11-TMSS-04 Revision 01

27 June, 2016
27 June, 2016
License=Mohammed Al-Ojaimi Cont. Est./SA-2078 Not For Resale ,2/26/2020 12:32:57 PM Saudi Time
TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-TMSS-04, Rev.01
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Materials
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Marking
5.0 TESTS
5.1 Type tests

5.2 Routine Tests
5.3 Sample Tests
5.4 Production Tests
6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
Figure 1: Cross-Section of XLPE Insulated 11 kV, 13.8 kV, 33 kV or 34.5 kV

Power Cable (Typical)
Figure 2: Reel Marking Locations
7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
11TMSS04R01/SSA Date of Approval: June 27, 2016 PAGE 2 OF 18

1.0 SCOPE
This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum

technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of XLPE insulated, single core, multi core, copper or aluminum conductor
MV power cables 11 kV, 13.8 kV (Max. Voltage: 17.5kV), 33 kV or 34.5 kV (Max.
Voltage: 36kV) intended to be used in the Transmission System of National Grid Saudi
Arabia.
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
2.1 This Transmission Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with
the latest revision of National Grid Saudi Arabia General Specification No.
01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials", which
shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.
2.2 This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with National Grid Saudi Arabia
Purchase Order or Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.
The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes & Standards shall be applicable
for the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to one group of Industry
Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.
3.1 IEC-60502-2 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories
for rated voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV).
3.2 IEC-60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables.
3.3 ICEA P-45-482 Short Circuit Performance of Metallic Shields and Sheath on
Insulated Cable.
3.4 AEIC CS8 Specification for Extruded Dielectric Shielded Power Cables
Rated 5kV Through 46kV.
3.5 IEC 60332-1-2 Tests on Electric and optical fiber Cables under fire
Conditions - Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a
single insulated wire or cable – procedure for 1kW pre-mixed
flame.”
4.1 General
4.1.1 The XLPE insulated power cable 11 kV, 13.8 kV (Max. Voltage: 17.5kV), 33
kV or 34.5 kV (Max. Voltage: 36kV) shall meet or exceed the requirements
of this Specification in all respects.

4.1.2 As per requirements of 01-TMSS-01 Manufacturer's drawings shall show the

outline of the MV power cables, together with all pertinent dimensions. Any
variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be
indicated.
4.2 Design Criteria
4.2.1 MV power cables shall be manufactured & tested in accordance with AEIC
CS8 and IEC-60502-2 (where applicable), as specified in this Transmission
Material Standard Specification.
4.2.2 MV power cables shall be designed to meet service conditions detailed in

the latest revision of 01-TMSS-01.
4.2.3 MV cable design shall facilitate heat shrink, cold shrink or pre-molded joints
and terminations. These requirements include the use of an extruded inner
covering under armour (where applicable).
4.2.4 Conductor shield, insulation and insulation shield of MV Cables shall be

applied by simultaneous triple extrusion.
4.2.5 MV cables (Max. Voltage 17.5kV & 36kV) shall be designed to withstand a
conductor temperature of 90°C, 105°C & 250°C in normal, emergency and
short circuit operating conditions respectively for a short circuit current
duration of (1 or 3) seconds as per 01-TMSS-01 or as specified in SOW/TS,
without any detrimental effects on any of its components.
4.2.6 The construction of the MV Cables shall be essentially as shown in Figure-1

& 2, however the ratings and dimensions shall be as indicated in the Data
Schedule.
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Conductor
The conductor shall be circular, compacted, stranded Copper or Aluminum

Class-2 per IEC-60228. Size, shape & material of the conductor shall be
specified in Data Schedule. MV cable construction shall be as specified in
table-1 below:-
Table-1
Voltage Level 11kV & 13.8kV 33kV & 34.5kV

No. of Cores 1C & 3C 1C & 3C
50, 120, 185, 300, 400, 70, 95, 185, 240, 300,
Cable Copper 500, 630, 800, 1000 400, 500, 630, 800,
Sizes mm2 1000 mm2
Aluminum 70, 185, 240, 300 mm2 50, 70, 120, 500 mm2

Conductors shall be water tight by filling its interstices with synthetic super-
absorbent polymer type water swellable tape or yarns, to prevent ingress of
water along the conductor axis in case of cable failure due to any reason.
4.3.2 Conductor Semi-Conducting Screen/Shield
Conductors of the MV cables shall be screened which shall be consisting of

extruded semi-conducting material compatible with the insulation of the
conductor and shall have an allowable operating temperature equal to or
higher than the insulation.
A suitable semi-conducting tape may be applied between the conductor and

the extruded semi-conducting layer. The outer surface of the conductor
screen/shield shall be cylindrical and shall be firmly bonded to the insulation.
The extruded screen/shield shall meet all the requirements of AEIC CS8.
Minimum thickness of the conductor screen/shield shall not be less than 80%
of the average thickness. The average and minimum thickness of the
conductor shield shall be as indicated in Data Schedule.
4.3.3 Insulation
The insulation shall be extruded solid dielectric cross-linked polyethylene

(XLPE) complying with the appropriate requirements detailed in Table 2 of
IEC-60502-2. The cross-linking process shall not expose the material to water
or steam.
Nominal insulation thickness shall be as per Table 6 of IEC 60502-2 and the
average insulation thickness shall not be less than the nominal insulation
thickness.
As per PTS specific requirements, the insulation might be Tree Retardant

cross link polyethylene (TRXLPE) per AEIC CS8 considering the nominal,
average & minimum thicknesses as per IEC 60502-2.
4.3.4 Insulation Semi-Conducting Screen/Shield
The insulation shield/screen shall consist of an extruded thermo-setting semi-

conducting material applied directly on the insulation and compatible with the
XLPE insulation, as specified in AEIC CS8.
The extruded semi-conducting insulation shield/screen shall be easily

strippable without damaging the insulation, leaving no conducting material
that cannot be removed. An insulation shield/screen that requires heat for
removal shall not be supplied. The insulation shield shall comply with the
strippability test requirements of AEIC CS8.
The average thickness, maximum thickness and minimum thickness of the

insulation shield shall be as indicated in Data Schedule.

4.3.5 Metallic Shield/Screen
Helically applied soft drawn copper wires or tapes may be used as metallic
shield in intimate contact with insulation screen/shield. For multi core MV
cables, metallic screens of the cores shall be in contact with each other.
When copper tape is used as a metallic shield, it shall have a minimum

thickness of 0.178mm applied at 25% overlap.
The size of copper wires to be used as a metallic shield shall be as given

below excluding copper tape: -
 16mm² for up to and including 70mm² conductor sizes.

 35mm² for conductor sizes in excess of 70mm²
The minimum short circuit current rating of the above metallic shield shall be
for (1 or 3) seconds per 01-TMSS-01, as specified in PTS & Data Schedule.
ICEA publication P-45-482 shall be used by the manufacturer to determine

the effective cross-sectional area of the metallic sheath and its short circuit
current carrying capacity.
Minimum size of the copper tape binder shall be 0.1 x 15 mm.
4.3.6 Moisture Impervious Layer
For single core MV cables, a moisture impervious layer shall be applied over
the metallic shield to stop ingress of moisture. The average thickness of the
moisture impervious layer shall be as indicated in the Data Schedule.
Aluminum coated with ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, copper coated with
chlorinated polyethylene and cross-linked synthetic super absorbent polymer
water blocking tapes shall be acceptable materials for the moisture
impervious layer.
A radial water ingress protection to the single core or multi core MV cables
shall be provided by applying copolymer coated laminated aluminum or
copper tape immediately under PE outer jacket firmly bonded to it, which will
perfectly seal the underneath layers of the cable by preventing penetration of
moisture into the cable.
4.3.7 Inner Covering/Bedding & Fillers Requirements
The inner coverings/bedding and fillers shall be of materials suitable for the
operating temperature of the cable and compatible with the insulation. The
fillers shall be applied for multicore cables and shall be extruded material or
non-hygroscopic fibers to ensure that the cable is compact and round in cross-
section. The inner covering/bedding of multi core cables shall be PVC type
ST2 compound or PE compound.

4.3.8 Armour Tapes and Metallic Cover
Metallic Armour when specified in the purchase order, shall be galvanized

double steel tape for multi core cables or double aluminum tape (nonmagnetic
material) for single core cables. Armour tape shall be applied helically in two
layers so that the outer tape is approximately central over the gap of inner
tape while the gap between adjacent turns of each tape shall not exceed 50%
of the width of the tape.
Nominal thickness shall be as specified in Table-10 of IEC-60502-2 and

minimum thickness shall not be less than 90% of nominal value.
4.3.9 Outer Jacket
The jacket material shall be PVC type ST2 (Red in color for 17.5kV max.
voltage cables and black in color for 36kV max. voltage cables) or PE Type
ST7 (for 36kV max. voltage cables). PVC outer jacket shall have fire
retardant, UV resistant & Oil resistant characteristics. Nominal thickness of
the outer jacket shall also be as per IEC 60502-2. Minimum thickness at any
point shall not be less than 80% of nominal value.
For services wherein MV power cables will be continuously exposed to saline

water, the jacket material shall be PE linear low density polyethylene PE
(LLDPE). The PE (LLDPE) jacket shall be ultra violet resistant.
4.4 Fabrication
4.4.1 The conductor shield, XLPE insulation and insulation shield shall be extruded
by the triple extrusion method to assure homogeneity between the insulating
and semi-conducting shields. The insulation shield shall be strippable type.
4.4.2 The cross-linking process shall be the dry cure method.
4.4.3 The power cable shall be free of material and manufacturing defects which
would prevent it from meeting the requirements of this specification.
4.4.4 A graphite coating shall be applied over the black outer jacket to serve as an
electrode for testing the integrity of the jacket.
The average thickness of the graphite coating shall be as specified in Data

Schedule.
4.5 Marking
4.5.1 The jacket for all the cables shall be marked by embossing in English at
intervals not exceeding one meter with the following minimum information: -
a. Electric Cable
b. Voltage Designation (In English)
c. Type of Insulation, XLPE/TRXLPE(As per PTS requirement).

d. Insulation thickness, mm.

e. Conductor cross-sectional area, mm2 and the material.
f. The manufacturer’s name or trademark.
g. Year of manufacture.
h. Cumulative length at every one meter with the highest length mark on the
outer end of the cable in the reel.
4.5.2 All cables shall be marked with “Property of Saudi Electricity Company” in
both Arabic & English.
4.5.3 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.
5.0 TESTS
All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by National Grid Saudi Arabia.
5.1 Type Tests
The full range of type tests (Electrical & Non-Electrical) shall be carried out as per
Clause 18 & 19 of IEC 60502-2, as applicable. Type test reports and certificates from
an independent testing laboratory shall be submitted to National Grid Saudi Arabia, as
& when required.
Note: MV Cables shall be tested for strippability requirements for insulation shield
as given in AEIC CS8 and shall also meet flame retardance test requirements
as per IEC 60332-1-2.
5.2 Routine Tests
Routine tests shall be carried out in the factory. The following routine tests shall be
carried out on each manufactured length of cable:-
5.2.1 Electrical Resistance of Conductors:

Resistance measurement shall be made on all conductors of each cable length
submitted to routine tests. Resistance values shall be in accordance with IEC
60228.
5.2.2 Partial Discharge Test:
Partial discharge test shall be carried out in accordance with IEC 60885-3.
The magnitude of the discharge at 1.73 Uo shall not exceed 10 pC.
5.2.3 Voltage Test
The power frequency test voltage shall be 3.5 Uo. Values for single phase
test voltage are given below:
Rated Voltage 15 (17.5) kV 30 (36) kV

Test Voltage 30.5 kV 63 kV

For three-core cables, the voltage test is carried out with a three phase
transformer, the test voltage between the phases shall be 1.73 times the
values given above.
5.3 Sample Tests
Sample tests shall also be carried out in the factory The following sample tests shall be
carried out on MV power cables: -
5.3.1 Conductor examination shall be in accordance with IEC 60228.
5.3.2 Dimensional check shall be in accordance with IEC 60502-2.
5.3.3 Hot set test for XLPE insulation, as per IEC 60502-2.
5.4 Production Tests
5.4.1 Sheath of all cables shall be spark tested as per IEC 60229.
In addition to the applicable items per latest revision of 01-TMSS-01, packing and shipping
of the MV Power cables shall conform to the following:
6.1 The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof, heat shrinkable plastic or elastomeric
end cap with adhesive type sealing compound. Cable ends shall be properly secured to
the reel.
6.2 The cable shall be delivered without splices, on standard sized non-returnable steel
drums of sturdy construction properly packed and lagged externally to prevent the
cable from possible damage during transportation. Wood lagging shall be used and
have a minimum thickness of 50mm. The wood lagging shall also be secured with
steel straps to provide physical protection for the cables during transit and during
customary storage and handling operations.
6.3 The arbor hole for wooden reel shall be reinforced with galvanized steel plates.
The minimum diameter of the drum of the shipping reel shall not be less than the
minimum bending diameter of the power cable.
6.4 Reel Markings
6.4.1 Cable reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible English letters
giving the following particulars:
a. Cable voltage and conductor size

b. Type of cable
c. Length and weight of cable on reel
d. Gross weight
e. Dimensions of reel

f. Direction of Pulling
g. Manufacturer's name and country of origin
h. Purchase Order number
i. J.O. number/Contract number (if applicable)
j. Serial number of reel
k. Stock number in 10 cm high bold numerals.
l. Direction of rolling of reel
m. 11-TMSS-04, Rev.01
Reel Marking Locations shall be as shown in Figure 3.
6.4.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel.
6.4.3 Cable reel identification shall include any additional information as required
by the Company shipping instructions.




7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
11kV,13.8kV, 33kV & 34.5kV MEDIUM VOLTAGE POWER CABLES
National Grid SA
Enquiry No. Date:
National Grid SA
Purchase Order No. Date:
or Contract No.
National Grid SA PTS No./Project Title

with J.O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
Reference Manufacturing Standard ICEA/IEC
4.2 Design Criteria/Rating

11/13.8/33
a. Cable Nominal Voltage, kV
/34.5
b. System Short Circuit Current, kA 25
c. Maximum conductor short circuit current
250
temperature, °C
d. Maximum permissible continuous
90
conductor temperature, °C
e. Emergency Loading
 Maximum emergency conductor
105
loading temp,°C
 Permissible Load in Amps, A *
 Allowable loading duration; hrs:-
i) During any 12 months 72
ii) During the life of the cable 1500
'A'- NATIONAL GRID SA SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

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

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Conductor
a. Material (Al or Cu) *
b. Size, mm² *
c. Number of cores (1C or 3C) *
d. Number of strands *
e. Diameter of strand prior to compaction *
f. Cross sectional area (mm²) *
g. Diameter, mm *
h. Temperature co-efficient at 20°C, /°C *
i. Skin effect loss factor (ks) *
j. Proximity effect loss factor (kp) Short circuit
capability of conductor in kA for (1 or 3)
seconds starting with 90°C conductor *
temperature upto maximum short circuit
current temperature.
k. Water blocking material between strands *
4.3.2 Conductor Shield

Extruded
a. Material
SEMICON
b. Average thickness, mm *
(70 and 95 mm2) 0.38
(120 to 240 mm2) 0.51
(400 and 500 mm2) 0.63
c. Minimum thickness, mm
(70 and 95 mm2) 0.30
(120 to 240 mm2) 0.41
(400 and 500 mm2) 0.51
d. Diameter over conductor shield, mm *
e. Thermal resistivity, k-m/W *
4.3.3 Insulation
a. Material XLPE/
TRXLPE
b. Nominal thickness, mm *
c. Minimum thickness, mm *
d. Diameter over insulation, mm *
f. Dielectric constant (ε) *
g. Loss factor (δ) *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.4 Insulation Shield

a. Material SEMICON
b. Min/Max thickness, mm
(70 to 240 mm2) 1.02/2.16
(400 to 500 mm2) 1.4/2.54
c. Average thickness, mm
(70 to 240 mm2) 1.275
(400 and 500 mm2) 1.75
d. Diameter over insulation shield, mm *
4.3.5 Metallic Shield

a. Material Shape
b. Tape thickness, mm. *
c. Tape width, mm. *
d. No. of tapes *
e. Percent overlap *
f. Wire size, mm² *
g. No. of wires *
h. Effective cross-sectional area, mm² *
i. Diameter over metallic shield, mm *
j. Temperature co-efficient at 20°C, /°C *
k. Short circuit capability in kA for (1 or 3)
seconds of the metallic shield starting with *
90°C conductor temperature.
4.3.6 Moisture impervious layer Material

Material *
Minimum average thickness, mm *
Diameter over impervious layer, mm *
4.3.7 Inner covering & fillers requirements

Material *
Average thickness, mm *
Minimum thickness, mm *
Cable overall diameter *
Thermal resistivity, k-m/W *
Max. permissible continuous temp.
*
(°C)

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

REFERENCE
4.3.8 Armour Tapes

Material *
Nominal thickness, mm *
4.3.9 Outer Jacket
Material (PVC or LLDPE) *
Nominal thickness, mm *
Outer Jacket color *
4.4.4 Graphite Coating
Average thickness of coating on outer
0.01
jacket of cable, mm

a. Total quantity required, m
b. Are matched sets of cable reel length required Yes/No
c. If ‘Yes’ how many reels are required per set *
d. Tolerance in cable length of matched reel sets *
e. Conductor weight, kg/km *
f. Cable weight, kg/km *
g. Reel and cable weight, kg *
h. Cable length per Reel, m *
i. Cable reel diameter, mm *
j. Cable reel width, mm *
OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

a. Life expectancy of cable, years Over 30
b. 3-Phase inductance in trefoil formation, mH/km *
c. 3-Phase inductance in flat formation, mH/km *
d. 3-Phase capacitance in trefoil formation, μF/km *
e. 3-Phase capacitance in flat formation, μF /km *
f. Maximum permissible overload in % of 3
cables in underground cable duct trefoil
formation at 40°C soil temperature for 1/2/3
(I1-hour/I2-hours/I3-hours) starting with prior
*
loading of
50%
75%
100%
g. Maximum pulling tension (kN) *
h. Maximum sidewall pressure, kN/m *
i. Minimum bending radius (mm) *
j. Meets strippability requirements of AEIC CS8 *

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

NATIONAL GRID SA:
B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:
Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor
Name of the Company

Location and address
Name and Signature of

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


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2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Type tests

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Figure 1: Cross-Section of XLPE Insulated 11 kV, 13.8 kV, 33 kV or 34.5 kV

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

11TMSS04R01/SSA Date of Approval: June 27, 2016 PAGE 2 OF 18

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.2 IEC-60228 Conductors of Insulated Cables.

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

11TMSS04R01/SSA Date of Approval: June 27, 2016 PAGE 3 OF 18

4.1.2 As per requirements of 01-TMSS-01 Manufacturer's drawings shall show the

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.2 MV power cables shall be designed to meet service conditions detailed in

4.2.4 Conductor shield, insulation and insulation shield of MV Cables shall be

4.2.6 The construction of the MV Cables shall be essentially as shown in Figure-1

The conductor shall be circular, compacted, stranded Copper or Aluminum

Voltage Level 11kV & 13.8kV 33kV & 34.5kV

11TMSS04R01/SSA Date of Approval: June 27, 2016 PAGE 4 OF 18

4.3.2 Conductor Semi-Conducting Screen/Shield

Conductors of the MV cables shall be screened which shall be consisting of

A suitable semi-conducting tape may be applied between the conductor and

The insulation shall be extruded solid dielectric cross-linked polyethylene

As per PTS specific requirements, the insulation might be Tree Retardant

4.3.4 Insulation Semi-Conducting Screen/Shield

The insulation shield/screen shall consist of an extruded thermo-setting semi-

The extruded semi-conducting insulation shield/screen shall be easily

The average thickness, maximum thickness and minimum thickness of the

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4.3.5 Metallic Shield/Screen

When copper tape is used as a metallic shield, it shall have a minimum

The size of copper wires to be used as a metallic shield shall be as given

 16mm² for up to and including 70mm² conductor sizes.

ICEA publication P-45-482 shall be used by the manufacturer to determine

Minimum size of the copper tape binder shall be 0.1 x 15 mm.

4.3.6 Moisture Impervious Layer

4.3.7 Inner Covering/Bedding & Fillers Requirements

11TMSS04R01/SSA Date of Approval: June 27, 2016 PAGE 6 OF 18

4.3.8 Armour Tapes and Metallic Cover

Metallic Armour when specified in the purchase order, shall be galvanized

Nominal thickness shall be as specified in Table-10 of IEC-60502-2 and

4.3.9 Outer Jacket

For services wherein MV power cables will be continuously exposed to saline

4.4.2 The cross-linking process shall be the dry cure method.

The average thickness of the graphite coating shall be as specified in Data

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d. Insulation thickness, mm.

4.5.3 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.

5.2 Routine Tests

5.2.1 Electrical Resistance of Conductors:

5.2.2 Partial Discharge Test:

5.2.3 Voltage Test

Rated Voltage 15 (17.5) kV 30 (36) kV

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5.3 Sample Tests

5.3.1 Conductor examination shall be in accordance with IEC 60228.

5.3.2 Dimensional check shall be in accordance with IEC 60502-2.

5.4 Production Tests

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING