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I.S. EN 61238-1:2003

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COMPRESSION AND MECHANICAL CONNECTORS FOR POWER CABLES FOR RATED VOLTAGES UP TO 36 KV (U[M] = 42 KV) - PART 1: TEST METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS
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English

Published date

01-01-2003

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FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope and object
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Symbols
5 General
  5.1 Conductor
  5.2 Connectors and tooling
  5.3 Range of approval
6 Electrical tests
  6.1 Installation
  6.2 Measurements
  6.3 Heat cycle test
  6.4 Assessment of results
  6.5 Requirements
7 Mechanical tests
  7.1 Method
  7.2 Requirements
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) Equalizers and their preparation
Annex B (normative) Measurements
Annex C (informative) Recommendations to improve accuracy
                      of measurement
Annex D (informative) Determination of the value of the
                      short-circuit-current
Annex E (normative) Calculation method
Annex F (informative) Explanation of the calculation method
Annex G (informative) Explanation of the temperature profile
Annex H (informative) Explanation of the statistical method
                      of assessing results of tests on
                      electrical connectors

Applies to compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up to 30 kV (U[m] = 36 kV), e.g. buried cables or cables installed in buildings, having a) conductors complying with IEC 60228 and IEC 60228A with cross-sectional areas 10 mm[2] and greater for copper and 16 mm[2] and greater for aluminium, b) a maximum continuous conductor temperature not exceeding 90 degree C.

DevelopmentNote
For CENELEC adoptions of IEC publications, please check www.iec.ch to be sure that you have any corrigenda that may apply. (01/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
130
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Current
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Standards Relationship
NBN EN 61238-1 : 2004 Identical
EN 61238-1:2003 Identical
NF EN 61238-1 : 2003 Identical
UNE-EN 61238-1:2006 Identical
IEC 61238-1:2003 Identical
DIN EN 61238-1 : 2004 Identical
SN EN 61238-1 : 2003 Identical
BS EN 61238-1:2003 Identical

IEC 60228:2004 Conductors of insulated cables
IEC 60493-1:2011 Guide for the statistical analysis of ageing test data - Part 1: Methods based on mean values of normally distributed test results
IEC 60949:1988 Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating effects
IEC 60694:1996+AMD1:2000+AMD2:2001 CSV Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear and controlgear standards
HD 383 : S2 AMD 2 CONDUCTORS OF INSULATED CABLES - GUIDE TO THE DIMENSIONAL LIMITS OF CIRCULAR CONDUCTORS
IEC 60228A:1982 First supplement - Conductors of insulated cables - Guide to the dimensional limits of circular conductors
BS 4579-3:1976 Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Mechanical and compression joints in aluminium conductors
IEC 60050-461:2008 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 461: Electric cables
CEI 20-28 : 1ED 1998 CONNETTORI PER CAVI D'ENERGIA

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