KM Epm D CBL Acc 33 Heat Joints - F05

KAHRAMAA ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-33-HEAT-JOINTS
33kV Heat Shrinkable Joints
Version: F05 22 Jul 2021 Status: Final Draft

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Specification Details
Reference : KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-33-HEAT-JOINTS
Title : 33kV Heat Shrinkable Joints
Version : F05
Status : Final Draft
Date : 22 Jul 2021
Document Control
Issue Approval
Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Hamad Mohd. Al-Maddad
Navin Rego Jassim Ali Shams
Al-Marri
Sr. Engineer - Material Head of Material Standards
Manager, Electricity Network
Standards and Specifications and Specifications
Planning
Original Signed Original Signed Original Signed
Issue Record
Version Date Reason for issuing the document
F05 22-07-2021 First issue of the new Specification
Review Frequency
Every 3 years or whenever required

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Contents
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................................... 1
2 References ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards ............................................................................................ 2
3 System Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 2
4 Environmental Conditions .............................................................................................................. 3
5 33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints ................................................................................................ 3
5.1 General.................................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Joint Design ............................................................................................................................ 4
5.3 Core Connectors ..................................................................................................................... 5
5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement ................................................................................................ 5
5.5 Armour and Bonding .............................................................................................................. 6
5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves ................................................................................................... 6
5.6.1 General ................................................................................................................................ 6
5.6.2 Stress Control Tubes ........................................................................................................... 6
5.6.3 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves ...................................................................................... 6
5.6.4 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves...................................................................................... 6
5.7 Breakout.................................................................................................................................. 6
6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery .................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Inspection, Testing and Auditing............................................................................................ 7
6.2 Type Tests Compliance .......................................................................................................... 7
6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test ................................................................................................ 7
6.3 Routine Factory Tests ............................................................................................................. 9
6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection ...................................................................................... 9
6.5 Identification and Packaging .................................................................................................. 9
6.6 Warranty ............................................................................................................................... 10
6.7 Storage and Handling ........................................................................................................... 10
7 Manufacturer’s Qualification ........................................................................................................ 11
8 Tender Information ....................................................................................................................... 11
8.1 Tender Submission Requirements ........................................................................................ 11
8.2 Statement of Compliance and Deviation Schedule............................................................... 11
8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions ...................................................................................................... 11

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9 Appendices.................................................................................................................................... 12
Appendix A Technical Data Schedules ............................................................................................. 13

Appendix A.1 Data Schedule for 33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints .......................................... 13
Appendix B Deviation Schedule ....................................................................................................... 15
Appendix C Quality Assurance Checklists ....................................................................................... 16

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Abbreviations
Abbreviation Description
XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
QC Quality Control
KM KAHRAMAA

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33KV HEAT SHRINKABLE JOINTS 1 OF 16
1 Scope
This specification details the requirements for the design, manufacture, inspection, testing, delivery,
handling, marking and packing of Heat shrinkable straight through cable joints suitable for use on
KAHRAMAA’s nominal 33kV, three phase, 50Hz underground distribution system.
Cable construction, detailed description and type of cables for which the joints shall be suitable can
be found out at reference KAHRAMAA specification KM-EPM-D-CBL-33-XLPE-UGD-
1&3_CORE.
The contents of this specification include reference to system parameters that the material shall be
rated to. In addition, this specification states the requirements of warranty, statement of compliance,
ISO certification, instructions on information to be supplied with the tender, storage and delivery.
2 References
Where the requirements of this specification deviate from specifications referenced herein, this
specification shall take precedence unless otherwise stated. The referenced standards shall be the
latest version and/or KAHRAMAA reserves the right to follow the other version of the referred
standard.
Table 1: References
Document Ref. Description
IEC 60060 High voltage test techniques
IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination
IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements

Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
IEC 60502-2 from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6kV up to 30kV
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
IEC 60502-4
Part 4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltages from
6kV up to 36 kV
Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages
IEC 61238-1
up to 30 KV (Um=36kV)
Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 6 kV
IEC 61442
(Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
Recommended methods for the determination of the permittivity and dielectric
IEC 62631-2-1 dissipation factor of electrical insulating materials at power, audio and radio
frequencies including metre wavelengths

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IEC 62631-3-1 Methods of test for volume resistivity and surface resistivity of solid electrical
& 3-2 insulating materials
Performance Specification For High Voltage Heat Shrinkable Components For
ENA TS 09-13
Use With High Voltage Solid Types Cables Up To And Including 33000 Volts
Table 2 KAHRAMAA References

KM-EPM-D-GEN-GENERAL General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL Cables and Accessories General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-33-XLPE-UGD-
33kV XLPE 1&3 Core Cables
1&3_CORE
KM-EPM-D-CBL_ACC- Shear Head Mechanical Connectors Size 185 to
CONNECTORS_185MM2_TO_300MM2 300mm2
KM-EPM-D-CBL_ACC- Shear Head Mechanical Connectors Size 70 to
CONNECTORS_70MM2_TO_120MM2 120mm2
2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards
The Bidder may propose alternative Codes and Standards provided it is proven that it gives an
equivalent degree of quality as the referenced Codes and Standards. Acceptability of any alternative
Codes or Standard is at the Discretion of KAHRAMAA.
3 System Parameters
The 33kV heat shrinkable cable joints covered by this specification shall be designed and rated for
operation under the system parameters as detailed in General Requirements document KM-EPM-D-
GEN-GENERAL and specific system parameters as provided in Table 3.
The 33kV heat shrinkable cable joints shall be capable of satisfactory operation under a power supply
system frequency variation of +5% and voltage variation of ±10%.
Table 3: Distribution System Parameters
Parameters Value
Nominal System Voltage (kV) 33
Maximum System Voltage (kV) 36
Maximum Symmetrical Short Circuit Fault Level (kA) 31.5
Insulation Impulse Withstand level (BIL), 1.2/50 Impulse (kVPeak) 170
Power frequency Withstand level (kV) 70
Maximum Earth Fault Current (kA) 4.5

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4 Environmental Conditions
The joints covered by this specification shall be designed and rated for operation under the
environmental conditions as detailed in General Requirements document KM-EPM-D-GEN-
GENERAL and KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
5 33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

5.1 General
Electrical stress control for cable insulation screen in XLPE cable joints shall be achieved by heat
shrink tubing and stress grading mastic. This tubing and mastic shall have defined electrical
characteristic, volume resistivity and dielectric constant in accordance with the latest version of IEC
62631-3-1, IEC 62631-3-2 and IEC 62631-2-1.
The sealant shall be pre-coated inside the Heat Shrinkable components and activated by the Heat
applied, to shrink the components, which shall be in excess of 125°C or applied in tape form.
Uniform adhesive flow from the adhesive Heat Shrink component onto the adjoining surfaces will be
used as an indicator that shrinking is complete, and therefore, the adhesive must be suitable for this
purpose.
The joints shall be designed manufactured and tested to meet the requirements of latest version of
IEC 60502 and other relevant standards listed in Section 2 of this specification. Joints must be
insensitive to cable manufacturers tolerances allowed under IEC 60502.
The installed cable joints shall meet the electrical ‘System Parameters’ in Clause 3 and, the
‘Environmental Conditions’ in Clause 4 of this specification.
The continuous current rating and short circuit fault ratings of the joint shall be in accordance with the
appropriate cable specification.
All completed 33kV joints must have a certified fault withstand rating and earth fault withstand
rating. The certificates shall have been issued by an independent test authority and the method of test
shall be defined.
Following pre-requisites (minimum but not limited to) must be ensured by the contractor prior to
installation of the cable joints, and they shall be mentioned clearly on the installation manual of kit
supplier:
− Safe & secure working environment,
− Jointers shall be well trained & KM certified for installation works and towards the system
voltage, the cable(s) involved and the type of accessories and methodology,
− In order to prepare for the specific job, jointers shall be aware of the function of each of cable
joint components specified in the installation instruction/manual, as part of the instruction,
− The complete cable joint kit shall be available at site with all components listed in the kit
content sheet which shall be part of the kit box,
− Ultimate care to avoid any damage to the products, materials, tools & equipment during the
entire work period,

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− Adequate protective and safe environments/arrangements at the installation site,

− A proper access to the terminations being installed and to the associated cables
− Proper housekeeping to the installation area throughout the termination works,
− Clean, dry and protected storage for accessory components, cleaning materials, other
consumables and working tools during the termination work,
− Minimum possible water accumulation around the work site
− Proper shelter from the rain, wind, sand storm etc.
− Proper daylight and/or artificial lighting,
− Prior to work start, jointers shall check that the end seals are intact. The cut cable shall be
ensured so that the conductor and other components are dry,
− Dimensions indicated in the installation instruction/manual shall be verified to confirm that
joints, the working pit and exposed part of the cable are perfectly matching. in case there is
mismatch/contradiction, the work shall not be proceeded further,
− Cables to be jointed perfectly straight and positioned to ensure that the cable joint(s) will be
installed properly,
− All cable preparation and cable’s layers removal shall be done in accordance with installation
instruction.
No work on cable preparation and jointing shall begin until the installer is confident that all parts and
materials are available and are the adequate type and size to complete the installation. These shall be
checked against the kit content sheet (parts list). Components with an expired ‘use by’ date shall be
rejected. Any required special installation tools shall be checked to ensure that they are correct for the
intended application and are in good working order.
5.2 Joint Design

The cable joint shall provide waterproofing, mechanical protection, electrical protection, shall be
designed and manufactured to provide a complete moisture seal, and tested to meet the requirements
of the relevant standard listed in Section 2.
The joint shall accommodate cross core jointing. Joint dimension shall be such that after removing
inner sheath of the cables each core shall have a minimum length of 620mm either side of the centre
of the joint or total 1120mm minimum if the centre is shifted. Joints galvanized steel case shall have
sufficient diameter to accommodate three insulated cores and earthed tinned copper braid 70 sqmm
cross section.
Joint kits shall be delivered with all required components to produce a complete cable joint including
mechanical connectors to suit specified conductor. Those components shall be listed with quantities
of each item on the paper named (Kit Content Sheet). That paper (kit content sheet) shall be included
in each package box with clear indication about components inside and stating their name, size,
length, quantity, etc. of each component.
Main components for the cable joints are:
• Mechanical connectors with shear head bolt type as per IEC 61238-1 class A,
• Armour wrap kit for electrical continuity and mechanical strength for armoured cables,
• Galvanized steel wrap around canister

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• Galvanized steel back-up ring and drive clip for armoured cables,
• Tinned copper earth braid with cross section of 70sqmm,
• Outer jacket heat shrinkable tube,
• Inner heat shrinkable tube,
• Semi-conducting tube,
• Semi-conducting tape,
• High dielectric constant heat fusing mastic for insulation reinstatement,
• Semi-conductive tape for application around mechanical connector to reinstate the conductor
screen of the cable,
• Non-conductive breakout for both ends of the joint at the crutch area (required for XLPE-
XLPE cable joint only),
• Self-amalgamating tape (if applicable),
• Silicone grease (if applicable),
• PVC tape,
• Void filling tape,
• Jointing instruction in Arabic and English,
• All other components required by manufacturer to properly install the joint shall be included
in the package box.
5.3 Core Connectors

The core connectors shall be mechanical connectors with shear head bolt type as per IEC 61238-1
class A. Independent type test certificate and drawing showing the dimension of mechanical
connectors shall be attached along with the sample. Mechanical connectors size shall be as per the
joint sizes ordered in the bill of quantity.
5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement
The insulation reinstatement over cores and connectors shall be of heat shrink type using stress
control tube, insulating tube, semi-conducting tube, non-conductive breakout, void filling tape and
insulating tape.
Over the connector a high dielectric constant heat fusing mastic shall be applied to smooth the
electrical gradient in this area. Usage of tapes and mastics only over the connector area is strictly
forbidden.
Before applying the high dielectric mastic, the inner semi-conductive layer of the cable (around the
conductor) must be reinstated around the mechanical connector by applying a semi-conductive tape.
All tubing components, and moulded components and sealant (adhesive) shall comply with the latest
version of ENA TS 09-13. All components shall be tested as per latest version of ENA TS 09-13.

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Bidders shall submit authenticated test certificate from independent testing station along with the
offer, refer to Clauses 6.0 and 8.0 of this specification.
5.5 Armour and Bonding

The joint shall be provided with a galvanized steel wrap around canister and tinned copper braid of 70
sqmm cross section, which shall be a continuation of conductive path of the armour wire.
The joint kit shall incorporate means of adequately connecting of steel wire armour, the core metallic
screen to the tinned copper braid by solderless technique using roll spring.
Core metallic shield over semi-conducting tube shall be connected to the metallic screen of the cable
by using tinned copper braid (mesh).
A supporting ring and tinned copper braid of 70 sqmm cross section shall be used to ensure adequate
contact to the armour wire. Contact shall be achieved by the use of worm drive clips (2nos).
Galvanized steel shall be wrapped around and not less than 1mm thick. Galvanized steel wrap around
canister shall be connected to the cable armour by using of worm drive clips.
5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves
5.6.1 General
The level of design, engineering and quality of manufacture shall ensure for a reliable service life of
at least 40 years.
Tube and sealant shall comply with the latest version of ENA TS 09-13.
5.6.2 Stress Control Tubes

Stress Control Tubes shall be designed, manufactured and provided as heat shrinkable flexible
polymeric tubing, permanently coloured black, capable to provide electrical stress control over
insulated cores in cable joints.
5.6.3 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

A protective heat shrink inner sleeve shall be provided to reinstate cable inner sheaths. In case of 3
core cables, inner sleeve shall be over all three cores. The sleeve shall overlap the breakout body.
This heat shrink tube/sleeve shall protect water ingress into the joint in case of outer sheath damage.
5.6.4 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

The heat shrink thick wall sealing sleeves inner wall shall be pre-coated with sealant and which will
protect the joint against the moisture and corrosion. Diameter of the sleeve shall be suitable to
accommodate the galvanized steel wrap around canister and length of the sleeve shall be such that it
overlaps the cable PVC sheath by a minimum of 150mm either side of the joint.
5.7 Breakout
A non-conductive breakout shall be provided at the crutch area at both ends of the joint to prevent
longitudinal propagation of the water and moisture into the joint.
6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery

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6.1 Inspection, Testing and Auditing

Inspection, Testing and Auditing shall be in all means as per clause 9.1 of CBL General
Requirements KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL
6.2 Type Tests Compliance

Manufacturer shall carry out type tests in accordance with the latest version of IEC 60502-4 standard
and any other relevant standards covered by this specification. Tests shall take place at an
internationally recognised testing station, or in manufacturer own laboratories, witnessed and certified
by an internationally recognised and KAHRAMAA accepted certification body/laboratory.
Type test may also be carried out according to other international standards with additional
KAHRAMAA conditions or requirements which will be discussed before carrying out any tests and
will be mutually agreed between manufacturer and KAHRAMAA. KAHRAMAA has the right to
add/alter/modify any tests maintaining the KM right in order to ensure reliability and safety concerns.
Bidder shall submit certified copies of type test certificates covering proposed cable joints to be
supplied. Type tests certificates/reports may be considered acceptable if they are in compliance with
the relevant International Standards, KAHRAMAA’s requirements (if any), agreed test matrix and
procedure and the following:
a. The certified type test report shall not be older than 10 years and there shall not be
change in design, source of raw material and all other relevant material of the type tested
and offered joints,
b. Type tested cable joint shall be of equal or higher voltage designation.
c. Same factory location and same manufacturing process of the type tested and offered
joints,
d. Same raw material of the type tested and offered joints.
e. Fully compliance with range of approval as per clause 7 of IEC 60502-4.)
Where items of a similar design to that previously tested are offered, consideration may be given to
accepting previous Type Test reports. Bidders are requested to substantiate their claims of equivalent
Type Test performance with written engineering evaluation, where full Type Test documentation is
not submitted for each of the items offered. Such evaluation must provide all relevant details such that
KAHRAMAA can establish the validity of existing Type Tests.
KAHRAMAA may request repeat of Type Tests to prove compliance to this technical specification
where the materials used in the equipment offered and/or the manufacturing process and/or the place
of manufacture or the referenced International Standards have changed since the equipment was
originally type tested, the Bidder shall submit for approval type test procedures and schedules for
performance of the same.
6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test
The electrical performance tests shall be in accordance with the following test sequence in Table 4:

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Table 2: Test sequence
Test Method
Item (Latest version Acceptance
Tests Requirements
no. of the Criteria
standard)
Insulation Resistance
• Conductor to screen No breakdown and
Impact at ambient
1. Min. 103 M IEC 61442 no flashover and no
temperature
• Screen to water Min. visible corona
50 M
IEC 60060 and
A.C. Voltage 81 kV ph/ground for 5 No breakdown, no
2. IEC 61442,
withstand min flashover
Clause 4
IEC 60270 and
33 kV between each
3. Partial discharge IEC 61442, 10 pC max.
conductor and screen
Clause 7
10 impulses at 170 kV
IEC 60060, IEC
Impulse Voltage with positive and No breakdown and
4. 60230,and IEC
Withstand negative polarity at no flashover
61442, clause 6
elevated temperature
30 load cycles at cable
conductor temperature IEC 61442, No breakdown and
5. Heating Cycles In Air
95-100°C operation and Clauses 9.2 no flashover
45 kV
30 load cycles at cable
Heating Cycles In conductor temperature IEC 61442, No breakdown and
6.
Water 95-100°C operation and Clauses 9.2 no flashover
45 kV
Partial discharge at
IEC 60270 and
ambient temperature 33 kV between each
7. IEC 61442, 10 pC max.
and cable conductor conductor and screen
Clause 7
temperature 95-100°C
Thermal Short
8. - - -
Circuit:
Two short-circuits at
schort circuit current IEC 61442, No visible
8.1 Screen
value Isc of the cable Clause 10 deterioration
screen
Two short-circuits to
IEC 61442, No visible
8.2 Conductor raise conductor to 250°C
Clause 11 deterioration
of the cable
IEC 61442,
9. Dynamic short-circuit One short-circuit at Id, No breakdown
Clause 12
10 impulses at 170 kV
IEC 60230 and No breakdown, no
Impulse voltage with positive and
10. IEC 61442, flashover and no
withstand negative polarity at
Clause 6 visible corona
elevated temperature
IEC 60060 and No breakdown, no
AC Voltage 15 min. at 45 kV
11. IEC 61442 flashover and no
Withstand Ph/ground
DC Voltage IEC 60060 and No breakdown, no
12. 15 min. at 72 kV
Withstand IEC 61442, flashover and no

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Test Method
Item (Latest version Acceptance
Tests Requirements
no. of the Criteria
standard)
13. Examinations For Information only. - -
6.3 Routine Factory Tests

These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of respective standard to which
cable joints are offered.
All material tests shall be performed as per respective standard to verify the quality of material
requirements. Manufacturer shall provide records of all routine factory tests performed on the
equipment supplied before shipment.
The following test shall be performed as a minimum:
• Dimensional checking as a minimum on 10% of the number of joints to be dispatched,

• Physical inspection of the packing, availability of kit content sheet, shipping marks etc. shall
be verified and documented on 100% joints.
The Bidder shall include with his bid a list of all routine factory tests to be undertaken on the
proposed equipment to be supplied.
6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection

Pre-Delivery, Testing and Inspection shall be in all means as per clause 9.4 of CBL General
Requirements KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
6.5 Identification and Packaging
All components of joint shall be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name and reference numbers.
The marking shall be done before coating the adhesive onto the component.
Electrically conducting components shall be marked 'conducting' clearly and permanently.
Components shall be supplied as a complete joint kit. Each kit shall have clear unique identification
permanent printed thick label showing unique code/serial number, suppliers name/make,
manufacturing year, batch reference, voltage and cable size, as minimum information. This referred
permanent printed thick label shall be provided by the manufacturer which shall be fixed/used while
installation for each joint for KAHRAMAA future reference. Components supplied with adhesive
coatings shall have means to prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to each other.
Packaging shall be designed to protect ingress of moisture and mechanical damage. The Kits shall be
packed in usable (not perishable) material to permit unpacking for inspection after shipping and be
suitable for re-packing for later usage. The packaging shall be also designed to provide easy and
perfect unpacking and re-packing during inspection. The repacked material shall protect ingress of
moisture and mechanical damage.

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Each joint kit shall contain a comprehensive jointing instruction giving all relevant dimensions and
instructions for making the joint in Arabic and English.
Each hard box shall be labelled with the following information:
• Joint/accessories catalogue number

• Purchase order number/tender
• Contract number/scheme
• Manufacturer's name and country of origin
• Month and Year of manufacture
• Date of expire (if applicable)
6.6 Warranty
For general prequalification approval, warranty shall be 5 years from commissioning date only.
The manufacturer shall warranty cable joints against all defects arising out of faulty design or
manufacturing or defective material for a minimum period of 4 years from the date of commissioning
or 5 years from the date of delivery whichever comes earlier. Equipment that fails within this
warranty period shall be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to KAHRAMAA. The replacement
unit shall be supplied immediately with KAHRAMAA approved and successful design which is
identical to the supplied unit unless improvements were made. The root cause of failure shall be
determined, and a report shall be submitted to KAHRAMAA detailing the defect.
6.7 Storage and Handling
The joint and components shall be stored indoor and shall be capable of being stored without
deterioration within the temperature range -10°C to +50°C and to meet the environmental conditions
specified in KM-EPM-D-GEN-GENERAL and KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL.
The joints and components shall be capable to withstand possible temperature increases above the
mentioned level during short term storage in transportation/transit before final storage without
incurring any damage.
Components or materials including but not limited to Pre-moulded and heat shrinkable tubes/sleeves
shall have no shelf life limitation and no special storage condition in given temperature limits.
Non-metallic parts (grease, solvents, mastic tapes, etc) shall be with defined shelf life with no less
than 3 years from the date of delivery.
The validity of specific item which is not in line with the general expiry date of the complete kit shall
be mentioned separately over the item's packing itself (like any liquid, gel, tape etc.). The validity
must be in line with environmental conditions or otherwise specified.

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7 Manufacturer’s Qualification
Manufacturer’s Qualification shall be in all means as per clause 10 of CBL General Requirements
KM-EPM-D-CBL-GENERAL
8 Tender Information
8.1 Tender Submission Requirements
Bidder shall submit documents as instructed in clause 11.1 of CBL General Requirements KM-EPM-
D-CBL-GENERAL.
8.2 Statement of Compliance and Deviation Schedule

Bidder shall submit Statement of Compliance as instructed in clause 11.2 of CBL General
8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions

Outsourcing Restrictions shall be in all means as per requirements in clause 11.3 of CBL General

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9 Appendices

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Appendix A Technical Data Schedules
Appendix A.1 Data Schedule for 33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints
33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

Item Description Unit Requirement Offered
1.0 General
Manufacturer Name and Country of
1.1 Origin (country of each component shall --
be indicated)
1.2 Applicable Standard(s) IEC/ENA TS Clause 2
1.3 Rated Voltage Uo/U (Um) kV 18/33 (36)

1.4 Insulation Impulse Withstand level kVPeak 170
1.5 Power frequency Withstand level kV 70
Maximum Three phase Symmetrical
1.6 kA 31.5
fault Current
1.7 Maximum Earth Fault current kA 4.5
1.8 Frequency Hz 50
Maximum Nominal Operating
1.9 Temperature (Steady State °C 90
Continuously)
1.10 Dielectric stress at operating voltage kV/mm
1.11 Breakdown dielectric stress kV/mm
1.12 Nominal Weight kg/pc

Guaranteed failure rate as a result of an
1.13 %
internal breakdown
1.14 Service life of heat shrink type joint Year
Shelf life of heat shrink type
1.15 components Year
(eg. Tape, stress cone, tubes)
Conductor diameter for sizing of heat
1.16 mm
shrink tube
Minimum external heat shrink tube
1.17 mm
overlapping after shrinking
1.18 Diameter of heat shrink type joint mm
1.19 Length of heat shrink type joint mm
2.0 Supporting Documents

Date of first heat shrink type joint put in
2.1 dd-mm-yy
commercial operation

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33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

Item Description Unit Requirement Offered
Type tests performed & test report Yes
2.2 Yes/No
enclosed (Clause 6.2)
a) Date of type tests dd-mm-yy
b) Name of testing station &
certification body for type tests
c) Type Test report enclosed Yes/No Yes
Comprehensive technical literature
2.3
enclosed:
2.3.1 Supply record Yes/No Yes
2.3.2 Products catalogue Yes/No Yes

2.3.3 Drawing Yes/No Yes
2.3.4 Quality assurance certificate Yes/No Yes
2.3.5 Manufacturing Yes/No Yes
2.3.6 Quality plan Yes/No Yes

2.3.7 Other supporting documents Yes/No Yes
………………………………………… ……..……………
Signature of the Manufacturer Date
I/We certify that the above data are true and correct
………………………………………………………..……………
Signature of the Manufacturer and seal Date

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Appendix B Deviation Schedule

Deviation Schedule shall be in all means as per requirements in Appendix B of CBL General

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Appendix C Quality Assurance Checklists

Table below gives a list of Checklist to be followed for the subject cable under this specification.
Details of these Checklists are provided in Quality Assurance Manual document KM-EPM-D-QA-
MANUAL.
No Reference Description
1 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-F_INS_CHECKLIST Cable Accessories - Factory Inspection Checklist

Cable Accessories - Factory Pre-Shipment
2 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-FPS_CHECKLIST
Checklist
Cable Accessories – Equipment Installation
3 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-INSTL_CHECKLIST
Checklist
4 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-SAT_CHECKLIST Cable Accessories – Site Acceptance Test Checklist
5 KM-EPM-D-CBL-ACC-LSW_CHECKLIST Local Supplier Warehouse Checklist

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Title : 33kV Heat Shrinkable Joints

Status : Final Draft

Date : 22 Jul 2021

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F05 22-07-2021 First issue of the new Specification

Every 3 years or whenever required

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Appendix A Technical Data Schedules ............................................................................................. 13

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XLPE Cross-Linked Polyethylene

PVC Polyvinyl Chloride

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IEC 60060 High voltage test techniques

IEC 60071 Insulation co-ordination

IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

IEC 60270 High-voltage test techniques - Partial discharge measurements

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2.1 Alternative Codes and Standards

Table 3: Distribution System Parameters

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5 33kV Heat Shrinkable Cable Joints

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− Adequate protective and safe environments/arrangements at the installation site,

5.2 Joint Design

Main components for the cable joints are:

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5.3 Core Connectors

5.4 Core Insulation Reinstatement

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5.5 Armour and Bonding

5.6 Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

5.6.2 Stress Control Tubes

5.6.3 Inner Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

5.6.4 Outer Heat Shrink Sealing Sleeves

6 Inspection, Testing and Delivery

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6.1 Inspection, Testing and Auditing

6.2 Type Tests Compliance

6.2.1 Electrical Performance Test

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Table 2: Test sequence

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6.3 Routine Factory Tests

The following test shall be performed as a minimum:

• Dimensional checking as a minimum on 10% of the number of joints to be dispatched,

6.4 Pre-Delivery Testing and Inspection

6.5 Identification and Packaging

Electrically conducting components shall be marked 'conducting' clearly and permanently.

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Each hard box shall be labelled with the following information:

• Joint/accessories catalogue number

6.7 Storage and Handling

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8.2 Statement of Compliance and Deviation Schedule

8.3 Outsourcing Restrictions