BS 7870-4.10:1999

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LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single-core 11 kV and 33 kV cables - Single core 11 kV and 33 kV cables

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

12-31-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

08-15-1999

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Voltage designation
4 Construction and dimensions
5 Test requirements
6 Routine tests
7 Sample tests
8 Type tests
Annex A (informative) User options for single-core polymeric insulated
cables
Annex B (informative) Guidance on type tests
Bibliography
Table 1 - 6.35/11 kV, Single-core cables having stranded copper
conductors
Table 2 - 6.35/11 kV, Single-core cables having stranded and solid
aluminium conductors
Table 3 - 19/33 kV, Single-core cables having stranded copper or
stranded aluminium conductors
Table 4 - Schedule of tests
Table 5 - D.C. resistance of copper wire screen
Table 6 - Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) and ethylene rubber
compound (EPR) insulation
Table 7 - Medium density polyethylene (MDPE) oversheath
Table 8 - Compatibility requirements
Table 9 - Tan in relation to voltage
Table 10 - Tan in relation to temperature
Table 11 - Impulse test voltage
Table A.1 - Options to be specified by the user

Specifies construction and dimensions of 11 kV and 33 kV single core cables having either aluminium or copper conductors, XLPE or EPR extruded insulation, copper wire metallic screen and an MDPE oversheath. These cables are suitable for laying direct in ground, in ducts or in air.

Committee	GEL/20/16
DevelopmentNote	Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	20
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	BS 7870-4.10(2011) : 2011 BS 7870-4.10:2011+A1:2016

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