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TES-P-104.04-R0 Splices and Termination of Power Cables
TES-P-104.04-R0 Splices and Termination of Power Cables
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.1 Definitions
2.2 Scope of Specifications and Drawings
2.3 General Requirements
2.4 Routing Cables
2.5 Connectors
2.6 Conductor Connections
2.7 Heat Shrinkable Splices - 600 Volts Through 35 kV
2.8 Phasing of Cable Splices
2.9 Cable End Caps
3.1 General
3.2 Precautions in Making Cable Terminations
3.3 Locating Cable Terminations
3.4 Grounding of Cable Terminations
3.5 Partial Discharge Measurement
3.6 Elbow Terminations
1.0 SCOPE
This standard has been prepared as a guide for the splicing & termination of insulated
cables with copper or aluminum conductor that will be used for 0.6/1, 11, 13.8, 33,
34.5, 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 and 380 kV underground cables circuits in the system of
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Saudi Arabia.
1.1.1 All splices & terminations shall meet the requirements of applicable
Saudi Electricity Company Material Standard Specification (12-
TMSS-10), IEEE-48, IEEE-404 and in strict compliance with
manufacturer’s instructions.
1.1.2 The cables shall also meet the standards of SASO, AEIC, ICEA, IEC
and/or any other internationally recognized organizations.
2.1 Definitions
The term "Cable Splice" as used in these specifications refers to all splices,
solid taps and branches in insulated power cable as may be made in man holes,
hand holes, splice boxes, vaults, tunnels, etc. This term does not apply to
splices for pulling into ducts.
The various types of cable splices referred to in this section are defined as
follows:
Straight Splice:- A splice between two cables having the same number of
conductors.
"Y" Splice:- A splice for connecting one cable to two cables, all of which have
the same number of conductors.
2.2 Scope
This section covers various types of cable splices for all types and sizes of
insulated cable commonly used by SEC for high and low voltage power
transmission.
Cable splices, not covered here shall be made according to the cable
manufacturer's recommendations and design.
2.3 General
In making cable splices, the the splicer and/or terminator must be certified by
manufacturer or SEC or an independent agency and shall specifically follow
this section and the manufacturer's recommendations for the particular splice
and type of cable being installed.
The removal of the semi-conducting layers over the conductor and the
insulation should be executed in a manner prescribed in the manufacturer's
instructions for each splice.
Route the cables into their final positions, avoiding sharp bends and allowing
the ends to overlap. The overlap for splicing power cable should equal the
length of the completed splice. Also, it is desirable to have at least 150 m of
straight cable beyond ends of finished splice.
2.5 Connectors
2.5.2 Solder type connectors shall not be used with solid dielectric cables.
The normal procedure for cleaning exposed bare conductor ends prior to
installing connectors is brushing the surface of the conductor with a steel brush
until it is clean and bright. When cleaning aluminum conductor for
compression connections, it is necessary to apply an SEC approved inhibitor
compound to the exposed conductors immediately after the wire brushings.
The inhibitor compound will prevent the formation of a non-conductive film of
oxide on the conductor surface, which would otherwise form as a result of the
chemical reaction between the aluminum surface and air.
After the cable joint connector is installed and prior to applying the
insulation tape, or heat shrink material, the surfaces of the insulation
and insulation shield must be thoroughly cleaned with a SEC
approved cleaning fluid. The use of benzine, or gasoline, for this
purpose, is not permitted.
When the cable splices are installed for the purpose of circuit expansion or
repair, the cables to be spliced shall be identified and labeled to correspond
with phase indentification at the source side of the cable termination. Splicing
of the cables in accordance with proper phase identification will eliminate the
possibility of the splice introducing an out-of-phase condition in the circuit.
During the period that cables have been placed in ducts or trenches, and are to
be spliced at a later time, the cable ends are to be sealed to eliminate moisture
entering and corroding the cable conductor.
Heat shrinkable caps, shall be utilized and installed on open ends of the cables
in order to maintain the integrity of the cable.
Partial discharge measurements shall be carried out for high voltage cable 230
kV & 380 kV at site after completion of splicing/jointing of the cable to detect
the weak points. The tests shall be carried out preferably during the HV test or
immediately thereafter.
3.1 General
3.1.1 Definitions
Extreme care shall be taken in every step from start to finish to keep the cable
termination free from moisture, dirt, particles of metal and air pockets. To
accomplish this, the technician's hands, tools, containers and supplies must be
kept clean, dry and free from foreign matter at all times.
After the cable insulation has been exposed by removal of any section of the
outer covering, operations should be continued without interruption until the
cable termination is complete. Should it be necessary to leave an incomplete
cable termination overnight, the exposed cable insulation shall be protected by
a carefully applied covering of tape of the final type to be applied to the
termination and, in damp locations, this tape shall be covered by a waterproof
rubber or plastic tape. Suitable protection (depending on moisture and dirt
conditions and the voltage of the termination being made up) shall also be
applied to exposed insulation when terminating is interrupted for eating time or
for necessary tests.
The permanent storage of cable termination shall be strictly as per manufacturer
recommendations
3.4.1 General
Partial discharge measurements shall be carried out for high voltage cable 230
kV & 380 kV at site after completion of termination of the cable to detect the
weak points. The tests shall be carried out preferably during the HV test or
immediately thereafter.
3.6.2 All elbow terminations shall be rated 200 amperes for load break
service and 600 amperes for no-load break services.
3.6.3 The elbow terminations shall be provided with a capacitive test point.
3.6.5 All elbows shall comply with IEEE Standard No. 386.