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BS 7870-3.40:2011

Superseded

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated, copper wire waveform concentric cables with solid aluminium conductors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

14-12-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2012

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Core conductors
5 Insulation
6 Assembly of cores
7 Concentric conductor
8 Oversheath
9 Marking
10 End sealing
11 Dimensions
12 Tests
13 Routine tests
14 Sample tests
15 Type tests
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Guide to selection and
        use of cables
Bibliography

Defines requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of copper wire waveform cables with solid aluminium core conductors, XLPE insulation and PVC oversheath having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2) kV.

This section of BS7870 specifies requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and electrical properties of copper wire waveform cables with solid aluminium core conductors, XLPE insulation and PVC oversheath having a rated voltage of 0.6/1(1.2) kV. It specifies requirements for the following types of cable: 3-core, 3-phase, with a concentric neutral/earth conductor of copper wires bedded on a single rubber layer; 4-core, 3-phase and a separate neutral, with a concentric earth conductor of copper wires bedded on a single rubber layer. This section of BS7870 is applicable to cables that are designed for a maximum continuous conductor operating temperature of 80°C and for a maximum short circuit conductor temperature of 250°C.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(2011) & BS 7870-2(2011). Supersedes BS 7870-3.40(2001) and 11/30214068 DC. (12/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
BS 7870-2:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test
HD 605 S2:2008/corrigendum:2010 ELECTRIC CABLES - ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS
HD 620 : 2010 DISTRIBUTION CABLES WITH EXTRUDED INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3,6/6 (7,2) KV UP TO AND INCLUDING 20,8/36 (42) KV
BS EN 60228:2005 Conductors of insulated cables
BS EN 60811-1-3:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Methods for determining the density. Water absorption tests. Shrinkage test
HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV
HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
BS 7870-1:2011 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General

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