ABIC €55.94 ‘SPECIFICATIONS FOR CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED SHIELDED POWER CABLES RATED 5 THROUGH 46 KV (10th Edition) ; ‘Association of Edison tlluminating Companies 1600 N. 18th St, P.O. Box 268i Birmingham, Alabama 35291-0992 March 1994‘Table of Contents Listof Tables 2026s eee ee List of Figures «« Definitions and Symbols . «.¢ ‘A, PREFACE ALL Scope os cece ae Ackil Water Trecing A.L.2 Design Variables wont A2 Summary A.3 Uniform Certified Production Test Reports. «- Act Resampling... eects ‘A.S Information Supplied by Purchaser =<... 620+ AS. Inquiries AS2Wareaty occ cee reese eee ere neces ‘A.5.3 Fault Current Requirements ASA Alternative Proposals A6 Operating Limits. . ‘A.6.1 Maximum Conductor Temperatures ‘A.6.2 Emergency Operating Temperatures. « ‘A.6.3 Metallic Shield Short-Circuit Capability - A64 Ampacity Limits. ACT Industry Standards ‘A8 General Specification Requirements B. CONDUCTOR REQUIREMENTS B.1 Conductor Temper B.2 Conductor Stranding « B.3 Conductor Diameter.» B.4 Blocked Strand Conductors... B41 Strand Blocking Material Compatibility B.S Conductor Moisture. INSULATION REQUIREMENTS C.1 Insulation Ambers, Contaminants and Voids : 1s ©2 Insulation Thickness and Eccentricity 1s C.3 Insulation Hot Creep Requirements 7 D. SEMICONDUCTING SHIELDING REQUIREMENTS DH Sect eld ne Profi sek ewe: janes sameysa. nessemeey JI D.A.1 Conductor Shietd . : z » D2 Insulation Shield. be : 6 D.1.3 Contact Surface Protons » D.2 Conductor Shield... ee etttemestbtinensceemess DD 2.1 Conductor Shield Ireguaritce wnt ASMES oem ese S IE atone a ae D.2.2 Reduced Conductor Shield Thickness 20 D.3 Insulation Shield : : : 2 3.1 Stipping Tension Requirements . TAEMNesseme ns eailascremess BE Dd Volume Resistivity . fe ae 2 D.S Shield Cross-Linking “ Deter eeeeeeetgetecseeertsss 2 D.S.1 Wafer Boil Test. : : 2 D.5.2 Inculation Shield Hot Creep Properties 2 E. JACKET REQUIREMENTS, E.t Jacket Thickness... eB E.2 Jacket Radial Resistivity TEBE temmeeretaisees come ry aaiGd ve mnes HB B.3 Jacket Physical Characteristics «0.2... sett Samet ee BB ! E.4 Jacket Shrinkback « : 2 i E.S Spark Test : Pe 23 E6 Moisture. 23 F, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Fa Diameter ee, eee ENF ee some Seseeae rs | F.2 Partial Discharge Test Requirements... hee re 4 BA Poll Degen th termes setesiysssccc cone cn F.2.2 Patil Discharge Test Failure 24 F.3 AC Withstand Production Test . i F.4 Shrinkback Testet F-5 Repairs F.6 Moisture in the Conductor rr G. PRODUCTION TEST PROCEDURES G.1 Insulation Shield Stripping Test G.1.1 Bond Strength Test - 6.1.2 Field Strippability Test. 6.2 Wafer Boil Test for Conductor and Insulation Shiskds G.3 Amber, Contaminant, Protrusioa and Void Test . G.3.1 Sample Preparation . G.3.2 Examination 6.3.3 Resampling for Amber, Contaminant, Protrusion and Void Test . « 6.3.4 Protrusion and Indentation Measurement Procedure G.4 Conductor Shield Convolution Measurement Procedure. G5 Shrinkback Test Procedure G.5.1 Sample Preparation... G.5.2 Test Procedure. . 6.5.3 Pass/Fail Criteria and Procedure. - 6.6 Internal Iregulaity Test Procedure 6.6.1 Sample Preparation G.6.2 Detection of Iregularities 6.6.3 Resampling for Intermal Irregularity Test 6.7 Thickness Measurement Provedire G.8 Eccentricity Calculation . G.9 Average Diameter Measurement Procedure - G.10 Partial Discharge Measurement Procedure 6.10.1 Test Apparatus 6.10.2 Test Procedure - 60 ee eevee eee 6.10.3 Resampling 6.11 Dissipation Factor Measurement Procedure. G.11.1 Termination Losses G.12 Moisture Content risge ries G.12.1 Moisture Under the Jacket 6.122 Moisture in the Conductor .12.3 Water Expulsion Procedure . Bif 0.124 Presence of Water Test. ee aieae ne y G.13 AC Withstand Production Test Procedure oo... seeeveevs 3 iH G.14 Socket Radial Resistivity Test. . foe Soo eeceicee | G.14.1 Sample Preperation oss sessseessee sess eeeeseeeteeseereeeee 3S 6.14.2 Test Equipment Setup : {SR EA NEED Taos one BE 14.3 Calealation cone 2g B. GENERAL HLA Geacel Provadures ooo 38 HLA Compliance sees ee ce satis | Huse NawBe ATIR cancscttoeocssecnnnereeneesseemssccmeesemerces 1.1.3 Expense of Tests rinses 1E1TMeaase 38 | 1.1.4 Witnesing of Toss : nit 8 i HLS Engincering Information... fees eee eae H12 Centfied Test Reports... a 8 | 1.2.1 Production Test Reports s | 1.2.2 Produotion Test ROS eee eee eeeeeeeeee 38 112.3 Qualification Test Reporss oe Seen H.24 Production Test List... css eeeeeeeeeeeeteseeees seseenee BD § | 1.2.5 Shipping Length Location Meow Cae raKee OF Hi Teking Frequny veces eseesesessseessseseceseeesteseressiveteenee Bi | H.3.1 Sampling Frequency . . neeneonnee a 4 | 113.2 Multiple Orders Per Lot ¥ » 4 | 113.3 Resampling a 39 3 L CABLE IDENTIFICATION 1.1 Wentfcation Requirements : te ee i 1.2 Wdetification Intervals 40 1.3 Cable Marking 2 0 4 1.4 Cooter Strand Idemtifcation Scares eget «0 J. SHIPMENT AND REELS Jal Packing, Sealing and Shipping 0.02 ..cc0eceeceeceeeveceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4D 5.2 Reels . rues Poses 3.3 Marking on Reels... ooo eee cee vec eee eev eee eee ee eee calXK. GUARANTEE, K.1 Manufacturer's Guarantes |L, TESTS DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION Lt During Installation... « hi Le2 After Installation he M. QUALIFICATION TESTS Mul Test Description M.1.1 Conditions Applying to Qualification Tests M12 Grandfather Clause «+ M.2 Cable Core Qualification Tests... +000 M.2.1 High Voltage Time Test Procedure 1M.2.2 Hot lmpulse Test Procedure ce M.2.3 Cyclic Aging te M.24 Accelerated Water Trecing Test Procedure « M25 Water pH. 2 M.2.6 Tree Count 66.5 1M.2.7 Qualification Test Electrical Measurements M.2.8 Qualification Test Physical Measurements M.2.9 Resistance Stability Test 1M.2.10 Qualification Test Report M.3 Thermomechanical Qualification Test . .- 1M.3.1 Purpose M.3.2 Scope « M.3.3 Fixture M.A Periodic Requalification M.4.1 Thermal Conditioning 1M.4.2 Dissipation Factor Verification. M.4.3 Dissipation Factor Classification M.44 AC Withstand Verification M.4.5 Resampling [APPENDIX 1 Referenced Industry Specifications APPENDIX 2 Proceduce for Determining Diameters of Cable INDEX a‘Table Title ‘A Summary of Production Tests and Sampling Frequency Requirements ‘A Summary of Production Test Sampling Plans . A-3 Summary of Qualification Test Requirements ‘A-t Maximum Conductor Temperatures : CA Insulation Thicknesses, Maximum Eccentricity and Withstand Voltage. Insulation Hot Creep Requirements D-l Conductor Shield Thickness ae ‘D2 Insulation Shield Thickness—Cables With Concentric Neutral Wires D-3 Insulation Shield Thickness—Cables Without Concentric Neutral Wires D-+ Insulation Shield Stripping Tension Requirements DS Conductor and Insulation Shield Volume Resistivity Requirements . . D4 Insulation Shield Hot Creep Requirements FAL Insulation Shrinkback Requirements ae a G+ Shrinkback Test Requirements—All Cables Not Covered by Table G-2 G-2 Shrinkback Test Requirements—Cables Having Blocked Strand Conductors and/or a Tw ‘Over the Conductor o.oo ee eee eee LA DO Field Test Voltages ‘Met Cable Core Qualification Test Flowchart M2 BIL and Minimum Impulse Withstand... M-3 Thermomechanical Qualification Test Requirements M-4 Design Categories M-5 Maximum Temperature Gradient for Termomechanical Qualification Test . M4 Dissipation Factor Limits M7 Dissipation Factor Categories M-8 AC Withstand Voltage Requirements 24 Insulation Diameter Calculation 22 Adders for Table 2-1 . ee 2-3 Insulation Shield Adders-Concentric Neutral Cubles Aemieaesromecv sts sumeisven: | 24 Insulation Shield Adders—Non-Concentric Novtral Cables cee sees } 25 Calculated Dimensions—Conceotsic Stranding—Concentric Neutral Cables 2.6... .ce cece 67 2-6 Calculated Dimensions—Compressed Stranding~Concentric Neutral Cables... . cer OK i I i vii j2-7 Calculated Dimensions—Compact Stranding—Concentric Nevteal Cables, 2-8 Caloulated Dimensions—Conceatric Stranding—Non-Concentric Neutral Cable Only 29 Calculated Dimensions—Compressed Stranding—Non-Concentric Neutral Cable Only 2-10 Calculated Dimensions—Compact Stranding—Non-Concentrie Neutral Cable Only *Figure ot G2 os G4 List of Figures Title Procedure to Measure Protrusions and Indentations Procedure to Measure Conductor Shield Convolutions . ‘Sample Preparation for Radial Resistivity Measurement of tee : Circuit for Radial Resistivity Measurement of Semi-Condugy, s Omsusting Jackets Ying ackets 29 ”Active Length: Ambient oom) Temperature: BIL: Blocked Strand Bowtie Water Tree: Cable Core: Cable Core Extruder Run: Certified Test Report: (Contaminant: Dissipation Factor: Filled Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulation: Jacket Extruder Run: Lot: Master Length: Minimum Average ‘Thickness: Sheath: Shipping Length: Shipping Ree: Definitions and Symbols Length of cable covered by insulation shicld A [eralized area in the insulation which is dissimilar in color (ranging from bright Jalow to dark re) from the surrounding crosslinked polyethylene, which pastes light and is not readily removable from the insulation matrix. This docs met include clouds, girls, or other flow patterns which are normally associated with the ‘extrusion process. 25°C£5°C sir temperature. Basic Impulse Insulation Level A stranded conductor whose interstices are fill with a compound that prevents the ‘migration of moisture longitudinally along the interstices, ‘A water tree which originates within the insulation (usually ata contaminant or other imperfection) and develops radially toward the insulation shield and the conductor shield, ‘Tie portion of « cable which includes the conductor, the conductor shield, the insulation and the insulation shield A continuous run of cable core with one conductor size, one conductor shield com- Pound, one insulation compound and thickness, and one insulation shield compound. 4A Zeport containing the results of production tests or qualification tests which declares {hat the cable shipped to a customer meets the requirements ofthis specication with conspicuously noted exceptions (if any). ‘Any solid or liquid material which is not an intended ingredient ‘A component of losses in the insulation. It is defined as the ratio of the real Aiclectric loss current to the imaginary charging current. It is often called tan 8, ‘Contains 10 percent or more of mineral fillers by weight, A cable witha jacket which was applied in one continuous run with one jacket ‘compound and one jacket thickness, ‘The quantity of cable requiring one test as defined in Table A- ficontinuous length of cable on a reel used to collect cable atthe end of an extrusion line ‘The lowest allowable average thickness at a given cross-section, See ICEA $-66.524, {completed length of cable which may or may not be cut into shorter lengths before it is supplied to the end use customer. ‘A completed reel of cable shipped to the end use customer.Definitions and Symbols Specific Inductive Capacity (Dielectric Constant) A spherical or irregularly yen Ped cavity in polymer, cher within o¢ A the interface with another extruded layer 2 "ype of catalyst pe . v Phaseto-phase voltage y ¥, Phase-o-ground voltage 7 v Kilovoty) m meters) : em sentimeters) 4 mm millimeters) q kPa Aiopascate Awa American wire gauge emit Stowands of circular mils (formerly MCM) 4 ASTM ‘Arerican city for Testing an Materials 4 EPRI Hlectrie Power Research Institute IEA Insulated Cable Engineers Associaton TEE Znslote of Electrical and Beton Enginser NEMA Nitional Electical Manufacturers AssociationSPECIFICATION FOR ‘CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED, SHIELDED POWER CABLES RATED 5 THROUGH 46 kV A. PREFACE wt ‘Act Scope ‘This specification supplements ICEA Specification $-66-524, *Cross-Linked Thermoseting Polyethylene Insulated Wire and Cable forthe Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy." Its limited to cables rated 5 through, 46 kV which are used for the transmission and distribution of electric energy on electic utility systems Cables purchased under this specification shall meet the requirements outlined herein and in the above ICEA. specification unless otherwise specified. Also, ualess otherwise specified, the frequency of testing shall be in accordance with ICEA T-26-465, “Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Instrumentation, and Portable Cables for Test.” lectrie Power, Control, A.L.1 Water Treeing. Cross-linked polyethylene insulated power cables are susceptible to water trecing when operating in moist environments, The user should consider the use of solid or blocked strand conductor, overall jackets, tee retardant insulation compounds and moisture barriers to minimize degradation due to this phenomenon. A.L.2Design Variables. Muny decisions must be made when selecting a distribution cable design. The cable user should select from a varity of options to provide a complete description of the cable desired. The following standards or specifications provide some of the options which should be considered. They are presented as references, and not necessarily requirements of this specification.Design Variables Conductor—See ICEA and ASTM Standards « Meul—copper (bre or coated) or ainum 1 copper Temper—soft or anealed ‘¢ Aluminum Temptr—bard, three-quarter hard, oF halfhard « conductor Standing—solid, concentric, compressed, or compact, Cass B or C «conductor Size ASTM and JCEA standeds 1 Blocked Strand | Conductor Stress Control Layer (Conductor Shield) I ‘¢ Conventional compounds « Compounds tht are demonstably smoother and/or cleaner than conventional compounds Insulation Compound Filled © Unfilled (© Tree retardant Insulation Thickness ‘© Column A (Table C-4) © Columa B (Table C-1)Design Variables (Continued) ‘Non-Metallic Insulation Shielding (Insulation Shield) © Conventional compounds © Compounds that are demsbstrably smoother and/or cleaner than conventional compounds ‘© Compounds designed to enhance strippabilty without loss of long term adhesion! ‘Metallic Shielding—See ICEA Standards Metalic shielding — flat coppor tapes applic h — wires (bare or coated) ~ straps — combination of tapes and wires — transversely corrugated copper tape applied longitudinally — extruded or welded aluminum, smooth or corrugated — welded corrugated copper — extruded lead ly * Fault Curent Requirements—See ICEA P-45-482, EPRI Report EL-3014 or consult supplier Overall Covering—See ICEA Standards ‘© Thermoplastic or cross-linked polymer jacket — insulating = semiconducting Single or Multiple Conductor Assemblies—See ICEA Standards Tdentification—See Section 1 ee seins specification requires insulation shiclds to have a stripping tension of 6 to 24 pounds. ppt Compounds with “sipping tension below 6 pounds have recently become available but they are not covered by this specification.the performance characteristics expected for $ through 46 kV shielded power cables insite wit various types of croslnked polyethylene compounds. Italo provides many of he procedures ted 1 evaate thse chanictrsics, Since this specification supploments ICEA $466.824, in many cases the Performance requirements and procedures are outlined in other standards ‘Test requirements and procedures are presented separately inthis specification as described below, Setom BR ese forma rns ih sl ned sono cate, 4 el eel leery ele elie at I tell ile el rae pee ets a gia ‘Arama of production test requircmeats is listed in Table A-1, production sampling plans ar listed in Table A2, and a summary of qualification test requirements is listed in Table A.3,DC Resistance Diameter Temper Non-Metallic ‘Aged Elongation Britteness Temperature Volume Resistivity Thickness Voids and Protrusions Water Boil Physical and Aging Tensile and Elongation Hot Creep Voids and Contaminants Insulation Internal Inregularity Diameter ‘Shrinkback Test ‘Thickaess and Eccentricity Table A-1 SPECIFICATION REFERENCE, ICEA $-66-524 Part 2 ICEA 8-66-524 Part 2 ICEA 8-66-524 Part 2 ICEA $-66-504 Part 2 ICEA 866-524 Part 2 ABIC CSS Par. Dt ABIC CSS Table D-1 ABIC CSS Par. D.1.1 and D.1.3 AEIC C85 Par, D.S ICEA $-66-524 Part 3 ABIC C85 Par. €.3 ABIC CSS Par. C.1 AEIC C35 Par, D.2 AEIC C85 Appendix 2 ABIC CSS Par, F.4 AEIC C85 Par. €.2 ‘Summary of Production Tests and Sampling Frequency Requirements 100% Plan A Manufacturer certification that required values are met Plan 3 Plan Plan C Plan F Plan A Plan B Plan H Plan B Plan A. Plan A Plan G Plan € Plan FTable A-1 (Continued) ‘Summary of Production Tests and Sampling Frequency Requirements SPECIFICATION MINIMUM Test ~-BEFERENCE_ FREQUENCY Non-Metallic ‘Insulation Shield ‘Aged Elongation ICEA 866-524 Part 4 Plan J Britleness Temperature ICEA $-66-524 Part 4 Plan Fi Volume Resistivity ABIC CSS Par. DA Plan C Thickness ABIC C85 Tables D-2 and D-3 Plan F Indeot (Under AEIC C85 Table D2 Plan D Conceatric Neutral Wires) ‘Voids and Protrusions AEIC C35 Par. D.1.2 and D.1.3 Plan A Stripping Tension AEIC C85 Par. D.3.1 Plan B Wafer Boil AEIC C85 Par. D.5.1 Plan B 5 Hot Creep ABIC C85 Par. D.5.2 Plan B (Referee Test for Wafer Boil Test) Diameter ABIC CSS Appendix 2 Plan G ‘Metallic Shields Dimensional ICEA 866-524 Part & Plan F 4 Measurements ackess (if required) Physical and Aging ICEA $-66-524 Parts 4 and 7 Plan H Tensile and Elongation Thickness ABIC CSS Par. E.1 Plan FTable A-1 (Continued) ‘Summary of Production Tests and Sampling Frequency Requirements SPECIFICATION MINIMUM ‘TEST REFERENCE _ FREQUENCY A ‘Swooli Heat Distortion ICEA $-66-524 Part 4 Plan H Heat Shock © yA 56.504 Part 4 Plan H Cold Bend ICEA S-66-524 Part 4 Plan Ht i Immersion ICEA $-66-524 Part 4 Plan H Environmental ICEA S-66-524 Part 4 Plan E Stress Cracking Absorption Coefficient ICEA $-66-524 Part 4 Phin E Radial Resistivity ABIC CSS Par. F.2 Plan D Elsctrical Tests AC Withstand Test ABIC CSS Pat. F.3 Plan 1 Partial Discharge Test ABIC C85 Par, F.2 Plan 1 Periodic Requalification ABIC CSS Par. M4 Plan K Jacket Spark Test ABIC CSS Par. E.S 100% Insulation Resistance ICEA $-66-524 Not required by this specification Capacity and Power ICEA 8-66-524 Not required by this specification Factor DC Test ICBA $-66-524 Not required by this specification Other Tests Moisture in ABIC CSS Par. B.S snd E.6 Plan 1 Conductor and ‘Under JacketTable A-2 ‘Summary of Production Test Sampling Plans Plan A One sample from each'ehd of a ‘manufacturer's master Jength. One sample ‘suficient if at least ‘one sample is taken every 10,000 feet (3,000 ma), le from the outer end of each length is Plan : srry SAPs shall be ken pe insulation extruder ru, ‘The ea riddle and une Dear the end of each extruder run. Ifthe cable is to ‘hall be takea, one near the bepianing vol enc noe see wnples shall be taken near the beginning, near the be shipped in one continuous length, two samples Plan c PRE Sample to be tested and ‘no other samples need be tested unless the Fest report will be available ‘material formulation has been changed, pon request Plan F ty of Shi ths snber of Tests 12 each shipping length 19 2 20 and greater 10% of shipping lengths ‘| (Fractions shall be rounded tothe next higher inegervalue.) Plan G Both ends Of another ‘One sample may be used if it epresents the end of one length and the beginningTable A-2 (Continued) ‘Summary of Production Test Sampling Plans Plan Extruder Run Length a“ fest ameters) —_. ‘Conductor Size—keenil (mm?) ‘Number of Samples Jess than 2,000 (600) Jess than 250 (127) ° 200 to $0,000 (600 to 15,000) Jess than 250 (127) 1 cach additional 50,000 (15,000) Jess than 250 (127) 1 less than 1,000 (300) 250 (127) and larger ° 1,000 to 25,000 (300 to €,000) 250 (127) and larger 1 cach additional 25,000 (8,000) 250 (127) and larger 1 Plan 1 ‘One test per shipping length, Plan J Each lot of material infonded for extrusion on the cable. Plan K ‘Once # month, « cable core sample shall be obtained from each extrusion line and subjected to this test. If an cxtrusion line did not produce any cable for a shipping length during « calendar month, s test is not requiredTable a3 Summary of Qualification Test Requirements'A.3 Uniform Certified Production Test Reports. To encourage the use of a uniform reporting format, a ible from AEIC headquarters approximately one year after this document is published. The format will allow for data transfer on computer diskettes. See H.2 (Certified Test Reports) for details of the information required in certified test reports suggested computerized format will be ‘A\dResampling. If a sample fails the requirements ofthis specification, the lot from which the sample was taken may be rejected at the manuftcturer’s option, ofan additional sample(s) from the lot may be retested according to the requirements outlined for each test or according to H.3.3 (Resampling) A.S Information Supplied by Purchaser |A.S.L Inquiries. When requesting proposals from cable manufacturers, the inquiry should include information in accordance with ICEA $-66-524 Part 1 A.S.2 Warranty. ‘The purchaser should establish the warranty period. See Section K. ‘A.5.3 Fault Current Requirements, Ifthe purchaser desires assistance inthe design of the shielding system, he shall furnish the design value of phase-to-ground fault current in symmetrical amperes, the duration in cycles, and reclosing practices [A.Sd Alternative Proposals. Any manufécturer who is asked to submit proposals under this specification and who believes that equally good, better, oF more suitable cable could be furnished under different specifications, should submit an alternative proposal. This proposal should contain the recommended changes or additions to this specification together with the reasoos for the suggested departures from thi specification. A.6 Operating Limits. A.6.1 Maximum Conductor Temperatures, The design and construction ofthe eable shall allow the cable to operaic satisfactorily at conductor temperatures not exceeding those shown in Table A-4. The temperatures in Table ‘A-4 under the subheading “Normal Operation” are applicable to cables which operate with load cycles typical of leciric utility systems, Utilities may wish to specify lower temperatures. Generally, this decision is based on unsatisfactory results of M.3 (Thermomeshanical Qualification Test) where a design similar tothe one used by the uA Uniform Certified Production Test Reports. To encourage the se of « wiform reporting format, a ‘uses computerized format will be avilable from AEIC headquarters ‘approximately one year after this A-¢Resampling, 1f4 sample tithe requirements ofthis specification, the ot from which the sample was taken ‘osy be reacted atthe manuficturer’s option, or an additions sampl() fom the lot may be retetnn according to (he requirements outlined foreach text or according to H.3.3 (Resampling), A.5 Information Supplied by Purchaser A'S1 Inquiries. When requesting proposals from cable manufacturers, the inquiry should include information in ‘cordance with ICEA $-66-524 Part 1, ‘A-5.2 Warranty. ‘The purchaser should establish the warranty period. See Section K. A:5-3 Fault Current Requirements Ifthe purchaser desires usistance inthe detign ofthe. ‘tal furnish the design value of phase-o-ground fault current in symmetrical ampere, the dat reclosing practices. A-8.4Allerative Proposals, Any manufacturer whoisased to submit proposals under this specification and who Selloves that equally good, beter, or more sible cale could be frmiehed under diffrent specications, should ‘bait an atertive proposal. This proposal should conan the recommended changes or addins wo thie ‘specification together with dhe reasons for the suggested departures from this specification, A.6 Operating Limits, 46.1 Maximum Conductor Temperatures. The design and consrution ofthe cable shall allow th cable to pemte satisfactorily al conductor temperatures not excondng those shown in Table A-4. The emperatures in Table ft under the subherding "Normal Operation” ae applicable to cables which operat wih load eycles typical of iets wility systems, Uses may wish o specify lower temperatures. Generally, this decison ie based on ‘metts ioc results of M.3 (Thsmomechanical Qualification Test) where «desig similar othe one wed by theutility is tested at 2 130°C conductor temperature, A lower temperature rating is 2 cceptable if the cable is expected to operate above that temperature, Table A-4 ‘Maximum Conductor Temperatures (5 through 46 kV) Normal Emergency Short-Circuit at Operation Specation. —Ovection 90°C 130°C 250°C ‘A.6.2 Emergency Operating Temperatures. The temperatures in Table A-4 under eration” are applicable fr 1500 hours cumulative during the lif ofthe cable. “This limits bused on data EPRI report EL-S757, “Thermal Overload Characteristics of Extruded Dielectric Cables, limitations, PVC jackets, the subheading “Emergen * Joint and termination ‘metallic shield designs or cable environmental conditions may require the use of lo emergency operating temperatures. Users of jacketed cables are encouraged to review the resuke ¢ M.3 (Thermomechanical Qualification Test) on cables similar to their own desi os ign to help establish an emerges ‘Operating temperature for the specific cable used on their system, ‘A-6.3 Metallic Shield Short-Circuit Capability, Maximum short-circuit limits for cable metallic shields may bel Rereiber voltage ratings and conductor szs, spastic agreement between puchaser and menafctre in the selection of insulation thickness for each application is recommended. Whe the aan is considering conductor Stresses shouldbe sala Fs than the values shown i the bl, the effets of manic voces stresses should be evaluated. ‘4 Br etetion of the cable insuation level tobe used in «particular instalation sal be made onthe basis of ‘he applicable phase-to-phase voltage and the general system category as outlined below. + raat Level Cables in this category may be ali where the system is provided with protection b Ubpatsent Level This inition level corresponds to that formerly designate for ungrounded systems Tonk caepakcuczory may be applied in situations where the clearing time requirements ofthe 10d poco level category cannot be met, and yet there is adequate asurance that the frulted seston wil Ge ae, Srermize in time not exceeding one hour. Also, they may be used when additional insulation thiskacce ‘over the 100 percent level category is desirable. SMa percent Level- Cables in this catsgry shouldbe applied om systems where the time required to de- Satie founded section is ndsfnit. Ther use ialeo recommended for resonant grounded syste, Consult the manufacturer for insulation thicknesses 4 In common with otber electrical equipment, the use of cable i act recommended on systems where the Taio ofthe zero to positive phase sequence reactance of the system atthe point ofeabie application Ine ‘between -1 and -40 since excessively high voltages may be cnoountcred in the case of greend fess $ _ Risrecommended thatthe minimum sie conductor bein accordance with Table C-1. For cables or conditions Of service where mechanical stresses govern, such as in submarine cables or long vertical dace ton ‘minimum conductor sizes may not provide sufficient mechanical strength & To reveal manufacturing defects, manufacturers report that ac testing is more effective than de testing. ‘Therefore, d testing of cables a the factory was removed fiom this specification C3 Insulation Hot Creep Requirements. Hot creep and set properties shall be determined st 150°C42*C in ‘cordance with TCEA T-28-562. The sample shall be taken from the inner 25 percent of the insulation. “The eee of erss linking shall be adequate to iit elongation and set to the values in Table C-2 anywhere along the shipping length, ”Table C-2 Insulation Hot Creep Rect Filled Unfillad. Maximum elongation” 100% 175% ‘Maximal set” 5% “Fe-this vaie is exceeded, the Solvent Extraction Test per ASTM D2765 may be performed and will serve as a referee method to determine compliance, {Maximum extractablesafier 20 hours drying time is 30 percent.)D, SEMICONDUCTING SHIELDING REQUIREMENTS D.1 Smoothness—Voids and Protrusions Pil Conductor Shield, Somiconducting extrusion forthe conductor shield sal be fee of any voids larger than 3 mls (0.046 au) atthe nslation interface P-12 Tnculation Shield, Semicondoctng extrusion for the insulation shill shall he free of aay void larger than 5 mils (0.13 mm atthe insulation interface. D.L3 Contact Surface Protrusions. The contact surface between semiconducting extrusion shields and the ‘ovulation shall be smooth and free from protusions which, at the conductor shield, extend more than 3 mis (©.076 rm into the insulation and 7 is (0.18 mm) nto the condoctor scl. Potrsion atthe surface beoneen the insulation and insulation shield ‘shall be limited to 5 mils (0.13 mm) into the insulation and $ mils (0.13 mm) Jot the insulation shield. Measurements shall be performed according tothe procedure outlined in G.3 (Amber, Contaminant, Protresion and Void Tet). 22 Conductor Shield The conductor shisid shall be extraded and sll consist of black, semiconducting “coselinked compound compatible with the insulation and the conductor and shall have allowable operating “Srpentures equal to or higher than those of the insulation. The outer surface of the conductor shield shall be ‘indica! and shal be firmly bonded tothe overlying insulation, The extruded shield shall be free striping from ‘he conductor. The ticks ofthe conductor shield at any location when measured on completed cable according 1° G7 (Thickness Measurement Procedure) shall be in sccordance with Table D- ‘A semiconducting ape may be used borween the conductor and the extnded semiconducting material. When the ‘ape is used, the extruded material shall, at any location, meet the minimum thickness equirements given in Table D4. 2:1 Conductor Shield Irregulars. When examined scoring to G.6 (Internal Ireguarity Test Proceure), "Se conductor shal stall appear cylindrical and smooth, Contact surface protrusion’ shall be within the limits ‘catia in D.1.3, Strand convolution (the tendency of the conductor shield to follow the contour ofa stranded Senductor surface) shall be no greater than 7 mils (0.18 mm) when measured sccrding to G.4 (Conductor Shield ‘Convolution Measurement Procedure).Table Dt Conductor Shield Thickne: Minizmum Conductor Size Point AWG or kemil (mm rails (wom) 8-410 (8.4—107.2) 120.30) 250-500 (127~253) 16 (0,41) at {6001000 (304507) 20 031) Above 1000 (507) 24 @61) Note: ‘The minimum average requirement was removed fom this specification + because other dimensional constraints keep the conductor shield thickness witha appropriate limits 0.2.2 Reduced Conductor Shield Thickness. For compact round sonduciors which have a diameter ecenicity Jess than or equal to 2 mils (0.051 mm) measured before the condvetor shield is aplisd, the conductor seta thickness may be $0 percent of Table D-l valucs if stated by the manufacturer atthe time ofthe quotation. All ‘other requirements remain unchanged, 'P-3 Insulation Shield. The insolation shield shall bo extraded and shall consist of back, semiconducting ross-inked compound applied directly over the insulation. The compound shall meet the wafer bol test or the hot =P test requirements describe in D.S (Shield Cross-Linking). The thickness ofthe insulation shield at any Jocarion when measured on completed cable according to G.7 (Thickness Measurement Procedure) shall be in ‘scsordance with Tables D-2 ot D-3. (Diameter requirements are outined in Fl (Diameter Requirement) ‘The thickness and indent requirements in Table D-2 shal apply to cables with concentric neutral wires applied over {he semiconducting isultion shield with or without an overall jackel. The indentation of the insulation shield ‘cause by the shield wires shall have a depth no greater than the values listed inthe Maximum Indent columns of Table D-2 when measured according to G.3.4 (Protrasion and Indentation Measurement Procedure). The thickness requirements in Table D-3 shall apply to cables other than those with concentric neural wires, ‘Some jacketed cable designs can be manufactured with indentations in Column 2. Contact the cable manufacturer if shallower indentati ‘neutral cables, which are more shallow than those listed jons are desired for jacketed, concentric 20 |Sestit — Table D-2 Insulation Shield Thickness Cables With Concentric Neutral Wires Calculated Minimum, Insulation Shield Thickness Diameter Over Minimum Maximum Insulation Point Point Maximum Indeat stim) milo) ___ mils (um) la ‘Unincketed Jacketed 01000 (025.4) 300.76) 601.52) 100.25) 15 (0.38) 1001-1500 @5.5—38,1) 404.02} 751.91)" 10 (0.28) 15 (0.38) 1501—2000 (38.2—50.8) $5.40) 90229) 150.38) 200.51) ‘Above 2000 (50.8) 590.40) 1052.67) 15 (0.38) 20 (0.51) 7 NOTE: The minimum thickness point does not apply to locations at the retallic shield indent, Table D-3 Insulation Shield Thickness Cables Without Concentric Neutral Wires (Calculated Minimum Insulation Shield Thickness Diameter Over Minimum = Maximum Insulation Point Point mils (nm sails (mms mm (01000 (025.4) 24 (0.61) 601.52) 1001~1500 (25.5—38.1) 320.81) 60 (1.52 1501—2000 (38.2—50.8) 401.02) 751.91) ‘Above 2000 (50.8) 400.02) 90 2.29) cable at all locations, NOTE: The minimum thickness point js 3.1 Stripping Tension Requirements, The sipping test shall be performed according to G.1.1 (Bond Strength ‘Test) and G.1.2 (Field Stippability Test) on completed cable samples. ‘The allowable stripping tension limits for the lest performed in G.1.t are outlined in Table D4, Table D-4 Insulation Shield Stripping Tension Requirements All Cable Sizes, Ambient Test Temperature Only Minimum Tension Maximum Tension 6 Tbs (2.72 kg) 724 Ibs (10.9 ke) a‘There are no tension requirements forthe test performed in G.1.2, which is performed at two temperatures. To [pass the test, in each case the insulation shield shall be removable without tearing or leaving residual conductive ‘material on the insulation surface which is not removable with light rubbing with a solvent impregnsted cloth. ‘Sanding should not be required to remove the residual material. 1.4 Volume Resistivity. The volume resistivity of semiconducting shields shall be measured by the two- or four- electrode method outlined in ICEA $-66-524 Part 6. The volume resistivity shall not exceed the values outlined in Table D-S at the indicated temperatures. Table D-5 Conductor and Insulation Shield Volume Resistivity Requirements ‘ohm-meters gore Extnuded conductor shield 1000 — 1000 Extruded insulation shiold 500 00) = D,S Shield Cross-Linking. ‘The semiconducting shields shall be effectively cross-linked. D.S.1 Wafer Boil Test (Cross: king). When tested according to G.2 (Wafer Boil Test for Conductor and Insulation Shields) total or partial separation of the semiconducting shields from the insulation is permissible Partial loss of the shields is also permissible provided each shield is « continuous ring, Ifthe conductor shield ‘dissolves or cracks such that it does not maintain a continuous ring, the cable Tot shall be rejected. Ifthe insulation shield dissolves or cracks such that it does not maintain a continuous ring, the cable lot may be rejected by the smanufctrer ora sample of insulin shi rom these ot shall be subjected to the requirements fD.S.2as a rere tet 4 2.5.2 Ilion Shield Hot Creep Properties. Hot creep and set properties be determined a isorcarrc 4 inacorlance wi ICEA 24-62 wth sample reve frm tical core, The degre ofcrsinkng shal ‘be adequate to limit clongation and set to the values in Table D-6. a 2 = 4 1p Requirements, ‘Maximum elongation 10% Maximurn set 5%E, JACKET REQUIREMENTS. E-L Jacket Thiclmess. For jacketed cables, the jacket material and minimum thickness shall met the requirements of ICEA $-66.524, E.2 Jacket Radial Resistivity. The radial resistivity of somi-conductin jackets shall be measured by the method outlined in G14 Gacket Redill Resistivity Test). The measured values on unaged cables shall not exceed 100 ‘ohm-meters. E.3 Jacket Physical Characteristics. After the thermomechanical test outlined in M.3 (Thermomechanical ‘Qualification Test), the jacket shell meet the requirements of E.1. Ed Jacket Shrinkback. Cables with jackets shall be manufactured to minimize jacket shrinkback. ES Spark Test. Cables with insulating jackets shall be subjected to the spark fest requirements of ICEA $-66-524, E.6 Moisture, There shall be no water between the insulation shield and the jacket. Sce G.12.1 (Moisture Under the Jackel),F. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FF. Diameter. The maximum and minimum diameicr requirements in Appendix 2 shal be ret at all locations slong te cable length. The maximum and minimum Sameer limits are average diameter values fora given cross- section, They are based on G.9 (Average Diameter Measurement Procedure) ot +2 Partial Discharge Test Requirements. When teste in accordance with G-10 (Pacis Dischangs Messuremest Procedure), cagh shipping fength of completed power cable sll havea partial discharge ofS pC oF les t 209 ‘init (7.9mm). The test voltage stress based onthe minimum average inalaron wall thickaes forthe cable ander teat. Muliplexed cable shall be tested afr multiplexing. Each insulted conductor shall be ested on reels which contain muki-conductor cables. 2.1 Partial Discharge Recording, The partial discharge at 200 Vimil (7-9 kV/mm) shall be derived from 8 recording device such as an xy plotter ora printer. This is done to minimize the potential for an operaioe (0 misinterpret the partial discharge values. 212 Partial Discharge Test Failure. Incase offeilure ona shipping length of cable, the cable my be eu nie shorter shipping lengths and retested according to G.10.3 (Resampling). F.3 AC Withstand Production Test, After the part discharge test is performed, each shipping length of completed power cable shall bo subjected to 49-61 He altering voltage of 200 Vim (7.9 W/m) for 5 rinutes according to G.13 (AC Withstand Production Test Procedure) A Shrickhack Test. Whon tested according to G.5 (Shrinkback Test Procedure), the condeter shall ok pote teyood the insulation (sum total of both ends) by maré than the amounts shown in Table Ft afer ine third temperature cycle. Intermediate requirements are listed in Table G-L Table F-1 Insulation Shrinkback Requirements Cable Design ‘Shrinkback Requirements All cables with blocked strand conductors and/or <321 mils (8.15 mm) 1 tape over the conductor All other cable designs <101 mils @2.57 ma)G, PRODUCTION TEST PROCEDURES ‘The following procedures shall be used to verify compliance with the performance requirements of the previous sections. Whea requirements reference procedures from other specifications, no procedure is given in this section. (For sampling frequency see Tables A-1 and A-2.) G.t Insulation She Stripping Test. Two tests re requir. Test G11 requted to determine bond wregth between the insulation shield an the insulation, ‘est 1.2 is required ovr tha he sation shields edly removable inthe field. The fl stipability testis measured with the sample at -10°C:43"C and 40°C3°C G.1.1 Bond Strength Test, This test shall be performed on completed cable samples at ambient foom temperature with th jacket (if present) and metalic shield removed. ‘Two parallel cuts shall be made with a thin cutting blade such as a razor knife down to the insulation with « 1/2 + 1/32 inch (13 + 1 mm) separation. Each cut shall be made with the blade approximately inline with the cable radius. "To measure the force required to remove the insulation shield from the insulation, remove approximately 2 inches (50 mm) of the 1/2 inch (13 mm) wide strip from the insulation using pliers or « similar tool and attach the measuring device, This device may be a “fish scale,” tensile machine, load cell or any other similar device, The required pulling tension shall be measured with an accuracy of 1/2 pound (1/4 kg) by pulling the insulation shield sway from the insulation at a specd of 1/2 4 1/16 inch (13 + 2 mm) per second. The entire pull shall be made at an angle of 90°:+5° to the cable axis. ‘The strip tet shall be made twice on each cable sample. Bach pull shall start at opposite ends ofthe cable, pulling in opposite directions. The second pull shall be 180° around the circumference from the first pull. The pulling force shall be measured for a minimum distance of 6 inches (150 mm). The maximum and miniroum pulling tensions shall be recorded and reported for each pull. G.1.2 Field Strippability Test. This test shall be made on completed cable samples withthe jacket (if present) ‘and metalic shield removed. One sample shall be used foreach test temperature. Two parallel cuts shall be made with a scoring tool designed to remove the insulation shield in stripe parallel tothe cable axis, The scoring toot shall be set ata depth not to exceed I mil down toward the insulation with a 1/2 + 1/32 ineh (13 +L mm) separ (0.025 mmm) less than the specified minimum point thickness of the insulation shield. The cuts may be made before the samples are conditioned per G.1.2.1 in order to maintain the specified test temperatures. Pulling force measurements are not required for this test+ Samples shall be prepared by cuting a 2-inch (50 mum) length of cable helically of ‘manner to produce 20 thin wafers consisting of the conductor shield, insulation and insulation shield. Wafers shall be approximately 25 mils (0.64 mm) thick, The ‘cutting blade shall be sharp and ‘tall Produce wafers with uniform thickniss and with very smooth surfces. The sample shall be kept clean and shall be handled carefully 10 prevent surface sceiches, G-3.2 Examination, The wafers stall be examined wth 15-power mgeifction ‘sing transmitted light for unfilled tnsuations for voids, contaminants, and ambers in the insulation. They shall sso be examined for voids and Proimsions between the insulation and the conductor and insltion sheds. For minea-filed cross-linked polrethylens insulation, and conductor shields, a reflected light method shall be used, An ‘optical coupling agent ‘uch s mineral oi, plycerin or siticonecil shall be used to enhance the observation ofimperfections within the wafers, aUsing a minimum 15-power magnification, the following shall be tabulated: A. All voids, 2 mils (0.051 mun) and larger in their greatest dimension. 2 All contaminants between 2 and $ mils (0,051 and 0.13 mm) in their greatest dimension All contaminants larger than $ mils (0.13 mm) in thei greatest dimension, All arbers, 2 mils (0.051 mm) and larger in their greatest dimension. All protrusions, 2 mils (0.051 mum) and larger in their greatest dimension, The vohime of th isuletion examined sll be cleat wing ay convenient tcaiqu. ‘The mnbe of 2 $-mil (0.051 100.13 mm) contaminants shall then by divided by this volume to determine the number of 2-t (0.051 10 0.13 mun) contaminants per cubic inch (em) ¥ ‘The results of this examination shall be recorded and reported in the production test report. G.3.2, the number of voids, contaminants or translucents exoseds the specified limits in C. (Insulation As Contaminants and Voids) or protrusions exceed the specified limits of D.1.3 (Contact Surface Protrusion), th shall be divided into shipping lengths. One sample shall be taken from the beginning and end of each shi length. For the shipping length to pass, both san ‘conductor, jacket and metalic shield removed.tnguiar ith enicte Figure G-1 Procedure to Measure Protrusions and Indentations [conve iuticns Sricte’ Figure G2 Procedure to Measure Conductor Shield Convolutions G.S Shrinkback Test Procedure. G-5-1 Suumple Preparation, Five samples, each 1.5 fest (0.45 mare roquired forthe test. A lenglh of the ‘pecimen cabo 17.5 fet (5.25 m) long is tobe aid out and sighted. ‘The sample isto be marked a a point 5.0 fet (15 m) from one ond and then marked at 1.500 (0.45 m) intervals fora distance of 7.5 fst (2.25 w). ‘Tee cable is to be cut using fine tooth saw atthe 1.5-fot (0.45 m) intervals marked on the sample, The two 5.0-foot (1.5 m) end pieces from the original cable length aro to be discarded, G-5.2 Test Procedure. The five 1.5-foot (0.45 m) lang cable samples shall be heated in forced air cdnvestion ‘ven unl they reach x temperature of O°C1°C. The temperature shall be measured on the conductor at either snd of the sample, This temperature is to be maintained for 2 hours. After the samples have been heated in the ~‘oven atthe 50°C temperature for the 2-hour period, they are allowed to cool for 2 hours at room temperature, The heating and cooling cycle shall be performed three times, if required. G.5.2.1 At the end of each cooling period, the samples shall be measured for shrinkback using a micrometer, or Preferably an optical measuring device. The selected measuring device shall have a minimum resolution of 1 mit (0.025 mm). ws 6.5.2.2 One reading isto be made from each end of each sample between the end of the conductor and the edge Of the conductor shield interface atthe point of circumference of the conductor where shrinkback is maximum 6.5.3 Pass/Fail Criteria and Procedure. ‘The measured values shall be in accordance with Tables G-1 or G-2. Only consider the worst sample of the five using the total shrinkback of both ends, Table G-1 ‘Shrinkback Test Requirements All Cables Not Covered by Table G-2 Heating and Summ Total Shrinkback Cooling Cycle snils (enn Action 0 t0 200.51) Pass: Terminate Test >20 (0.51) but 60 (1.52) Continue Cycling >60 (1.52) Fail: Terminate Test 0 10 40 (1.02) Pass: Terminate Test >40 (1.02) but 100 (2.54) Continue Cycting > 100 (2.58) Fail: Terminate Test 0 10 100 2.54) Pass: Terminate Test > 100 (2-54) Fail: Terminate TestTable G-2 ‘Shrinkback Test Requirements Cables Having Blocked Strand Conductors ‘andlor a Tape Over the Conductor ‘Sum Total Shrinkback Qven Cysle __mils mm) Action 010 20.51) Pass: Terminate Test 1 >20 0.51) Record and Continue Cycling Test 0 t0 40 (1.02) Pass: Terminate Test 2 >40 (1.02) Record and Continue Cycling 3 0 10 320 (8.13) Pass: Terminate Test 320 (8.13) Fail: Terminate Test G6 Internal Irregularity Test Procedure, G-6-1 Sample reparation, This tet is conducted ona 24-inch (610 mm) long sample cut ato convenient lengths ‘ortho tet apparatus. The insulation shield shall be removed. The insulation shall be made transpareot by heating ‘he samples to approximately 120°C using any convenient method. ‘The preferred method i o place the samples {nto an oil bath at « maximum temperature of 120°C until the insulation becomes transparent. {fan oil bath isnot sed, the samples shall be wetted with an optical coupling ud such as silicone oil to enhance the viewing procedure. ‘The samples are then viewed for conductor shield smorhness and for contaminants. A fat glass surface or ‘magnifying glass may be part of the viewing path. Curved glass surfaces such as the wall of « beaker are not ‘commended because they ean impede the detection of irregularities. A magnification of 1- to 10-power is ‘Poropriate. A high intensity light shall be directed at the cable end to enhance the detection of irregularities. Care should be used in making the insulation transparent to prevent overheating which may deform the cable or ‘Sreate conditions which did not already exist such as voids, protrusions and cracks. This test method is not "recommended for the detection of voids in the insulation. 6.2 Detection of Irregularities. Contaminants inthe insulation and protrusions or deformations atthe conductor ‘Held eal be marked on the insulation surface. Wafers containing these iegularies shall be cut from the sample ‘and viewed according to the procedures outlined in G.3 (Amber, Contaminant, Protrsion and Void Test). ‘To 31‘alculate the numberof contaminants per cubic inch (cm), the volume ofthe 24-inch (610 mun) length of insulation is used. Ifthe irregularities exceed the limits listed in C.1 (Insulation Ambers, Contaminants and Voids) of D.1.3 (Contact Surface Protrusions), a second sample may be tested according to G.6.3. at 6.6.3 Resampling for Internal Irregulaity Test, second 24-inch (610 mm) long sample shall be taken from ‘adjacent length of cable in the same lot asthe first sample, If this sample fais, the lot shall be divided into Shipping lengths. One sample shall be taken from the beginning and ead of each shipping length. For the shipping Jength to pass, both samples shall mect the requirements of this section, If one of the two samples from the shipping length fails, the shipping length shall be rejected. G.7 Thickness Measurement Procedure, Layer thickness measurements shall be determined by using an optical measuring device accurate to 0,000$ inch (0.013 mm). Four measurements shall be taken on one wafer, It is ‘generally advantageous to make this measurement ata magnification of 10-power or greater. The average thickness shall be taken as one-fourth of the sum ofthe four measurements, One of the four measurements shall be at the ‘minionum thickness point for each layer (conductor shield, insulation and insulation shield) and one shall be at the ‘maximum thickness point, TWo additional measurements shall be made balf way between the minimum and ‘maximum measurements, Each cable layer requires four seperate measurements. The measurements shall be made with the conductor removed. 6.8 Excentricity Calculation. The maximum and minimum insulation thickness measurements obtained in G.T are used to calculate the eccentricity (Ty - Ty) G.9 Average Diameter Measurement Procedure. Generally, average diameter measurements should be made over ‘he insulation and over the insulation shiold with the use of a diameter tape accurate t0 0.01 inch (0.25 mm). When there are questions regarding compliance to this specification, measurements shall be made with an optical measuring device or with calipers with a resolution of 0.0005 inch (0.013 mm) and accurate 10° 0,001 inch (0.025 mm). Atany given cross-section, the maximum diemeter, minimum diameter, and two additional diameters hich bisect the two angles formed by the maximum and minimam diameters call be measured, The aversge diameter is defined as the sum of these four values divided by four, The average diameter value is used to determine if the cable meets the miaimum and maximum limits given in Appendix 2, All diameter measurements shall be made on cable samples that contain the conductor,‘The measurement shall be made according to ICEA T-24-380 withthe following exception. The portion of the ‘pli voltage sine wave sampled for corona detection (the window) hall be at eae 302 before and 30° after the Positive and negative peaks. ‘The wave shall be sampled continuously du 8 this period, More than 30° may ‘be sampled on citer or both sides of the positive and nogative peaks if desired voltage. 6.18236 ei scx} 020 Vn .9.Vinm, te pg i neon OF ic icon and may be eae in ncaa sn te 10.2.4 The cable shall not be subjected to any a test (nce for an n-proces let ‘ot exceeding five seconds) for 7 days prior to porformunce of the partial discharge test. 10.2.5 Cables sal! be tested ay withthe shield oF sheath grounded on bh ends ‘and used as the ground slsstrode, (If grounding on both ends introduces excesive interference, then only one end may be used as the Frvnd electrode, This end shall be selected to display the maximum partial discharge reading.) 336.10.2.6 The cable wader test shall beso terminated that there wil be no detectable corona discharge onthe ends ‘of the cable through the range of corona test voltages required for that cable. G:103 Resampling, Ifthe test sample fis the patil dicharge test requirement, the discharge site may be tooated using any appropeisl! procedure and eut out. The two remaining lengths shall be tested, If retested sength ects the pra discharge requirements, it pases tho paral dicarge test. Mitplo cut ae allowed i ‘order to cut out partial discharge site(s). This procedure may yield shipping lengths shorter than required by the pichuer, If tat occur, the cable hal be sipped only by specie agreement wit the cwxomer G.11 Dissipation Fuctor Measurement Procedure, Dissipation factor (tan 8) measurements shall be measured using a Schering bridge, transformer ratio arm bridge or siilar device os referenced in ASTM D150. G.11.1 Termination Losses. Shield interupts or ober effective techniques shall be employed to assure that termination losses are not included in the dissipation factor measurement. G.12 Moisture Content, Each end ofeach shipping length shall be examined for moisture under the jacket (f the cable is jacketed) and for moisture in the conductor (ifthe cable has an unblocked, stranded conductor) Gc12.1 Moisture Under the Jacket, Ifthe cable is jacketed, 6 inches (150 mm) of the jacket shall be removed ‘and the area under the jacket shall be visually examined forthe presence of moisture. If water is present, or there is an indication that it was in contact with moisture, effective steps shall be taken to assure that the moisture is removed or that the length of eable containing moisture under the jacket is discarded. G.12.2 Moisture in the Conductor. If the cable has an unblocked, stranded conductor, 6 inches (150 mm) of “conductor shall be exposed on each end. The strands shall be individually separated and visually examined. If water is present, the conductor shall be subjected to G.12.4 (Presence of Water Test), G.12.3 Water Expulsion Procedure. A suitable method of expelling water from the strands shall beused unt) the cable passes the Presence of Water Test, As soon as possible afer the procedure, both ends of the cable shall ‘be sealed to prevent the ingress of water during shipment and storage,a Y . G.12.4 Presence of Water Test. To verify the presence of moisture in the conductor, the following steps shall be taken. G.12.4.1 Each Jength of cable to be tested shall be sealed at one end over the insulation shield using a rubber cap. filled with anhydrous calcium sulphate granules. ‘The rubber cap shall be fitted with a valve, ns G.12.4.2 Dry nitrogen gas or dry ai shall be applied atthe other end until the pressure is 15 psi (100 kPa) gauge, The valve on the rubber cap shall then be opened sufficiently to hear a flow of gas. G.12.4.3 After 15 minutes, 2 check of the change of color of the granules in the rubber cap shall be made, G.12.4.4 Ifthe color has not completely changed to pink after 15 minutes, itis an indication that a tolerable amount of moisture is present in the strands. In the case of a complete change in color of all granules, the water shall be expelled from the conductor per G.12.3 (Water Expulsion Procedure). G.12.4.5 This procedure shall be repeated after placing new granules in the cap G.13 AC Withstand Production Test Procedure. The ac voltage in Table C-I shall be applied between the : conductor and the grounded metallic shield for S minutes, The test voltage stress is based on the minimum average insulation wall thickness for the cable under test. Each insulated conductor shall be tested on reels which contain ‘mulli-conductor cables. Ifa termination failure occurs, the cable may be reterminated and retested with ae voltage applied for S minutes. G.14 Jacket Radial Resistivity Test. This procedure is designed for testing short samples of cable having semiconducting jackets in contact with concentric wire neutrals. ‘The resistance of the jacket is obtained from measuring the voltage drop across the sample. This is created by passing a constant de or 60 Hz ac current through the sample in a radial direction. The apparent resistivity of the Jacket is calculated from the electrical measurement and geometry of the cable. w G.14.1 Sample Preparation. A sample of cable at least 6 inches (150 mm) long will be prepared as shown in Figure G-3. ‘The concentric wires form one measuring electrode and a 2-inch (50 mm) band of conducting paint 35covering the surface of the jacket provides he second measuring electrode, Micro Circuits conducting paint, SC-12 is recommended, ‘Two separate bands of conducting paint 1/2 inch (13 mm) wide and covering the ‘or equivalent, Jet form the guard electrodes. “The bands are separated approximately 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) from i surface of the jack the measuring electrode. ae “sate conan Etectrode —/ Figure G-3 ‘Sample preparation for radial resistivity measurement of semi-conducting jackets E, — measuring electrode, conducting paint on the surface of the jacket FE, — measuring electrode, concentric neutral wires tied together G — guard electrode, conducting paint on the surface of the jacket ‘The sample shall be tested in air at ambient room temperature, 6.14.2 Test Equipment Setup. The equipment needed to pefform the test consists of two high input impedance (©1 megohm) voltmeters, an ammeter, an adjustable resistor and an adjustable voltage de or 60 Hz ac power supply. The measuring circuit is connected as shown in Figure G4 This is done “Adjustable resistor Ris used to control the potential of the guard electrodes to the same value as Ey AAs itis adjusted, the measured voltage V, may g0 to prevent surface current from affecting the measurement, point, The voltage V, and current measurements shall be made with R, adjusted:such that ¥; through a minimum is as close to zero as possible. 36Figure 6-4 Circuit for radial resistivity measurement of semi-conducting jackets egead: E,, E, and G are the same notations used in Figure G2 G-14-3 Calculation, Calculate the resistance Rof the cable jacket from the ‘measurements of voltage V, and current obtained using te circuit in Figure G-4 (R = V/2). Using the value R and the appropriate dimensions of the cable sample, calculate the apparent resistivity as follows: apparent resistivity in ohm-meters = calculated resistance in ohms slectrode length in meters = diameter over the semicondueting jacket in mm = pitch diameter” of the concentric. wires in mm Rona Seite diameter dis measured from center to center of two concentric wires which are diametrically opposite from each other 371H, GENERAL HLA General Procedures. The following general procedures shall be appli ‘PPlicd to cable manufactured (o this specification. tit Compliance, a sal nt tipped cet wisn ard 187 Fchae unas al oud ts be unless all requ ve ‘pcen completed and results of the tests show compliance with all requis ; ot irements of this and all referenced i i specifications. 1.1.2 Number of Tests. For multiple conductor cable assembles the umber of, ‘eats shall be based wpon the total single insulated conductor lengths. HLAL3 Expense of Tests, All factory txts prescribed by this specification shall by ade at the le at the expense of the \ ‘ } vmenufaturer, All samples shall be Furished by the manufscrure. HLL Witnessing of Tests. The purchaser may clect to witness (ets and to mak a © inspection of the cable during except for those processes of « confidential nature, * the process of manufacture, 1.5 Bogineerng Toformation. Where ets ae oie fr SEN infrmain, dhe rests oft ion, the resalts of these tests shall not be cause for rejection, 112 Certified Test Report. 1fequested bythe purchaser at 6 SMe Of ng, the anu ity, the manufacturer shall furnisl the prchaser with ented copies ofthe els ofa tess eguied BY Bam a prensa oe ne refere fications. The sin sigatce ofthe individual athe cable manufacture, with OST rspogsiy ot pi = ‘esponsibility forthe tests, shall serve as the certification. 12.1 Production Test Reports, If requested by the purchaser #1 (he Gime of inquiry, the manufacturer shall fuoish certified copies factual production test values, The manufacturer shal inctyg include actual test values from those ‘tests required for engineering information. na Production Test Records, The manicure stall masa Peden ey pzoi st records forall cables and be ‘able to correlate this data to ‘each master reel and shipping Tength. The records shalt be ne shall be maintained fora period of 38 irot less than one year from the shipping date, unless a longer period is requested by the purchaser at the time of inquiry. H.2.3 Qualification Test Reports. If requested by the purchaser atthe time of inguiry, the manufacturer shall, furnish the purchaser with a certified copy of the qualification test and periodic requalification tests that represents the cable being purchased. Thetmanufacturer shall include actual test values from those tests required for engineering information. The notarized signature of the individual at the cable manufacturer with overall responsibility for the tests shall serve asthe certification. H.2.4 Production Test List, A list of production tests required for certified test report are included in Table A-1. Itis presented as 2 means to verify that reports are complete and is not intended us u required format of reporting All tests may not be applicable for some cable constructions. H.2.5 Shipping Length Location. ‘The manufacturer shall maintain a record of the location of each shipping length within the cable core extruder run. 1.3 Testing Frequency. The frequency of tests on samples shall be asset forth in Table A-L unless the purchaser and the manufacturer specifically agree on other frequencies atthe time the cable order is placed. Ifthe purchaser requires more frequent tests, he shall so state in his inquiry and the manufacturer shall state in his proposal the ‘charges for such additional tests. H.3.1 Sampling Frequeney. Unless otherwise specified in Table A-I; testing frequencies shall be in accordance with the applicable ICEA T-26-46. 113.2 Multiple Orders Per Lot. If multiple orders are supplied from one lot perform tests according to requirements for the production lot. Tests on individual orders taken from the lot need ‘not be made. However, the manufacturer shall provide a certified copy of the test report for the appropriate Tot if requested by the purchaser. manufacturer may choose to 1.3.3 Resampling. Unless otherwise noted, if the original sample(s) from a test lot fails a specified test requirement, one sample from the inside and outside end of each shipping length within the test lot shall be tested. In order for the shipping length to pass, both samples shall meet the specification requirements. Resampling incidents shall be kept on file for at least one year and supplied to the purchaser upon request. 391. CABLE IDENTIFICATION 1.1 [dentification Reg: type of insulation Nir, “The outer surface of each cable shall be marked with the manufacturer's namo, rated voltage, eB ‘te manufacturer's trade name), insulation thickness, size of conductor, conductor metal, ¥ of manufacture. ‘These shall be in addition to any markings required by other national codes or standards “ Polymeric insulatic i “held ad semiconducting outer jackets shall be conspicuously identified as semiconducting. Sequential footage Shing shall he provided if requested by the purchaser. 1.2 Mentification In, leva, Th ‘cept for the sequential footage, shall be repeated along. the cable at regular; 1 preceding identification, except forthe sequential footag: peated "ls with no more than 6 inches (150 mm) between repetitions, The printing must be Tegible, durable aa Sly readable, Ifthe cable has a metallic sheath, the identification may be provided ona tape under the metalic shag, 1.3 Cable Marking Yay aay be accomplise percent of the jacket ing on the insulation shield shall be by surface printing only. Marking on an outer jacket " Purchaser approved surface printing or by indenting (but not to a depth greater than 15 ‘itimum thickness). 1.4 Center S ; vas dettexion, When ener sand detain is equse by purcaser, the cater sand fof each conductor gay When center strand i wi ; ear of manufacture. This information is to be pried a rep ind Wit he manufacturer's mame and year of ‘Mlervais with no more than 12 inches (300 mm) between repetitions.4.1 Packing, Sealing and Shipping, J1-1 The cable shall be placed on reels to protect it from damage during shipment. Each end of the cable shall be fiemly and properly secured to the rel™'Care shall be taken to prevent looseness of teeled cable. 44-2 Each ead of each fength of cable shall be duraby scale! before shipment to revent entrance of moisture, 4.1.3 Bach length of cable listed on the purchaser's ordet or detail list shall be shipped on a separate reel, except ‘Where the purchaser specifies multiple or parallel cable assemblies. J1A4The reels shall be lagged or covered with uitahe material to provide physical Protection forthe cables during fransit and during ordinary storage and handling operations. 5.2 Reels, 32-4 The minimom diameter ofthe drum ofthe shipping length shall be not less than prescribed in NEMA WC 26, 42.2 The inner or drum end ofthe cable, whea allowed to project though the flange of the reel, shall be protected {o avoid damage to the cable or seal, 433 Marking on Reels. Each reel shall be marked as follows: ‘3:1 With durable label securely attached to the outside of Mange ofthe ree and Plainly stating the destination, ‘he Purchaser's order number, manufacturer's name, date of manufatie, length of exble on reel, number, type iat! Sze of conductors, cable configuration, thickness and type of insulation, voltage ‘ating, gross, tare and net ‘eight, and shall show identification in accordance with 1.1 (Outer Surface) JA1.L The recorded shipping length of multiple cable assemblies shall be the measured length after assembly. 41.3.2 Shipping reels shall be identified with a durable number on the outside ofa flange of the reel either branded on the reel or stamped on metal tags permanently attached to the reel. 4.3.3 Shipping reels shall be free of any information not pertaining to the order. otnl K. GUARANTEE ‘1 Manufacturer’s Guarantee, The manufacturer ‘as been tested in accordance with this specification, ‘hall guarantee that the cable furnished under this specification + and thatthe results ofthe tests comply with the requirements Of this specification, at 6L. TESTS DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION Lal During Installation. At any time during installation, a de proof test may be made at x voltage not ex the de test voltage specified in Table L-1 under the During Installation colurnn, applied for 5 consecuti 1.2 After Installation. After the cable has heen completely installed and placed in service, a de prof test may ‘be made at any time within the first five years at a voltage not excooding the de test vollage specified in Table L- under the First 5 Years column, applied for 5 consecutive minutes. After that time, de testing is not ve | damage. DC testing is not expected to reveal deterioration due to aging in service. There is some evidence tha Inslated Cables" i Table L-1 4 DC Field Test Voltages Rad Rated Voltage Maximum de Field . Phase-to- Test Voltages—kV Phase Conductor Size Insulation Thickness During First —~KY_ AWG orkemil (mm?) _mils (mum) __ Installation _3 Years ese B week ALL 5 $1000 (6.4507) 902.28) 1152.92) 2836 ou ‘Above 1000 (507) 140 (3.56) 140.56) 2836 9 i 8 61000 (13.3507) 115 (2.92) 140.56) 3648 now Above 1000 (507) «175 (4.45) 175 (4.45) 3644 no 15 21000 (33.6-S07) 175 (4.45) 220(8.59) 5664 18 20 ‘Above 1000 (507) 220 (5.59) 220(5.59) 56 64 18 20 25 1—2000 (42.4—-1013) 260 (6.60) 320(8.13) 80) 96 2 30 28 12000 (42.4=T0T3) 280 (7.11) 345(8.76) 84.100 2% 31 35 140-2000 (53.5—1013) 345 (8.76) 420(10.7) 100124 3138 46 4/0200 (107.2—1013) 445 (11.3) 5804.7) 132 172 4154 ‘Column A—100% Insulation Column B~133% Insulation .A M. QUALIFICATION TESTS M.1 Test Description. Qualification tests included inthis section are intended to demonstrate the capability of a ‘manufacturer to furnish high quality cable with prescribed performance characteristic. The teats are performed ‘once by (oF for) each manufaciprer. ‘The tests are divided into three categories. The first is Cable Core Qualification which has two parts: Conductor ‘Shield/Insulation Qualification and Insulation Shield Qualification. Conductor Shield/Insulation Qualification : ‘is used to assure that every combination of conductor shield and insulation will meet specified electrical and physical requirements before and after exposure to accelerated thermal and electrical conditions in a moist environment, Insulation Shield Qualification is used to assure that every combination of insulation and insulation shield will meet specified electrical and physical requirements before and after exposure to accelerated thermal and electrical conditions. ‘Tho second is Thermomechanical Qualification which is used to assure that basic types of completed cable designs can withstand a 130°C conductor emergency loading condition. The thermomechanical test requirements are outlined in Table M-3, ‘The third is Periodic Requalification which is used to assure that qualified cables continue to meet the requirements Of this specification, Dissipation factor classification is incorporated for engineering information to monitor the dissipation factor stability of a given cable core design over time. M.1.1 Conditions Applying to Qualification Tests. All non-emergency stated temperatures have limits of +3°C Emergency temperatures have limits of +0/-5°C. Cables used in qualification tests must pass all production test requirements. The test results shall be reported in the Certified Qualification Test or, Certified Periodic Requalification Test Report as appropriate. M.1.2 Grandfather Clause. If « conductor shield/insulation combination was qualified under the Insulation ‘Qualification test in the AEIC CS5-87 specification, it does not noed to be requalified under the AEIC CS5.94 Specification, If an insulation shield was qualified under the cable core qualification test in the AEIC CS5-87 r specification, it does not need to be requalfied under the AEIC CS5-94 specification. fa completed cable design ‘was qualified under the Thermomechanical Qualification Test in AEIC CS5-87, it does not need to be requalified ‘under the Thermomechanical Qualification Test in AEIC CS5-94,M.2 Cable Core Qualification Tests, ‘This tast isa series of electrical tests performed before and after a set of conditioning procedures. Samples used for this test shell be rated 15 KV with a wall thickness of 175 mils (4.45 mm). They shall have @ 1/0 AWG (53.5 mm!) compressed, Class B, unblocked, stranded aluminum or copper conductor. They shall be unjacketed with a concentric wire neutral. Conductor shield/insulation combinations which successfully complete these tests qualify that conductor shield/insulation combination for cables rated 5 through 46 KV. All cable samples used in the Cable Core Qualification Test procedure shall come from fone extrusion run. 7 : ‘The Conductor Shield(Insulation Qualification Test shall be performed on all combinations of conductor shields and insulations according to Tests 1~7 in the sequence outlined in Table M-1. The tests shall be performed with ‘any commercially available insulation shield compound. When the conductor shield or insulation changes (change in any part of the compound composition or number), the Conductor Shield/Insulation Qualification Test shall be performed. ‘The Ingulation Shield Qualification Test shall be performed for all combinations of insulation shield and insulation compounds and consists of only Tests 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Table M-1. An insulation shield compound used on a cable that meets the requirements of the Conductor Shicld/Tnsulation Qualification Test meets the requirements of the Insulation Shield Qualification Test. When the insulation shield changes (change in any part of the compound composition or number), the Insulation Shield Qualification Test shall be performed. ‘The results of failure dissections and examinations shall also be included in the Certified Qualification Test Report. 6Table M-1 Cable Core Qualification Test Flowchart Electrical Neasurenencal n27 ‘Sample 7 —l Test No. 1 ish Voltage Tine Test Med Requirement | Withstand 620° vai (2k kV/mm) Samples 1,2,3 eee! Physical Measurements 42.8 Sample 1 Test wo, 2 Wot Inpulse Test Load cycle 14 Baye 4.2.5 Soeples 7-21 Electrical neasurenenta M27 Serpe 7 Test mo. 3 Test wo. ¢ igh Voltage Tine Test Hot Impulse Test me. H2.2 Requirement Requirenent Withstand 620, Wnt Withstand 1200 Vat (26 kv/mm (67 kvm) Samples 7,8,9 Samples 10,11, 12 Physical Heasurenente ‘Sample 7 120-Day Accelerated vater Treeing Test (att) a2, Samples 15-21 Electrical Neasurencnts| 42.7 Semple 13 Test wo, 5 Test Wo. & Nigh Voltage Time test Continue’ Art m2 for Total of 180 pays Withstand 260 vinit igh Voltage Tioe Tete (10.2 kV/mm), wet W234 Samples 15,16, 15 Samples 16,17, 18, Sonptes”19, 20,21 Physical Weasurenente 2.0 “Sample 13 47M.2.1 High Voltage Time Test (HVIT) Procedure, high voltage time tet shall be made on samples of cable 1s outlined in Table M-1 or when required in other sections of this specification. The voltage test Frequency shall bbe 49-61 He, The test shall be performed withthe cable at room temperature. Test samples shall have a minimum active length of 15 feet (4.5 m) or as otherwise specified. A test voltage equal to 100 Vimil (3.9 kV/mm) shall be applied under the conditions stated in ICBA $-66-524 Part 6 and held for « period of $ minutes. The required minimum breakdown level varies depending on the specific test requirements. The voltage shall then be increased in 40 V/mil (1.6 kV/mm) stéps and held for 5 minutes at each value, continuing to cable breakdown. The Vii (ieV/mm) step increases are based on the specified minimum average insulation thickness from Table C-1. ‘The step value at which the cable fated shall be reported. ‘The insulation wall thickness at the failure shall also be measured and reported. 3 When testing samples removed from the accelerated water tresing test, the HVTT shall be performed within 24 hours after the termination of the treeing test. The water in the conductor shall not be drained before the HVT is performed. Ifthe testis not performed within 24 hours of completing the water treeing test, the samples shall bbe stored in water with the same characteristics asthe water used during the test until the HVT can be completed. Chatioon and pri reification sal sal he ise ed aan nan tengo determine ie 7 cause of failure. ‘The breakdown values and the results of the HVTT failure examination shall be reported in the ae centified qualification test report. If 2 terminal failure occurs and the 1100 V/mil (43 kV/mm) step has not been completed, the sample may be reterminated and retested, A terminal failure is defined as a failure outside the active length. To retest, the ‘sample shall have @ minimum active length of 10 feet (3 m) after reterminating. The voltage shall be reapplied starting at 100 Vimil (3.9 kV/mm) for 30 seconds. It shall be increased in 40 V/mil (1.6 kV/mm) steps and beld for 30 seconds at each step, continuing to the step at which the terminal failure occurred. The voltage shall be held for S minutes at this step and then increased in 40 V/mil (1.6 kV/mm) steps and held for $ minutes at each step until breakdown occurs. ATIVTT on samples from Table M-1 may be stopped due to limitations of the high voltage power supply if the 1100 Vial (43 KV/mm) step is completed, It may be stopped for cables with a wal thickness greator than 220 mils (6.59 mum) provided the required minimum limit is reached. However, laboratories are strongly encouraged (© develop ac withstand capabiltis to test up to a minimum of 1100 Vimil (43 kV/mm). 48For hot impulse tet, the temperature of the conductor shall be 130°C +01-5°C, The 130°C temperature shall be ‘chiewed! by circulating current inthe conductor with no current in the metallic shield, ‘tall then be raised over the BIL values listed in steps of approximately 25 percent of BIL with three impulses of Degulve polarity applied at each step and continuing to exble breakdown outside the terminal, For purposes ofthis specification, the BIL and minimum impulse withstand values are as follows: Table M-2 BIL and Minimum Impulse ithstand Minimum Impulse Cable Rating BIL Withstand Vottage Kv EV _Vimil (Vin s 60 1200 (47.2) & 95 1200 (47.2) 1s 10 1200 (47.2) 25 150 1200 (47.2) 28 150 1200 (47.2) 35 200 1200 (47.2) 46 250 1200 (47.2) “Cable used fr cable core qualification test. Although impulse tests on other voltage classes are Clase conesad na ciation, the required minimum hot impulse withstand vel bral volnge Sige coveted by this specication are tsted in Table M-2. Impulse witatand enc oe ay ‘on the specified minimum average insulation thickness from Table Cry Tmpulse breakdown sites shall be dissected and the reslts shall be recorded ‘and reported in the qualification test report,M,2.3 Cyelic Aging. Cyclic aging is conducted to provide thermal conditioning (to remove a large amount of the volatiles found in freshly manufactured cable) for Tests 37 in Table M-1 M.2.3.1 Cable Length. Sufficient sample length is required to provide aged cable for Tests 37 in Table M-1 M.2.3.2 Sample Prepargijon. Prior to the application of current, the overall jacket, if any, shall be removed. ‘A minimum of seven days must pass from the time the cable is insulated until these tests are performed. M.2.3.3 Conduit.'The cable shall be installed in 3-inch (76.2 mm) polyethylene or PVC conduit with ends closed to prevent air from escaping or entering the conduit, The conduit may be smooth or corrugated. Elevated conductor temperatures are achieved by circulating ac current in the conductor with no current in the metallic shield M.2.3.4 Load Cycle. The cable shall be subjected to 14 thermal load cycles. A load cycle is defined as.a 24-hour period during which the current is on for the first 8 hours and off for the remaining 16 hours. The conductor temperature inside the conduit shall be 130°C during the Iast 4 hours of the current on period. During the current- off period, the cable conductor shall fall to within S°C of the ambient temperature, No voltage is applied during the load cycle. Temperatures shall be established before the test is performed by placing a thermocouple on the conductor of a “dummy” cable which is load cycled in a manner similar fo a test sample. M.2.4 Accelerated Water Treeing Test (AWTT) Procedure. 'M,2.4.1 General. ‘The cable conditioned in M.2.3 is used for this test. Each cable is aged at 3-times rated voltage to ground with the cable placed in a tap water filled, 3-inch (76.2 mm) polyethylene or PVC conduit and with the ‘conductor interstices filled with tap water throughout the test M.2.4.2 Sample Preparation. Suficient cable shall be aged to perform Tests $—7 in Table M-1. Each sample in Tests S—7 shall have a minimum metallic shielded length of 12 feet (3,7 m) inside the water-filled conduit plus enough cable to provide for sufficient test terminations. The aging test may be conducted with individual samples in one continuous length which is subsequently cut into individual samples. 'M.2.4.3 Aging Time, Three samples are aged for 120 days then subjected to a series of tests (Test). ‘Three are aged for 180 days and subjected to a HVTT (Test 6). The remaining three are aged for 360 days and subjected to a HVTT (Test 7). If the cable meets the requirements of Test 5, it has met the requirements for AWTT.eee. However, the manufacturer is required to continue the test to obtain data for cables ‘aged 180 days and 360 Gays. The 180- and 360-day data is obtained for engineering information only, M.2.4.4 Test Procedure, The aging parameters for the accelerated water ‘teeing test are outlined as follows: Test Voltage: 150 & 5 volts/mik¢5.9 kV/mm + 200 Vimm) average stress ‘Test Frequency: 49-61 Hz (report nominal frequency utilized) Test Cycle: ‘The cables sll age with voltage applied continuously 7 days & week (xcept durin equipment or sample ibienance)- During cach week, the cables shall experince 5 consecutive 24-hour load cycle periods followed by 2 consecutive non-load cycle periods. Dummy Lod Cyele : To sublsh the 24-hour temperature profile forthe Sconseeutive load cycle prods, a sample of dummy : cable shall be installed in a conduit exactly as it wil be installed inthe aging test. To monitor the temperature of th sample, thermocouple sal be placed onthe conductor nar, onthe conductor in water (near the center of the conduit) and on the insulation shield in water (also near the center of the conduit). Cerrent sal be induced in the conductor for 8 hours ellowed by 1S hour with no crcent (oe load eyle Period), No voltage is applied tothe dummy cable. The curent magnitude shall be suficient to achiowe | sm nats invlaton sil temperature of $5°:43°C bythe end fie current on prin, This sada | Cortespond to an in-air conductor temperature of approximately 90°C. To achieve the required in-water | insulation shield temperature requirements may require the use of a thin blanket of thermal insulation | ‘ound the conduit. The 24-hour tine-emperte profil forthe ondaior in ir and vats and re insulation shild in water shall be reported graphically inthe qualification test report. The 24-hour load 0.05-0.1% >0.05~0.1% >0.05~0.1% ' 3 >0.1-1.0% >0.1-1.0% 30.11.08 4 >1.0-2.0% > 10-20% >1.0-20% i 5 >2.0-3.0% >2.0-3.0% >2.0-3.0% 6 33.0-4.0% >3.0-4.0% 33.04.08 ; ete, etc. te, ate,Ee ‘The dissipation factor designated categories shall be reported in the Periodic Requalification test report for engineering information only. This information will be used to better evaluate changes in cable characteristics in future editions of this specification. M.4.4 AC Withstand Verification, After the dissipation factor measurement in M.4.2 is complete, the sample shall be subjected to the High Voltage Time Test outlined in M.2.1. The minimum withstand voltage requirement is provided in Table M8, Test results for 46 KV rte cables shall be provided for enginering information ony. ‘The V/mil (kV/mm) step increases are based on the specified minimum average insulation thickness from ‘Table C-1. ‘The step value at which the cable failed shall be reported. The insulation wall thickness at the failure shal also be measured and reported. Table M-B AC Withstand Voltage Requirements 15—35 kV Rated Cables Withstand Voltage—V/mil (kV/mm) i Tnsulation OD Over Insulation ——Twe 51.20. G0.S mm) 21.20" 30.5 mn) Conventional XLPE 620 (24.4) 500 (19.7) Filled XLPE or 500 (19.7) 380 (15.0) TRXLPE i f i i [ specifically requested by the purchaser, the ac withstand values shall be reported in the Periodic Requalification ‘Test Report. Values above those shown in Table M-8 and all values for 46 kV cable are reported for engineering information only. M.4.5 Resampling, If the measured dissipation factor values for the tested sample do not meet the requirements of Table M-6, or if the sample does not meet the ac withstand requirement of Table M-8, a second sample may be taken from the cable core extruder run. If the second sample passes, the cable core extruder run meets the requirements of the requalification test. If the second sample does not meet the dissipation factor or ac withstand requirements, the cable core extruder run shall be divided into 50,000 foot (15,000 m) lots. A sample shall be taken from near the center of egch Tot and subjected to the requalification test, The results from each sample dictate the pass/fail disposition of the lotLLL 1F« cable core extruder run is less than 100, 1000 feet (30,000 m), ‘Pass/fil disposition of the extruder run, the results of the second sample dictate the 611916 Race Stroet Philadelphia, PA 19103 ASTM D150-92 ASTM D1248-84 _ASTM D265-90 a 3412 Hillview Avenue P.O. Box 10412 Palo Alto, CA 94303 / EPRI EL-3014 (EPRI TR-101245 P.O. Box 440 ICEA P-45-482 ICEA $-66-524 ICEA T-24-380 ICEA T-25-425 ICEA T-26-465 a JCBA T-28-562 APPENDIX 1 Referenced Industry Specifications ‘American Society for Testitig and Materials (ASTM) Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials ication for Polyethylene Plastics, Molding and Extrusion Material Standard Test Methods for Determination of Gel Content and Swell Ratio of Cross-Linked Ethylene Plastics Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) Optimization of the Design of Metallic Shield-Concentric Conductors of Extruded Dielectric Cables Under Fault Conditions (1983) ‘Thermal Overload Characteristics of Extruded Dielectric Cables (1988) Effect of DC Testing on Extruded Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulated Cables (1993) Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) South Yarmouth, MA. 02664 (Documents below designated NEMA should be ordered directly from NEMA.) Short-Circuit Performance of Metallic Shielding and Sheaths of Insulated Cable (1979) Cross-Linked-Thermosetting-Polyethylene-Insulated Wireand Cable forthe Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy (NEMA WC 7-1988) Guide for Partial-Discharge Test Procedure (1980) Guide for Establishing Stability of Volume Resistivity for Conducting Polymeric Components of Power Cables (1981) Guide for Frequency of Sampling Extruded Dielectric Power, Control, Instrumentation, and Portable Cabies for Test (NEMA WC 54-1990) ‘Test Methods for Measurement of Hot Creep of Polymeric Insulations (1983) 2APPENDIX 1 (Continued) Referenced Industry Specifications Tnsulated Cable Engineers Agpciation (ICEA) (Continued) IEA T-31-610 Guide for Conducting Longitudinal Water Penetration Resistance Test for Sealed -ICEAT-32-645 "Guide for Establishing siue0U09 40 146 = EusrINe1g Pessa.di0g, 6 0061 OsF sei ost sui 0s§ sou Oss sro 0st sui ost syst an 001 OS Sra ‘SF OoeL og OLSL fF oast 05 Osst OFF agNL Iso, 006 OFF SLi OS Ovi OFF O19L Of 02st Oss Ossi OFF ONL 001 008 OF Sut SF Olt OE Oust fF 6p SF 008 OFF OONL 396 ose oss ze ost col Og ssh of seri ote sett 56 0g OFF Osi Os SSL OFF Sot ost sect OF sezi 998 09 Of 85k OSF GFL ORF Ost 8 08 of o1zi os 0s OfF Semi OSF OMFL OE Osh ot out oF ogoi 19 ose OF SEE OSF Ov@l ORF OKT Of 0201 Of 086 as ose oF ose Ost sti oF oat os oLot Ost ook of 026 as ory fF soz OG GEIL OE SOL OE 556 Os S95 Ost S9 or og oft sit SF S90L OFF Sag Og 506 ost seo FF SID sor oe OFF OLLL Os Oza OS O¥6 OE ose 0sF OSB oF aus ae on cep Ost og OFF 008 oes o2e ost og ost oss ees b = 8: S - oss seu ost cz SF 89 cd 2 wreTRT BRMS | WoTeTETT 329 240 200 TT OSTSReTG TRTSTSIOTG (S110 022) 91969 1 st (s14u S219 #199 a4 SL sddog aruyenyy ‘s0)qe9 JennaN ousuB2u09 Supuens pessasdwog—suojsueug pareinajeg 9-2 e104OFF sai oft Seat oF seat O85 S691 J3A9. 7 Reg STI © Ors oor oot 004 oer 666 908 a6 208 B06 ose us 02 0 009 oe 0s 319 oss 02s ose Ost sso sr oy 1 S27 og Dts oe Pe oe on 0s one Ost 06e oss oe sz 1 0s ose OS 052 gs 0a oe z TRE re 92) 81089 Ay sz (3196 022) 91989 14 5t seddog 7 unuenyy S8I929 feaNeN oUNUBDvOy Suipuens redwog— suorsuawia poreinajeg et ogey antennal eR UeOF Opt os ses N neIna}eg,>4sruHa09 40 216 = sieraUn|G passed, ens ono '®N 91,U99N09-UORN —SuoIsueINNG pareInd}eq Gz ome, Supuens pessax0sF sat Ost ovpL aks oash OsF Susi os osm vot 008 06% soot SF Sot og oect Ost sisi og ogyL 666 008 ost seat OF Syst OFF Opyt 0% sri og ove a6 008 0s set Os SiSt OFF ont OS* Seml OEE OngL 06 ost os ovet ort set ot sont us coe SF ood ose sei Og sat ne 009 OsF Sst og sy2t Og ssi 9h 0s oF Saat oft Sit og seoL 99 oss 0s oars fF ott OFF Of0; OG 076 os ose ost oust OSF Oris ost S01 oss soo1 oss sug ost soe we ony Ost suol ag sour OSF 565 OF Ses oc sce 7 oe sk S20l oft se Os sms ost Ga ocr er ous oe 0SF S06 OFF Sta OSF 06) Ost See ost sia age Sn oe on - Ost oss ost ons oss ue og one ost og © ost o - = = Ost ove OFF axe OSF os: Os 089 PTs rT PENS = Ware PTs 2200 42h0 3340 42h 210. TES TETOTSRTG SOT cs11u s9e ) B1GR9 Hy se saddog P aruunyy AWO 8199 JeANAN o1,UsDU0D-UON Suypueng yoeduog—suojsuauig peyeinojeg Olei A AC Withstand 7, 24, 35, 48,60 at ‘Active length x, 48, 49, 58 ‘Aging 5, 6, 44, 50-53 Aluminum 2, 3, 14, 46, 55, 67-72 ‘Amber x, 15, 19, 27, 28, 31 * ‘Ambient temperature 50, 56, $8, 59 ASTM xi, 2, 18, 27, 34, 62 B BIL x, 49 Blocked strand x, 1,2, 14, 31 Bowtie x, 52, 53 c Cable core x, 8-10, 22, 25, 39, 45-47, 49, 58, 59, 60, 61 Cable core extruder run x, 8, 39, 60, 61 Certified test x, 11, 38, 39 Comparator 28 Compounds 1-4, 46, 63 Conductor x, xi, 1-3, 5, 7, 9-12, 14-17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25, 27-35, 38, 40, 44-46, 48-59, 63, 64, 65, 66 Conductor shield x, xi, 2, 5, 10, 14, 19, 20, 22, 27-32, 45, 46, 53, 57, 64, 65 Contaminants 5, 15, 27, 28, 31, 32 Convolutions 19, 29 Copper 2, 3, 14, 46, 55, 67-72 Cracking 7 Cross-linked 1, x, xi, 1, 3, 4, 19, 20, 22, 27, 44, 55, 59, 62, 63 D DC 5,7, 17, 35, 36, 44, 62, 63 Design Variables 1-3 Diameter 5, 6, 14, 20, 21, 24, 32, 37, 41, 49, 55, 36, 64-72 Dielectric x, xi, 1, 12, 62, 63 Dimensional 6, 20 Dissipation factor x, 34, 45, $3, 57-60 E Eccentricity 5, 15, 16, 20, 32, 53, 57 Elongation 5, 6, 17, 18, 22 Engineering information 15, 38, 39, 45, 51-53, 517, 58, 60 Environmental 7, 12 EPRI xi, 3, 12, 44, 62 Extnuder x, 8, 9, 39, 60, 61 F Fault current 3, 11 Filled x, 2, 14, 18, 27, 35, 50, 59, 60 Filled cross-linked polyethylene x, 27 Format 11, 39 Formulation & H Heat Distortion 7 Hot creep 5, 6, 17, 18, 20, 22, 62 I ICEA x, xi, 1-7, 11, 12, 14, 17, 22, 23, 33, 39, 48, 53, 62-64 Identification. 3, 4, 40, 41 IEEE xi, 49, 63 Impulse x, 47, 49, 63 Indent 6, 20, 21 INDEX 73 Insulation x, xi, 1-3, 5-8, 10, 15-24, 26-28, 31, 32, 33, 35, 40, 41, 44-46, 48, 49, 51-53, 55, 57-60, 64-72 Insulation shield x, xi, 3, 6, 10, 19-23, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 35, 40, 45, 46, 51-53, 57, 64, 65, 66-72 Internal irregularity 5, 19, 31, 32 Irregularities 19, 31, 32 J Jacket x, 3, 7, 8, 20, 23, 26, 28, 34-37, 40, 50, 55, 517, 58 Jacket extruder run x, 8 L Lot x, 9, 11, 13, 22, 28, 32, 38, 39, 607] b M Master reel 38 Measurements 6, 19, 26, 32, 34, 36, 37, 47, 53, 54, 57-59 Metallic shielding 3, 5, 6, 12, 21, 26, 28, 33, 35, 40, 49, 50, 55, 56, 58, 62 Minimum average x, 20, 24, 33, 35, 48, 49, 60, 64 at Moisture x, xi, 1, 7, 14, 23, 25, 34, 35, 41 N NEMA xi, 41, 62, 64 ° Operating temperature 12, $9 P Partial discharge 7, 24, 33, 34, 53, 57 Performance 4, 12, 14, 26, 33, 45, 49, 53, 62 Periodic Requalification 7, 39, 45, 48, 58, 60 Polyethylene 1, x, xi, 1, 4, 27, 44, 49, 50, 55, 59, 62, 63 Production lot 39 Production test 4, 8, 9, 11, 24, 26, 28, 35, 38, 39, 45 Protrusions 5, 6, 19, 27-29, 31, 32 Qa Qualification test 4, 10-12, 23, 39, 45-49, 51-55, 7 R Radial 7, 23, 35-37, 54, 58 Referee 6, 18, 22 Requalification 7, 39, 45, 48, 58, 60 Resampling 11, 13, 24, 28, 32, 34, 39, 60 Resistivity 5-7, 14, 22, 23, 35-37, 53, S4, $8, 62 Room temperature 26, 30, 36, 48, 53, 57 s Sample 8, 9, 11, 15, 17, 22, 26-32, 34-37, 39, 47, 48-53, 56-58, 60, 61 Semi-conducting 3, 23, 36, 37, 55 Sheath x, 33, 40, 55 Shipping length x, 4, 8, 9, 17, 24, 25, 28, 32, 33, 34, 38, 39, 41, 42, 58 Shrinkback 5, 23, 24, 2 Spark Test 7, 23 Specification 1, x, xi, 1, 3-7, 11, 13, 16, 17, 20, 32, 33, 38, 39, 43, 45, 48, 49, 58, 60, 62, 64 Strand x, 1, 2, 14, 19, 24, 31, 40 Stress xi, 2, 7, 24, 35, SI, 63 ‘Stripping tension 3, 6, 21, 53 Stripping test 21, 26 T ‘Temper 2, 5, 14 Temperature x, 5, 6, 12, 21, 24, 26, 27, 29-31, 36, 48-54, 56-59 ‘Temperature Conditioning 27 Tensile 5, 6, 26 Test report x, 8, 28, 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 51-53, 57, 60 ‘Thermal Conditioning 50, 58 ‘Thermomechanical 10-12, 23, 45, 53-55, 57, 58 ‘Thermoplastic 3 Thickness x, 2, 5, 6, 15-17, 19-21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 32, 33, 35, 40, 41, 44, 46, 48, 49, 53, 57, 60, 64-66 Translucent xi Tree retardant xi, 1, 2, 55, 59 U Unfilled xi, 2, 18, 27 Vv Vented Water Tree xi Voids 5, 6, 15, 19, 27, 28, 31, 32 Volume 5, 6, 15, 22, 28, 32, $3, 62 Ww Wafer Boil 5, 6, 20, 22, 27 Water Tree x, xi Water Treeing 1, 48, 50, 51Master reel 38 ‘Measurements 6, 19, 26, 32, 34, 36, 37, 47, $3, 54, 57-59 Motallic shielding 3, 5, 6, 12, 21, 26, 28, 33, 35, 40, 49, 50, 55, 56, 58, 62 ‘Minimum average x, 20, 24, 33, 35, 48, 49, 60, 64 ot Moisture x, xi, 1, 7, 14, 23, 25, 34, 35, 41 N NEMA xi, 41, 62, 64 Oo Operating temperature 12, 59 P Partial discharge 7, 24, 33, 34, 53, 57 Performance 4, 12, 14, 26, 33, 45, 49, 53, 62 Periodic Requalification 7, 39, 45, 48, 58, 60 Polyethylene 1, x, xi, 1, 4, 27, 44, 49, $0, 55, 59, 62, 63 Production lot 39 Production test 4, 8, 9, 11, 24, 26, 28, 35, 38, 39, 45 Protrusions 5, 6, 19, 27-29, 31, 32 Q ‘Qualification test 4, 10-12, 23, 39, 45-49, 51-55, 7 R Radial 7, 23, 35-37, 54, 58 Referee 6, 18, 22 Requalification 7, 39, 45, 48, 58, 60 Resampling 11, 13, 24, 28, 32, 34, 39, 60 Resistivity 5-7, 14, 22, 23, 35-37, 53, 54, 58, 62 Room temperature 26, 30, 36, 48, 53, 57 s Sample 8, 9, 11, 15, 17, 22, 26-32, 34-37, 39, 47, 48-53, 56-58, 60, 61 ‘Semi-conducting 3, 23, 36, 37, 55 Sheath x, 33, 40, 55 ‘Shipping length x, 4, 8, 9, 17, 24, 25, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 41, 42, 58 Shrinkback 5, 23, 24, 29-31 Spark Test 7, 23 Specification 1, x, xi, 1, 3-7, 11, 13, 16, 17. 20, 32, 33, 38, 39, 43, 45, 48, 49, 58, 60, 62, 64 Strand x, 1, 2, 14, 19, 24, 31, 40 Siress xi, 2, 7, 24, 35, 51, 63 ‘Stripping tension 3, 6, 21, 53 Sipping test 21, 26 T Temper 2, 5, 14 ‘Temperature x, 5, 6, 12, 21, 24, 26, 27, 29-31, 36, 48-54, 56-59 ‘Temperature Conditioning 27 Tensile 5, 6, 26 ‘Test report x, 8, 28, 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 51-53, 57, 60 ‘Thermal Conditioning 50, 58 ‘Thormomechanical 10-12, 23, 45, 53-55, 57, 58 ‘Thermoplastic 3 Thickness x, 2, 5, 6, 15-17, 19-21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 32, 33, 35, 40, 41, 44, 46, 48, 49, 53, 57, 60, 64-66 Translucent xi Tree retardant xi, 1, 2, $5, 59 u Unfilled xi, 2, 18, 27 Vv Vented Water Tree xi Voids 5, 6, 15, 19, 27, 28, 31, 32 Volume 5, 6, 15, 22, 28, 32, 53, 62 Ww Wafer Boil 5, 6, 20, 22, 27 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