11 KV , 3x300 SQ.MM XLPE ALUMINIUM POWER CABLE Spec

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G. 11 KV , 3x300 SQ.MM XLPE ALUMINIUM POWER CABLE.

1.0. REQUIREMENT:
1.1. GENERAL: 6.35/11 KV, 3x300 SQ.MM XLPE compacted Circular shaped
cables consisting of H2/H4 Grade stranded Aluminium Conductors, screened
with extruded semi-conducting compound XLPE insulated, insulation
screened with extruded semi-conducting compound in combination with a
layer of non-magnetic copper tape. The inner sheath over laid up cores and
the outer sheath over armour shall be extruded PVC Compound. Armouring
shall be of two layer galvanized steel strips. The Cables should have been
manufactured in India and shall conform to IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its
amendments upto date and with ISI marking.

2.0. VOLTAGE GRADE Uo/U. : 6.35/ 11 KV


2.1. PURPOSE : For use in 11 KV Net work
(earthed system) to be laid by
trenchless method under ground.

2.2. CONDUCTOR SIZE AND : 3 X 300 SQ.MM Size and H2/H4


MATERIAL Grade Aluminium.

2.3. RESISTANCE OF CONDUCTOR : Maximum, resistance of


0.100 ohm per Km.

2.4. FORMATION OF CONDUCTOR : Compacted Circular.

2.5. NUMBER OF STRANDS PER CORE : 61

3.0. CABLE LENGTHS : Cable shall be supplied in continuous


drum length of 200 metres with a
tolerance of plus or minus 3%
3.1. A Quantity of cable, not exceeding 5% of the ordered quantity will be
allowed to be supplied in non-standard length, but none of which shall be less than
50% of the Standard length mentioned.

3.2. A total quantity of plus or minus 5% of the Cable ordered will be allowed to be
supplied than the ordered quantity.
4.0. MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION:
The identification shall comply with clause 21 of IS 7098/Part-2/2011 with its
amendments up to date. The following details/ words may be indented, printed or
embossed on the outer sheath of the cable at intervals of two metres

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approximately and cable length shall be indicated in sequential number in each


drum.

i) Manufacturer’s name or Trade Mark.


ii) Year of manufacture.
iii) (a)Words “ TANGEDCO. 11 KV 3x300 sq. mm XLPE Alum. Power Cable
” – For OH to UG Conversion requirement.
4.1 The numbering should not be washed away if immersed in oil etc.,

5.0. IDENTIFICATION OF CORES:


5.1 The core identification shall comply with clause 14 of IS 7098 (Part – 2 )/2011
with its amendments upto date. Core identification for the three core cables shall
be either by (Red , Yellow and Blue) coloured strips applied on the Cores (OR) by
numerals (1,2,3) either by applying numbered strips or by printing on the cores.
5.2. The numbering should not be washed away if immersed in oil etc.,
5.3. For identification by different colouring of XLPE insulation, or by using
Coloured strips, Red, Yellow and Blue colours respectively shall be used to identify
phase conductors.

6.0. PACKING: The packing shall comply with clause 22 of IS 7098/Part -2/2011
with its amendment up to date .The Cables should be securely packed in
nonreturnable well-sturdy steel drums so as to withstand rough handling during
transport by Rail, Road, etc. and subsequent storage. The diameter of the barrel of
the drums should not be less than 20 times the overall diameter of the cable.

6.1. The following information shall be stenciled on steel drums in bold letters.
a) Reference to the Indian Standard Specification.
b) Manufacturers’ name, brand name or trade mark.
c) Type of Cable and Voltage Grade.
d) Number of Cores.
e) Nominal cross sectional area of the conductor
f) Cable code.
g) Length of the Cable in metres.
h) Number of the lengths in the drum.
i) Direction of rotation of the drum
j) Approximate gross weight.
k) Year of manufacture.
l) The drum may also be marked with ISI Certification mark.

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6.2. The location of the outer end of the cable shall be indicated by an arrow mark
in the drum.

7.0. CABLE END SEALING:


The end of the cables shall be capped and sealed with heat shrinkable end caps at
both ends suitably so as to avoid entry of moisture and also to supply extra two HS
type end caps per drum.

8.0. CONDUCTOR SCREENING: Conductor screening shall be provided by


applying non-metallic extruded semiconducting compound as per clause 6 & 11.1 of
IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its amendments up to date.

9.0. INSULATION: The conductor insulation shall be of cross linked polyethylene


insulation as per Clause 5 & 12 of IS.7098/Part -2/2011 with its amendments up to
date.

9.1. INSULATION SCREENING: Cables shall be provided with insulation screening


as per Clause-13 of IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its amendments up to date. Non-
metallic part shall be applied directly over the insulation of each core and shall
consist of extruded semi-conducting compound. Metallic part shall consist of
nonmagnetic copper tape.

9.2 ARMOURING: Armouring applied over the inner sheath shall be of two layer of
galvanized steel strips and as per clause 8 of IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its
amendments up to date.

10.0. INNER SHEATH: The inner sheath over laid up cores shall be extruded PVC
compound conforming to Clause-7 & 16 of IS 7098/Part-2/2011 with its
amendments up to date.

11.0 OUTER SHEATH: The outer sheath shall be of PVC confirming to the
requirements of Type ST2 of IS 5831 applied by extrusion as per Clause-18 of
IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its amendments up to date. The colour of the outer
sheath shall be black.

12.0 TEST CERTIFICATES: Type, Routine and Acceptance Test and other
Special Tests as per Clause 19 of IS.7098/Part-2/2011 with its amendments upto
date shall be conducted and test results shall be furnished to the Chief Engineer/
Superintending Engineer concerned for approval before dispatch

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13.0. CURING: Cable manufactured with Sioplas method of curing or Dry-cure


process with inert gas curing using CCV system, Radiation curing system or Die-line
system alone are acceptable. The type of curing method adopted shall be
furnished in schedule-F as called for.

14.0. GUARANTEED PARTICULARS: The tenderers shall furnish the guaranteed


particulars in Schedule F.1 to F.8 along with the offer, without which their
quotations are liable to be rejected.

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