Specification S59 – Auxiliary and Control Cables

TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

“We Light Up Your Life”

SPECIFICATION S59

AUXILIARY AND CONTROL CABLES

OCTOBER, 2022

TANZANIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED

TANESCO Head Quarter Jamatin Road - Dodoma,

P. O. Box 453, Dodoma, Tanzania.

Telephone: +255255-26-2323456/7

Email Info: info@tanesco.co.tz

Website: http://www.tanesco.co.tz

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Table of Contents

1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................... 4

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS....................................................................... 4

3. SERVICE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................... 6

4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................................................... 6

5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AUXILLIARY POWER AND CONTROL

CABLE ........................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Control Cables 7
5.1.1 Construction 7
5.1.1.1 Conductor 7
5.1.1.2 Insulation 7
5.1.1.3 Inner Sheath 7
5.1.1.4 Armouring 8
5.1.1.5 Outer Sheath 8
5.1.1.6 Additional features 8
5.1.1.7 Cable and Wire Markings 10
5.1.1.8 Cable Ends 10

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE .................................................................................................. 11

7. TESTS .............................................................................................................................. 11
7.1 Test Conditions 11
7.1.1 Ambient Temperature 11
7.1.2 Frequency and Waveform of Power Frequency Test Voltages 11
7.1.3 Waveform of Impulse Test Voltages 11
7.2 Type Tests (Electrical) 11
7.3 Routine Tests 12
7.4 Sample Test 12

8 INSPECTION .................................................................................................................... 13

9 PACKING AND SHIPPING ............................................................................................... 13

9.1 Packing 13
9.2 Shipping 14
9.3 Hazardous Substances 15

10 SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................................. 15

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10.1 Submittals required with the Bid 15

10.2 Submittals required by TANESCO’s representative after Contract
Award 15

11 SCHEDULES .................................................................................................................. 16
11.1 Technical Data Schedule 17
11.2 Non Compliance Schedule 21
11.3 Test Certificates Schedule 22

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1. SCOPE

This specification covers minimum technical requirements for design, engineering,

manufacture, inspection, supply and performance of 1.1 kV grade multi core, PVC
insulated and PVC sheathed, copper auxiliary supply and control cables for use in
substations of the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited. It is intended to be used by
the Company during purchasing the items.

The specification stipulates minimum requirements for power cables and it shall be the
responsibility of the supplier to ensure adequacy of the design, good engineering
practices, adherence to the specification and applicable standards and regulations as well
as good workmanship in the manufacture of the item.

This specification does not include all necessary provision of the contract.

The following conductor sizes maybe be used.

Each control cable conductor minimum sizes used for power supply and control circuits
shall be as follows:

Secondary current transformer circuits 4 sq.mm.

Secondary voltage transformer circuit 2.5 sq.mm.
Substation equipment D-C or A-C Control circuits 4 sq.mm.
Status and alarm circuit 1.5 sq.mm.
Power supply circuit 4 sq.mm.

Conductor sizes for Switchboard and Equipment Control Cabinet Wiring follows:

Secondary current transformer circuits 4 sq.mm.

Secondary voltage transformer circuits 2.5 sq.mm.
Substation equipment D-C or A-C control circuits 2.5 sq.mm.
Status and alarm circuits 1.5 sq.mm.
Power supply circuits 4 sq.mm.

Any departure from the provisions of this specification shall be disclosed at the
time of tendering in the Non compliance schedule.

2. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The power cables shall comply with the latest editions of, and amendments to, the
international standards listed below. Where any provision of this specification
differs from those of the standards listed below, the provisions of this specification
shall apply:

S/N STANDARDS DESCRIPTION

1 IEC International Electrotechnical Commission

 IEC 60038: IEC standard voltages

 IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables

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 IEC 60230: Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

 IEC 60287: Calculation of the continuous current rating of
cables
 IEC 60332: Tests on electric cables under fire conditions
 IEC 60724: Short-circuit temperature limits of electric
cables with rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3
kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
 IEC 60811: Common test methods for insulating and
sheathing materials of electric cables
2 BSI British Standards Institution:

 BS 5467: Thermosetting Insulated Amoured cable

600/1000V
 BS 7846: Thermosetting Insulated Amoured LSZH cable
600/1000V
 BS 6346: PVC insulated and PVC sheathing amoured
power cable
 BS 7870: Low Voltage (LV) and Medium Voltage (MV)
polymeric insulated cable
3 EN European Norms

 HD 603: Distribution cables of rated voltages 0.6/1kV

 HD 605: Electric cables – Additional test methods
4 EUC European Union Commission

 SI 77: European Communities (dangerous substances)

(classification, packaging, labeling and notification)
regulation, 1994
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEMA W C5/ICEAS-61-402: Low voltage switchgear and

controlgear - Part 7-1 : Ancillary equipment -Terminal blocks
for copper conductors.
6 ISO International Organisation for Standardisation

 ISO 1461: Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron

and steel articles – Specifications and test methods
 ISO 2178: Nonmagnetic coatings on magnetic substrates
- Measurement of coating thickness - Magnetic method.
 ISO 9000: Quality management and quality assurance
standards - Guidelines for selection and use.
 ISO 14000: Environmental management
8 Normative  S02: General technical requirements 33/11kV Primary
References Substation
 TANESCO Distribution construction manual
 TANESCO Engineering Instruction manual

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3. SERVICE CONDITIONS

The service conditions shall be as follows:

i. Altitude (above sea level) 1,600m
ii. Maximum outdoor temperature 40°C
iii. Minimum outdoor temperature -1°C
iv. Maximum monthly mean 35°C
temperature
v. Annual mean temperature 25°C
vi. Maximum relative humidity up to 96%
vii. Isokeraunic level 180 thunderstorms days per year
viii. Type of atmosphere coastal
ix. Pollution Design pollution level to be taken as
“Heavy” (pollution level III)
according to IEC 60815

Indoor material and equipment shall be designed and protected for use in
buildings, which occasionally may be wet and damp.

4. SYSTEM CHARACTERISTICS

The power cables shall be suitable for installation in supply systems of the following
characteristics:

SN Description 33kV 11kV LV

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i. Nominal System Voltages: kV 33 11 0.4/0.23
ii. Maximum system voltages: kV 36 12 0.44/0.253
iii. System Fault level: kA 25 25 7.5
iv. Insulation Level 1.2/50ms lightning 170 75 12
impulse withstand voltage: kV
Insulation Level 1.2/50ms lightning 250 110 45
impulse withstand voltage for Steep
Wave: kV
v. Power Frequency (one minute withstand, 70 28 3
wet): kV
Power Frequency (one minute withstand, 70 28 10
wet) for Steep Wave: kV
vi. Creepage distance 30mm/kV of maximum system
voltage
vii. Neutral earthing arrangements Effectively earthed

5. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AUXILLIARY POWER AND CONTROL

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CABLE

Material used for construction of cables shall be of best quality complying with the
requirements of relevant Standards. Cable shall be suitable for outdoor/indoor
installation free in air and shall be capable of withstanding the normal stress associated
with transportation erection, reeling and un-reeling operations without getting
deformed.

The maximum continuous current-carrying capacity of each individual cable type and
cross-section used shall be determined, taking into account Site conditions. The
resulting load reduction factors are subject to the approval by the Authority.

The conductor cross-section of each cable shall be adequate to carry the fault currents
determined by the relevant short-circuit protection device when operating under the
specified load conditions, without deterioration of the dielectric properties. Calculation
including the short-circuit calculations, shall form part of the documents to be supplied
by the Contractor.

5.1 Control Cables

5.1.1 Construction

The general construction of the control cable shall be suitable for installation in wet and
dry locations and shall be furnished with the characteristics described herein. The
control cable shall meet the following specific requirements.

5.1.1.1 Conductor

The stranded conductor shall be high conductivity, annealed, un-tinned copper wire.
DC resistance of conductor and shall conform to ASTM B3. Concentric-stranded
conductor shall conform to Table 2.

5.1.1.2 Insulation

The insulation shall be polyvinyl chloride suitable for use on a copper conductor with a
maximum operating temperature not less than 75°C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC).

The insulation thickness shall not be less than 1.14 mm (0.045 in). The insulation shall
conform to Part 3 of ICEA Pub. No. S-61-402.

Fillers shall be used in the interstice of the multi conductor, cable where necessary to
give the complete cable a substantially circular cross section.

The cable shall be helically wrapped over the filler and copper shielding with 0.0254
mm (0.001 in) thickness non-hygroscopic mylar or polyester tape.
5.1.1.3 Inner Sheath

For multi core armoured cables, the inner sheath shall be of extruded PVC. The inner

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sheath for common covering shall be of non-hygroscopes, fires retardant material and
shall be softer than insulation.

The inner sheath shall be so applied that fits closely on the laid up cores.

Inner jacket shall be polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene of at least 1.14 mm (0.045 in)
thickness and shall be applied over the wrapping.

5.1.1.4 Armouring

Armouring shall be applied over the inner sheath in case of multi core cables. The
armour shall be galvanised round steel wires or annealed copper tape of suitable width
and shall be helically applied over the inner jacket with a minimum 10% lap.

The annealed copper tape shall be at least 0.1 mm (0.004 in) thickness and
substantially free from burrs.

5.1.1.5 Outer Sheath

An outer sheath shall be provided over armouring. The outer sheath shall be applied by
extrusion. The outer sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely over armouring.
The outer sheath shall be of Type STI, PVC compounds. Outer sheath shall be Fire
retardant type FR, CI. Minimum thickness of PVC outer sheath, Standard Colour and
tolerance on thickness of armoured cables and shall comply in all respects with Part 4
of ICEA Pub. No. S-61-402.

5.1.1.6 Additional features

The assembly of conductors in cable composed of 12 conductors or less shall be in

accordance with the combinations given in the Table 1. When more than one color is
required, the base and tracer color coding shall conform to method 1, Part 5 of ICEA
Pub. No. S-61-402.

All switchboard wires used within the control and protective relay boards or other control
cabinet shall be tinned, stranded copper switchboard wire and shall meet the requirement
of ICEA Pub. No. S-61- 402. The voltage drop at the load shall not be more than 3%.

Calculation of secondary current circuits shall be submitted to TANESCO for approval

who shall review the calculation, if a larger size of control cable and switchboard wire are
required for the proper functions of the protection, then the Contractor shall carry out to
change the size of the control cable and switchboard wire without extra charge to the
Authority.

Metallic shield shall be made of copper tape for control cables. As Metal Sheath Cables
are installed, non magnetic metallic glands which effective earth the armour, are
recommended for all cable entries. All joints in cables should be made in such a way as to
prevent entry of vermins as well as to maintain the fire circuit integrity. The manufacturer
shall have a tested joint system with test reports indicating compliance. Termination by
crimping is recommended.

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Metal shields of the control cables shall be grounded at both ends of each cable. Each
end of the cable shield shall be welded to an insulated 600V, PVC, copper ground
conductor with 6 sq.mm size and this conductor shall then be attached to the ground bus
by a terminal lug provided inside of the equipment cabinets, instrument transformer
junction boxes, and the switchboards.

Provision for sealing at each end of the cable shall be provided including wrapping over
the connection of the shield and the insulated ground conductor by the PVC insulating
tape.

Table 1: Colors Sequence for Control Cables

Conductor Background or Base Color Tracer Color
Number
1 Black -

2 White -

3 Red -

4 Green -

5 Orange -

6 Blue -

7 White Black

8 Red Black

9 Green Black

10 Orange Black

11 Blue Black

12 Black White

Table 2 : Stranded Conductor for Control Cables

No of Strands Nominal Approximate
Conductor Size
(sq.mm) Strand Overall Diameter
1.5 7 Diameter
0.50 (mm) (mm)
1.50

2.5 7 0.67 2.01

4 7 0.85 2.55

6 7 1.04 3.12

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Table 3: Stranded Conductor for Control Cable

No. Minimum Minimum Nominal Approx. Approx. Max. DC Short Normal
of Dia. of overall Dia. weight Resistance Circuit Current
cores Inner Outer armor of cable of at 20- Current Rating
Sheath Sheath wire cable degree C Rating
thickness thickness (mm) Solid Std Std
(Ohm/km) for 1 In In
Second
Cond Cond Cond Duratio Grou Air
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (kg/km) nd
n
2 0.3 1.24 1.4 14 14 480 7.41 0.288 32 27
4 0.3 1.24 1.4 16 16 605 7.41 0.288 27 24
7 0.3 1.24 1.4 18 18 775 7.41 0.288 20 17
895 7.41 0.288 18 15
12 0.3 1.4 1.6 23 24 970 7.41 0.288 17 14

Table 4: Switchboard Wire

Conductor Size No of Strands Nominal Strand Approximate

(sq. mm.) Diameter (mm) Overall Diameter
1.5 30 0.25 (mm)
4.2

2.5 50 0.25 4.7

4.0 56 0.30 5.3

6.0 84 0.30 5.9

5.1.1.7 Cable and Wire Markings

The following information shall be printed on the surface of the cable and wires:
Name of manufacturer

i. Size of cables and wires and number of conductors

ii. Type of insulation
iii. Voltage classification
iv. Date of manufacturer

5.1.1.8 Cable Ends

An end cap shall be provided on the cable end to which special attention shall be paid to
prevent penetration of moisture during transportation.

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6. QUALITY ASSURANCE

The manufacturer shall possess ISO 9001:2015 or latest Quality Assurance

Certification for the manufacture of Control Cables for the plant where the
manufacture of Control Cables is done. Bidders shall furnish a copy of the ISO
certificate certified as true copy of the original by the manufacturer, along with
the offer.

7. TESTS

7.1 Test Conditions

7.1.1 Ambient Temperature

Unless otherwise specified in the details for the particular test, tests shall be made at
an ambient temperature of (20 ± 15) °C.

7.1.2 Frequency and Waveform of Power Frequency Test Voltages

The frequency of the alternating test voltages shall be in the range 49 Hz to 61 Hz.
The waveform shall be substantially sinusoidal. The values quoted are r.m.s. values.

7.1.3 Waveform of Impulse Test Voltages

In accordance with IEC 60230, the impulse wave shall have a virtual front time
between 1 μs and 5 μs and a nominal time to half the peak value between 40 μs and
60 μs, and in other respects shall be in accordance with IEC 60060-1.

7.2 Type Tests (Electrical)

Certification of type tests already completed by independent test laboratories shall be

presented for each cable type. These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of IEC 60502 and IEC 60540 unless otherwise specified.

The extent of type testing required shall be at the discretion of TANESCO.

Type testing of control cables shall include the following:

i. Tests on conductor:
 Tensile test
 Wrapping test
 Resistance test
ii. Tests for armoring strips
iii. Tests for thickness of insulation and sheath
iv. Physical Tests for insulation
 Tensile strength and elongation at break.
 Ageing in air oven
 Hot set

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 Shrinkage test
 Water absorption
v. Test on extruded semi conducting screens
 Test for stripability of semiconducting strippable insulation screen
 Volume resistivity
vi. Physical Tests on outer sheath:
 Tensile strength and elongation at break
 Ageing in air oven
 Shrinkage test
 Hot deformation
 Loss of mass in air oven
 Heat shock
 Thermal stability
 Carbon black content of polythene sheath
 Bleeding and blooming test
vii. Thermal ageing
viii. Partial discharge test
ix. Bending test
x. Dielectric power factor test
 as a function of voltage
 as a function of temperature
xi. Insulation resistance test (volume resistivity)
xii. Heating cycle test
xiii. Impulse withstand test
xiv. High voltage test
xv. Flammability test
xvi. Tests on messenger wire
xvii. Breaking load test on finished wire
xviii. Elongation test
xix. Resistance test

7.3 Routine Tests

Routine tests shall be carried out on all of the control cables on a particular order.
These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60502
and IEC 60540 unless otherwise specified.

The following routine tests shall be included:

 Electrical Resistance of Conductors

 High Voltage A.C. Test
 Partial discharge test

7.4 Sample Test

i. These tests, which can be destructive, are carried out on one length or
drum from a manufacturing run:

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ii. Tensile test (for aluminum)

iii. Wrapping test (for aluminum)
iv. Conductor resistance test
v. Test for thickness of insulation (eccentricity) and sheath
vi. Hot set test for insulation
vii. Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation and sheath.
viii. Partial discharge test (for screened cables only)
ix. High voltage test
x. Insulation resistance (volume resistivity) test
xi. Test for cross linking for extruded semi conducting screen
xii. Tests on messenger wire
 Breaking load test on finished wire
 Elongation test
 Resistance test

8 INSPECTION

The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection of the cable
and also to carry out necessary Acceptance / sample tests of the materials offered.

Cables will be inspected during delivery, and TANESCO reserves the right to reject
ALL or PART of the delivered conductor if they will be found that they do not comply
with this specification.

9 PACKING AND SHIPPING

9.1 Packing

All cables shall be wound on specified drums suitably treated for outdoor storage
and capable of withstanding all normal transportation and handling. All nails and
metallic parts on the inner surfaces must be countersunk so that they cannot
damage the cable’s insulation. Old nails remaining from previous use of the drum
shall be removed. Drums shall not be treated with chemicals injurious to the cables.

Drums shall be non returnable and shall have a maximum diameter of 2,280mm, a
maximum width of 1,140mm, a minimum spindle hole of 70mm. The spindle hole
shall be reinforced with galvanized steel plates. The weight of loaded drums shall
never exceed 750kg.

Each length of conductor shall be durably sealed before shipment to prevent ingress
of moisture.

The drums shall be lagged or covered with suitable material to provide physical
protection for the conductors during transit and during storage and handling
operations. The lagging shall provide suitable protection against all climatic
conditions prevailing during transport and on site.

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Each drum shall carry the following information, clearly and indelibly marked on a
metal or plastic label affixed to it in a non detachable manner:

• Individual serial number.

• Client's name that is “Tanzania Electric Supply Company
Limited
• Contract number.
• Manufacturer's name.
• Year of manufacture.
• Number of conductor cores.
• Cable size and number of cores
• Length of cable in the drum, in metres.
• Country of origin.
• Drum measurements.
• Gross and net weights in kilograms.
• All necessary slinging and stacking instructions.

Where the cable is on wooden drums, the metal or plastic label shall be affixed to
one of the flanges. The direction of rolling as indicated by an arrow shall be marked
on the other flange.

Each drum shall contain a fully detailed packing list in a sealed waterproof envelope.

Five copies of each packing list shall be sent to the employer prior to dispatching the
equipment.

9.2 Shipping

The supplier shall be responsible for the shipping of all Cables supplied in
accordance with INCOTERM specified.

All transport accessories, such as riding lugs, jacking pads, blanking off plates, etc.
shall become the property of TANESCO.

All items of equipment shall be securely clamped against movement to ensure safe
transit from the manufacturer's facilities to the work sites.

All accessories shall be carefully packed so that they are fully protected during
transport and handling operations and while in storage.

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9.3 Hazardous Substances

The contractor shall give an assurance that there are no other substances classified
as hazardous in the conductor supplied. The contractor shall accept responsibility for
the disposal of such hazardous substances, should any be found.

The contractor shall also be responsible for any injury resulting from hazardous
substances.

10 SUBMITTALS

10.1 Submittals required with the Bid

The following shall be required:-

• Completed technical data schedule.

• Descriptive literature giving full technical details of equipment

offered.

• Outline dimension drawing for each type of cable, and for each
cable showing the conductor strand composition.

• Safety data sheets for all substances used with the equipment.
Certified original type test certificates and sample routine test
reports with an address of the Independent laboratory that
undertook the type test. Uncertified reports shall be rejected
henceforth the bid will be non responsive.

• Detailed reference list of customers already using the equipment

offered with particular emphasis on conductor of similar design and
rating.
• Details of manufacturer's quality assurance standards and
programme.

• Deviations from this specification. Only deviations approved in

writing before award of contract shall be accepted.

• Samples of each type of cable of at least 50mm long.

10.2 Submittals required by TANESCO’s representative after Contract Award

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The following shall be required:-

• Drawing and a sample of 50mm long each type of conductor

offered for approval before the whole consignment is
manufactured.

• Programme for production and testing.

• A training video illustrating installation, operation and

maintenance of the plant item.

• Five bound folders with records of the technical particulars

relating to the equipment. Each folder shall contain the following
information.

• General description of the equipment and all components,

including brochures.

• Technical data schedule, with approved revisions.

• Rationale used in the calculation of cable current and short

circuit ratings.

• Calculations for cable characteristics if obtained from test

results on individual wires rather than from finished conductor
tests.

• Detailed dimension drawing showing strand composition.

• Detailed cable drawings identification marks.

• Inspection and test reports carried out in the manufacturer's

works.

• Detailed stringing, sagging and regulating instructions.

• Operation and maintenance instructions, as well as trouble

shooting charts.

11 SCHEDULES

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11.1 Technical Data Schedule

A. POWER CABLE 1.1 KV GRADE

TANESCO Bid
1 General

1.01 Name and address of the

Manufacturer
1.02 Location of factory

1.03 Cable Type :

1.04 Type and size of cable

1.05 Standard applicable

1.06 Voltage rating

1.07 Conductor and its Hardness

1.08 Material copper/aluminium

(indicating grade)
1.09 Nominal cross sectional area

1.10 Form of conductor -

circular/shaped
1.11 Minimum No. of strands

1.12 Nominal dia. of each strand

1.13 Whether strands are tinned or not

1.14 Temperature co-efficient of

resistance at 20oC per Oc
2 Mechanical Data

2.01 Overall dia of the cable

2.02 Dia of the cable under the sheath

2.03 Diameter over the stranded cores

2.04 Weight of cable per Km.

2.05 Total volume of non-metallic

material cm3/m

2.06 Total weight of non-metallic

material in Kg/m

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2.07 Drum length

Tolerance on drum length

2.08

2.09 Total weight of the drum

Dimensions of the drum

2.1

Recommended minimum
2.11 installation radius

Maximum safe pulling force

2.12

3 Insulation :

3.01 Material (mention type)

3.02 Minimum average thickness

3.03 Tolerance on the smallest of the

measured values of thickness of
insulation
3.04 Dia. of core over insulation

3.05 Min.volume resistivity at 27oC

3.06 Min.volume resistivity at 70oC

3.07 Colour scheme of identification of

cores:

3.08 Average dielectric strength

4 Inner Sheath

4.01 Material (mention type of

sheathing and type designation as
per IS:5831)

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4.02 Whether extruded

4.03 Minimum thickness of inner

sheath and tolerance on
measured value
4.04 Calculated diameter over
stranded cores of the cables

4.05 Whether the inner sheath and the

filling material are suitable for the
operating temperature of the
5 Outer
cable Sheath / Overall Covering

5.01 Material (mention type of

sheathing and type designation as
per IS:5831)
5.02 Whether extruded (Yes / No)

5.03 Minimum average thickness

5.04 Tolerance on the smallest of the

measured values of thickness of
outer sheath
5.05 Calculated dia under sheath

5.06 Wheather anti-termite treatment

has been given in the outer
sheath
Electrical Properties
6

6.01 Maximum DC conductor

resistance at 20oC

6.02 Maximum permissible conductor

temperature
6.03 Under continuous full load

6.04 Under transient conditions

6.05 Loss tangent at normal frequency

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6.06 Reactance at 50 C/S per Km at

50oC

6.07 Capacitance at 50 C/S per Km.

7 Current rating

7.01 In air (continuous)

7.02 Reference ambient temperature

for the above

7.03 Short circuit current rating for 1

sec. duration

7.04 Derating factor for an ambient

temperature of 50oC

B. Control Cables
SN TANESCO BID
Description
1 Name of manufacturer and
location of factory
2 Standards to which conform

3 Type and size of cables

4 Voltage Rating

5 Thickness of insulation (mm)

6 No. of cores

7 Thickness of inner sheath (mm)

8 Material for inner sheath

9 Thickness of outer sheath (mm)

10 Material for outer sheath

11 Overall dia. of cable (mm)

12 Armour

13 Material

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14 Shape

15 Dimension

16 No. of strands and wire dia.

17 Cross-section of the conductor

(sq.mm)

18 Maximum continuous current

(amps.)
19 In ground at 32oC

20 In duct

21 In air/trench at 40oC

22 Maximum short circuit current

(amps.)
23 Conductor resistance at 20oC

24 Approx. net weight per 100 m.

length (Kg)
25 Standard drum length (m)

NB: Please fill in one schedule for each conductor bundle

…………………………………............... …………………
Signature and seal of the Manufacturer Date

I/We certify that the above data are true and correct

…………………………………… …………………
Signature and seal of the Bidder Date

11.2 Non Compliance Schedule

On this schedule the bidder shall provide a list of non compliances with this
specification, documenting the effects that such non compliance is likely to have
on the equipment's life and operating characteristics. Each non-compliance shall
be referred to the relevant specification clause.

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Clause Non-Compliance
No.

…………………………………............... …………………
Signature and seal of the Manufacturer Date

I/We certify that the above data are true and correct

…………………………………… …………………
Signature and seal of the Bidder Date

11.3 Test Certificates Schedule

On this schedule a list of the test certificates included with the bid shall be
provided. This list shall include type test certificates and sample routine test
reports. Each certificate listed shall be referred to the relevant specification
clause.

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Clause Type Test Certificate or Routine Test Report

No.

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