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BS 7870-2:1996

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-06-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-10-1996

Committees responsible
Foreword
Methods of test
Section 1. General
1/1 Scope
1.2 References
1.3 Classification of tests
1.4 Sampling
1.5 Test conditions
Section 2. Non-electrical tests
2.1 Dimensional measurements
2.2 Mechanical tests on non-metallic components
2.4 Non-electrical tests on samples of complete cable
2.5 Physical and chemical tests
Section 3. Electrical tests
3.1 Electrical resistance
3.2 Voltage tests
3.6 Spark tests
Figure
1 Apparatus for water penetration tests
List of references

Collates and specifies the additional test methods for polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables of rated voltage up to and including 19/33 kV.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
DRAFT FOR COMMENT 95/212753
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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BS 7870-3.4:1996
BS 7870-7.2:2003 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring
BS 7870-3.3:1996 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV Specification for XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth cables with solid aluminium conductors

BS 903-A59:1990 Physical testing of rubber Methods using plastimeters
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 6469-99.2:1992 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests

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