hours
1/2/3(I1-hour/ I2-hours/I3-hours) hours starting with
a prior loading of
50% * / / / /
75%
100%

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE


Name of the Company


authorized represntative
and date
Official Seal/Stamp

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

or Contract No.
REFERENCE
ICEA/IEC
62067

250
temperature, °C
90
105
temp.,°C

4.3.1 Conductor :
Material Copper

PARAMETERS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

*
No. of strands *

(630, 800,1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 or 2500)
Diameter, mm *

temperature 63

Material SEMICON
Tape

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER
Material
CLEAN XLPE
*
*
(Actual Test Value)

Material SEMICON
Minimum/Maximum thickness, mm 1.6

Material
AC resistance at 90°C *
DC resistance at 90°C *
Resistivity at 20°C *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.25

SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.25
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material

Material *
Thickness, mm *
5.3 Special Thermal Short Circuit Test
6.0 PACKING

required?
required per set?
e. Tolerance in cable length of
matched reel sets

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

*
mH/km

*
F/km

cables in underground cable duct trefoil/ flat
I3-hours I3-hours
a prior loading of
50% * / / / /
75%
100%

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE


Name of the Company


and date
Official Seal/Stamp

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

or Contract No.
REFERENCE
ICEA/IEC
62067

250
temperature, °C
d. Maximum permissible continuous
90
105
temp,°C

4.3.1 Conductor :
Material Copper

PARAMETERS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

*
No. of strands *

(630, 800,1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 or 2500)
Diameter, mm *

temperature 63
Material SEMICON
Tape

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER
Material
CLEAN XLPE
*
*
(Actual Test Value)

Material SEMICON

Material
AC resistance at 90°C *
DC resistance at 90°C *
Resistivity at 20°C *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE

Material SEMI-
CONDUCTIVE
SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.25

Material SEMI-
CONDUCTIVE
SWELLING TAPE
Thickness, mm 0.25
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material

Material *
Thickness, mm *
5.3 Special Thermal Short Circuit Test Yes/No
PACKING
6.0
required?
required per set?
matched reel sets

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
b. 3-phase inductance in trefoil/flat formation,

*
mH/km
c. 3phase capacitance in trefoil/flat formation

*
F/km

cables in underground cable duct trefoil/flat
I3-hours I3-hours
a prior loading of
50% * / / / /
75%
100%

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE


Name of the Company


and date
Official Seal/Stamp

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2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Routine and Type Tests

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

7.1 110 kV/115 kV XLPE POWER CABLE

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 2 OF 35

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 IEC 60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables.

3.4 IEC 60949 Calculation of Thermally Permissible Short-Circuit Currents,

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 3 OF 35

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by 01-TMSS-01 shall show the cross

4.2 Design Criteria

For 230 kV or 380 kV power cables, they shall be manufactured in

Rated Voltage Insulation Normal Emergency Short

* Cable designed with maximum emergency temperature up to 130°C are

4.2.4 The construction of the cable shall be essentially as shown in Figure 1.

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 4 OF 35

The conductor shall be segmental or non-segmental, round, compacted,

Conductors shall be water blocked by filling its interstices using synthetic

The conductor construction shall be as specified in Table-1 below:

4.3.2 Conductor Shield

The conductor shield of cable shall consist of an extruded black

A conductor moisture impervious layer (longitudinal water barrier) shall be

The insulation shall be super clean cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE).

The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation shall be as

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 5 OF 35

4.3.4 Insulation Shield

The insulation shield shall consist of an extruded black thermosetting semi-

4.3.5 Metallic Sheath

The metallic sheath shall consist of a seamless tube of corrugated aluminum

IEC 60949 or ICEA Publication P-45-482 shall be used by the manufacturer

4.3.6 Moisture Impervious Layers

The moisture impervious layers shall consist of the following:

a. First Layer (longitudinal water barrier) a layer of semi-conductive

b. Second Layer (longitudinal water barrier) - a layer of semi-conductive

In case of corrugated aluminum sheath, the second layer of longitudinal

c. If required, an additional third layer as radial moisture barrier of

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 6 OF 35

4.3.8 Conductive Layer

A conductive layer shall be applied over the jacket to serve as an electrode

4.4.1 The conductor shield, cross-linked polyethylene insulation and insulation

The insulation shield shall be bonded firmly and continuously to the

4.5.2 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.

11TMSS02R01/FAZ Date of Approval: December 12, 2011 PAGE NO. 7 OF 35

5.1 Routine & Sample Tests

5.2 Production Sampling Tests

5.2.2 Production quality requirements for the insulation and semi-conducting

5.3 Type Tests

5.4 Special Thermal Short Circuit Test on Screen

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Water blocking material between strands ____*_ ____