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    I.S. HD 605:2008

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    ELECTRIC CABLES - ADDITIONAL TEST METHODS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2008

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    1 General
    2 Non-electrical tests
    3 Electrical tests
    4 Fire performance tests
    5 Long term tests
    Annex A (normative) - Normative references
    Annex B (normative) - Rounding of numbers

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    Describes the test methods to be used for testing polymeric insulated and sheathed electric cables, of rated voltage up to and including 20,8/36 kV, intended for public distribution systems, and for use in power generating plants and sub-stations.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

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    EN 10002-1 : 2001 METALLIC MATERIALS - TENSILE TESTING - PART 1: METHOD OF TEST AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
    EN 50266-2-4 : 2001 COR 2002 COMMON TEST METHODS FOR CABLES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS - TEST FOR VERTICAL FLAME SPREAD OF VERTICALLY- MOUNTED BUNCHED WIRES OR CABLES - PART 2-4: PROCEDURES - CATEGORY C
    IEC 60811-3-1:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials ofelectric cables - Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds -Section One: Pressure test at high temperature - Tests forresistance to cracking
    HD 622 S1:1996/A2:2005 Power cables having rated voltages from 3,6/6 (7,2) kV up to and including 20,8/36 (42) kV with special fire performance for use in power stations
    HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
    IEC 60228:2004 Conductors of insulated cables
    IEC 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-1: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral filler content measurement in polyethylene by direct combustion - Measurement of carbon black content by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) - Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    IEC 60502-2:2014 RLV Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 2: Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
    EN 10244-2:2009 Steel wire and wire products - Non-ferrous metallic coatings on steel wire - Part 2: Zinc or zinc alloy coatings
    IEC 60502-1:2004+AMD1:2009 CSV Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV(Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um = 3,6 kV)
    EN 60811-3-2 : 95 AMD 2 2004 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 3-2: METHODS SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - LOSS OF MASS TEST - THERMAL STABILITY TEST
    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
    IEC 60672-3:1997 Ceramic and glass-insulating materials - Part 3: Specifications for individual materials
    IEC 60885-3:2015 RLV Electrical test methods for electric cables - Part 3: Test methods for partial discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
    EN 60228:2005 COR 2005 CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES
    EN 50356:2002 Method for spark testing of cables
    HD 603 S1:1994/A3:2007 DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0,6/1 KV
    EN 60672-3:1997 Ceramic and glass-insulating materials - Part 3: Specifications for individual materials
    EN 60811-3-1 : 95 AMD 2 2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - METHODS SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURE - TESTS FOR RESISTANCE TO CRACKING
    HD 626 S1:1996/A2:2002 OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE U[O]/U(U[M]): 0,6/1 (1,2) KV
    IEC 60230:1966 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
    EN 61034-2:2005/A1:2013 MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS - PART 2: TEST PROCEDURE AND REQUIREMENTS (IEC 61034-2:2005/A1:2013)
    IEC 60811-1-2:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 1: Methods for general application - Section Two: Thermal ageing methods
    EN 60584-1:2013 Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
    IEC 60672-2:1999 Ceramic and glass insulating materials - Part 2: Methods of test
    EN 61034-1:2005/A1:2014 MEASUREMENT OF SMOKE DENSITY OF CABLES BURNING UNDER DEFINED CONDITIONS - PART 1: TEST APPARATUS (IEC 61034-1:2005/A1:2013)
    EN 60811-4-1:2004 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Common test methods - Part 4-1: Methods specific to polyethylene and polypropylene compounds - Resistance to environmental stress cracking - Measurement of the melt flow index - Carbon black and/or mineral filler content measurement in polyethylene by direct combustion - Measurement of carbon black content by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) - Assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    EN 60811-1-2:1995/A2:2000 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS
    IEC 60811-1-1:1993+AMD1:2001 CSV Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables and optical cables - Part 1-1: Methods for general application - Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
    EN 60885-3:2015 Electrical test methods for electric cables - Part 3: Test methods for partial discharge measurements on lengths of extruded power cables
    EN 60811-2-1 : 98 AMD 1 2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 2-1: METHODS SPECIFIC TO ELASTOMERIC COMPOUNDS - OZONE RESISTANCE, HOT SET AND MINERAL OIL IMMERSION TESTS
    EN 60230:2002 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
    IEC 60811-1-4:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 1: Methods for general application - Section Four: Tests at low temperature
    EN 50414:2006 Test methods for analysis of lead in PVC taken from insulation and sheath of electric and optical fibre cables - Method A: Total lead content determination with flame excitation atomic absorption spectrometry - Method B: Qualitative analysis of lead by lead sulphide staining
    ISO 48:2010 Rubber, vulcanized or thermoplastic Determination of hardness (hardness between 10 IRHD and 100 IRHD)
    IEC 60811-2-1:1998+AMD1:2001 CSV Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Part 2-1: Methods specific to elastomeric compounds - Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests
    IEC 61034-2:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under definedconditions - Part 2: Test procedure and requirements
    IEC 60584-1:2013 Thermocouples - Part 1: EMF specifications and tolerances
    IEC 60811-3-2:1985 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds - Section Two: Loss of mass test - Thermal stability test
    EN 60672-2:2000 Ceramic and glass insulating materials - Part 2: Methods of test
    IEC 61034-1:2005+AMD1:2013 CSV Measurement of smoke density of cables burning under defined conditions - Part 1: Test apparatus
    EN 60811-1-1:1995/A1:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS AND OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
    HD 604 S1:1994/A3:2005 0.6/1 KV POWER CABLES WITH SPECIAL FIRE PERFORMANCE FOR USE IN POWER STATIONS
    EN 60811-1-4:1995/A2:2001 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 1-4: GENERAL APPLICATION - TESTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE
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