Ts110 Cable Standard For 66kv Underground Cable

TECHNICAL STANDARD TS-110
CABLE STANDARD FOR 66KV UNDERGROUND

CABLE
Published: 3 September 2012
SA Power Networks.
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TS-110 - Cable Standard for 66kV Underground Cable
DATE
Dec 08
3 September 2012
EXPLANATION
New Document
Company name change only. No other content of this Technical
Standard has been altered. Any revision markings are from the
December 2008 edition.
SA Power Networks SA Power Networks means Distribution Lessor Corporation

subject to a two hundred year lease to the partnership of companies trading as SA Power
Networks or SA Power Networks in its own right.
SA Power Networks, ABN 13 332 330 749, a partnership of:
Spark Infrastructure SA (No.1) Pty Ltd, ABN 54 091 142 380
each incorporated in Australia
CKI Utilities Development Limited, ABN 65 090 718 880
PAI Utilities Development Limited, ABN 82 090 718 951
each incorporated in The Bahamas
1 Anzac Highway, Keswick, South Australia, 5035.
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The use of this Technical Standard is subject to the conditions stated in SA Power Networks Disclaimer.
REVISION NOTICE
CONTENTS ................................................................................................... 3
1.0
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................... 5
2.0
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................... 5
3.0
DESIGN INFORMATION ................................................................. 5

3.1
CONTRACT DRAWINGS .......................................................................... 6
4.0
SERVICE CONDITIONS ................................................................... 7
5.0
OPERATING CONDITIONS ............................................................ 7
6.0
CABLE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................ 9
7.0
CABLE TESTS .................................................................................... 9
8.0
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES........................................................ 9
8.1
CABLE TERMINATIONS .......................................................................... 9
8.2
CABLE JOINTS ......................................................................................... 10
8.3
EARTHING................................................................................................. 10
8.4
EARTHING AT TERMINAL POLE ....................................................... 11
8.5
JOINT BAY EARTHING .......................................................................... 11
8.6
SURGE ARRESTORS ............................................................................... 11
8.7
SURGE VOLTAGE LIMITERS (SVL) ................................................... 11
8.8
LINK BOXES.............................................................................................. 12
8.9
TERMITE BARRIER TAPE EARTHING.............................................. 12
8.10 FIBRE OPTIC CABLE .............................................................................. 12
9.0
FABRICATION OF ACCESSORIES ............................................. 12

9.1
GENERAL................................................................................................... 12
9.2
SURFACE PROTECTION........................................................................ 13
9.3
PAINTING .................................................................................................. 13
10.0 DELIVERY OF CABLE AND EQUIPMENT ................................ 13

11.0 INSTRUCTION MANUAL .............................................................. 13
12.0 SUB-ORDERS ................................................................................... 15
13.0 INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 15
14.0 TESTS DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION ........................ 15
14.1 MEGGER TEST (BEFORE INSTALLATION) ..................................... 15
14.2 MEGGER TEST (DURING INSTALLATION) ..................................... 15
14.3 HIGH VOLTAGE TEST ........................................................................... 15
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CONTENTS
14.4 OUTER SERVING HIGH VOLTAGE TEST ......................................... 15

14.6 EARTH RESISTANCE TESTS ................................................................ 16
14.7 VERIFICATION OF SCREEN BONDING FOR CROSS-BONDED
ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................................... 16
14.8 CONDUCTOR AND SCREEN RESISTANCES .................................... 16
14.9 SURGE VOLTAGE LIMITERS (SVL) ................................................... 16
14.10 POSITIVE AND ZERO PHASE SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE .............. 16
14.11 INDUCED VOLTAGE ON CABLE SCREEN ........................................ 16
15.0 DEFECTS LIABILITY ..................................................................... 16

16.0
APPENDICES ......................................................................................... 17
16.1 APPENDIX A: TYPICAL INSULATOR PROFILE .............................. 17

16.2 APPENDIX B: TYPICAL OVER/UNDER POLE ARRANGEMENT . 18
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14.5 MEGGER TEST (AFTER INSTALLATION) ........................................ 16
INTRODUCTION
This standard sets out the design, manufacturing, delivery, jointing, terminating and
commissioning requirements for 66kV Underground Cables.
The installation of the cable shall be in accordance with Technical Standard TS-085
- Civil Works Standard for Underground Cables.
2.0
DEFINITIONS
SA Power Networks means:SA Power Networks, ABN 13 332 330 749, a partnership of:

each incorporated in Australia
CKI Utilities Development Limited, ABN 65 090 718 880
PAI Utilities Development Limited, ABN 82 090 718 951
each incorporated in The Bahamas
1 Anzac Highway, Keswick, South Australia, 5035.
3.0
DESIGN INFORMATION
SA Power Networks will supply specification information relating to the cable.
The information to be provided will include the following;
Conductor size
Continuous summer rating
Method of cable installation
Nominal circuit length (allowances to be made by SA Power Networks for
joint overlaps)
Conduit requirements
Circuit route with suggested joint bay locations
Drawing A1-DH1625 Pole top termination support if applicable
Purchasing guidelines in accordance with AS/NZS 1429.2 Appendix B
Spare equipment requirements
Substation sealing end support structure drawing if applicable
Terminal pole sealing end support structure
Joint locations and approximate drum lengths shall be determined by SA Power
Networks. The contractor shall familiarise themself with local conditions in
relation to joint location with regard to avoiding road intersections, existing buried
services etc. and would cause the least disruption to road traffic.
Whilst suggested joint locations are shown on the purchasers drawings, the
contractor is free to offer drum lengths and joint locations as they see fit. However,
joint bay locations will require the approval of SA Power Networks.
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1.0
Designs must adhere to the requirements of all relevant SA Power Networks EDrawings and specifications, in particular:
3.1
E1510 66kV Over/under Termination Earthing Arrangement
E1545 66kV Over/under Arrangements

CONTRACT DRAWINGS
Within three months of the date of an order three copies of each contract
drawing shall be submitted to SA Power Networks for approval. For
equipment made outside Australia, a further copy of each drawing shall be
supplied to SA Power Networks.
All of the following drawings shall be submitted:
1.
General arrangement of the cable system including:

detailed earthing system including sheath bonding;
joint bays;
detailed conduit plan including size and layout;
trench cross section showing depth and spacing requirements;
any other drawing appropriate to the installation the

equipment.
2.
A detailed general arrangement drawing and material list for each

accessory, including, but not limited to:
outdoor sealing end and support structure dimensional
requirements;
each type of joint;
each type of link box i.e. joint bay and sealing end types;
cable screen surge diverter;
each type of special tool or die;
link box and covers.
All arrangement drawings shall be drawn to scale.

The drawings shall be modified by the contractor as required by SA Power
Networks and resubmitted for final approval.
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Within six weeks of the date of an order the contractor shall submit details of their
designs for the cable installation. These details shall include a drawing to show the
electrical design, and a complete list of the materials required for the installation.
SERVICE CONDITIONS
The thermal rating of all equipment shall be based on the service conditions
detailed in this specification.
The plant shall be suitable for operating continuously under the following ambient
conditions with particular attention being paid to the performance of the sealing
ends:
(a)
Altitude
Less than 1000 m above sea level
(b)
Ambient air shade temperatures

Maximum
50oC
Maximum 24 hour average
40oC
Minimum
-5C
Frequent rapid drops in temperature give rise to condensation in enclosed

compartments.
(c)
Solar radiation
Maximum on horizontal surface 1.1 kW/m2
(d)
5.0
Wind loading (Reference AS/NZS 1170.2)

Basic design velocity
50 m/s
Terrain category
OPERATING CONDITIONS
The cable system will be part of SA Power Networks 66 kV distribution system
and in particular will form the underground portion between the locations as
specified.
SA Power Networks distribution system generally utilises a solidly earthed neutral
however, small neutral reactors or resistors may be introduced in the future.
System characteristics are detailed in the following table.
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4.0
Details of System
System nominal voltage
System highest voltage
Frequency
Number of phases
System neutral
66kV
66kV
72kV
72kV
50Hz
3
solidly earthed, or earthed through a small
resistor or reactor for future system
configurations
Fault conditions
- fault current (3 phase or single Phase)
- fault clearing time
Details of Cable Installation
Power Cables
Rated voltage
Rated throughput (per circuit, summer
continuous)
Nominal route length
Insulation levels
- power frequency withstand (core-sheath)
- lightning impulse withstand
Thermal resistivity
- soil (maximum)
- "controlled bedding" (maximum)
- sand backfill material (maximum)
Intensity of solar radiation
Soil temperature
- winter
- summer
Cable construction
- type of cable
- conductor
- number of cores
- screen (XLPE cables)
- anti-termite tapes
Maximum conductor temperature
- under continuous full load conditions
- under fault conditions (1.0s)
- conductor
- screen
Terminations
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31.5kA
1.0 second
66kV
MVA, to be advised
metres, to be advised
95kV (rms)86kV
for 24
(rms)
h for 15 min
325kV (p)
C m/W
1.2
1.2
1.2 with 5% moisture
1.1kW/m2
15oC
25oC
tree retardant cross linked polyethylene
copper
single core
stranded copper
stainless steel or brass
90C
250C
160C (A higher temperature may be
permitted based on the outer sheath material)
to be specified by SA Power Networks
(Outdoor or indoor)
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Table 1 Cable Operating Conditions
sheat
CABLE CONSTRUCTION
The cable shall be XLPE insulated, 66kV three phase (3 x single core) in
accordance with this standard.
The construction shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 1429.2. The
moisture barrier shall be lead alloy E sheath, corrugated stainless steel or
corrugated aluminium.
The insulation, sheath and serving materials shall be selected and proportioned such
that the thermal and mechanical conditions, during a fault shall not give rise to any
deterioration.
Protection against subterranean termite attack shall be provided. A continuous
extrusion of black PVC compound, or similar material, shall be applied over the
screen to form a bedding for termite protection tapes. The thickness of the bedding
shall be sufficient to provide a smooth profile for the application of the protective
tapes, prevent contact between these tapes and the sheath during manufacture and
handling at site, and withstand a 5 kV dc l minute test between the tapes and the
screen after laying. The tapes for protection against termites shall be of nonmagnetic stainless steel or brass and consist of two layers, wound so that each layer
fully covers the bedding with 50% overlap. Each tape shall have a minimum
thickness of 0.1 mm, and be electrically continuous. At each joint position a
connection shall be made to the anti-termite tapes and brought out to the earthing
link box for testing purposes. The non-metallic sheath shall comprise a compound
of ultra-violet stabilised high density polyethylene (HDPE).
Meter marking on the cable sheath shall be provided.
7.0
CABLE TESTS
The cable shall be tested in accordance with AS/NZS 1429.2. Test certificates are
required to be submitted for all tests performed on the equipment prior to the
delivery of cables.
For type tests, a test assembly shall be prepared. This shall include at least 20m
total length of cable between accessories, terminations and joints of the types
proposed for the contract installation. The cable shall include a length which has
been subjected to the bending test.
8.0
ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES
8.1
CABLE TERMINATIONS
Silicon compound terminations are the preferred termination type. Porcelain
terminations maybe specified where silicon compound terminations are not
suitable eg. areas of high bird activity. Terminations must comply with the
ratings stated in this standard and any specifications issued by SA Power
Networks. All terminations will generally be in accordance with AS/NZS
60137.
Refer to Distribution Engineering Standards branch for approved 66kV
terminations for use on the SA Power Networks network.
Contractors shall submit with their offers fully dimensioned drawings of the
terminations and showing the complete profiles. The drawings shall show the
working stress levels (kV/mm) in all critical areas.
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6.0
Each outdoor sealing end shall be fitted with a tinned copper or gunmetal
terminal palm dimensioned in accordance with palm terminal No 5 of AS
62271.301 and an earth terminal clamp suitable for connection of a 185 sq
mm copper conductor earthing cable.
Attention shall be paid to connections between dissimilar metals. The
Each sealing end shall be supplied with an insulating base using porcelain
stand-off insulators capable of withstanding for one minute a test voltage of
15 kV dc.
Contractors shall describe the cable terminating methods in outline, and
provide a list of any special tools required for the proposed method.
Terminal poles and substation structures will be supplied and erected by SA
Power Networks. A suitable sealing end support structure will be supplied
and erected on poles by SA Power Networks. The Contractor shall be
responsible for mounting, terminating and clamping the cables, earthing and
for the supply and fitting of a 3m high galvanized steel cable guard at the base
of the pole. Refer E1510 series and drawing A4-4111/00/034 in Appendix B.
Note: Cables shall be installed on the pole so they are facing away from
oncoming traffic.
Terminations shall be filled with an insulating fluid compatible with the cable
materials.
Stress cones may be of the pre-moulded rubber type.
8.2
CABLE JOINTS
Cable joints shall be suitable for direct burial in backfilled joint bays.
Contractors shall include details of the protective coatings applied over joints
to provide sheath/screen insulation and protection from corrosion. The
insulation shall be at least equal to that of the cable serving. Where "coffins"
are used the halves shall be secured together using bolted flanges.
Contractors shall provide drawings of each joint and an outline of the jointing
method. The drawings shall show the working stress levels (kV/mm) of all
critical areas.
8.3
EARTHING
SA Power Networks system incorporates a common, multiple earthed, high
and low voltage neutral.
SA Power Networks will specify whether a single point bonded or cross
bonded sheath/screen earthing arrangement will be used. Refer E1510 series
for varying earthing arrangements.
The Contractor shall describe in detail, with drawings, the arrangements
proposed to use for bonding and earthing of the complete cable systems and
shall include calculations of sheath voltages and, (where cross-bonding is
used) circulating currents.
The cable earthing arrangement shall be designed to ensure that, under
normal conditions, the sheath voltage will not exceed 65 V ac rms at any
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The external creepage distance over the termination shall be not less than
1380 mm.
point in the installation and that sheath losses due to circulating currents are
minimized. Where cost-effective, SA Power Networks will consider designs
that have sheath voltages higher than 65volts, but, these designs must be
submitted for approval by ETSA. It shall withstand the transient overvoltages
and 50 Hz ac fault currents required in this specification.
Earthing cables shall be insulated and have a 185 mm2 minimum cross
section copper conductor.
All joints and earth stake connections shall be fully sealed against ingress of
moisture.
8.4
EARTHING AT TERMINAL POLE

The maximum value of earth resistance at each over/under pole shall be 5
ohms (in dry conditions when link to overhead CMEN conductor and
underground cable is temporarily disconnected). Earth electrodes must be
connected if the footing alone is more than 5 ohms. If the required resistance
can not be achieved with four electrodes then refer to SA Power Networks for
further consideration.
Earthing electrodes shall be stainless steel clad mild steel of not less than 12
mm diameter.
8.5
JOINT BAY EARTHING

An earthing electrode system shall be provided at each joint bay and shall
comprise as a minimum an earth stake in each corner of the bay. The
maximum value of earth resistance at each earthing location shall be 5 ohms.
Link box casing, the common neutral earthing conductor and frames and
supports of any other ancillary equipment shall be connected to the joint bay
earthing system.
8.6
SURGE ARRESTORS
Surge arresters are to be installed at each termination to protect the
underground cable. These are to be mounted on the same support structure as
the terminations. Refer to SA Power Networks E drawing series E1510. The
earthing arrangements for both the termination and surge arrester can also be
seen on these drawings.
Surge arrestor taps shall be kept as short as possible (refer E1510 sheet 2.2).
Only surge arrestors approved by SA Power Networks shall be used.
8.7
SURGE VOLTAGE LIMITERS (SVL)

The cable sheath insulation shall be protected against impulse, switching
surge and 50 Hz overvoltages resulting from cable or system faults by sheath
surge diverters utilising Zinc Oxide elements. Constructional and electrical
details shall be included in the tender.
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LINK BOXES
Cross bonding of cable sheaths shall be affected using waterproof link boxes
located in pits on the footpath adjacent to the joint bay or on sealing end
structures where applicable.
At the Over/Under poles earth links shall be mounted on the pole above the
cable guard in a suitable weatherproof box at a minimum height of 3.6m
above ground level (refer E1510 Sheet 5). Refer to cable manufacturer for
suitable link box with suitably rated earth bar (refer Table 1).
Where link box case and lid are fabricated from ferrous material they shall be
hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication. If made from other non-corrodible
material e.g. stainless steel, no further surface protection is necessary.
Disconnecting link support insulators shall withstand 15 kV dc for one
minute. Links shall be of tinned copper and clearly labelled (on each side of
the link) with the phase identification "X", "Y" and "Z". A durable label shall
be fixed to each link box lid showing a diagram of the link connection
arrangement.
The metallic link box casing shall be connected to the joint bay or sealing end
earthing electrode system.
Where surge voltage limiters (SVL) are installed in the link box, the 66kV
surge arrestor earth connection shall be directly bonded to the earth bar (refer
E1510 Sheet 3.1).
8.9
TERMITE BARRIER TAPE EARTHING

Termite barrier tapes shall be earthed through insulating links to facilitate
testing of screen insulation.
8.10 FIBRE OPTIC CABLE

Where fibre optic cable is included, it shall be terminated in a suitable
junction box below the termination frame unless otherwise specified.
Note: Do not bend the fibre optic cable below minimum bending radius (refer
to cable manufacturer for details of specific cable).
9.0
FABRICATION OF ACCESSORIES
9.1
GENERAL
The equipment shall be entirely suitable for continuous operation under the
conditions specified herein and shall include everything necessary for safe
and convenient installation, operation and maintenance.
The equipment (excluding the cable itself) shall be designed to carry shortterm load current of up to 150% of the continuous summer rating for periods
of up to four hours.
The equipment shall be so constructed that:
(a)
it is not affected by normal handling during transport, installation,

inspection and repair,
(b)
maintenance can be carried out conveniently and safely,
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8.8
(c)
9.2
the design, materials and dimensions of all parts are such that the
stresses to which they are subjected shall not render them liable to
distortion or damage, under the most severe operating or fault
conditions likely to be encountered in service.
SURFACE PROTECTION
Except where otherwise stated, all metallic surfaces shall be given protective
coatings.
The Purchaser prefers the use of non-corrodible materials.
Where practicable all ferrous metal external surfaces shall be galvanized.
9.3
PAINTING
Where applicable, paint work shall be in accordance with AS 2312"Guide to
the Protection of Iron and Steel Against Exterior Atmospheric Corrosion",
unless otherwise specified herein.
Non-ferrous metal surfaces to be paint finished shall be prepared for painting
by decreasing in accordance with AS 1627.1.
10.0 DELIVERY OF CABLE AND EQUIPMENT

After testing at works every length of cable shall be sealed. The cable shall be
despatched on substantial drums which will adequately protect the cable during
transport and site handling. The cable drum shall be arranged to take a round
spindle and shall be fitted for shipment with strong closely fitting battens to prevent
damage to the cable. Spare parts shall be crated separately.
Each crate shall be marked with:
Purchaser's name
Delivery point
Purchaser's specification, item and order numbers
Manufacturer's serial number
Crate number
Gross mass
In addition, each cable drum shall be marked with:
The section of the route to which the particular drum applies (Section A B)
An arrow indicating the direction of rolling
The length of cable
The cable voltage and size
11.0 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The Contractor shall supply to the Engineer, before the first delivery of the
equipment, four copies of an instruction manual giving all the information
necessary for the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of each
portion of the equipment.
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The manuals shall be suitable for accepting A4 size sheets and all drawings shall be
suitably folded or photographically reduced for convenient filing in the manual.
Within three months after the date of an order a draft instruction manual shall be
submitted for approval.
The equipment shall be considered substantially incomplete for the purpose of
payment until the approved copies of this manual have been received.
Each instruction manual shall comprise the following:
A cover suitable to withstand normal field handling
A comprehensive index of all material in the manual
A description of the cable system
A summary of all electrical parameters and the performance data of the cable
system.
Calculations of the electrical design, cable ratings and sheath induced voltages.
A general description followed by a detailed technical account of the operation
of each portion of the equipment. This shall include the drawings, diagrams,
graphs, and photographs needed to ensure clarity.
A copy of each type and routine test certificate and report.
A copy of the results of all tests made after delivery and installation.
A sketch showing thermocouple locations and formulae and graphs to compute
the conductor temperature from the serving temperature.
Information on the inspection, testing, installation and maintenance of all
equipment. This shall include:
Instructions for installing each item of equipment and material. These
shall include detailed cable jointing and terminating instructions.
The instructions required to dismantle and assemble each item of
equipment, where appropriate.
A schedule of the tests, adjustments, replacements and other work
required to maintain correct performance.
Values, with permissible tolerances, to be achieved in the scheduled
tests and adjustments.
Maintenance procedures during service.
Any other information that the Contractor considers to be useful or
relevant to the particular installation.
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Each manual shall relate solely to the equipment supplied, and shall not contain any
material which is not applicable to this equipment.
12.0 SUB-ORDERS
Castings
Welding assemblies
Bushings and insulators
Protective and measuring equipment, and
Any other major sub-assembly
Each sub-order copy shall be provided immediately after it is prepared.
If the equipment is manufactured outside Australia, one additional copy of each
sub-order shall be provided.
Each sub-order shall state that the work is subject to the requirements of this
specification, as amended by approved departures, and shall be marked with:
The number of the specification
SA Power Networks order number
13.0 INSTALLATION
The Contractor is completely responsible for the, supply, installation, testing and
commissioning of the cable system as specified in the contractual arrangements.
SA Power Networks is prepared to purchase appropriate special tools and
equipment used by the Contractor for the jointing and terminating of the cables
provided that they are in a satisfactory condition.
The Contractor shall list the tools and equipment available for purchase in the
prices schedule.
14.0 TESTS DURING AND AFTER INSTALLATION

14.1 MEGGER TEST (BEFORE INSTALLATION)
A Megger test of each core and each screen is to be carried out while still on
the drums after delivery if the ends are accessible.
14.2 MEGGER TEST (DURING INSTALLATION)
A Megger test of each core and each screen is to be carried out when it is laid
in the trench or conduit and before the terminations are commenced.
14.3 HIGH VOLTAGE TEST
The cable system shall be subjected to power frequency withstand test for 24
hours.
14.4 OUTER SERVING HIGH VOLTAGE TEST
The outer serving of each section between joints shall be subjected to 10 kV
dc for 1 minute and have an acceptable leakage current.
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The Contractor shall provide one copy of any sub-order placed for:
Megger values shall also be taken of each section using a 2.5 kV (minimum)
megger. Minimum acceptable values shall be:
(i)
Outer serving (termite tapes to earth) -
500 M ohm
(ii)
Bedding for termite tapes (termite tapes to screen) - 200 M ohm
Note - For (i) above the Purchaser expects values in excess of 2000 M ohm
and values less than this will require explanation and possible correction.
14.6 EARTH RESISTANCE TESTS
After the installation of each joint bay electrode system by the Contractor,
standard earth resistance tests shall be carried out and the results of these tests
shall be provided for approval.
14.7 VERIFICATION OF SCREEN BONDING FOR CROSS-BONDED
ARRANGEMENTS
After installation of each section the Contractor shall demonstrate that the
cross bonding system is effective. This may be done by three phase current
injection into the cable cores and measuring the resultant screen current.
Temporary redisposition of the bonding links to simulate erroneous bonding
should indicate the presence of substantial screen current.
NOTE: Surge Voltage Limiters (SVL) should be temporarily disconnected.
Voltages between screen and earth shall be measured and when corrected for
the declared cable current rating shall not exceed the guaranteed levels.
14.8 CONDUCTOR AND SCREEN RESISTANCES
The conductor and Screen do resistances shall be measured to verify circuit
continuity.
14.9 SURGE VOLTAGE LIMITERS (SVL)
With the three active leads connected to the earth lead and all four
disconnected from earth, the resistance between the link box containing the
SVLs and the four leads shall not be less than 10 megohms when measured
at 1000 volts dc.
14.10 POSITIVE AND ZERO PHASE SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE
Tests shall be made to establish the positive and zero phase sequence
impedances and verify the guaranteed values.
14.11 INDUCED VOLTAGE ON CABLE SCREEN
The Contractor shall carry out tests to verify the calculated induced screen
standing voltages.
15.0 DEFECTS LIABILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any defects in the completed
cable system for a period of 24 months after take-over.
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14.5 MEGGER TEST (AFTER INSTALLATION)
16.0 APPENDICES
16.1 APPENDIX A: TYPICAL INSULATOR PROFILE
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16.2 APPENDIX B: TYPICAL OVER/UNDER POLE ARRANGEMENT
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DESIGN INFORMATION ................................................................. 5

CONTRACT DRAWINGS .......................................................................... 6

SERVICE CONDITIONS ................................................................... 7

OPERATING CONDITIONS ............................................................ 7

CABLE CONSTRUCTION ................................................................ 9

CABLE TESTS .................................................................................... 9

CABLE TERMINATIONS .......................................................................... 9

CABLE JOINTS ......................................................................................... 10

EARTHING AT TERMINAL POLE ....................................................... 11

JOINT BAY EARTHING .......................................................................... 11

SURGE ARRESTORS ............................................................................... 11

SURGE VOLTAGE LIMITERS (SVL) ................................................... 11

TERMITE BARRIER TAPE EARTHING.............................................. 12

8.10 FIBRE OPTIC CABLE .............................................................................. 12

FABRICATION OF ACCESSORIES ............................................. 12

10.0 DELIVERY OF CABLE AND EQUIPMENT ................................ 13

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14.4 OUTER SERVING HIGH VOLTAGE TEST ......................................... 15

15.0 DEFECTS LIABILITY ..................................................................... 16

16.1 APPENDIX A: TYPICAL INSULATOR PROFILE .............................. 17

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14.5 MEGGER TEST (AFTER INSTALLATION) ........................................ 16

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E1510 66kV Over/under Termination Earthing Arrangement

E1545 66kV Over/under Arrangements

General arrangement of the cable system including:

detailed conduit plan including size and layout;

trench cross section showing depth and spacing requirements;

any other drawing appropriate to the installation the

A detailed general arrangement drawing and material list for each

each type of joint;

cable screen surge diverter;

each type of special tool or die;

link box and covers.

All arrangement drawings shall be drawn to scale.

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Ambient air shade temperatures

Maximum 24 hour average

Frequent rapid drops in temperature give rise to condensation in enclosed

Wind loading (Reference AS/NZS 1170.2)

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Table 1 Cable Operating Conditions

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EARTHING AT TERMINAL POLE