Saudi Electricity Company

11-SDMS-02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: January -2002G

11-SDMS-02

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

LV OVERHEAD LINE CONDUCTOR

TYPE QUADRUPLEX

This specification is property of SEC and

subject to change or modification without any notice
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11-SDMS-02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: January -2002G

CONTENTS
CLAUSE : Page No.

1- SCOPE 3

2- CROSS REFERENCES 3

3- APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 3

4- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 4

5- TESTS 5

6- PACKING AND SHIPPING 6

7- GUARANTEE 7

8- SUBMITTALS 7

9- TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE 8

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DATE: January -2002G

1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Distribution Materials Specification (11-SDMS-02 ) covers the minimum

technical requirement for design, materials, manufacturing, inspection, testing,
performance and supply of LV overhead, XLPE insulated Quadruplex conductor,
rated 1000V, intended to be used in the low voltage overhead line system of Saudi
Electricity Company ( SEC ), Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification
No: 01-SDMS-01 latest revision titled ( General Requirements for all
Equipment/Materials ), which shall be considered as an integral part of this SDMS.

This SDMS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules and the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications for project, as
applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

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

3.1 IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables.

3.2 IEC 60502 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories.

3.3 ICEA S-66-524 Cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene insulated wire and

cable for the transmission and distribution of electrical
energy.

3.4 ASTM B549 Specification for Concentric Lay Stranded Aluminium

Conductors, Aluminium-Clad Steel Reinforced
(ACSR/AW)

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DATE: January -2002G

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The quadruplex LV overhead conductor shall meet or exceed the

requirements of this specification in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturers drawings as required by 01-SDMS-01 shall show the

outline cross-section of the overhead conductor together with all
pertinent dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, the conductor shall be manufactured and

tested in accordance with the relevant standards mentioned in
clause 3

4.2.2 The LV overhead conductor shall be designed for service conditions

specified in 01-SDMS-01

4.2.3 The size and continuous current carrying capacity of the conductor
shall be based on a maximum permissible continuous temperature
of 90C taking into account the solar radiation effect.

4.2.4 The rating and dimensions shall be as indicated in the Data

Schedule.

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 Phase Conductor

Insulated hard drawn concentric-lay stranded aluminium conductor,

round, compacted, with a smooth surface.

4.2.5 Neutral Conductor

Bare aluminium conductor steel reinforced ( ACSR/AW )

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4.2.6 Insulation

Phase conductor shall be insulated with an extruded layer of cross-

linked polyethylene ( XLPE ) rated 90C for continuous operation,
with carbon black for protection against the ultra violet radiation of
the sun rays as per ICEA S-66-524. Neutral conductor shall be
bare.

4.2.7 Cross-section

Two sizes are intended to be used in SEC overhead line LV

network, 3(1x120) + 1x120 mm2 as a main feeder and 3(1x50) +
1x50 mm2 as service drop.

4.4 Construction

The LV overhead line conductor shall be a quadruplex cable. The three

insulated phase conductors and the bare neutral shall be twisted together to
form what is called a quadruplex conductor consisting of three XLPE
insulated aluminium conductors laid up around one bare ACSR/AW as per
attached drawing (figure 1). The neutral shall act as a messenger for L.V
spans up to 50m for main feeder and 30m for service drop.

4.5 Phase identification

Phase identification shall be made over the XLPE insulation by embossing

stripes as follows:
Phase 1: No stripes
Phase 2: One line stripe
Phase 3: Two lines stripes

5.0 TESTS:

5.1 General

5.1.1 All conductors shall be tested in accordance with the latest standards
and as specified herein. Supplier shall provide all test results for
review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1.2 The full range of routine, special and type tests specified in the
relevant standard shall be carried out as applicable.

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5.1.3 Routine and/or special tests shall be carried out in the suppliers
factory. Type test report/certificate from an independent testing
laboratory shall be submitted to SEC.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

In addition to the applicable items per 01-SDMS-01, packing and shipping of the
conductor shall conform to the following:

6.1 Each of the insulated conductor cores shall be sealed with a water proof, heat
shrinkable plastic or elastomeric end cap with adhesive type sealing
compound. Conductor ends shall be properly secured to the reel.

6.2 The conductor shall be delivered on standard sized wooden or steel reels of
sturdy construction properly packed and lagged externally to prevent possible
damage to the cable during transportation. Wood lagging shall also be
secured with steel straps to provide physical protection for the conductors
during transit and during customary storage and handling operations.

6.3 The minimum diameter of the drum of the shipping reel shall not be less than
the minimum bending diameter of the conductor.

6.4 Conductor shall be supplied in lengths as specified in purchase orders. The

allowable tolerance on the specified length shall be 5%

6.5 Reel Markings

6.5.1 Conductor reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible letters

giving the following particulars:

a. Conductor voltage and material

b. Type of conductor
c. Length and weight of conductor on reel
d. Cross-section of conductor
e. Gross weight
f. Size of reel
g. Manufacturers name and country of origin.
h. Year of manufacture
i. SEC address and purchase order number
j. Serial number of reel

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k. Direction of rolling of reel

l. Spec number 11-SDMS-02
m. SEC stock number in 10 cm high bold numerals.

6.5.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel.

6.5.3 Conductor reel identification shall include any additional information

as required by SEC shipping instructions.

7.0 GUARANTEE

The supplier shall guarantee the conductor against all defects arising out of faulty
design or workmanship, or of defective material for a period of two years from date
of delivery.

8.0 SUBMITTALS

8.1 Submittals required with tender:

8.1.1 The supplier shall complete and return one copy of the attached Data
Schedule for each size of conductor offered.

8.1.2 Guaranteed Ex-Works delivery date

8.1.3 Type test certificates.

8.1.4 Dimensional cross-sectional drawings of conductor and conductor

drum along with technical data and catalogues shall be submitted by
supplier to facilitate evaluation of the offer.

8.2 Submittals required following award of contract:

8.2.1 Details of manufacturing and test programs.

8.2.2 Factory test reports.

8.2.3 Derating factors for ambient temperature up to 55C.

8.2.4 Erection Sag-Tension tables for main cable ( 35 to 50m span ) and
service drop cable ( 20 to 30m span ) and temperature range 20C to
40C in 5C steps.

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DATE: January -2002G

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

QUADRUPLEX CABLE 3(1x120) + 1x120mm2 / 3(1x50) + 1x50 mm2

(Sheet 1/3)

SEC Inquiry No:_______________________________ Item No:_____________________

REF. SEC VENDOR

SEC DESCRIPTION UNIT SPECIFIED PROPOSED
VALUES* VALUES**

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1 The standard to which the conductor is As per clause

manufactured 3.0
2 Type of conductor Quadruplex
3 Rated voltage 1000 V
Phase conductor
4 Number and diameter of individual wire No./mm
5 Overall diameter of bare conductor (appx.) mm
6 Cross-sectional area of conductor (calculated) mm2
7 Ultimate breaking load of phase conductor kg
8 Type of insulation XLPE
9 Thickness of insulation over bare conductor mm
(nominal thickness)
Neutral messenger
10 No. & diameter of individual aluminium wire No./mm
11 Overall diameter (apprx.) mm
12 Ultimate breaking load of neutral conductor kg

13 Weight of quadruplex conductor per km (apprx) Kg/km

14 Resistance of each conductor per km at reference Ohm/km
temperature 75C
15 Reactance per km of completed 3 phase circuit at Ohm/km
60Hz.
16 Max. continuous current carrying capacity of Amps
conductor at ambient temperature 45C
17 Conductor temperature for condition C
at item 16
18 The short time overload current capacity of
conductor at ambient 45C
- 1 hour duration Amps
- 3 hour duration Amps
19 Conductor temperature for condition at item 18 C
20 Short circuit withstand capability time-current of KA
cable & wire for 1 second.
Final temperature of conductor after short circuit C

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DATE: January -2002G

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

QUADRUPLEX CABLE 3(1x120) + 1x120mm2 / 3(1x50) + 1x50 mm2

(Sheet 2/3)

SEC Inquiry No:__________________________________ Item No:_______________

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

1 Drum type
2 Length of conductor (M)
3 Dimensions (M)
4 Gross weight (kg)
5 Net weight (kg)
6 Marking as per the specification

8.0 SUBMITTALS

1 All submitted as per the specification

(*) - Values to be provided / proposed by the vendor.

(**) - Please provide explanations for deviations if any.

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DATE: January -2002G

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

QUADRUPLEX CABLE 3(1x120) + 1x120mm2 / 3(1x50) + 1x50 mm2

(Sheet 3/3)

SEC Inquiry No:__________________________________ Item No:_______________

C. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES SPECIFIED BY SEC:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY BIDDER /

VENDOR / SUPPLIER:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER / VENDOR / SUPPLIER:

D. LIST OF DEVIATIONS & CLAUSES TO WHICH EXCEPTION IS TAKEN BY THE BIDDER /

VENDOR / SUPPLIER: (USE SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY).

MANUFACTURER OF
MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT VENDOR / SUPPLIER

Name of Country

Location and Office

Address

Name & Signature of

Authorized
Representative and
Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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