PREN 50540 : DRAFT 2009
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS STEEL SUPPORTED (ACSS) FOR OVERHEAD LINES
04-01-2010
01-12-2013
1 Scope
1.1 Outer/conductive layers
1.2 Steel core
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Designation system
5 Requirements for ACSS stranded conductors
5.1 Material
5.2 Stranding
5.3 Surface condition
5.4 Conductor diameter
5.5 Mechanical characteristics
5.6 Joints
5.7 Conductor mass per unit length
5.8 Nominal DC resistance
5.9 Variation in Aluminium area
6 Tests
6.1 Classification of tests
6.2 Sample size
6.3 Rounding rules
6.4 Properties of conductor
6.5 Properties of wires
6.6 Inspection
6.7 Acceptance or rejection
7 Packaging and marking
7.1 Packaging
7.2 Marking and tare
7.3 Random lengths
7.4 Accuracy of lengths
7.5 Drum barrel dimensions
8 Information to be clarified by the purchaser and
manufacturer
Annex A (normative) - Stress-strain test method
Annex B (informative) - Lay ratios used for calculation of
increments due to stranding in Tables 5 and 6
Annex C (normative) - Test for ability of a conductor to be
erected using tension stringing
Annex D (informative) - AC resistance measurement method
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