TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 23-TMSS-01, Rev.

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 Rating
4.4 Material
4.5 Fabrication
4.6 Dimensions and Sizes

5.0 MARKINGS

6.0 TESTS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE NO.: DESCRIPTION

1. Integral Belled-End Conduits

2. Straight Couplings

3. 5-Degree Couplings

4. 5-Degree Bends/Elbows

5. 45, 90 Degree Bends/Elbows for EPC-40-PVC Type Conduits

6. 45, 90 Degree Bends/Elbows for EB, DB Type Conduits

7. Bell-End Coupling

8. Fitting Plugs

9. Male Terminal Adapters

10. Female Terminal Adapters

11. Flat Caps

12. PVC Corrugated Flexible Tubing

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of PVC Conduits and Fittings intended to be used in the underground cables
system of Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

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

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest amendments/revision of the following Code and Standard shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to Industry Code and Standard other than that
quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 ASTM D1784 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride)

(PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds.

3.2 ASTM D2564 Standard Specification for Solvent Cements for

Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems.

3.3 ASTM D4396 Standard Specification for Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride)
(PVC) and Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)
Compounds for Plastice Pipe and Fittings Used in
Nonpressure Applications.

3.4 ASTM F402 Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent

Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining
Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings.

3.5 ASTM F656 Standard Specification for Primers for Use in Solvent
Cements Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic
Pipe and Fittings.

3.6 NEMA TC 2 Electrical Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Conduit.

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3.7 NEMA TC 3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Fittings for Use with Rigid
PVC Conduit and Tubing.

3.8 NEMA TC 6 and 8 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities for

Underground Installations.

3.9 NEMA TC 9 Fittings for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Utilities

Duct for Underground Installation.

3.10 UL 651 Schedule 40 and 80 Rigid PVC Conduit.

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The PVC conduits and fittings shall be of manufacturer’s standard design and
shall meet or exceed the requirements of this specification in all respects.

4.1.2 The manufacturer’s design drawings, as required in 01-TMSS-01, shall show

the outline of the PVC conduits and fittings together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing
tolerances shall be indicated.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 A maximum soil ambient temperature of 40ºC shall be regarded as the basic
temperature with service conditions referenced in 01-TMSS-01.

4.2.2 The types of extra-strength rigid plastic utility duct for installation of
underground communication and electrical wire and cable shall be as
follows:

a. Type DB: PVC conduit and fitting designed for direct burial in
underground trenches without requirement for encasement
in concrete.

b. Type EB: PVC conduit and fitting designed for encased burial in
concrete inside or outside buildings and substations.

c. Type EPC-40-PVC: Electrical PVC conduit designed for normal-duty

applications and also used for all concrete encased
applications or direct burial.

d. PVC corrugated flexible tubing: Underground mechanical protection for

(Subduct) communication Fiber Optic
Cable Installations and Optic Cable
applications.

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4.3 Rating

4.3.1 Rated voltage of the power cables shall be 69 kV, 110 kV, 115 kV, 132 kV,
230 kV or 380 kV.

4.3.2 PVC conduits and fittings shall withstand the continuous operating
temperature of the power cables at 90ºC as per UL 651.

4.3.3 PVC conduits and fittings shall withstand the maximum emergency
connductor overloading temperature mentioned in SEC material specification
# 11-TMSS-02, Rev.0 clause# 4.2.3 (for 1500 hours during the life of cable).

4.3.4 PVC conduits and fittings rating data shall be as specified in Table 1 and 2,
respectively.

4.4 Material

4.4.1 Plastic conduits shall be made from rigid PVC plastic compound that meets
the minimum cell classification of PVC 12154 as defined in ASTM D4396
and shown in Table 1.

Table 1: Classification of plastic conduits

Designation
Property and Unit Cell Limits
Order No.
1 Kind of resin in compound PVC
2 Impact resistance (J/m of notch) >80.1
3 Tensile strength (MPa) 21.0 to 27.5
4 Modulus of Elasticity in tension (MPa) 3585 to 4275
5 Deflection temperature under load of 1.82 MPa (ºC) 100 to 110

4.4.2 Plastic fittings shall be made from rigid PVC plastic compound that meets the
minimum cell classification of PVC 11232 as defined in ASTM D4396 and
shown in Table 2.

Table 2: Classification of plastic fittings

Designation
Property and Unit Cell Limits
Order No.
1 Kind of resin in compound PVC
2 Impact resistance (J/m of notch) >40.0
3 Tensile strength (MPa) 27.5 to 34.4
4 Modulus of Elasticity in tension (MPa) 2620 to 3171
5 Deflection temperature under load of 1.82 MPa (ºC) 70 to 80

4.4.3 Color

PVC ducts shall be gray in color.

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4.4.4 Solvent Cements and Primers

PVC solvent-cements shall be in accordance with ASTM D2564 or as

specified by the manufacturer. PVC primers shall be in accordance with
ASTM F656 or as specified by the manufacturer. ASTM F 402 is referenced
as recommended practice for safe handling of solvent cements.

4.4.5 Joints

Joints shall be made with either fittings or integral belled ends. The PVC
solvent-cemented type joining system shall be used.

The wall thickness of an integral bell shall be considered satisfactory if

formed from duct meeting the requirements of this standard. Belled-ends
shall be centered to provide a visible shoulder around the entire
circumference of the duct.

4.4.6 PVC corrugated flexible tubing (subduct) for communication Fiber Optic
Cable application shall meet the following requirements:

a. PVC shall be plastic corrugated tube of orange color. The dimensions

shall be as per table 25 (see figure 12).

b. Highly flexible tube shall be oil and chemical resistant and crush
resistant.

4.5 Fabrication

4.5.1 PVC plastic conduits and fittings shall be homogeneous throughout and free
from visible cracks, holes , burrs, foreign inclusion, or other defects that
could damage insulated wires or cables.

4.5.2 Overall PVC conduit length including the integral bell or coupling shall be
6.10m ± 0.03m or (20ft ± 1in).

4.5.3 Dimensions of conduits shall be as per clause 4.6 and dimensions of fittings
shall be as per attached figures 2 to 11 and tables 7 to 24.

4.6 Dimensions and Sizes

4.6.1 The dimensions of each size of conduit shall be in accordance with Tables 3
(as per NEMA TC 2) and Table 4 (as per NEMA TC 6 & 8).

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Table 3: Dimensions of EPC-40-PVC conduit

Minimum
Trade Outside Diameter Wall Minimum
Metric Thickness
Size Inside
Designators
(Inch) Tolerance Type Diameter
Average Max. Min.
on average EPC-40-PVC
¾ 21 26.67 ± 0.10 26.92 26.42 2.87 19.81
1 27 33.40 ± 0.31 33.66 33.15 3.38 25.5
1¼ 35 42.16 ± 0.13 42.47 41.86 3.56 33.90
1½ 41 48.26 ± 0.15 48.56 47.96 3.68 39.72
2 53 60.32 ± 0.15 60.63 60.02 3.91 51.33
2½ 63 73.02 ± 0.18 73.41 72.64 5.16 61.31
3 78 88.90 ±0.20 89.28 88.52 5.49 76.40
3½ 91 101.60 ±0.20 102.87 100.33 5.74 88.54
4 103 114.30 ±0.23 115.57 113.03 6.02 100.60
5 129 141.30 ±0.25 142.57 140.03 6.55 126.36
6 155 168.28 ±0.28 169.54 167.00 7.11 152.04
8 200 219.00 ± 0.38 220.36 217.62 8.18 199.39

Table 4: Dimensions of EB & DB PVC conduit

Minimum Wall
Outside Diameter
Trade Thickness Minimum
Metric Out of
Size Type Type Inside
Designators Tolerance Roundness*
(Inch) Average EB DB Diameter
on average
PVC PVC
2 53 60.33 ± 0.15 1.52 1.52 1.96 50.80
3 78 88.90 ± 0.20 1.52 1.93 3.00 76.20
3½ 91 101.60 ± 0.20 2.54 2.24 3.45 88.90
4 103 114.30 ± 0.23 2.54 2.54 3.91 101.6
5 129 141.30 ± 0.25 2.54 3.20 4.85 127
6 155 168.28 ± 0.28 2.54 3.86 5.77 152.4
*Out of roundness is defined as maximum diameter minus minimum diameter.

4.6.2 The PVC conduits may have belled ends. Dimension of integral belled-ends
or integral couplings of each size of conduit shall be in accordance with the
Table 5 (as per NEMA TC 2) for EPC-40-PVC type and Table 6 (as per
NEMA TC 6 & 8) for EB and DB types. Figure 1 shows the integral belled-
end conduit.

4.6.3 Except for trade sizes, all dimensions in Tables 1 to 26 are in millimeters.

4.6.4 Metal circular Go/No-Go plug machined to the minimum and maximum
inside diameters may be used to check dimension A (Socket Entrance) and B
(Socket Bottom).

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6.10m ± 0.03m or (20ft ± 1in)

B A

C
Figure 1: Integral Belled-End Conduits

Table 5: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type, integral belled-ends or integral couplings

A B C
Min.
Trade Socket Inside Diameter at Socket Inside Diameter at
Metric Socket Depth Wall
Size Entrance Bottom
Desig. thick-
(Inch) Average Average
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. ness1
Tolerance Tolerance
¾ 21 27.03 ± 0.10 27.28 26.77 26.57 ± 0.10 26.82 26.31 38.10 18.26 2.41
1 27 33.78 ± 0.13 34.04 33.53 33.27 ± 0.13 33.53 33.02 47.62 22.22 2.54
1¼ 35 42.60 ± 0.13 42.90 42.30 42.04 ± 0.13 42.34 41.73 50.80 23.83 3.05
1½ 41 48.72 ± 0.15 49.02 48.41 48.11 ± 0.15 48.41 47.80 50.80 26.97 3.05
2 53 60.78 ± 0.15 61.09 60.48 60.17± 0.15 60.48 59.87 50.80 28.58 3.30
2½ 63 73.41 ± 0.18 73.79 73.02 72.85 ± 0.18 73.23 72.47 76.20 37.31 4.19
3 78 88.90±0.20 89.66 88.90 88.70±0.20 89.08 88.32 79.38 40.49 4.55
3½ 91 101.60±0.20 103.25 100.71 101.40±0.20 101.78 101.02 82.55 42.85 4.78
4 103 114.30±0.23 115.95 113.41 114.07±0.23 114.45 113.70 85.73 44.45 5.00
5 129 141.30±0.25 143.33 140.80 141.05±0.25 141.80 140.38 92.08 49.20 5.44
6 155 168.28±0.28 170.38 167.84 168.00±0.28 168.76 167.23 95.25 53.96 5.89
8 200 220.22 ± 0.38 221.62 218.82 218.69 ± 0.38 220.09 217.68 165.10 123.83 6.10
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 6: Dimensions for DB and EB type, integral belled-ends or integral couplings

A B C
Trade Tolerance
Metric Average Socket Average Socket Out of Minimum
Size on Inside
Desig. Inside Diameter at Inside Diameter at Roundness* Socket
(Inch) Diameter
Entrance Bottom Depth
2 53 60.96 60.48 ± 0.15 1.52 44.45
3 78 89.87 89.10 ± 0.20 1.52 73.03
3½ 91 102.64 101.80 ± 0.20 2.54 79.38
4 103 115.42 114.53 ± 0.23 2.54 85.73
5 129 142.60 141.55 ± 0.25 2.54 101.60
6 155 169.85 168.55 ± 0.28 2.54 127.00
*Out of roundness is defined as maximum diameter minus minimum diameter.

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5.0 MARKINGS

5.1 All required markings shall be legible and so applied as to remain legible under
handling and installation practices.

5.2 The PVC conduit and fitting shall be marked with the following:

a. Manufacturer’s name or trademark.

b. Date of the manufacturing.
c. Trade size of the conduit product.
d. Material: PVC.
e. Type: DB, EB or EPC-40-PVC.
f. The marking letters shall be at least 6 mm high.

5.3 Each shipping box shall be printed with the following information:

a. Conduits and fittings type DB, EB, EPC-40-PVC or PVC corrugated flexible
tubing.
b. Nominal overall diameter and length.
c. Type of material.
d. Manufacturer's name and country of origin.
e. SEC address and order number.
f. SEC stock number in 100 mm high bold numerals.

6.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

6.1 The PVC plastic conduits and fittings shall be tested in accordance with NEMA or
equivalent Standards referenced to in this specification.

6.2 Deflection resistance test for EPC-40-PVC Conduit shall be made according to
NEMA TC 2 Table 4-1.

6.3 Impact resistance test for EPC-40-PVC Conduit shall be made according to NEMA
TC 2 Table 4-2 and for EB & DB PVC Conduit shall be made as per NEMA TC 6 &
8 Table 4-1.

6.4 Duct Stiffness test for EB & DB PVC Conduit shall be made according to NEMA
TC 6 & 8 Table 4-2.

6.5 The PVC plastic conduit shall be tested as per UL 651 for 90ºC continuous
operation.

6.6 Resisitance to Spcific Reagents shall be made for PVC plastic conduits according to
UL 651 Clause 17.

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N C
Figure 2 : Straight Couplings

Table 7: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type straight couplings

C E
Trade size Metric Socket Depth Wall N
(inch) designators Maximum Minimum Thickness Minimum
Minimum1
¾ 21 38.10 18.26 2.41 2.38
1 27 47.62 22.22 2.54 2.38
1¼ 35 50.80 23.83 3.05 2.38
1½ 41 50.80 26.97 3.05 2.38
2 53 50.80 28.58 3.30 2.38
2½ 63 76.20 37.31 4.19 4.76
3 78 79.38 40.49 5.49 4.76
3½ 91 82.55 42.85 5.74 4.76
4 103 85.73 44.45 6.02 4.76
5 129 92.08 49.20 6.55 4.76
6 155 95.25 53.96 7.11 6.35
8 200 165.10 123.83 - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 8: Dimensions for DB and EB type straight couplings

C
Trade size Metric M N
(inch) designators Socket Depth Maximum Minimum
Minimum
2 53 44.45 69.5 2.4
3 78 73.03 100.8 2.8
3½ 91 79.38 114.3 2.8
4 103 85.73 127.8 2.8
5 129 101.60 158.8 3.6
6 155 127.00 190.5 3.6

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5º

N C

Figure 3: 5-Degree Couplings

Table 9: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type 5-degree couplings

C E
Trade size Metric Socket Depth Wall N
(inch) designators Thickness Minimum
Maximum Minimum
Minimum1
¾ 21 38.10 18.26 2.41 2.38
1 27 47.62 22.22 2.54 2.38
1¼ 35 50.80 23.83 3.05 2.38
1½ 41 50.80 26.97 3.05 2.38
2 53 50.80 28.58 3.30 2.38
2½ 63 76.20 37.31 4.19 4.76
3 78 79.38 40.49 5.49 4.76
3½ 91 82.55 42.85 5.74 4.76
4 103 85.73 44.45 6.02 4.76
5 129 92.08 49.20 6.55 4.76
6 155 95.25 53.96 7.11 6.35
8 200 165.10 123.83 - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 10 - Dimensions for DB and EB type 5-degree couplings

C
Trade size Metric M N
(inch) designators Socket Depth Maximum Maximum
Minimum
2 53 44.45 65.1 4.8
3 78 73.03 94.5 5.6
3½ 91 79.38 - -
4 103 85.73 121.8 6.0
5 129 101.60 150.4 10.0
6 155 127.00 178.2 14.3

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R
C

Figure 4: 5-Degree Bends/Elbows

Table 11: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type PVC, 5-degree bends/elbows

C B R
Trade
Metric Socket Depth Wall
size Radius
Designators Thickness
(inch) Maximum Minimum of bend
Minimum1
¾ 21 38.10 18.26 2.41 -
1 27 47.62 22.22 2.54 -
1¼ 35 50.80 23.83 3.05 -
1½ 41 50.80 26.97 3.05 -
2 53 50.80 28.58 3.30 -
2½ 63 76.20 37.31 4.19 -
3 78 79.38 40.49 5.49 -
3½ 91 82.55 42.85 5.74 -
4 103 85.73 44.45 6.02 -
5 129 92.08 49.20 6.55 -
6 155 95.25 53.96 7.11 -
8 200 165.10 123.83 - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 12: Dimensions for DB and EB type PVC 5-degree bends/elbows

C
Trade size Metric M
Socket Depth R
(inch) Designators Maximum
Minimum
2 53 44.45 69.5 -
3 78 73.03 100.8 -
3½ 91 79.38 114.3 -
4 103 85.73 127.8 1000
5 129 101.60 158.8 -
6 155 127.00 190.5 1500

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M


 C



 B







Figure 5: 45, 90-Degree Bends/Elbows for EPC-40-PVC Type Conduit

Table 13: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type 45, 90-degree bends/elbows

Trade C B
Metric M
size Socket Depth Minimum
Designators Minimum
(inch) Maximum Minimum Radius
¾ 21 38.10 18.26 114.30 26.77
1 27 47.62 22.22 146.05 33.53
1¼ 35 50.80 23.83 184.15 42.30
1½ 41 50.80 26.97 209.55 48.41
2 53 50.80 28.58 241.30 60.48
2½ 63 76.20 37.31 266.70 73.02
3 78 79.38 40.49 330.20 88.90
3½ 91 82.55 42.85 381.00 100.71
4 103 85.73 44.45 406.40 113.41
5 129 92.08 49.20 609.60 140.80
6 155 95.25 53.96 762.00 167.84
8 200 165.10 123.83 - 218.82




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Figure 6: 45, 90-Degree Bends/Elbows for DB and EB Type Conduit

Table 14: Dimensions for DB and EB type 45, 90-degree bends/elbows

C
Trade size Metric M B
(inch) designators Socket Depth Maximum Radius (meters)
Minimum
2 53 44.45 69.5 0.46, 0.61, 0.91, 1.22, 1.52
3 78 73.03 100.8 0.46, 0.61, 0.76, 0.91, 1.22, 1.52
3½ 91 79.38 114.3 0.46, 0.61, 0.91, 1.22, 1.52
4 103 85.73 127.8 0.46, 0.61, 0.91, 1.22, 1.52
5 129 101.60 158.8 0.91, 1.22, 1.52
6 155 127.00 190.5 1.22, 1.52

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N C

M D B A

Figure 7:Bell-Ends Coupling

Table 15: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type bell-ends

A B C D
Min.
Trade Socket Inside Diameter at Socket Inside Diameter at
Socket Depth Wall
Size Entrance Bottom thickn- Inside
(Inch) Average Average Dia.
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. ess1
Tolerance Tolerance
¾ 27.03 ± 0.10 27.28 26.77 26.57 ± 0.10 26.82 26.31 38.10 18.26 2.41 21.18
1 33.78 ± 0.13 34.04 33.53 33.27 ± 0.13 33.53 33.02 47.62 22.22 2.54 26.90
1¼ 42.60 ± 0.13 42.90 42.30 42.04 ± 0.13 42.34 41.73 50.80 23.83 3.05 35.36
1½ 48.72 ± 0.15 49.02 48.41 48.11 ± 0.15 48.41 47.80 50.80 26.97 3.05 41.20
2 60.78 ± 0.15 60.93 60.63 60.17 ± 0.15 60.32 60.02 50.80 28.58 3.30 52.81
2½ 73.41 ± 0.18 73.79 73.02 72.85 ± 0.18 73.23 72.47 76.20 37.31 4.19 63.09
3 89.28 ± 0.20 89.48 89.08 88.70 ± 0.20 88.90 88.50 79.38 40.49 5.49 78.31
3½ 101.98 ± 0.20 102.18 101.78 101.40 ± 0.20 101.60 101.20 82.55 42.85 5.74 91.39
4 114.68 ± 0.23 114.91 114.45 114.07 ± 0.23 114.30 113.84 85.73 44.45 6.02 103.53
5 142.06 ± 0.25 142.31 141.81 141.05 ± 0.25 141.30 140.8 92.08 49.20 6.55 129.46
6 169.11 ± 0.28 169.39 168.83 168.00 ± 0.28 168.28 167.72 95.25 53.98 7.11 155.32
8 220.22 ± 0.38 221.62 218.82 218.69 ± 0.38 220.09 217.68 165.10 123.83 - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 16: Dimensions for EB and DB type bell-ends

A B M D N C
Trade Average Average Tolerance
Metric Minimum
Size Socket Inside Socket Inside on Inside
Desig. Max. Min. Min. Socket
(Inch) Diameter at Diameter at Diameter
Depth
Entrance Bottom
2 53 60.96 60.48 ± 0.15 108.7 55.19 70.6 44.45
3 78 89.87 89.10 ± 0.20 120.6 81.48 74.6 73.03
3½ 91 102.64 101.80 ± 0.20 134.1 93.17 76.2 79.38
4 103 115.42 114.53 ± 0.23 139.7 104.88 76.2 85.73
5 129 142.60 141.55 ± 0.25 165.1 131.95 108.6 101.60
6 155 169.85 168.55 ± 0.28 190.5 157.28 182.6 127.00

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M X

Figure 8: Fitting Plugs

Table 17: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type fitting plugs

C
Trade size Metric
Plug Depth
(inch) designators
Maximum Minimum
¾ 21 38.10 18.26
1 27 47.62 22.22
1¼ 35 50.80 23.83
1½ 41 50.80 26.97
2 53 50.80 28.58
2½ 63 76.20 37.31
3 78 79.38 40.49
3½ 91 82.55 42.85
4 103 85.73 44.45
5 129 92.08 49.20
6 155 95.25 53.98
8 200 165.10 123.83

Table 18: Dimensions for DB and EB type fitting plugs

C X M F
Trade size Metric
(inch) designators Plug Depth
Average Tolerance Max. Min.
Minimum
2 53 44.45 60.32 ± 0.15 65.9 9.1
3 78 73.03 88.90 ± 0.20 92.9 9.1
3½ 91 79.38 101.60 ± 0.20 108.7 9.1
4 103 85.73 114.30 ± 0.23 121.4 9.1
5 129 101.60 141.30 ± 0.25 143.7 10.3
6 155 127.00 - - - -

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N C

F B A M

Figure 9: Male Terminal Adapters

Table 19: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type male terminal adapters

A B C Min. F
Trade
Socket Inside Diameter at Entrance Socket Inside Diameter at Bottom Socket Depth Wall Throat Dia.
Size
Average Average thickn
(Inch)
Tolerance
Max. Min.
Tolerance
Max. Min. Max. Min. -ess1 Max. Min.
¾ 27.03 ± 0.10 27.28 26.77 26.57 ± 0.10 26.82 26.31 38.10 18.26 2.41 20.93 18.85
1 33.78 ± 0.13 34.04 33.53 33.27 ± 0.13 33.53 33.02 47.62 22.22 2.54 26.64 23.98
1¼ 42.60 ± 0.13 42.90 42.30 42.04 ± 0.13 42.34 41.73 50.80 23.83 3.05 35.05 31.55
1½ 48.72 ± 0.15 49.02 48.41 48.11 ± 0.15 48.41 47.80 50.80 26.97 3.05 40.89 36.80
2 60.78 ± 0.15 60.93 60.63 60.17± 0.15 60.32 60.02 50.80 28.58 3.30 52.50 47.24
2½ 73.41 ± 0.18 73.79 73.02 72.85 ± 0.18 73.23 72.47 76.20 37.31 4.19 62.71 56.44
3 89.28 ± 0.20 89.48 89.08 88.70 ± 0.20 88.90 88.50 79.38 40.49 5.49 77.92 70.13
3½ 101.98±0.20 102.18 101.78 101.40±0.20 101.60 101.20 82.55 42.85 5.74 90.12 81.10
4 114.68± .23 114.91 114.45 114.0 ±0.23 114.30 113.84 85.73 44.45 6.02 102.26 92.02
5 142.06±0.25 142.31 141.81 141.05±0.25 141.30 140.8 92.08 49.20 6.55 128.19 115.37
6 169.11±0.28 169.39 168.83 168.00±0.28 168.28 167.72 95.25 53.98 7.11 154.05 138.63
8 220.22 ± 0.38 221.62 218.82 218.69 ± 0.38 220.09 217.68 165.10 123.83 - - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 20: Dimensions for DB and EB type male terminal adapters

C F M N
Trade size Metric
(inch) designators Adapter Depth
Minimum Max. Min.
Minimum
2 53 44.45 49.89 74.2 4.0
3 78 73.03 74.04 103.2 6.0
3½ 91 79.38 85.62 116.7 6.4
4 103 85.73 97.16 130.2 6.4
5 129 101.60 121.79 159.6 7.5
6 155 127.00 146.35 190.5 6.7

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N C

F B A M

Figure 10: Female Terminal Adapters

Table 21: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type female terminal adapters

A B C Min. F
Trade
Socket Inside Diameter at Entrance Socket Inside Diameter at Bottom Socket Depth Wall Throat Dia.
Size
Average Average thickn
(Inch)
Tolerance
Max. Min.
Tolerance
Max. Min. Max. Min. -ess1 Max. Min.
¾ 27.03 ± 0.10 27.28 26.77 26.57 ± 0.10 26.82 26.31 38.10 18.26 2.41 20.93 18.85
1 33.78 ± 0.13 34.04 33.53 33.27 ± 0.13 33.53 33.02 47.62 22.22 2.54 26.64 23.98
1¼ 42.60 ± 0.13 42.90 42.30 42.04 ± 0.13 42.34 41.73 50.80 23.83 3.05 35.05 31.55
1½ 48.72 ± 0.15 49.02 48.41 48.11 ± 0.15 48.41 47.80 50.80 26.97 3.05 40.89 36.80
2 60.78 ± 0.15 60.93 60.63 60.17± 0.15 60.32 60.02 50.80 28.58 3.30 52.50 47.24
2½ 73.41 ± 0.18 73.79 73.02 72.85 ± 0.18 73.23 72.47 76.20 37.31 4.19 62.71 56.44
3 89.28 ± 0.20 89.48 89.08 88.70 ± 0.20 88.90 88.50 79.38 40.49 5.49 77.92 70.13
3½ 101.98±0.20 102.18 101.78 101.40±0.20 101.60 101.20 82.55 42.85 5.74 90.12 81.10
4 114.68± .23 114.91 114.45 114.0 ±0.23 114.30 113.84 85.73 44.45 6.02 102.26 92.02
5 142.06±0.25 142.31 141.81 141.05±0.25 141.30 140.8 92.08 49.20 6.55 128.19 115.37
6 169.11±0.28 169.39 168.83 168.00±0.28 168.28 167.72 95.25 53.98 7.11 154.05 138.63
8 220.22 ± 0.38 221.62 218.82 218.69 ± 0.38 220.09 217.68 165.10 123.83 - - -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 22: Dimensions for DB and EB type female terminal adapters

C F M N
Trade size Metric
(inch) designators Adapter Depth
Minimum Max. Min.
Minimum
2 53 44.45 49.89 72.2 2.0
3 78 73.03 74.04 100.8 4.4
3½ 91 79.38 85.62 116.3 4.4
4 103 85.73 97.16 129.8 4.4
5 129 101.60 121.79 159.6 6.0
6 155 127.00 146.35 190.9 6.0

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N C

M B A

Figure 11: Flat Caps

Table 23: Dimensions for EPC-40-PVC type flat caps

A B C
Min.
Trade Socket Inside Diameter at Socket Inside Diameter at
Socket Depth Wall
Size Entrance Bottom thickn
(Inch) Average Average
Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. -ess1
Tolerance Tolerance
¾ 27.03 ± 0.10 27.28 26.77 26.57 ± 0.10 26.82 26.31 38.10 18.26 2.41
1 33.78 ± 0.13 34.04 33.53 33.27 ± 0.13 33.53 33.02 47.62 22.22 2.54
1¼ 42.60 ± 0.13 42.90 42.30 42.04 ± 0.13 42.34 41.73 50.80 23.83 3.05
1½ 48.72 ± 0.15 49.02 48.41 48.11 ± 0.15 48.41 47.80 50.80 26.97 3.05
2 60.78 ± 0.15 60.93 60.63 60.17± 0.15 60.32 60.02 50.80 28.58 3.30
2½ 73.41 ± 0.18 73.79 73.02 72.85 ± 0.18 73.23 72.47 76.20 37.31 4.19
3 89.28 ± 0.20 89.48 89.08 88.70 ± 0.20 88.90 88.50 79.38 40.49 5.49
3½ 101.98 ± 0.20 102.18 101.78 101.40±0.20 101.60 101.20 82.55 42.85 5.74
4 114.68 ± .23 114.91 114.45 114.0 ±0.23 114.30 113.84 85.73 44.45 6.02
5 142.06 ± 0.25 142.31 141.81 141.05±0.25 141.30 140.8 92.08 49.20 6.55
6 169.11 ± 0.28 169.39 168.83 168.00±0.28 168.28 167.72 95.25 53.98 7.11
8 220.22 ± 0.38 221.62 218.82 218.69 ± 0.38 220.09 217.68 165.10 123.83 -
1
Minimum wall thickness indicated shall be applicable at any point of socket.

Table 24: Dimensions for DB and EB type flat caps

C M N
Trade size Metric
(inch) designators Adapter Depth
Max. Max.
Minimum
2 53 44.45 64.7 1.5
3 78 73.03 94.1 1.6
3½ 91 79.38 107.2 2.0
4 103 85.73 120.6 2.4
5 129 101.60 148.0 2.4
6 155 127.00 176.6 3.2

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Figure 12: PVC Corrugated Flexible Tubing

Table 25: Typical dimension and weight of PVC corrugated flexible tubing
O Approx.
Trade size Metric Feet Per
Wt. (Lbs.)
(inch) designators Outer diameter Bundle
per 100 ft

1 27 33.401 20 100

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

PVC CONDUITS & FITTINGS FOR UNDERGROUND CABLES

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order

No.
or Contract No. Date:

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J.O. No.

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

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Applicable Industry Standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.2 Type of PVC conduit (Type DB, EB, EPC-

40-PVC, PVC corrugated flexible tubing) *

4.3.2 Continuous operating temperature (oC) 90

4.3.3 Mximum emergency connductor

overloading temperature (oC) 105

4.4.1 PVC conduit compound cell classification 12154

a. Kind of resin in compound PVC

b. Impact resistance, (J/m) of notch >80.1

c. Tensile strength, (Mpa) 21.0 to 27.5

d. Modulus of elasticity in tension,

(Mpa) 3585 to 4275

e. Deflection temperature under load of

1.82 MPa, (°C) 100 to 110

'A'- SEC 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'.

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

PVC CONDUITS & FITTINGS FOR UNDERGROUND CABLES

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

4.4.2 PVC fitting compound cell classification 11232

a. Kind of resin in compound PVC

b. Impact resistance, (J/m) of notch >40.0

c. Tensile strength, (Mpa) 27.5 to 34.4

d. Modulus of elasticity in tension,

(Mpa) 2620 to 3171

e. Deflection temperature under load

of 1.82 MPa, (°C) 70 to 80

4.5.2 Overall length of conduit (m) 6.10m ± 0.03m

4.5.3 Have belled-end conduits? Yes/No

4.6.1 Conduit size

Outside diameter (mm) *

Minimam Wall Thickness (mm) *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

PVC CONDUITS & FITTINGS FOR UNDERGROUND CABLES

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

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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