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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 10-SMSS-4, Rev.2

SPECIFICATION

FOR

GROUND WIRE STRAND, BARE, OVERHEAD

*APPROVED ON 1416 RABI'I 27 (1995 AUGUST 23)

BY THE ENGINEERING STANDARDS COMMITTEE

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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 Ratings
4.4 Materials
4.5 Fabrication
4.6 Elongation
4.7 Diameter Variations
4.8 Reel Design
4.9 Markings

5.0 TESTS

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 10-SMSS-4, Rev.2

1.0 SCOPE

This SCECO-East Material Standard Specification (SMSS) specifies the minimum

technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection testing and
performance of bare Concentric-Lay Galvanized Steel or Aluminum-Clad Overhead
Ground Wire Strand intended to be used in the overhead transmission system of Saudi
Consolidated Electric Company in the Eastern Province (SCECO-East), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the SCECO-
East General Specification No. 01-SMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials" which shall be considered as an integral part of this SMSS.

This SMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SCECO-East Purchase Order or
Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this SMSS. 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 SMSS.

3.1 ASTM A363 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel

Overhead Ground Wire Strand

3.2 ASTM B416 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-Stranded

Aluminum-Clad Steel Conductors

3.3 BS 183 Standard Specification for General Purpose Galvanized Steel

Wire Strand

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The overhead ground wire strand shall be of manufacturer's standard

design but shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification
in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by Section 8.2 of 01-SMSS-01,

shall show the outline of the overhead ground wire strand, together with
all pertinent dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The maximum ambient temperature (50°C) shall be regarded as the

basic temperature with the service conditions referenced in Section
4.0 of 01-SMSS-01.

4.2.2 The grade of zinc-coated steel overhead ground wire shall be high-
strength grade steel wire.

4.2.3 The type of aluminum-clad steel overhead ground wire shall be hard-
drawn, round steel wire for general use for electrical purposes.

4.2.4 The nominal diameter of the overhead ground wire strand and the
number and nominal diameter of coated/ cladded wires in strand shall
be as per Table I :

TABLE I

Type of Nominal Number and Nominal

OGW Strand Diameter of Strand Diameter of Wires
mm (inch) mm (inch)
Zinc-Coated 9.52 (0.375) 7 - 3.05 (0.120 )

Aluminum-Clad 9.78 (0.385) 7 - 3.26 (8 AWG)

13.87 (0.546) 7 - 4.62 (5 AWG)

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4.3 Ratings

4.3.1 The overhead ground wire strand shall have the mechanical ratings as
specified in Data Schedule and as shown in Table II :

TABLE II

Type of Nominal Minimum Breaking

OGW Strand Diameter of Strand Strength of Strand
mm (inch) (kN)
Zinc-Coated 9.52 (0.375) 48.0

Aluminum-Clad 9.78 (0.385) 70.86

13.87 (0.546) 120.20

4.3.2 The electrical resistance of the zinc-coated overhead ground wire strand
shall be determined by direct resistance measurements and the
maximum resistance shall be based on the nominal diameter of the wire
and the resistivity value of 0.19157 Ω-mm²/m (115.23 Ω-cmil/ft) at
20°C (68°F). The resistance rating shall be as per Table III :

TABLE III

Nominal DC Resistance Rating Approximate Weight

Diameter of Strand at 20°C (68°F) of Strand
mm (inch) Ω/km kg/km
9.52 (0.375) 3.7460 407

4.3.3 The electrical resistance of the aluminum-clad overhead ground wire

strand shall be determined by direct resistance measurements and the
maximum resistance shall be based on the nominal diameter of the wire
and the resistivity of 0.0848 Ω-mm²/m (51.01Ω-cmil/ft) at 20°C (68°F).
The resistance ratings shall be as per Table IV :

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TABLE IV

Nominal DC Resistance Rating Approximate Weight

Diameter of Strand at 20°C (68°F) of Strand
mm (inch) (Ω/km) kg/km
9.78 (0.385) 1.448 390
13.87 (0.546) 0.7226 782

4.4 Materials

4.4.1 The base metal shall be steel made by the open- hearth, basic-oxygen or
electric-furnace process.

4.4.2 The galvanized steel shall be of such quality and purity that when
drawn to the size of wire specified and coated with zinc, the finished
strand and the individual wires shall have the properties and
characteristics prescribed in this specification.

4.4.3 The steel wire strand shall be coated with any grade of zinc conforming
to ASTM B6. The zinc (galvanized) coating shall be class C as
specified in ASTM A 363.

4.4.4 The aluminum-clad wire shall be composed of steel core with a

substantially uniform and continuous aluminum covering thoroughly
bonded to it. The drawn wire shall have the properties and
characteristics prescribed in this specification.

4.4.5 The steel wires strand shall be cladded with aluminum conforming to
the impurity limits shown in Table V :

TABLE V

Metals Percentage (%)

a) Copper, max. 0.10
b) Iron, max. 0.50

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4.5 Fabrication

4.5.1 The bare overhead ground wire strands shall be constructed in

conventional concentric-lay strand type.

4.5.2 The galvanized strand shall have a left lay, stranding with a uniform
pitch of not more than 16 times the nominal diameter of the strand. A
left lay is defined as a counter-clockwise twist away from the observer.

4.5.3 The aluminum-clad strand shall have a left lay and the preferred lay is
13.5 times the diameter of that layer, but the lay shall neither be less
than 10 nor more than 16 times the diameter of the layer.

4.5.4 Stranding shall be sufficiently close to ensure no significant reduction

in diameter when stressed to 10 percent of the specified strength.

4.5.5 All wires in the strand shall lie naturally in their true positions in the
complete strand. They shall tend to remain in position when the strand
is cut at any point or be readily replaced by hand and then remain in
position.

4.5.6 There shall be no strand joints or strand splices in any length of the
completed strand. Electric-welded butt joints are only permitted to be
made prior to start of cold drawing to final size. There shall be no
joints of any kind made in the finished wires composing the strand.

4.5.7 The strand shall be free from imperfections and consistent with good
commercial practices. The aluminum-clad or zinc-coating shall be
smooth, continuous and of reasonably uniform thickness.

4.6 Elongation

4.6.1 The elongation of the high-strength galvanized overhead ground wire

strand in 24 inch (610 mm) shall be not less than five (5) percent.

4.6.2 The elongation of the hard-drawn aluminum-clad overhead ground wire

in 10 inch (254 mm) shall be not less than one and one half (1.5)
percent.

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4.6.3 Elongation shall be observed while applying tension load and the
reading when fractured occurs shall be taken as elongation of specimen.

4.7 Diameter Variations

4.7.1 The diameter of the zinc-coated wire forming the strand shall conform
to the nominal diameter and limits shown in Table VI:

TABLE VI

Nominal Diameter of Coated Permissible Variations

Wires in Strand Plus or Minus
mm (inch) mm (inch )
2.31 to 3.05 (0.091 to 0.120) 0.10 (0.004)
3.07 and over (0.121 and over) 0.13 (0.005)

4.7.2 The diameter of the aluminum-clad wire forming the strand shall not
vary from the specified diameter by more than the limits shown in
Table VII :

TABLE VII

Specified Diameter of Cladded Permissible Variations

Wires in Strand Plus or Minus
mm (inch ) mm (inch)
5.19 to 2.54 (0.2043 to 0.1000) 1.5%
2.54 to 2.03 (0.1000 to 0.0800) 0.038 (0.0015 )

4.7.3 The aluminum-clad thickness at any point shall not be less than 10
percent of the nominal wire radius.

4.8 Reel Design

4.8.1 Reel shall be of non-returnable wood reel. Standard reel sizes shall be
used unless otherwise specified by the SCECO-East.

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4.8.2 The length of overhead ground wire strand may vary between 8200 feet
(2500 m) and 10 percent over the specified length.

4.8.3 If matched reels are required, tolerance in lengths of the overhead

ground wire strand shall not exceed 15 meters.

4.9 Markings

4.9.1 Each end of the overhead ground wire strand in the reel shall bear a
non-corroding tag identifying the following:

a. Grade/Type of OGW Strand

b. Diameter/Size of OGW Strand
c. Minimum Breaking Strength
d. Length of Strand
e. Stranding
f. Type and Class of Coating

4.9.2 Each reel shall be stenciled or provided with metal plates to show all
information under paragraph 4.9.1 plus additional information as
follows:

a. Manufacturer's Name and Country of Origin

b. Year of Manufacture
c. Serial Number
d. Size of Reel
e. Gross Weight
f. SCECO-East Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
g. Consignee Address
h. Direction of Rolling
i. 10-SMSS-4, Rev.2

4.9.3 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel. For marking
location on the reel, see page 12 of 15.

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5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SCECO-East.

5.1 The overhead ground wire strand shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM or BS equivalent Standards referenced to in this Specification.

5.2 Tests for mechanical and physical properties of component wires shall
be made before stranding. Tests shall be made on lengths of strand
which do not contain wire joints or splices.

5.3 The routine test shall not be required after stranding.

5.4 The individual zinc-coated wires of the completed strand shall not be
fractured when wrapped at a rate not exceeding 15 turns per minute in a
close helix of at least two turns around a cylindrical mandrel equal to
three times the nominal diameter of the wire under test.

5.5 The zinc-coating shall adhere to the wire without flaking or cracking to
such an extent that any coating can be removed by rubbing with the
bare fingers after the individual wires have been tested as specified in
item 5.4.

5.6 The aluminum-clad steel wire shall withstand without fracture not less
than 20 twists in a length equivalent to 100 times the nominal diameter
of the wire. The specimen shall be twisted by rotating on the wires at a
rate of approximately 15 twists per minute in the same direction until
fracture occurs.

5.7 The aluminum-clad steel wires after twisting to destruction shall not
reveal any seams, pits, slivers or surface imperfections of sufficient
magnitude to indicate inherent defects in the wire. Examination of the
wire at the break shall show no separation of the aluminum from the
steel.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Packing in addition to the requirements specified in Section 8.0 of 01-SMSS-

01, shall be the following :

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6.1 The overhead ground wire strand shall be furnished in lengths shown in Data
Schedule on reels, protected by wood lagging against damage during shipment
and to facilitate field handling and long term outdoor storage.

6.2 Methods of packaging, marking and shipping shall be submitted to SCECO-

East Purchasing and Traffic Division, MMD for review and acceptance.

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DWG # 10SMSS04.01.02

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BARE OVERHEAD GROUND WIRE STRAND

SCECO-East Inquiry No. Date :

SCECO-East Purchase Order No. Date :

or Contract No.

SCECO-East PTS No./Project Title with J. O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.2 Grade/Type of OGW Strand

Nominal Diameter of Strand

Number and Nominal Diameter of

Coated/Cladded Wires in Strand

4.3 Minimum Breaking Strength (kN)

D C Resistance Rating at 20°C

(Ω/km)

A C Resistance Rating at 75°C

(Ω/km) *

'A' - SCECO-EAST SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

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

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BARE OVERHEAD GROUND WIRE STRAND

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.4 Type of Coating

Class of Coating *

Weight of Coating *

4.5 Type of concentric-lay-stranding *

Direction of Lay *

4.8 Type of Reel *

Number of matched reels per set

Required total length of OGW Strand

(km)

If not matched reel, tolerance in OGW

strand length per reel (m) *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BARE OVERHEAD GROUND WIRE STRAND

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE SPECIFIED

BY SCECO-EAST

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 Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

Authorized Representative
and Date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company

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