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BS 7870-7.1:2003

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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 halogenated materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

02-08-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

16-06-2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 General requirements
5 Cables without metallic coverings
6 Cables with metallic coverings
Annex A (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography

Describes requirements for the construction, dimensions and mechanical and physical properties of single core and 3-core cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) or ethylene propylene rubber (EPR) insulated and PVC sheathed cables, with aluminium or steel wire armouring, having reduced fire propagation performance.

Committee
GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote
To be read in conjunction with BS 7870-1(1996) and BS 7870-2(1999). (06/2003) Inactive for the new design. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
26
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn

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

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HD 627 S1:1996/A2:2005 MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES FOR INSTALLATION ABOVE AND BELOW GROUND
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 ISO 4589-2 : 1996 AMD 10627 PLASTICS - DETERMINATION OF BURNING BEHAVIOUR BY OXYGEN INDEX - AMBIENT-TEMPERATURE TEST
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BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 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
BS EN 60811-2-1:1998 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Methods specific to elastomeric compounds Methods specific to elastomeric compounds. Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests
BS EN 50265-2-1:1999 Common test methods for cables under fire conditions. Test for resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single insulated conductor or cable. Procedures 1 kW pre-mixed flame - 1 kW pre-mixed flame
BS EN 60811-1-2:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Thermal ageing methods
BS EN 60811-1-4:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Tests at low temperature
HD 604 S1:1994/A3:2005 0.6/1 KV POWER CABLES WITH SPECIAL FIRE PERFORMANCE FOR USE IN POWER STATIONS

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