TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 15-TMSS-07, Rev.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS-REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

5.0 TESTS

6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of
the Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating for
application on outdoor ceramic insulators to be used on the transmission system of Saudi
Electricity Company (SEC), 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 revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. 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 TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60587 Test Methods for Evaluating Resistance to Tracking and Erosion of
Electrical Insulating Materials used under severe ambient conditions

3.2 IEC TS 62073 Guidance on the Measurement of Wettability of Insulator Surfaces

3.3 IEEE Std. 957 IEEE Guide for Cleaning Insulators

3.4 ASTM D149 Standard Test Method for Dielectric Breakdown Voltage and
Dielectric Strength of Solid Electrical Insulating Materials at
Commercial Power Frequencies

3.5 ASTM D150 Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity
(Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation

3.6 ASTM D257 Standard Test Methods for DC resistance or Conductance of

Insulating Materials

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4.0 DESIGN AND MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be of manufacturer’s

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

4.2 Design Criteria

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

criteria.

4.3 Ratings

4.3.1 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have the following
properties as supplied:

Table 01: RTV Coating Properties as Supplied

Property Value

Type One-Part, RTV

Appearance Paint
Color (note 1) White, Gray or Blue
Specific Gravity 1.10 to 1.25
Application Temperature Range Per 01-TMSS-01
Skin-over time at Standard
15
Conditions (note 2), minutes
Tack free time at Standard
15 to 45
Conditions (note 2), minutes
Percent Solids Contents, by weight ≥ 70
Dynamic Viscosity,
1000 to 3500
cP (centipoise)

1. The coating shall be supplied in White Color unless otherwise

specified in the data schedule.

2. Standard Conditions refer to 25oC ambient temperature and 50%

relative humidity.

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4.3.2 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have the following
properties as cured at standard conditions after seven (7) days:

Table 02: RTV Coating Properties as Cured

Property Value

Dielectric Strength, V/mil (ASTM D149), minimum 350 to 560

Volume Resistivity, Ohm.cm (ASTM D257) 1x1014 to 37 x1014

Dissipation Factor at 100Hz (ASTM D150) 0.01 to 0.09

Tracking Wheel Withstand, hours, minimum 1000

Receding Water Contact Angle, degrees, minimum ≥ 80

Dry Arc Resistance, Track, Seconds 180 to 200

4.3.3 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have hydrophobicity of
silicone rubber material classified Wettability Class 1 (WC-1) or better per
IEC 62073. Accordingly, receding water contact angle shall be 80° or more.

4.4 Materials

4.4.1 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have a chemical structure
of 100 percent silicone rubber with highest possible concentration of Low
Molecular Weight silicone chains (LMW) before fillers are added. The
finished product shall be ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure resistant. The
finished product and its life shall be unaffected by atmospheric conditions
due to weather, proximity to the coast, fumes, ozone, acids (particularly nitric
acid present in the coastal area and sulfuric acid present in the prevailing
environment of oil field areas in the region), bases/alkalis, and hydrocarbon
components, dust or rapid changes to air temperature (temperature extremes).
There shall be no material degradation such as development of surface cracks
and increase in surface hardness, etc.

4.4.2 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be resistant to atmospheric
and chemical degradation. Salt air, airborne pollutants, industrial pollutants
such as cement dust or sulfur and rain or humidity shall not affect the
coating.

4.4.3 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be resistant to arcing and
corona. The Coating shall exhibit high tracking resistance to reduce damage
during salt-storms (storms arising from the sea) or other severe
contamination events. The track resistance of the RTV Silicone Rubber
Insulator Coating material shall meet the requirements of IEC 60587, Method
1, Class 1A4.5.
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4.4.4 The material of RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be room
temperature vulcanized silicone rubber and shall have a Shore ‘A’ hardness
of not less than 60.

4.4.5 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be applied by brushing,
spraying or dipping to have the dry film thickness (DFT) of 0.38mm to
0.5mm in maximum three (3) coats application.

4.4.6 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be a single component,
ready-to-use, and shall not require excessive mixing/shaking before use.
However, depending on the application equipment, the humidity and the
temperature conditions, thinning/dilution shall be required. The manufacturer
shall also supply the suitable thinner and submit a table showing percentage
(%) quantity to be used at different temperatures and humidity levels. The
thinner shall be of high flash point. The Coating shall be moisture curable at
room temperature.

4.4.7 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall exhibit long-term water
repellency and hydrophobicity.

4.4.8 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall not require use of any
primer on the ceramic insulators for adhesion purposes.

4.4.9 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be easy to be removed and
reapplied. The Coating shall have excellent arc resistance, excellent
unprimed adhesion, easy to apply and spray-able as well as paint-able.

4.4.10 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have minimum of 12
months shelf life, which shall effect from the date of manufacturing. The
manufacturer shall submit the warranty to this effect. The expiry date shall be
marked on the containers. The delivery of the material shall not take a long
time and the material shall not be supplied from the old stock. The remaining
shelf life of the material shall be at least nine (9) months when delivered to
SEC warehouse. The coating shall be supplied in cans weighing
approximately 20kg.

4.5 Composition and Properties

4.5.1 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be capable of withstanding
high-pressure power washing. To prove this property, a power wash test shall
be performed per Clause 5.4.1.

4.5.2 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall protect the ceramic
insulators against flashovers caused by pollution.

4.5.3 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall have the optimum filler
particle size and optimum filler concentration to provide even and stable
dispersion in the polymer for peak performance and extended shelf life.

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4.5.4 The solvent to be used in the RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be
soluble with the polymers and shall have a good evaporation rate to provide
speedy curing and have a purity to comply with all safety and environmental
regulations. Manufacturer shall specify and submit the technical data of the
dilution solvent, if thinning is required.

4.5.5 The cure system (cross-linker and catalyst) shall be compatible with the filler
for best performance and shelf life.

4.5.6 The manufacturer shall advise/recommend suitable method of application

and submit written application instructions.

4.5.7 The RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating shall be One-part RTV silicone
rubber made from a basic polydimethyl siloxane (PDMS) polymer system,
which may contain a fumed silica reinforcer, a polymerization/condensation
catalyst, cross-linking agent, UV resistant absorbent, and alumina trihydrate
(ATH) filler, adhesion promoter, all dispersed in a carrier solvent. Unless
otherwise specified in the data schedule the solvent shall be non-flammable
type suitable for energized applications.

4.5.8 The manufacturer shall submit in the data schedule the number of coats for
brush application as well as for spray application to obtain the desired
coating thickness in the range of 0.38mm to 0.50mm.

4.5.9 The manufacturer shall warranty that the coating manufactured by him shall
prevent insulator surface contamination based flashovers for a period of 10
years minimum at a contamination ESDD (equivalent Salt Deposit Density)
level of 0.55 mg/cm2.

4.6 Markings

The packing and expiry dates of coating shall be labeled on the coating cans. The
expiry date shall be considered from the packaging date and not from the date of
shipment of the coating.

The cans shall be marked for “flammable” or “non-flammable” depending upon the
type of solvent used for the dispersion of the coating.

5.0 TESTS

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

5.1 Type Tests

5.1.1 Type tests as prescribed in relevant IEC standards shall be done on RTV
Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating to verify the suitability of the design,
materials and method of manufacture.

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5.1.2 In lieu of the actual design tests, certified reports of type tests already
performed on RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating by an Independent
Test Laboratory shall be submitted for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests

All routine (production) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC standards shall be
performed prior to delivery to SEC, to eliminate manufacturing defects.

5.3 Sample (Quality Conformance) Tests

All sample (quality conformance) tests prescribed in the relevant IEC standards shall
be performed on each batch prior to delivery to SEC.

5.4 Special Tests

Following special tests shall be carried out on the RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator
Coating to be supplied under this specification. The tests shall be performed at
manufacturer’s own laboratory in the presence of SEC representative or at an
accredited Independent Test Laboratory.

5.4.1 High Pressure Water Withstand Test

A power water wash test shall be performed in accordance with IEEE Std.
957 to demonstrate that the RTV coated insulators can be power washed
without any damage to RTV coating. The test shall be a water spray of a
solid stream through a 6mm diameter nozzle at 3800 kPa for a period of 10
(ten) minutes. The nozzle of the spray equipment shall be at a distance of 3m
from the insulator surface.

5.4.2 Adhesion Test

Adhesion test shall be performed to verify the bonding characteristics of the

RTV Silicone Rubber Coating when applied to ceramic insulators. The
coated insulator shall be put in water and boiled for 100 hours and removed.
The coating shall not exhibit water blisters at the interface between the
insulator surface and the coating.

5.4.3 Contact Angle Measurement Test

Receding contact angle measurement test shall be performed in accordance

with IEC 62073.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order

No. Date:
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

Applicable Industry Standards *

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.3 Ratings

Type of Coating One-Part, RTV

Appearance Paint

Specific Gravity 1.10-1.25

Color of Coating (White/Gray/Blue)

Application Temperature Range, oC 0o-50oC

Skin-over time at Standard Conditions (per

15
01-TMSS-01), minutes

Tack free time at Standard Conditions (per

15-45
01-TMSS-01), minutes

'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

RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating

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

Percent Solids by volume, % 70

Dynamic Viscosity, cP (centipoise) 1000-3500

Dielectric Strength, V/mil (ASTM D149) 350-560

Volume Resistivity, Ohm.cm (ASTM D257) 1 x1014-37x1014

Dissipation Factor at 100Hz (ASTM D150) 0.01-0.09

Tracking Wheel Withstand, hours 1000

Receding Water Contact Angle, degrees,

≥ 80
minimum

4.4 Materials

Dry Arc resistance, Seconds 180-200

Reinforcing Filler *

Alumina Trihydrate (ATH) Content *

UV Resistant Absorbent *

Condensation Catalyst *

Adhesion Promoter *

Longevity (Service Life), Years *

4.5 Composition and Properties

Dry Film Thickness (DFT), mm, minimum 0.38-0.50

Number of coats to achieve DFT *

Shelf Life, months 12

No Flashover Warranty, Years 10

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating

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

Recommended Dew Point Temperature

*
Difference Range, OC

5.0 TESTS

5.1 Type Tests

Tracking Wheel Withstand Test Performed. * Yes/No

Dry Arc Resistance Test Performed. * Yes/No

5.4 Special Tests

High Pressure Water Wash Withstand Test

* Yes/No
Performed.

Adhesion Test Performed. * Yes/No

Receding Contact Angle Measurement

* Yes/No
Test Performed

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RTV Silicone Rubber Insulator Coating

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

B. 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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