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BS 4553-1:1998

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Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having PVC insulation
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-04-2005

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Phase conductor
6 Insulation
7 Identification of phase core
8 Bedding
9 Concentric layer
10 Binders
11 Oversheath
12 Cable marking
13 End sealing
14 Schedule of tests
15 Test conditions
16 Routine tests
17 Sample tests
18 Type tests
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
operation of cables
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for installation of
cables
Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
or order
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
Annex E (normative) Voltage tests on completed cables
Annex F (normative) Insulation resistance test
Annex G (normative) Compatibility test
Annex H (informative) Notes on type tests
Annex J (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography

Construction requirements and methods of tests for cables intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. For use where current loading gives conductor temperature rise not exceeding 70°C and where the maximum short circuit conductor temperature is 160°C.

This British Standard specifies requirements for construction and gives methods of test for PVC-insulated single-phase split concentric cables for operation on an earthed neutral system at nominal voltages up to and including 1 000 V between phases and 600 V to earth.

The cables specified in this part of BS 4553 have a central phase conductor insulated with PVC and a concentric layer comprising bare copper wires (earth continuity conductor) and copper wires covered with extruded polymer (neutral conductor). The cables are intended for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications. They are suitable for use in situations where the combination of ambient temperature and temperature rise due to loading current results in a conductor temperature not exceeding 70 °C, and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 160 °C.

Guidance concerning selection, installation and usage is given in Annex A, Annex B, and Annex J respectively.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Together with BS 4553-2(1998) & BS 4553-3(1998), it supersedes BS 4553(1992), 97/201035 DC & 02/206314 DC. (02/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, November 2012. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current
Supersedes

BS 4727-2:GRP08(1994) : 1994 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL, POWER, TELECOMMUNICATION, ELECTRONICS, LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLES
BS EN 60811-1-1:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
BS EN 60079-14:2014 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations design, selection and erection
BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
IEC 60183:2015 Guidance for the selection of high-voltage A.C. cable systems
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods

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