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    Electric cables - Underground coal mines - Other than reeling and trailing (Reconfirmed 2020)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-04-2006

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    1 - AS/NZS 1972:2006 ELECTRIC CABLES-UNDERGROUND COAL MINES-OTHER THAN REELING AND TRAILING
    4 - PREFACE
    5 - CONTENTS
    7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
    7 - 1.1 SCOPE
    7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
    8 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
    8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
    8 - 1.4.1 Communications circuit assembly
    8 - 1.4.2 Electrically symmetrical
    9 - 1.4.3 Non°hygroscopic
    9 - 1.4.4 Pitch circle diameter
    9 - 1.4.5 Shall
    9 - 1.4.6 Should
    9 - 1.4.7 Support member
    9 - 1.4.8 Suspended length
    9 - 1.4.9 Voltage designation
    10 - SECTION 2 0.6/1 (1.2) kV CABLES FOR FIXED APPARATUS
    10 - 2.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    10 - 2.2 DESIGN
    10 - 2.3 CONSTRUCTION
    11 - 2.4 CONDUCTORS
    11 - 2.5 FILLERS
    11 - 2.6 SCREENS
    11 - 2.6.1 General
    11 - 2.6.2 Conductance
    11 - 2.6.3 Additional requirement for cables with individually screened cores
    11 - 2.7 COLLECTIVE TAPE SCREEN
    11 - 2.7.1 General
    12 - 2.7.2 Conductance
    12 - 2.8 ARMOUR
    12 - 2.8.1 Type of armour
    12 - 2.8.2 Conductance
    12 - 2.9 TESTS
    13 - SECTION 3 ARMOURED CABLES FOR USE AT WORKING VOLTAGES OF 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV UP TO AND INCLUDING 19/33 (36) kV
    13 - 3.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    13 - 3.2 CONDUCTORS
    13 - 3.3 SCREENS FOR CABLES MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 1429.1
    13 - 3.3.1 General
    13 - 3.3.2 Conductance
    13 - 3.4 ARMOUR FOR CABLES MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AS/NZS 1026
    13 - 3.4.1 Type of armour
    13 - 3.4.2 Conductance
    14 - 3.5 OUTER SHEATH
    14 - 3.6 MARKING
    14 - 3.7 TESTS
    15 - SECTION 4 FEEDER CABLES
    15 - 4.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    15 - 4.2 TYPES OF CABLES
    15 - 4.3 CONSTRUCTION
    15 - 4.3.1 Type A feeder cables
    15 - 4.3.2 Type B feeder cables
    15 - 4.4 CONDUCTORS
    15 - 4.5 INSULATION
    15 - 4.5.1 Material
    16 - 4.5.2 Thickness
    16 - 4.6 SCREENS
    16 - 4.6.1 Construction
    16 - 4.6.2 Coverage
    16 - 4.6.3 Conductance
    16 - 4.7 COVERING ON PILOT CORES
    16 - 4.7.1 Material
    17 - 4.7.2 Thickness
    17 - 4.8 LAYING UP OF CORES
    17 - 4.9 SHEATH
    17 - 4.9.1 Material and application
    17 - 4.9.2 Thickness
    17 - 4.10 EXTERNAL MARKING OF CABLE
    18 - 4.11 TESTS
    19 - SECTION 5 MACHINE CABLES
    19 - 5.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    19 - 5.2 TYPES
    20 - 5.3 DIMENSIONS FOR MACHINE CABLES
    20 - 5.4 TYPE 1
    20 - 5.4.1 Design
    20 - 5.4.2 Conductors
    20 - 5.4.3 Insulation
    21 - 5.4.4 Screens
    22 - 5.4.5 Fillers
    22 - 5.4.6 Covering
    22 - 5.4.7 Tests
    22 - 5.5 TYPES 2 AND 2S
    22 - 5.5.1 Design
    22 - 5.5.2 Conductors
    23 - 5.5.3 Semiconductive screens for 3.3/3.3 kV cables
    23 - 5.5.4 Insulation
    23 - 5.5.5 Screens
    23 - 5.5.6 Fillers
    23 - 5.5.7 Covering-Type 2 cables only
    23 - 5.5.8 Sheath-Type 2S cables only
    23 - 5.5.9 Pilot and control conductors
    24 - 0 10 Tests
    24 - 5.6 TYPES 3 AND 3S
    24 - 5.6.1 Application
    24 - 5.6.2 Design
    24 - 5.6.3 Conductors
    24 - 5.6.4 Insulation
    24 - 5.6.5 Screens
    24 - 5.6.6 Fillers
    24 - 5.6.7 Covering-Type 3 cables only
    25 - 5.6.8 Sheath-Type 3S cables only
    25 - 5.6.9 Pilot conductor
    25 - 5.6.10 Tests
    25 - 5.7 TYPES 7 AND 7S
    25 - 5.7.1 Conductors
    25 - 5.7.2 Glass braid
    25 - 5.7.3 Insulation
    26 - 5.7.4 Screen
    26 - 5.7.5 Covering-Type 7 cables only
    26 - 5.7.6 Sheath-Type 7S cables only
    26 - 5.7.7 Tests
    26 - 5.8 TYPE 8
    26 - 5.8.1 Design
    26 - 5.8.2 Conductors
    26 - 5.8.3 Insulation
    27 - 5.8.4 Screens
    27 - 5.8.5 Fillers
    27 - 5.8.6 Pilot conductors
    27 - 5.8.7 Covering
    27 - 5.8.8 Tests
    27 - 5.9 TYPE 9
    27 - 5.9.1 Design
    27 - 5.9.2 Conductors
    27 - 5.9.3 Insulation
    27 - 5.9.4 Core identification
    27 - 5.9.5 Pairs and triads
    28 - 5.9.6 Screens
    28 - 5.9.7 Fillers
    28 - 5.9.8 Covering
    28 - 5.9.9 Tests
    28 - 5.10 MARKING
    28 - 5.10.1 Marking on cables
    28 - 5.10.2 Marking of drums
    30 - SECTION 6 MINE SHAFT WINDER CABLES
    30 - 6.1 SCOPE OF SECTION
    30 - 6.2 DESIGN
    30 - 6.3 CONDUCTORS
    30 - 6.4 INSULATION
    30 - 6.5 TEXTILE BRAIDING OVER CORES
    31 - 6.6 CORE IDENTIFICATION
    31 - 6.7 SCREENED COMMUNICATION CORES
    31 - 6.8 SUPPORT MEMBERS
    32 - 6.9 FILLERS AND BINDERS
    32 - 6.10 LAY-UP OF CABLE CORES
    32 - 6.11 TEXTILE BRAID OVER LAID-UP CORE ASSEMBLY
    32 - 6.12 SHEATH
    32 - 6.12.1 Material
    32 - 6.12.2 Thickness
    33 - 6.13 SUSPENDED LENGTHS
    33 - 6.14 MARKING
    33 - 6.14.1 Marking on cables
    33 - 6.14.2 Marking of drums
    33 - 6.15 TESTS
    33 - 6.15.1 General
    35 - 6.15.2 High voltage test on completed cable
    35 - 6.15.3 Flexing test
    37 - APPENDIX A - INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH ENQUIRY AND ORDER
    38 - APPENDIX B - RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF PAPER, OR POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES
    38 - B1 SCOPE
    38 - B2 SYSTEM CATEGORIES
    38 - B3 CABLE SELECTION
    40 - APPENDIX C - TABLES OF DIMENSIONS FOR MACHINE CABLES
    43 - APPENDIX D - CALCULATION OF SUSPENDED LENGTHS FOR CABLES

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies the construction of cables for fixed apparatus, armoured high voltage cables, feeder cables, machine cables and mine shaft winder cables for underground use in coal mines.

    Scope - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    This Standard specifies the construction of cables used in underground coal mines.This Standard does not apply to reeling and trailing cables, which are covered by AS/NZS 1802, cables for use in IS circuits and data, communication and control cables unless specifically covered.NOTE: Guidelines on information that should be supplied with enquiries or orders are provided in Appendix A.

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    Committee EL-003
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note Reconfirmed 11/09/2020.
    This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2020 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 11/09/2020
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS C412-1970.
    Second edition 1973.
    Revised and redesignated as AS 1972-1976.
    Second edition 1991.
    Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 1972:1996.
    Fifth edition 2006.
    Fourth edition 2002.
    Reconfirmed 2020. Originated as AS C412-1970. Previous edition AS/NZS 1972:2002. Fifth edition 2006.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 1660.1:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Conductors and metallic components (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 3863:2002 Galvanized mild steel wire for armouring of cables
    AS/NZS 1802:2003 Electric cables - Reeling and trailing - For underground coal mining purposes
    AS/NZS 60079.11:2000 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Intrinsic safety 'i'
    AS/NZS 60079.1.1:2002 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd' - Method of test for ascertainment of maximum experimental safe gap
    AS/NZS 3808:2000 Insulating and sheathing materials for electric cables
    AS 3569-1989 Steel wire ropes
    AS/NZS 4871.1:2002 Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground General requirements
    AS/NZS 1429.1:2000 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV
    AS/NZS 1660.2.1:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths - Methods for general application (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 1026:2004 Electric cables - Impregnated paper insulated - For working voltages up to and including 19/33 (36) kV
    AS/NZS 1660.5.6:2005 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Fire tests - Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable
    AS/NZS 60079.1:2005 Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Flameproof enclosures 'd'
    AS/NZS 5000.1:2005 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated For working voltages up to and including 0.6/1 (1.2) kV (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 60079.1:2007 Explosive atmospheres Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures 'd'
    AS/NZS 1660.3:1998 Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors Electrical tests (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 1429.2:1998 Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages above 19/33 (36) kV up to and including 76/132 (145) kV
    AS/NZS 1125:2001 Conductors in insulated electric cables and flexible cords (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS/NZS 1747:2022 Reeling, trailing and feeder cables used for mining - Repair, testing and fitting of accessories

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    SA/SNZ HB 146:2018 Management of electrical cable in mines and quarries
    AS/NZS 4871.2:2010 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries Distribution, control and auxiliary equipment
    AS/NZS 1300:2009 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries - Bolted explosion-protected three-phase cable coupling devices (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 4871.1:2010 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries General requirements
    AS/NZS 4871.6:2013 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment
    AS/NZS 2081:2011 Electrical protection devices for mines and quarries (Reconfirmed 2022)
    AS/NZS 2290.1:2014 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Introduction, inspection and maintenance For hazardous areas
    HB 239:2011 Guidance on the repair and overhaul of electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres
    AS 1300-1989 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Bolted flame-proof cable coupling devices
    AS 1299-1993 Electrical equipment for coal mines - Flameproof restrained plugs and receptacles
    HB 13-2007 Electrical equipment for hazardous areas
    AS/NZS 4871.6:2007 Electrical equipment for coal mines, for use underground Diesel powered machinery and ancillary equipment
    AS/NZS 1747:2003 Reeling, trailing and feeder cables used for mining - Repair, testing and fitting of accessories (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 4871.1:2012 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries General requirements
    AS/NZS 1299:2009 Electrical equipment for mines and quarries - Explosion-protected three-phase restrained plugs and receptacles for working voltages up to and including 3.3 kV (Reconfirmed 2020)
    AS/NZS 60079.14:2009 Explosive atmospheres Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC 60079-14, Ed. 4.0 (2007) MOD)
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