Cables - XPP000-E30-J00-506 - 00

Reliance Product Pipeline Projects
Specification
For
Cables
XPP000-E30-J00-506
REV
DATE
DESCRIPTION
ORIG
REVIEW
APPROVAL
00
13.02.2012
Issued For Use
AP
AKG
AKG
RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED

RELIANCE PRODUCT PIPELINE PROJECTS
SPECIFICATION FOR CABLES
CONTENTS
1.
SCOPE ...............................................................................................................4
2.
REFERANCE DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................4
2.1
Codes & Standards .............................................................................................4
2.2
Company Standard & Specification .....................................................................5
3.
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS ............5
4.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................5
4.1
General ...............................................................................................................5
4.2
Service conditions ...............................................................................................6
4.3
Mechanical Design..............................................................................................6
5.
MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING ..............................................................7
5.1
PVC Insulated Cables (LV) .................................................................................7
5.2
XLPE Insulated Cables (LV) ...............................................................................8
5.3
XLPE Insulated Cables (HV) ...............................................................................9
6.
INSPECTION AND TESTS ...............................................................................10
6.1
General Requirements ......................................................................................10
6.2
Testing of Materials...........................................................................................11
6.3
Visual Inspection and Dimensional Check ........................................................11
7.
MATERIAL SOURCING, TRACEABILITY AND CERTIFICATION ...................11
7.1
Manufacturers Data Report ..............................................................................11
7.2
Test Certificates ................................................................................................12
8.
PAINTING .........................................................................................................12
9.
NAME PLATE & MARKING..............................................................................12
10.
SPARE PARTS & SPECIAL TOOLS ................................................................13
10.1
Spare part requirement .....................................................................................13
10.2
Special tools requirement..................................................................................13
11.
DOCUMENTATION ..........................................................................................13
12.
SHIPPING, HANDLING AND STORAGE .........................................................13
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Appendices
Appendix A - Cable Specification Sheets
A1 Low Voltage Power Cable
A2 High Voltage Power Cable
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1.
SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements for the design, material, manufacture,
inspection and testing of Low Voltage & High Voltage cables for use in electrical
system of from 1000 volts to 33 KV.
2.
REFERANCE DOCUMENTS
2.1
Codes & Standards

The cables shall be designed, manufactured and tested in accordance with the latest
applicable sections of the IEC and IS codes. Cables for use in India shall be designed,
manufactured and tested in accordance with IS codes and standards.
Bureau of Indian Standard (IS Codes)

IS 1554 (Part 1)
PVC insulated heavy duty electric cables for working

voltage up to and including 1100 Volts
IS 694
PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and

including 1100V
IS 7098 (Part 1)
Cross - linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

cables for working voltage up to 1000 Volts
IS 7098 (Part 2)
Cross - linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

cables for working voltage from 3.3 KV up to and
including 33 KV
IS 1753
Aluminum conductors for insulated cables
IS 3961 (Part II)
Recommended current ratings for cables PVC insulated

and PVC sheathed heavy duty cables
IS 5831
PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
IS 6474
Polyethylene insulation & sheath of electric cables
IS 8130
Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible

cords
IS 10810
Methods of test for electric cables
IS 10418
Drums for Electric Cables
IS 2633
Methods of testing weight, thickness and uniformity of

coating on hot dipped galvanized articles
IS 2633
Methods of testing weight, thickness and uniformity of

coating on hot dipped galvanized articles
IS 209
Specification for zinc
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IEC CODES
2.2
60502
Power cables up to 30 KV General requirement and

selection
60287
Power Cables - Testing
60183
Guide to the selection of High Voltage Cables
60228
Conductor of Insulated cables
60245
Rubber insulated Cables
Company Standard & Specification

Following Company specifications shall form integral part of this specification and shall
be complied with as applicable.
XPP000-Z30-J00-501
XPP000-C30-J00-526
3.
Specification for Quality Management System

Specification for Painting
QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

REQUIREMENTS
Refer Doc No -: XPP000-Z30-J00-501 for Specification for Quality Management
System.
4.
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
4.1
General
i)
The PVC Cables shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in

accordance with IS 1554 (Part-1) and requirement covered in this specification.
ii)
The XLPE LV cables shall be designed , manufactured , inspected and tested

in accordance with IS7098(Part-1) and requirement covered in this
specification.
iii)
The XLPE HV cables shall be designed , manufactured , inspected and tested

in accordance with IS7098(Part-2) and requirement covered in this
specification.
iv)
CP cables shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in

accordance with requirement covered in this specification.
v)
When specified, the outer sheath of the cables shall be flame retardant to
reduce the risk of fire spread. Cable flame retardancy shall comply with the
applicable standards listed. The cable shall have a low smoke property. The
minimum Oxygen Index shall be 29.
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4.2
Service conditions
Unless specified otherwise in datasheet following service conditions shall be
considered for design of equipment and its components
i)
ii)
4.3
Environmental conditions are as follows:

a)
Ambient temperature:
45oC max
b)
Altitude above median sea level:
< 1000m
c)
Relative humidity:
90% max
d)
Annual rainfall:
2000mm
e)
Climate:
Tropical and Saline
Cables shall be suitable for continuous operation in the above environment

under the following service conditions:
a)
Direct burial in polluted and water logged ground.
b)
Underground in ducts.
c)
Above ground secured to cable ladder / tray exposed to direct sunlight in

either horizontal or vertical configuration.
d)
Below ground in enclosed air filled trenches secured to cable ladder /

tray.
Mechanical Design
i)
All cables shall be designed as per relevant IS / IEC standard and the
requirement covered in this specification.
ii)
The Cables shall be suitable for laying in trays, trenches, ducts and conduits for
underground buries installation with uncontrolled backfill and possibility of
flooding by water and chemicals.
iii)
A tolerance of plus or minus 3% shall be permissible for each drum. However

overall tolerance on each size of cable shall be limited to 2%. Offers with
short / non-standard lengths are liable for rejection. If non-standard drum
lengths are specified in the data sheet, the same shall be supplied.
iv)
PVC / Rubber end caps shall be supplied free of cost for each drum with a
minimum of eight per thousand meter length. In addition , ends of the cables
shall be properly sealed with caps to avoid ingress of water during
transportation and storage
v)
Cables shall be treated for protection against rodent attack.
vi)
Cables shall be constructed for protection against termite attack.
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5.
5.1
MATERI ALS AND MANUFACTURING

i)
Power cables shall be copper or aluminum conductor, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

insulated, inner sheathed, armoured or non-armoured and overall PVC
sheathed.
ii)
Power cables shall be copper or aluminum conductor, XLPE insulated, inner

sheathed, armoured or non-armoured and overall PVC sheathed.
iii)
Control cables shall be copper or aluminum conductor, polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

or XLPE insulated, inner sheathed, armoured or non-armoured and overall
PVC sheathed in accordance with requirement.
iv)
HV power cables shall be aluminum conductor, cross-linked polyethylene

(XLPE) insulated, screened, inner sheathed, armoured and overall PVC
sheathed.
v)
Cable lengths shall be sufficient for routing and terminating inside the junction
boxes/Test Stations/TR units as applicable without any intermediate joint. No
joints shall be allowed for single run of CP cable. Cable shall have uniformity in
thickness and color for both insulation and outer sheath color.
vi)
Each type and size of cable shall be supplied on separate steel or wooden
cable drums complying with IS 10418 and converted with wooden battens all
round.
vii)
CP Cables Shall be 1C Copper Cables. Additional requirement for different

type of Cables is summarized as below
PVC Insulated Cables (LV)
5.1.1 Conductor
i)
Conductors shall be made from high purity aluminum or shall be of annealed

high conductivity copper conforming to IS 8130. Conductors of area up to
16mm2 shall be circular and above that conductor may be circular or sector
shaped.
ii)
Conductors of area up to 6mm2 shall be copper and for area of 10 mm2 &
above that conductors shall be aluminium.
5.1.2 Insulation
i)
The core insulation shall be PVC and applied over the conductor by extrusion.
The PVC compound shall conform to Type -A of IS 5831.
ii)
The core identification and average thickness of insulation shall be as per IS

1554 Part I.
5.1.3 Filler and Inner Sheath

i)
For cables having two or more cores a filler and inner sheath shall be applied
over laid cores either by extrusion. The filler and inner sheath shall be applied
as circular as possible to fit closely on the laid up cores so that they can be
removed without damage to the insulation.
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ii)
Cable fillers shall be solid, non-hygroscopic and fill the cable cross section to
form a
compact and reasonably circular cable. Any one of the two types of
inner sheath materials, ST1 or ST2 shall be used in multi core power cables.
Filler materials used to fill up the interstices space between the power cable
cores, under the inner sheath shall be PVC or PP fillers, such that the
transmission of gas and hydrocarbons along the length of the cable, under
normal pressure is not possible and shall prevent /reduce the water
propagation through the cable. The properties of the Filler material shall be
same as that of the inner sheath ST1 or ST2.
5.1.4 Armouring
i)
Armouring shall be provided where specified in the cable MTO.
ii)
For multi-core cables armouring shall be applied over the inner sheath and
shall be of galvanised steel as per IS 3975. The armour shall be applied as
closely as possible with left hand direction of lay. For cables having a diameter
over the inner sheath less than 13 mm, the armour shall be of galvanised round
steel wires. The dimension and resistance of the armour shall be as per IS
1554 Part I. Where the diameter below armouring is greater than 13mm, the
armour shall consist of either galvanised round wire or galvanised steel strips.
iii)
For single core cables, armouring shall be aluminium.
5.1.5 Outer Sheath

The outer sheath of the cable shall be applied by extrusion and shall be black PVC
Type ST-1 compound conforming to IS 5831 for general-purpose insulation. Type
ST-2 for heat resisting insulation shall be provided where specified in the cable MTO.
The thickness of the outer PVC sheath and its tolerance shall be as per IS 1554
(Part 1).
5.2
XLPE Insulated Cables (LV)
5.2.1 Conductor
i)
Conductors shall be made from high purity aluminium or shall be of annealed

high conductivity copper conforming to IS 8130.
ii)
Conductors of area up to 16mm2 shall be circular and above that conductor

may be circular or sector shaped.
iii)
Conductors of area up to 6mm2 shall be copper and for area of 10 mm2 &
above that conductors shall be aluminium.
5.2.2 Insulation
iv)
The core insulation & thickness shall be as per IS 7098 ( Part-I)
v)
The core identification shall be as per IS 7098 Part I.
5.2.3 Filler and Inner Sheath

i)
For cables having two or more cores a filler and inner sheath shall be applied
over laid cores either by extrusion. The filler and inner sheath shall be applied
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as circular as possible to fit closely on the laid up cores so that they can be
removed without damage to the insulation.
ii)
Cable fillers shall be solid, non-hygroscopic and fill the cable cross section to
form a
compact and reasonably circular cable. Any one of the two types of
inner sheath materials, ST1 or ST2 shall be used in multi core power cables.
Filler materials used to fill up the interstices space between the power cable
cores, under the inner sheath shall be PVC or PP fillers, such that the
transmission of gas and hydrocarbons along the length of the cable, under
normal pressure is not possible and shall prevent /reduce the water
propagation through the cable. The properties of the Filler material shall be
same as that of the inner sheath ST1 or ST2.
5.2.4 Armouring
i)
Armouring shall be provided as per IS 7098 ( part-I) and where specified in the
cable MTO.
ii)
For multi-core cables armouring shall be applied over the inner sheath and
shall be of galvanised steel as per IS 3975. The armour shall be applied as
closely as possible with left hand direction of lay. For cables having a diameter
over the inner sheath less than 13 mm, the armour shall be of galvanised round
steel wires. The dimension and resistance of the armour shall be as per IS
7098 Part I. Where the diameter below armouring is greater than 13mm, the
armour shall consist of either galvanised round wire or galvanised steel strips.
iii)
For single core cables, armouring shall be aluminium.
5.2.5 Outer Sheath

The outer sheath of the cable shall be applied by extrusion and shall be black PVC
Type ST-1 compound conforming to IS 5831 for general-purpose insulation. Type ST-2
for heat resisting insulation shall be provided where specified in the cable MTO. The
thickness of the outer PVC sheath and its tolerance shall be as per IS 7098 (Part 1).
5.3
XLPE Insulated Cables (HV)
5.3.1 Voltage Grade

The voltage grade of HV cables shall be for an unearthed system where by the phase
to earth insulation rating of the cable shall be not less than the rated phase to phase
supply voltage of the cable.
5.3.2 Conductors
Conductors shall be made from high purity aluminium wires, with multi-stranded cores
circular in shape up to 35 mm2. The conductors of three core cables having cross
section 50 mm2 and above shall be either circular or sector shaped. The conductor
and its construction shall conform to IS 8130 and IS 7098 (Part 2).
5.3.3 Insulation
The insulation shall be of cross-linked polyethylene conforming to the physical,
electrical and ageing properties as required by IS 7098 (Part II). Only natural colour
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compounds shall be used for insulation of cables. It shall be free from voids and
withstand all mechanical as well as thermal stresses under steady state and transient
operating conditions. Cores shall be identified by either red/yellow/blue phase
colouring of the insulation or red/yellow/blue phase coloured strips on the cores in
accordance with IS 7098 (Part 2).
5.3.4 Screening
Cables rated above 3.3/3.3 kV shall be provided with screening. This shall consist of
conductor screening as well as insulation screening.
i)
Conductor screening shall be non-metallic and shall consist of either semiconducting tape or extruded semi-conducting compound or a combination of
the two.
ii)
Insulation screening shall consist of two parts, non-metallic and metallic. The
non-metallic part shall be applied directly over the insulation of each core and
shall consist of taped or extruded semi-conducting compound. On top of this,
metallic screening of non-magnetic tape, braid or concentric serving of wire
shall be applied.
5.3.5 Inner Sheath

In cables having three cores, the individual cores shall be laid up with suitable nonhygroscopic fillers and then applied with a common covering of PVC or thermoplastic
material by extrusion or wrapping such that the shape is as circular as possible. The
sheath shall conform to the requirements of type ST-2 compound of IS 5831. The
thickness of the sheath shall be as per IS 7098 (Part 2).
5.3.6 Armouring and Outer Sheath

The armouring and outer sheath shall be generally in line with Clause 5.2.4 and 5.2.5.
However, size and tolerance for XLPE cable shall be as per IS 7098 (Part 2), and the
outer sheath shall be heat resisting type ST-2 as per IS 5831.
6.
INSPECTION AND TESTS
6.1
General Requirements
i)
The Manufacturer shall ensure all equipment used for inspection and testing
purposes is calibrated and certified.
ii)
The Manufacturer shall record all inspection and testing activity on the
appropriate inspection certificate.
iii)
The inspection and testing shall be carried out as per Company approved
inspection and test plan (ITP) prior to marking and shipment of materials.
iv)
Type test certificates for the Cables shall be made available with the Bid.
v)
Cables shall be subjected to Routine test as per applicable standard IS 1554

and IS 7098.
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6.2
Testing of Materials
Manufacturer shall carry out all electrical and mechanical testing of assembly in
accordance with applicable material specification and requirement specified under
standards applicable.
Cables shall be inspected & tested for technical execution and conformity with the
latest issue of the approved drawings and with the order, spot check shall be made to
verify:
i)
Conductor resistance
ii)
Insulation resistance
iii)
HV Test
iv)
Physical Test- Tensile strength and elongation test for insulation & outer
sheath.
v)
Dimensional checks
Following special test shall be performed on the cables as per sampling plan.
6.3
a)
Acid Gas generation
b)
Smoke generation
c)
Oxygen index / Temp. Index
d)
Flammability Test
e)
Accelerated water absorption test for insulation
Visual Inspection and Dimensional Check

i)
All Cables shall be visually examined for workmanship and other surface
defects that can visually detected.
ii)
Dimensional checks shall be carried out to ensure delivered products comply

with dimensions and tolerances specified in applicable manufacturing
drawings. Frequency and extent of dimensional check shall be as per
Company approved ITP.
7.
MATERI AL SOURCING, TRACE ABILITY AND CERTIFICATION
7.1
Manufacturers Data Report

i)
The Manufacturer shall submit a Manufacturers Data Report (MDR) which

shall allow identification and certification of all supplied materials/products and
shall, as a minimum, include approved drawings, ITP, records of duly
reviewed/approved/accepted
chemical
composition
analysis
reports,
mechanical properties, mill certificates (inspection and test records/certificates)
and certificates of conformance.
ii)
Test reports and inspection reports shall show heat number/batch number of
materials used for manufacturing of product duly linked to raw material
suppliers heat/batch number for a proper traceability of materials.
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iii)
7.2
Test Certificates
i)
The Manufacturer shall submit test certificates in compliance with EN 10204

Type 3.2 inspection certificates.
ii)
The Manufacturer shall, as a minimum, provide following test certificates:
iii)
8.
MDR shall include only certified final documents (e.g. drawings, procedures,
material test certificates, inspections and test reports, etc.). All such documents
shall be duly signed by Manufacturers authorized personnel, Third Party
Inspection (TPI) agency (where applicable) and/or Company Representative.
a)
Reports for all mandatory tests as per applicable material specifications.
b)
Reports on dimensional check and visual inspection.
c)
Certificates for any other tests specified in this specification.
All test certificates shall be available at manufacturers works during final

inspection by Companys Representative
P AINTING
No painting or coating is required.
9.
NAME PLATE & MARKING

i)
Marking shall be done as per IS 1554 and 7098 (Part-1 and 2).
ii)
Cables shall be marked with CP SYSTEM CABLES at every one meter

interval required for CP system.
iii)
Cable shall have the Manufacturer`s identification mark at each meter of cable
together with cable length meter marking.
iv)
Drum identification labels shall be attached to the outside and inside of the
drum flanges. Labels shall be protected by transparent plastic envelopes and
give the following information:
a)
Drum identification number
b)
Cable voltage grade
c)
Cable construction (e.g. PVC SWA PVC or AYFY)
d)
Number of cores and cross sectional area
e)
Cable quantity (Meters)
f)
Purchase order number and item number
g)
Total weight of cable and drum (kg)
h)
Manufacturer's name
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10.
i)
Year of manufacture
j)
Stock code number
k)
Direction of drum rotation
SP ARE P ARTS & SPECI AL TOOLS
10.1 Spare part requirement

i)
The Manufacturer shall provide with his quotation, separate priced lists of
recommended commissioning and operating spares.
ii)
Commissioning spares (approved by the Company) shall be included with the

cables.
10.2 Special tools requirement

No special tools are required to be supplied.
11.
DOCUMENTATION
The Manufacturer shall be responsible to provide all documentations as indicated in
applicable SDDR (Seller Drawings and Data Requirements) attached with Purchase
Requisition.
All documents (including drawings, procedures, test certificates, product catalogues
etc.) shall be in English language only and units of measurements shall be in SI
system, unless specified otherwise.
12.
SHIPPING, HANDLING AND STORAG E

i)
Cables shall be dispatched in non-returnable wooden or steel drums of suitable

barrel diameter, securely battened, with the take-off end fully protected against
mechanical damage. The wood used for construction of the drum shall be
properly seasoned, sound and free from defects. Wood preservatives shall be
applied to the entire drum. Ferrous parts used shall be treated with a suitable
rust preventive finish or coating to avoid rusting during transit or storage.
ii)
Returnable steel drums for all H.V. cables and L.V. cables of large cross
sectional areas or long drum lengths.
iii)
Cable ends shall be sealed and fixed to the drum so that both ends are
accessible. To protect the cable during shipment battens shall be fitted around
the entire periphery of the drum. Drums shall be suitable for long term outdoor
storage at site.
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APPENDIX - A
CABLE SPECIFICATION SHEETS
A1.
Low Voltage Power & Control Cables

PVC. SWA.PVC. 1 kV grade (or 1100 V grade)
PVC. SWA. FR PVC. 1 kV grade (or 1100 V grade)
XLPE. SWA. PVC. 1 kV grade (or 1100 V grade)
XLPE. SWA. FR PVC. 1 kV grade (or 1100 V grade)
B1.
High Voltage Power Cables

XLPE. SWA. PVC. 6.6, 11, 15 and 33 kV grade
XLPE. SWA. FR PVC. 6.6, 11, 15 and 33 kV grade
Abbreviations
PVC
Polyvinyl-chloride
XLPE
Crosslinked polyethylene
SWA
Single Wire Armoured
PE
Polyethylene
FRLS
Fire Retardant Low Smoke
FR
Fire Retardant
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(Galvanised steel flat or round wire

armour for multicore cables.)
(Aluminum wire armour for single core
cables.)
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APPENDIX A1
LOW VOLTAGE POWER CABLES
A1.1 Cable Type:
PVC.SWA.PVC 1 kV grade (IEC 502) or PVC SWA PVC

1100V grade (IS 1554 part 1)
Rated Voltage:
600/1000 V (IEC 502)

650/1100V (IS 1554 part 1)
System Voltage:
Up to 1000 V, 3 phase, 3 or 4 wire AC.

earthed. Up to 250V DC
Service:
General-purpose power distribution and control.
Construction:
Conductors (As specified in the material requisition)

or Annealed solid copper, circular section up to 4 mm2.
Solitranded aluminum, up to 10 mm2.circular or shaped
section.Stranded aluminum above 10 mm2.Conductors up to
and including 4mm2 shall be stranded copper..
Neutral solidly
Insulation
PVC
Core Identification
Up to four cores - colors
1 core - black
2 core - red, black
2 core + earth - red, black, green/yellow
3 core - red, yellow, blue
4 core - red, yellow, blue, black.
Seven cores and above - numbers
(Black numbers printed on grey colored insulation)
Laying Up
Cores to be laid up together with non hygroscopic fillers
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
Multi core cables - single layer of galvanised steel wires
(round or flat).
Single core cables - single layer of aluminum wires
Oversheath
Extruded PVC, color black
Fire Performance
As specified in the Material requisition
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APPENDIX A1
e)
Cable Type:
Rated Voltage:
PVC. SWA. FR PVC. 1 kV grade (or 1100 V grade)

600/1000 V (IEC 502)
650/1100V (IS 1554 part 1)
System Voltage:
Up to 1000 V, 3 phase, 3 or 4 wire AC. Neutral solidly

earthed.
Up to 250 V DC.
Service:
General-purpose power distribution and control.
Construction:

or
Annealed solid copper, circular section up to 4 mm2.
Solitranded aluminum, up to 10 mm2.circular or shaped
section.
Stranded aluminum above 10 mm2. Conductors up to and
including 4mm2 shall be stranded copper.
Insulation
PVC
Core Identification
1 core - black
2 core - red, black
4 core - red, yellow, and blue, black.
Seven cores and above - numbers
(Black numbers printed on grey colored insulation)
Laying Up
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
(round or flat).
Oversheath
Fire Performance
Extruded PVC Outer Sheath shall be FR type (CAT AF AS
PER IS 10810)
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APPENDIX A1
A1.3
Cable Type:
XLPE. SWA. PVC. 1 kV grade (IEC 502)or

XLPE SWA PVC 1100V grade (IS 7098 part 1)
Rated Voltage:
600/1000 V (IEC 502)

650/1100V (IS 7098 part 1)
System Voltage:
Up to 1000 V, 3 phase, 3 or 4 wire AC.

Neutral solidly earthed.
Up to 250 V DC
Service:
General-purpose power distribution.
Construction:
Conductors(As specified in the

material requisition)
Solid aluminum, up to 10 mm2.
Stranded aluminum above 10 mm2.
Insulation
XLPE
Core Identification
1 core - black
2 core - red, black
2 core + earth - red, black,
green/yellow
4 core - red, yellow, and blue, black.
Laying Up
Cores to be laid up together with non
hygroscopic fillers
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
Multi core cables - single layer of
galvanised steel wires (round or flat).
Single core cables - single layer of
aluminum wires
Oversheath
Fire Performance
As specified in the Material requisition
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APPENDIX A1
A1.4
Cable Type:
XLPE. SWA. FR PVC. 1 kV grade (IEC 502)or

XLPE SWA FR PVC 1100V grade (IS 7098 part 1), IS
10810
Rated Voltage:
600/1000 V (IEC 502)

650/1100V (IS 7098 part 1)
System Voltage:
Up to 1000 V, 3 phase, 3 or 4 wire AC. Neutral solidly

earthed. Up to 250 V DC
Service:
General purpose power distribution.
Construction:

Solid aluminum, up to 10 mm2.
Stranded aluminum above 10 mm2.
Insulation
XLPE
Core Identification
1 core - black
2 core - red, black
4 core - red, yellow, blue & black.
Laying Up
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
(round or flat).
Oversheath
Fire Performance
Extruded PVC Outer Sheath shall be FR type (CAT AF
AS PER IS 10810)
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APPENDIX A1
A1.5
Cable Type:
PVC.SWA.PVC 1 kV grade (IEC 502)

Or PVC SWA PVC 1100V grade (IS 1554 part 1)
Rated Voltage:
600/1000 V (IEC 502)

650/1100V (IS 1554 part 1)
Service:
Cathodic Protection system
Construction:

Annealed High Conductivity Copper.
Physical data
As per data sheet
Laying Up
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Fire Performance
As specified in the Material requisition / data Sheet
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APPENDIX A2
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLES
A2.1
Cable Type:
XLPE. SWA. PVC. 6.6 kV, 11 kV, 15 kV & 33 kV

grades,
Rated Voltages:
3800/6600 V, 6350/11000 V, 8700/15000 V and

19000/33000 V, (IS 7098 part 2),
System Voltages:
6.6 kV, 3 phase, 3 wire AC. Neutral resistance earthed.

11 kV, 3 phase, 3 wire AC. Neutral resistance earthed.
33 kV, 3 phase, 3 wire AC. Neutral solidly earthed.
Service:
Power distribution
Construction:

Annealed stranded copper, circular or shaped section.
or Stranded aluminum, circular or shaped section.
Core Screen
Extruded semi-conducting compound.
Insulation
XLPE
Insulation Screen
Semi-conducting layer:
Extruded compound, cold
strippable for 6.6 kV. 11 kV and 15 kV grade cable.
Semi-conducting layer: Bonded type for 33 kV grade
cable. Metallic layer: Copper tape
Core Identification
Colors
1 core - Natural
3 core - Natural with red, yellow. Blue colored strips.
Laying Up
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
Multi core cables - single layer of galvanised steel
wires (round or flat)
Oversheath
Extruded PVC, color
Black.
Fire Performance
As specified in the material requisition
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APPENDIX A2
HIGH VOLTAGE POWER CABLES
B2.1
Cable Type:
XLPE. SWA. FR PVC. 6.6 kV, 11 kV, 15 kV & 33 kV

grades, IS 7098 (Part 2)
Rated Voltages:
3800/6600 V, 6350/11000 V, 8700/15000 V and

19000/33000 V
6.6 kV, 3 phase, 3 wire AC. Neutral resistance earthed.
33 kV, 3 phase, 3 wire AC. Neutral solidly earthed.
System Voltages:
Service:
Power distribution
Construction:

Annealed stranded copper, circular or shaped section.
Or Stranded aluminum, circular or shaped section.
Core Screen
Extruded semi-conducting compound.
Insulation
XLPE
Insulation Screen
Semi-conducting layer:
Extruded compound, cold
strippable for 6.6 kV.11 kV and 15 kV grade cable.
Semi-conducting layer: Bonded type for 33 kV grade
cable. Metallic layer: Copper tape
Core Identification
Colors
1 core - Natural
3 core - Natural with red, yellow. Blue colored strips.
Laying Up
Bedding
Extruded PVC
Armouring
(round or flat)
Oversheath
Extruded PVC, color
Black.
Fire Performance
As specified in the material requisition
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REFERANCE DOCUMENTS ..............................................................................4

Codes & Standards .............................................................................................4

Company Standard & Specification .....................................................................5

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS ............5

DESIGN REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................5

Service conditions ...............................................................................................6

MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING ..............................................................7

PVC Insulated Cables (LV) .................................................................................7

XLPE Insulated Cables (LV) ...............................................................................8

XLPE Insulated Cables (HV) ...............................................................................9

INSPECTION AND TESTS ...............................................................................10

General Requirements ......................................................................................10

Visual Inspection and Dimensional Check ........................................................11

MATERIAL SOURCING, TRACEABILITY AND CERTIFICATION ...................11

Manufacturers Data Report ..............................................................................11

Test Certificates ................................................................................................12

NAME PLATE & MARKING..............................................................................12

SPARE PARTS & SPECIAL TOOLS ................................................................13

Spare part requirement .....................................................................................13

Special tools requirement..................................................................................13

SHIPPING, HANDLING AND STORAGE .........................................................13

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Codes & Standards

Bureau of Indian Standard (IS Codes)

PVC insulated heavy duty electric cables for working

PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and

Cross - linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

Cross - linked polyethylene insulated PVC sheathed

Aluminum conductors for insulated cables

IS 3961 (Part II)

Recommended current ratings for cables PVC insulated

PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables

Polyethylene insulation & sheath of electric cables

Conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible

Methods of test for electric cables

Drums for Electric Cables

Methods of testing weight, thickness and uniformity of

Methods of testing weight, thickness and uniformity of

Specification for zinc

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Power cables up to 30 KV General requirement and

Power Cables - Testing

Guide to the selection of High Voltage Cables

Conductor of Insulated cables

Rubber insulated Cables

Company Standard & Specification

Specification for Quality Management System

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

The PVC Cables shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in

The XLPE LV cables shall be designed , manufactured , inspected and tested

The XLPE HV cables shall be designed , manufactured , inspected and tested

CP cables shall be designed, manufactured, inspected and tested in

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Environmental conditions are as follows:

Altitude above median sea level:

Tropical and Saline

Cables shall be suitable for continuous operation in the above environment

Direct burial in polluted and water logged ground.

Above ground secured to cable ladder / tray exposed to direct sunlight in