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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 Markings

5.0 TESTS

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.2 Sample Tests

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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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 compression type connectors for overhead transmission
lines intended to be used on outdoor bare overhead transmission lines in the
Transmission System of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Transmission Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with

the latest revision of SEC Transmission General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01 titled
“General Requirements for all Equipments/Materials” which shall be considered as an
integral part of this TMSS.

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

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the Codes and Standards listed hereunder shall be
applicable for the equipment/material covered in this specification. In case of conflict,
the vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/materials conforming to one group
of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the
requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 ANSI C119.4 Electric Connectors – Connectors to use between

Aluminum-to-Aluminum or Aluminum-to-
Copper Bare Overhead Conductors

3.2 ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-

Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware

3.3 ASTM B580 Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide

Coatings on Aluminum

3.4 BS 3288-1 Insulator and Conductor Fittings for Overhead

Power Lines Part I: Performance and General
Requirements

3.5 NEMA 107 Methods of Measurement of Radio Influence

Voltage (RIV) of High Voltage Apparatus

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The overhead line compression connectors shall be of manufacturer's

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

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings, as required in 01-TMSS-01 shall show the

outline of the compression connector, together with all pertinent
dimensions such as length and diameter of connectors before and
after compression and elongation etc. Any variations in these
dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.1.3 Service conditions referenced in 01-TMSS-01 shall be the basis of

design criteria and the compression connectors shall be designed to
conform with the size and ampacity ratings of the conductors joined.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The compression connectors shall be designed for use on the type of
overhead bare conductors as specified in the Data Schedule.

4.2.2 The overhead line compression connectors shall be designed for

making electrical connections between aluminum conductors, or
aluminum conductors in combination with copper conductors. The
types of overhead line compression connector shall be as follows:

a. Dead-end Connectors
b. Mid Span Splice Connectors
c. Repair Sleeve Connectors
d. Tee Tap Connectors
e. Jumper connectors

4.2.3 All compression connectors shall be classified as full tension except

Tee Tap and Jumper Connectors which shall be designed either as full
tension or partial tension depending upon their application.

4.2.4 The temperature rise in midspan joints, compression dead ends,

tension clamps, jumper terminals and similar components shall not be
greater than the temperature rise in the conductor.

4.2.5 The design of dead ends shall be such as to facilitate the formation
and fitting of jumper loops for the electrical or mechanical continuity
of the conductor or shield wire. The design of all compression
fittings (tension clamp and tension splices and compression type
repair sleeves) shall be such that only one pair of dies is necessary for
each size of conductor.

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4.2.6 The conductivity of all conductor splice fittings in which the

conductor is not continuous shall not be less than that of an equivalent
length of conductor.

4.3 Ratings

When installed as an assembly, the compression connectors shall have the

following ratings:

4.3.1 Tensile Strength

a. Full Tension – Compression dead-end and mid span splice

(except jumper connectors) shall be designed for full tension
use, developing a minimum of ninety five percent (95%) of the
rated strength of the weaker of the conductors being joined.
The connectors shall not permit slipping of or cause damage to
or failure of the complete line conductor or any part thereof at a
load less than ninety five percent (95%) of the ultimate strength
of the conductor.

The repair sleeve shall restore the conductor to ninety five

percent (95%) of conductor rated strength on conductors with
up to one-third (1/3) of the aluminum strands damaged.

b. Partial Tension - Forty percent (40%) of the rated strength of the

weaker of the conductors being joined.

c. Minimum Tension - Five percent (5%) of the rated strength of

the weaker of the conductors being joined.

d. Slipping strength of jumper terminals shall not be less that

twenty five percent (25%) of conductor strength.

4.3.2 All compression connectors shall be corona free at a voltage of 48kV,

80kV, 92kV, 160kV and 265kV line-to-ground for 69kV, 110/115kV,
132kV, 230kV and 380kV transmission lines respectively.

4.4 Materials

4.4.1 The compression sleeve, barrel and keeper of the aluminum

compression connectors shall be made from wrought aluminum.

4.4.2 The steel metal parts of the compression dead-end and mid span
splice shall be made from forged steel.

4.4.3 Nuts, bolts, and washers to connect jumper terminal pad with the
dead-end compression terminal pad shall be made of aluminum or
stainless steel. The bolts, nuts and washers shall be of minimum 12
mm diameter.

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4.4.4 The steel metal parts shall be galvanized in accordance with General
Specification 01-TMSS-01.

4.4.5 The aluminum metal parts shall be anodic oxide coated in accordance
with ASTM B580.

4.4.6 The compression connectors for making connections between

aluminum and copper conductors shall be hot-tin coated aluminum
bodied connectors.

4.5 Fabrication

4.5.1 The compression dead-end and mid span splice for ACSR/AW type
conductors shall be of two-piece compression type consisting of inner
steel sleeve for joining steel core and an outer aluminum sleeve for
connecting aluminum strands. The aluminum sleeve shall be
provided with filler hole and aluminum plug for filler (oxide
inhibiting or sealing) compound. Appropriate filler compound shall
be supplied as part of the compression connectors.

4.5.2 The compression dead-end and mid span splice for ACAR type
conductors shall be of one-piece compression type and shall be
prefilled with an appropriate filler (oxide inhibiting or sealing)
compound and capped.

4.5.3 The tongue or terminal pad of the compression dead-end connector

shall be constructed with a 15-degree angle. Both sides of the pad
shall have even electrical contact surfaces.

4.5.4 The jumper sleeve shall be one piece compression type, prefilled with
an appropriate filler (oxide inhibiting or sealing) compound and
capped. It shall be possible to use any jumper terminal with any
dead-end terminal pad, and to connect the two-bolt pads with four-
bolt pads.

4.5.5 The compression type repair sleeve shall consist of interlocking body
and keeper parts when compressed. This shall provide locking against
relaxation of the parts, resulting in a permanent grip on the
conductors.

4.5.6 The tee-tap connectors shall be of open-run type cable to flat

connection.

4.5.7 For extra-high voltage application (230 kV and above), connectors

shall have rounded edges and corners for suppression of corona
discharges.

4.5.8 The ends of compression accessories (midspan joints, deadends and

jumper terminals) shall be tapered in such a manner that the pressure
shall be gradually reduced to zero on that part of the conductor

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leaving the accessory and that the conductor stresses caused from
bending and vbration are reduced to a minimum.

4.5.9 Where mating surfaces of jumper termials are to be bolted to the main
body of the tension clamp, they shall be factory protected by
removable plastic or other means acceptable to SEC.

4.5.10 Repair sleeves shall consist of two interlocking parts of aluminum

alloy suitable for compressing over the conductor.

4.6 Markings

To facilitate proper identification during installation, the following information

shall be marked in legible and indelible on each compression connector.

4.6.1 Manufacturer's Name and Country of Origin

4.6.2 Catalog Number
4.6.3 Die Index Number
4.6.4 Conductor Size
4.6.5 Start Knurl
4.6.6 Stop Knurl
4.6.7 Knurl Locations (if applicable)

5.0 TESTS

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

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

Following type (design) tests shall be performed on a representative unit or on

the first unit of every new design or rating. The compression connectors (dead-
end, mid span splice, repair sleeve and Tee Tap connector) shall be assembled
in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations on the conductors of
the size and type with which these are to be used. The conductor to be used for
these tests shall be arranged by the manufacturer. The test results shall be
supplied to SEC:

5.1.1 Mechanical Type Test

The assembly when tested in accordance with BS 3288-1 or ANSI

C119.4 shall withstand a load of minimum ninety five percent (95 %)
of the rated strength of the conductor. There shall be no movement of
the conductor relative to the connector and no failure of the connector
due to slip during one-minute hold period at ninety percent (90 %) of
the conductor rated strength.

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5.1.2 Electrical Type Tests

In lieu of the actual type tests, certified test reports of tests performed
on an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and approval
during the bidding stage.

a. Resistance Test

The electrical resistance of the assembly when tested in

accordance with BS 3288-1 or ANSI C119.4 shall not exceed
seventy five percent (75 %) of the measured resistance of the
equivalent length of the conductor. The test shall be made with
a direct current and test shall be repeated with the polarity and
the average of the two results taken as the measured value.

b. Heat Cycle Test

A tensile load of about twenty percent (20 %) of the rated

strength of the conductor shall be applied to the assembly and
shall be tested in accordance with BS 3288-1 or ANSI C119.4.
Test current shall be passed continuously through the assembly
for period as may be necessary to raise the conductor
temperature 40ºC above the ambient temperature. The current
shall then be interrupted and the conductor shall be allowed to
cool within 5ºC above the ambient temperature. The sequence
of operations shall be repeated for 250 cycles of heating and
cooling.

During the last five cycles the maximum temperature, measured

when the current is flowing, at any point on the surface of
compression connector, shall not exceed that of the conductor.
At the end of the test the connector shall meet the requirements
of the resistance test specified above. The connectors when
opened shall not show any sign of local heating, burning or
fusing of any part of the connector or of the conductor, as a
result of this test.

c. Corona (Visible Discharge) Test

The connectors shall be attached to a length of conductor of the

size and type with which these are to be used. The connectors
when tested in accordance with NEMA 107 shall not exhibit
any sign of visible corona at a power frequency voltage of a
value as specified in Clause 4.3.2 of this specification. For 380
kV, the test shall be performed on a quad bundle conductors
arrangement with inter spacing of 457 mm.

5.2 Sample Tests

Sample tests to be carried out on the compression connectors shall include but
not be limited to the following:

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5.2.1 Visual Inspection

5.2.2 Galvanizing (zinc coating thickness) Test

5.2.3 Dimensional tests: These shall include length and diameter of the
connectors before and after compression and percentage elongation.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order Date:

No. or Contract No.

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

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

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Standards to which material shall conform *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.2 Design Criteria

Voltage Class
(69kV / 110kV/115kV / 132kV / 230kV /
380kV)

Corona Extinction Voltage

(48kV / 80kV / 92kV / 160kV / 265kV)

Conductor Type

Conductor Size

Current Rating (Amps)

Mechanical Strength (kN) *

'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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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

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

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)

Material of Connector *

Type of Connectors
a. Dead-end connectors Yes / No Yes / No
b. Mid Span Splice Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
c. Repair Sleeve Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
d. Tee Tap Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
e. Jumper Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
f. Others (specify) *

Design strength (as percentage of rated

strength of conductor)
a. Dead-end connectors (%) *
b. Mid Span Splice Connectors (%) *
c. Repair Sleeve Connectors (%) *
d. Tee Tap Connectors (%) *
e. Jumper Connectors (%) *
f. Others (specify) (%) *
Conductor Type

Connector die index number *

Length before compression (mm) *

Length after compression (mm) *

Diameter before compression (mm) *

Diamaeter after compression (mm) *

Percentage elongation (%) *

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

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
epresentative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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