KEMA Report

3155-15
Object 48 fibers single mode OPGW
Type Single mode OPGW (L – AL Tube) – 2S 48 – (M266 / R218 – 336)
Client Jiangsu Tongguang Optical Fiber Cable Co., Ltd.

Haimen City, China
Manufacturer Jiangsu Tongguang Optical Fiber Cable Co., Ltd.
Haimen City, China
Inspected by KEMA Nederland B.V.,
Arnhem, The Netherlands
Test location Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute (SECRI)
Opt-Electrical Cables and Special Material Test Department
Shanghai, China
Wuhan University
Wuhan Quality Supervision & Inspection Center of Lightning Protection
Wuhan, China
Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Testing & Inspection for Electrical Equipment
Shanghai, China
Date of tests 16 June to 14 August 2015
Test specification The tests have been carried out in accordance with IEEE 1138 (2009).
Remarks The OPGW passed the tests.
This report applies only to the object tested. The responsibility for conformity of any object having the
same type references as that tested rests with the Manufacturer.
This report consists of 53 pages in total.
KEMA Nederland B.V.
J.P. Fonteijne
Executive Vice President
KEMA Laboratories
Arnhem, 22 September 2015
Copyright: Only integral reproduction of this report is permitted without written permission from DNV GL. Electronic copies as PDF or scan of this report
may be available and have the status “for information only”. The sealed and bound version of the report is the only valid version.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OBJECT TESTED ...................................................................... 3

1.1 Description of the object tested 3
1.2 List of drawings 4
2 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 5

2.1 Persons attending the inspection 5
2.2 The inspection was carried out by 5
2.3 Purpose of test 5
2.4 Inspection of the test set-up 5
3 CABLE TESTS.............................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Creep test 6
3.2 Stress-strain test 8
3.3 Strain margin test 10
3.4 Ultimate tensile strength test 13
3.5 DC resistance test 14
3.6 Sheave test 15
3.7 Crush test 17
3.8 Bend test 20
3.9 Twist test 22
3.10 Aeolian vibration test 24
3.11 Galloping test 26
3.12 Short-circuit test 28
3.13 Lightning arc test 33
3.14 Water ingress test 36
3.15 Seepage of flooding compound test 37
3.16 Temperature cycle test 38
3.17 Salt spray corrosion test 43
4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE OPTICAL GROUND WIRE ......................................................... 44

4.1 Measurement of thickness an overall dimensions 44
5 DRAWINGS............................................................................................................... 45
6 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST OBJECT ................................................................................ 46

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1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OBJECT TESTED
1.1 Description of the object tested
48 Fibers single mode OPGW

Manufacturer Jiangsu Tongguang Optical Fiber Cable Co., Ltd.
Manufacturers designation OPGW (L – AL Tube) – 2S 48 – (M266 / R218 – 336)
Type of fibers single mode
Number of fibers 48
Colour of tubes Blue/ Orange/ Green/ Brown
Colour of fibers Blue/ Orange/ Green/ Brown/ Grey/ White/ Red/
Black/ Yellow/ Purple/ Pink/ Aqua
Tube material Aluminium
Layer 1 ø 2,85 mm, 20,3% AS wires
Layer 2 ø 2,85 mm, 20,3% AS wires
Number of wires for layer 1 14
Number of wires for layer 2 20
Nominal outer cable diameter 21,9 mm
OPGW size 266,1 mm2
Rated tensile strength 217,6 kN
Nominal weight 1583 kg/km
DC resistance at 20 °C 0,239 Ω/km
Short circuit current capacity ≥ 336,00 kA2 sec (40 °C ~ 200 °C)
The data and general drawing of the cable is represented in chapter 5.

Photographs of the tests can be found in chapter 6.
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1.2 List of drawings
The manufacturer has guaranteed that the object submitted for tests has been manufactured in
accordance with the following drawings and/or documents. KEMA has verified that these drawings
and/or documents adequately represent the object tested. The manufacturer is responsible for the
correctness of these drawings and/or documents and the technical data presented.
The following drawings and/or documents have been included in this report:
Drawing no./document no. Revision
TGGL-002 13/8/2015
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2 GENERAL INFORMATION
2.1 Persons attending the inspection
Name Company
Song Qingyao Jiangsu Tongguang Optical Fiber Cable Co., Ltd.,
Haimen, China
Yu Jing Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute,

Guo Yi Opt-Electrical Cables and Special Material Test
Huang Yu Department,
Shanghai, China
Zhou Mi Wuhan University Wuhan Quality Supervision &

Inspection Center of Lightning Protection,
Wuhan, China
2.2 The inspection was carried out by
Name Company
Li Song KEMA Nederland B.V.,
Gu Bin Arnhem, The Netherlands
2.3 Purpose of test
Purpose of the test was to verify whether the material complies with the specified requirements.
2.4 Inspection of the test set-up
The tests were carried out in the laboratory of:

 Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute, Opt-Electrical Cables and Special Material Test
Department, Shanghai, China
except the lightning arc test, which was performed in the laboratory of:
 Wuhan University Wuhan Quality Supervision & Inspection Center of Lightning Protection,
Wuhan, China
and the short-circuit test, which was performed in the laboratory of:
 Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd., Shanghai Testing &
Inspection for Electrical Equipment, Shanghai, China.
The laboratories are therefore jointly responsible for the correctness of the results obtained. The
measuring devices and the test set-up were checked by KEMA and were calibrated when necessary.
Result
The inspection did not give rise to remarks.
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3 CABLE TESTS
3.1 Creep test
Standard and date

Standard IEEE 1138 clause 6.4.1.1
Test date 23 June to 4 August 2015
Parameter value
Ambient temperature 22 ˚C
Length of sample 11,5 m
OPGW pre-load tension 4,4 kN
OPGW load tension 54,4 kN
Gauge length 8,0 mm
0,238 1)
Elongation equation ɛ = 44,152 t mm/km
Test duration 1000 h
Elongation at 1000 h 184,382 mm/km
1)
t is time in hours
Procedure
The intent of the creep test is to determine the long-term tensile creep characteristics of the OPGW
cable. This information is used in the sag-tension calculations during the design layout of a fiber optic
cable system.
The OPGW cable sample was installed in a test facility suitable for creep testing. The length of the
cable between the loading points of the dead-end assemblies was a minimum of 10 m. The cable was
preloaded to a maximum of 2% of the RTS of the cable. The cable remained at the preload value for
less than 5 min. A suitable transducer was used to measure the longitudinal cable elongation over a
gauge length of at least 8 m.
The cable temperature was measured at both ends of the gauge section. The test was carried out in a
temperature-controlled environment at 22 ºC ± 3 ºC.
The test tension was 25% of the RTS of the cable. The cable was tensioned at a rate such that the
time to reach the test tension ± 2% of this tension is 5 min ± 10 s.
Final adjustments was made to achieve the test tension within 10 min of the start of loading. The load
remains within ± 2% of the test tension at all times while any final adjustments were made. The load
on the cable was maintained at the test tension ±1% for 1000 h.
Result
There were no acceptance criteria for this test.
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The creep diagram of creep test

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3.2 Stress-strain test
Standard and date

Test date 6 July 2015
Parameter value
Length of sample 13 m
Ambient temperature 20,5 ˚C
Modules of elasticity (MOE) 129,9 kN/mm2 (129,9 GPa)
Procedure
The intent of the stress-strain test is to determine the stress-strain characteristics and the final
modulus of elasticity (MOE) of the OPGW cable. This information is used in the sag-tension
calculations during the design layout of a fiber optic cable system.
The OPGW cable sample was installed in a suitable tensile test machine. The length of the cable
between the loading points of the dead-end fittings was at least 400 times the diameter of the
conductor but a minimum of 10 m. The cable was preloaded to a maximum of 2% of the RTS of the
cable. It was supported over its length such that the cable will not lift by more than 10 mm at the
maximum tension condition.
A suitable transducer was used to measure the longitudinal cable elongation over a gauge length of at
least 8 m.
The test was carried out in a temperature-controlled environment at 22 ºC ± 3 ºC.
The cable was tensioned according to the loading schedule in the Table 3 in subclause 6.4.1.2 of
IEEE 1138. To reduce creep during loading, all loads were applied based on the rate to reach 85% of
RTS in 2 min. The elongation of the cable and applied load was monitored and recorded at appropriate
intervals using a suitable data logging system. Load and elongation data was recorded a minimum of
every 5 min during each hold period and at all preloads.
The slope of the final unloading curve from 85% RTS is the final MOE of the cable.
Result
There were no acceptance criteria for this test.
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The stress-strain diagram of the stress-strain test

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3.3 Strain margin test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Number of spliced optical fibers 2 groups, 10 fibers in each group for attenuation
2 groups, 2 fibers in each group for fiber elongation
OPGW load to MRDT within min. 185,0 kN within 20 min.
Gauge length 8,0 mm
Maximum attenuation at 1550 nm 0,034 dB/test fiber km
OPGW strain margin 0,76% (for information only)
Procedure
The intent of the strain margin test is to determine the cable tension and strain at which the optical
fibers start to elongate. This information is of concern when the cable is exposed to heavy wind and
ice conditions.
The OPGW cable sample was terminated such that all of the load carrying components of the cable are
prevented from moving relative to each other at the loading points. For optical attenuation
measurements, the cable was prepared according to clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138.
For the fiber elongation measurement, at least 24 fibers were spliced together.
Fiber elongation was measured with a high resolution OTDR, then the gauge length was taken to be
the length of fiber from dead end to dead end, plus half the length of each set of three loops beyond
each dead end.
between the loading points of the dead-end assemblies was a minimum of 10 m. The cable was
preloaded to a maximum of 2% of the RTS of the cable. It was supported over its length such that the
cable will not lift by more than 10 mm at the test tension condition. A suitable transducer was used to
measure the longitudinal cable elongation over a gauge length of at least 8 m. A dynamometer was
used to measure the tension in the cable.
The test was carried out in a temperature-controlled environment at 22 ºC ± 3 ºC.
The cable was tensioned at a uniform rate to achieve 100% of the cable RTS in 20 min to 30 min.
Readings of the optical attenuation, fiber, and cable elongation were taken at periodic intervals while
loading the cable. The load shall be continuously increased until the fibers begin to elongate. The data
from the instruments were recorded simultaneously.
Result
The test object passed the tests.
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The attenuation diagram of strain margin test
The strain margin diagram of optical fiber of the strain margin test
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The strain margin diagram of OPGW of strain margin test

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3.4 Ultimate tensile strength test
Standard and date

Test date 16 June 2015
Parameter value
OPGW load to RTS exceeding min. 217,6 kN exceeding 5 min.
Strength at broken 295,0 kN
Procedure
The intent of the ultimate tensile strength test is to determine the actual breaking strength of the
cable.
between the loading points of the dead-end assemblies was a minimum of 10 m. A dynamometer was
used to measure the tension in the cable.
The load was applied at a uniform rate such that the time to reach the RTS of the cable is at least
5 min.
Result
The test object passed the test.
The tensile strength diagram of the ultimate tensile strength test

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3.5 DC resistance test
Standard and date

Test date 12 August 2015
Parameter value
Length of sample 5m
Number of test 1 2 3 4 5
Resistance correct to 20 ˚C, Ω/km 0,236 0,238 0,238 0,240 0,242
Average resistance correct to 20 ˚C 0,239 Ω/km
Procedure
The intent of the DC Resistance Test is to determine the actual DC resistance of the cable.
Copper connectors were crimped on each end of a 5 m cable sample. Alligator-type clips were used to
connect a calibrated current source of 10 A to the cable. A bar with a calibrated length of about 1 m
with sharp knife edges was used to obtain a precise gauge length.
The potential drop between the knife edges was measured by a micro-ohmmeter and displayed
directly as micro-ohms. Resistance measurements were taken five times.
The DC resistance per meter of the cable was calculated by averaging the five individual
measurements and dividing by the gauge length. The temperature at the time of testing was recorded.
If the temperature of the cable at the time of measurement is lower than that specified by the cable
manufacturer, then the resistance measurements shall be corrected to the specified temperature.
Result
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3.6 Sheave test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Number of spliced optical fibers 24
Diameter of sheave 650 mm
Length of cable movement 2,5 m
Number of cycles 15
Number of test 1 2 3
Ovality of OPGW before test 0,9 % 0,7 % 0,5 %
Ovality of OPGW after test 0,9 % 2,4 % 2,0 %
Ovality of optical unit after test 1,8 % 5,0 % 1,5 %
Cracking or breaking after test No
Procedure
The intent of the sheave test is to subject the OPGW cable to a simulated action of being pulled over a
number of sheaves during installation. Installation includes stringing and sagging operations. During
installation, it is possible the OPGW cable could become excessively deformed. The optical unit(s)
could also be damaged and the optic fibers adversely affected.
The general arrangement for the sheave test is shown in Figure 2 in clause 6.4.2.1.
For optical attenuation measurements, the cable was prepared according to clause 6.2 of
IEEE 1138-2009.
The length of OPGW cable between loading points of the dead-end assemblies was a minimum of 8 m.
The sheave was rigidly supported such that it cannot swing. The diameter of the sheave was no
greater than 38 to 42 times the OPGW cable diameter. The sheave was grooved and lined. The cable
was initially tensioned to 15% ± 1% of the cable RTS at a total deflection angle of 30º ± 2º over the
sheave. The method of attachment, while not required to be rigid, was limit the twisting of the cable
occurring near the dead ends.
A dynamometer was installed to measure the tension in the OPGW cable during the test.
At least 2,5 m of the cable sample were pulled 15 cycles (i.e., 15 times in each direction) over the
sheave. Before the first pull, the midpoint and both ends of the 2.5 m length were located and marked.
A suitable instrument (e.g., caliper, micrometer) was used to measure the maximum and minimum
diameters at the three locations after tensioning before the first cycle and after the fifteenth cycle. The
cable tension was adjusted between cycles to maintain the level at 15% ± 1% RTS before each cycle.
The cable tension and the optical power meter signals were recorded at least two times every cycle
using a suitable data logging system.
After the test, the cable section passing over the sheave shall be dissected and all cable components
visually examined for any damage. The maximum and minimum diameters of the unit containing the
fibers were measured at the same locations as the cable diameters were measured.
Result
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The attenuation diagram of the sheave test

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3.7 Crush test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Length of sample 100 mm
Number of crushing position 3
Applied crush load 2,2 kN
Duration for increasing the load 2 min.
Duration for holding the load 10 min.
Number of test 1 2 3
Ovality of OPGW after test 5,0 % 2,2 % 2,5 %
Ovality of optical unit after test 2,7 % 2,1 % 2,3 %
Cracking or breaking after test no no no
Attenuation at 1550 nm 0,001 dB/fiber 0,001 dB/fiber 0,001 dB/fiber
Procedure
The intent of the crush test is to subject the OPGW cable to simulated crushing or clamping forces that
could occur during installation or maintenance. The cable could be crushed to the extent of adversely
affecting the optical signals or reducing the tensile strength.
The set-up for the crush test is shown in Figure 3 in clause 6.4.2.2 of IEEE 1138. An untested cable
section from the test sample prepared for the sheave test was used for the crush test.
The number of fibers to be spliced was according to clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138.
The cable was supported between two steel plates that transfer a compressive load uniformly over a
100 mm length of the sample. The edges of the plates shall be slightly rounded. The cable and plates
were positioned in a suitable test machine. The test was carried out in a temperature-controlled
laboratory at 22 ºC ± 3 ºC.
The crush load and the optical power meters were monitored and recorded every second by a digital
data logging system.
The cable was mounted between the plates with minimal load such that the cable is firmly positioned
along the length of the steel plates. The load was then gradually increased to the value specified by
the supplier within 1 min and 2 min and held for 10 min. The test was performed at three locations
approximately 1 m apart.
Result
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The attenuation diagrams of the crush test.
Test no. 1
Test no 2
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Test no. 3
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3.8 Bend test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Diameter of mandrel 657 mm
Number of complete turns 2
Duration for holding 1 min.
Cracking or breaking after test no
Maximum attenuation at 1550 nm 0,002 dB/fiber
Procedure
The intent of the bend test is to subject the OPGW cable to a bending action similar to what might be
experienced during installation. The cable and/or the optical unit(s) could be damaged and the optical
performance could be adversely affected.
The preparation of the fibers and number of fibers to be spliced shall be according to clause 6.2 of
IEEE 1138.
The minimum bend radius specified by the manufacturer was used for the maximum bend radius of
the test set-up.
The cable sample was wrapped two complete times in a close helix around a mandrel with a radius no
larger than the minimum bend radius specified by the manufacturer.
Sufficient tension was applied to ensure that the sample is kept in close contact to the mandrel. The
cable was held in this position for 1 min. A reference optical measurement was taken prior to bending.
Another measurement was made after the cable is bent around the mandrel and held stationary. The
difference between the two signals for the initial optical measurement provides the test result. The
change in this difference during the test would indicate any changes of attenuation in the test fiber.
The signals were recorded using a digital data logging system.
Result
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The attenuation diagram of the bend test

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3.9 Twist test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Number of twisting two times of 2.5 turns in opposite direction
Cracking or breaking after test no
Procedure
The intent of the twist test is to subject the OPGW cable to a simulated action of being pulled during
installation (i.e., stringing and sagging). During installation, the OPGW cable could become excessively
deformed. The optical unit(s) could also be damaged and the optical performance could be adversely
affected.
An OPGW cable sample was installed in a suitable tension test machine. The length of the cable
between the dead-end assemblies shall be at least 10 m. One dead-end assembly was attached to the
tensioning device through a dynamometer. The other dead-end assembly was attached to the
stationery end of the test machine through a swivel. The OPGW cable sample was fixed onto itself so
as to allow rotational motion without disturbing the optical splice arrangement.
The OPGW cable sample was terminated beyond both dead-end assemblies such that the optical fibers
could not move relative to the OPGW cable. The cable and fiber terminations and the method to
measure optical attenuation are described in clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138-2009.
The cable was tensioned to 20% of the cable RTS. The cable sample was rotated in the direction of the
lay of the strands for two and one-half turns. This number of turns was calculated from the test cable
length to produce a total twist in the cable of 90º per meter. The cable sample was rotated back to
the initial position. The cable was rotated in the reverse direction to the lay of the strands. The cable
sample was again reversed in direction to rotate the cable sample to its original position. This
constituted one torsion cycle.
This cycle was repeated a second time. The signals from the optical power meters and the cable
tension as measured by the dynamometer was monitored continuously and recorded every 10 s using
a digital data logging system.
Result
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The attenuation diagram of the twist test

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3.10 Aeolian vibration test
Standard and date

Test date 10 July to 11 August 2015
Parameter value
Length of active span 25,2 m
Length of passive span 17,6 m
Sag angle in active span 1,2 °
Vibration frequency 37,7 Hz
Peak-to-peak free loop antinode amplitude 7,5 mm
Average antinode peak velocity at the completion 887,4 mm/s
of the test
Number of vibration loops/loop length (1) 10 loops / 1,70 m/loop
Vibration cycles 108
Cracking and breaking after test no
Procedure
The intent of the Aeolian vibration test is to subject the OPGW cable and support hardware to damped
Aeolian vibrations. This type of conductor vibration is caused by laminar wind as it passes over bare
cable and is a common occurrence in the field. Fatigue damage can occur on the metal components of
the cable or hardware at attachment locations. The optical signals may also be adversely affected by
Aeolian vibration.
The set-up for the Aeolian vibration test is shown in Figure 4 in clause 6.4.3.1 of IEEE 1138.
The OPGW cable was contained between two intermediate abutments. The active span cable length
was at least 20 m. The passive span cable length was approximately half the active span length.
Fixed-end abutments were used to load and maintain tension in the fiber optic cable. The dead-end
assemblies were installed between intermediate abutments. The suspension assembly was supported
at a height such that the static sag angle of the cable to horizontal shall be 1,5 º ± 0,5 º in the active
span.
An electronically controlled shaker was used to excite the cable in the vertical plane.
The shaker armature was securely fastened to the cable so that it was perpendicular to the cable in
the vertical plane. The shaker was located in the span to allow a minimum of five vibration loops
between the suspension assembly and the shaker.
The cable was prepared for attenuation measurements as described in clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138.
A suitable mean was used to measure the free loop antinode amplitude. The free loop antinode
amplitude of the cable was measured at the second free loop from the suspension assembly towards
the shaker. A dynamometer was used to measure the cable tension.
A thermocouple was used to measure the air temperature.
The optical power signals, peak-to-peak free loop amplitude, vibration frequency, number of cycles,
cable tension, and air temperature were recorded at periodic intervals by a suitable data logging
system.
The OPGW was tensioned to 25% ± 2% of the cable RTS and the exit angles of the cable from the
suspension clamp measured. This tension was applied on one of the end abutments.
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The vibration frequency was approximately equivalent to that produced by a 4,5 m/s wind (i.e.,
frequency = 830 divided by the diameter of the OPGW in mm).
The actual vibration frequency produced standing waves and good system stability. The target free
loop peak-to-peak antinode amplitude was approximately one-third the diameter of the cable. This
amplitude was maintained at this level in the second free loop from the suspension assembly towards
the shaker. The frequency and amplitude may vary slightly during the test; however, the average
antinode peak velocity (V= pi x f x Ymax) at the completion of the test was a minimum 860 mm/s,
where Ymax is the peak-to-peak free loop antinode amplitude.
The amplitude of the span from the dead end to the shaker and the passive span did not exceed the
amplitude of the span between the shaker and the suspension.
The number of vibration loops was counted, and their average loop lengths calculated for each of the
three sections of the OPGW. The three sections are (1) between the dead end and shaker, (2)
between the shaker and suspension, and (3) in the passive span between the suspension and dead
end.
The OPGW was subjected to 100 million vibration cycles.
Optical measurements were taken for 15 min after the completion of the vibration cycles.
Result
The attenuation diagram of the Aeolian vibration test

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3.11 Galloping test
Standard and date

Test date 13 to 14 August 2015
Parameter value
Length of active span 28 m
Length of passive span 27 m
Sag angle in active span 1,5 °
Peak-to-Peak amplitude 1,2 m
Galloping cycles 105
Cracking and breaking after test no
Procedure
The intent of the galloping test is to subject the OPGW cable and support hardware to galloping
motions. This type of conductor motion is caused by the wind as it passes over iced cables. This
phenomenon can occur in areas that experience icing or wet snow. Fatigue or other damage can occur
on the components of the cable, hardware, and/or to the structure. The optical signals may also be
adversely affected by galloping.
The set-up for the Galloping Test is shown in figure 5 in clause 6.4.3.2 of IEEE 1138.
The test section was contained between two intermediate abutments. The active span cable length
shall be approximately 20 m and the passive span cable length also shall be approximately 20 m.
Fixed-end abutments were used to load and maintain tension in the cable. The initial tension was
approximately 2% of the cable’s RTS. The dead-end assemblies were installed between the
intermediate abutments. The suspension assembly was supported at a height such that the static sag
angle of the cable to horizontal was approximately 1,5 º in the active span. A calibrated dynamometer
was used to measure the cable tension. A suitable mechanism was used to oscillate the cable in the
vertical plane.
The mechanism was located in the span and attached to the cable to oscillate the cable in a steady,
single-loop gallop motion between the suspension assembly and the shaker. The free loop antinode
amplitude was measured in the active span at a point midway between the suspension assembly and
the dead end. This was achieved by manually observing a graduated scale supported next to the cable.
The cable shall be prepared for attenuation measurements as described in clause 6.2 of IEEE1138.
The free loop peak-to-peak antinode amplitude, galloping frequency, optical power signals, tension,
and number of cycles were recorded at periodic intervals with a data logging system.
The cable was subjected to 100.000 galloping cycles in the single-loop mode. The frequency was
adjusted such that the cable exhibited steady, single-loop galloping motions in the active span. The
free loop peak-to-peak antinode amplitude was maintained at one twenty-fifth of the active span
length for the duration of the test. Reasonable movements at both dead end and at the suspension
were permitted in order to promote steady galloping motions in the active span. The galloping
amplitude in the passive span did not exceed the amplitude in the active span.
Result
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The attenuation diagram of the galloping test

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3.12 Short-circuit test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Ambient temperature 28 °C
Rated short-circuit current (1 s) 18,3 kA
Temperature range 40 °C ~ 200 °C
Number of pulse 1 2 3 4 5
I2t, kA2·s 357 357 349 350 357
The highest temperature, °C 153 152 151 151 153
The temperature of optical core, °C 152 148 147 149 153
Maximum attenuation at 1550 nm 0,022 dB/fiber
Status checking after test The cable was visually checked after the test. The
result met the requirements as stated in the
specification.
Procedure
The intent of the short-circuit test is to subject the OPGW cable to short-circuit conditions that
represent field conditions. Damage can be inflicted to the cable strands through birdcaging, loss of
tensile strength, or melting or softening of non-metallic components because of excessively high
temperatures. The optical signals may also be adversely affected by short-circuit conditions.
Two OPGW cable samples were used for this test. One sample was used to monitor the performance of
the optical fibers and to observe any physical damage that might occur during the test. The second
sample was used to measure the temperature at several points in the cross-section of the cable. The
test was performed indoors.
The cables were electrically connected in series so that they are subjected to the same short-circuit
current. Suitable means, such as low level circulating ac current, was used to maintain the
temperature of the cables as measured by the temperature sample to the manufacturers specified
reference temperature for short-circuit capacity of the cable.
The cable shall be prepared for attenuation measurements as described in clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138.
The length of cable between the current injection points was at least 10 m. The optical fibers were
terminated beyond each dead-end clamp. A suitable means was used to tension the cable from 15%
to 20% of the RTS of the OPGW cable when the cable was at the manufacturers specified reference
temperature. A dynamometer was used to measure the tension in this sample.
The temperature in this sample was measured at three locations using fast-responding thermocouples.
The thermocouples were spaced approximately 1 m apart, at the midpoint of the sample. They were
installed in the cable to provide the temperature at the following points in the sample:
a) located where the maximum temperature rise is expected, aluminum component
b) located where the second highest temperature rise is expected, the surface on OPGW
c) located inside the optical unit with the intent of measuring the temperature of the optical fibers.
For each short-circuit application, or “pulse,” a suitable data acquisition system recorded the short-
circuit current, the optical power readings from the optical sample and the thermocouple readings
from the temperature sample.
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The cables were heated to the manufacturers specified reference temperature as indicated by the
highest reading thermocouple in the temperature sample. All thermocouples were maintained at a
constant temperature. The optical signals were stable for at least 15 min before proceeding.
The cable was subjected to five official pulses. For the official pulses, the minimum and maximum
values for the electrical parameters are shown in Table 4 in clause 6.4.3.3 of IEEE 1138
The cable was cooled to the specified reference temperature after each pulse as measured by the
highest reading thermocouple. The cable will be held at the reference temperature for at least 5 min
between pulses. The averages of the five pulses exceeded the minimum I2t level specified by the
supplier. No single pulse was less than 95% of the minimum I2t level.
The optical sample was visually inspected for birdcaging or other damage periodically throughout the
test.
After the final pulse, the optical and temperature data was continued to be acquired for at least 15
min after the thermocouple with the highest reading has returned to the reference temperature. Final
optical and temperature readings and observations of the cable were taken at this time. This
designated the official end of the short-circuit test.
The optical cable sample was dissected after the test. Each separable component of the cable was
separated and inspected for excessive wear, discoloration, deformation, or other signs of breakdown.
Result
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The current pulse diagram of the short-circuit test
Current pulse diagram no. 1

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The temperature cycles diagram of the short-circuit test
The attenuation diagram of the short-circuit test

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3.13 Lightning arc test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Class of OPGW 1
Rated current 200 A
Rated duration 0,5 s
Rated charge transfer 100 C
Number of tests 1 2 3 4 5
Current, A 203 203 203 208 208
Duration, s 0,50 0,50 0,50 0,49 0,49
Change transferred, C 101,5 101,5 101,5 101,9 101,9
Maximum attenuation at 1550 nm, dB/fiber 0,005 0,002 0,002 0,002 0,001
Remaining strength, kN 240,3 228,1 252,5 211,3 246,9
Procedure
The intent of the lightning arc test is to subject the OPGW cable to lightning conditions that represent
field conditions. Damage can be inflicted to the cable strands through loss of tensile strength as a
result of melting or softening of strands because of extremely high temperatures. The optical signals
may also be adversely affected by lightning conditions.
An OPGW was installed between two fixed abutments. The length of the cable between the load points
of the dead-end assembly was greater than 10 m. A dynamometer measured the tension in the cable.
For optical attenuation measurements, the sample was prepared according to clause 6.2 of IEEE 1138.
The optical attenuation was monitored and recorded by a digital data logging system at a suitable
sampling rate.
Five sections of the cable sample were tested separately according to Table 5 in clause 6.4.3.4 of
IEEE 1138.
Each section was tensioned to 15% to 20% of the cable RTS. An arc current with negative polarity on
the electrode was applied to the cable through a 5 cm ± 1 cm long thin filament.
A thin filament was used to initiate the arc to the cable. The charge transference to the cable was as
specified by the supplier. The tolerance on the charge transference was ±10%.
A charge exceeding 110% of the target value was also acceptable.
After the lightning arc test, the sections of the cable sample were tension tested to determine the
remaining strength.
Result
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The charge transfer and attenuation diagram of the lightning arc test
Test No. 1
Charge transfer diagram Attenuation diagram
Test No. 2
Test No. 3
Test No. 4
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Test No. 5
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3.14 Water ingress test
Standard and date

Parameter value
Quantity of samples 1
Length of sample 1m
Height of water head 1m
Test duration 1h
Visual checking no water leaked through the open end of the sample.
Procedure
The intent of the water ingress test is to determine if the quantity of fluid blocking compound in the
OPGW cable is sufficient and uniformly distributed to inhibit water from migrating through the optical
unit. This test is only applicable for those cable designs that utilize a water-blocking compound inside
the optical unit. Water ingress into the optical unit can degrade the performance of the optical fibers.
A 1 m section of OPGW cable was prepared for this test. All components of the cable were removed
from the fluid-blocked optical unit that contains the optical fibers.
The fluid-blocked optical unit was positioned horizontally with one end attached to the bottom of a
suitable tube containing a column of water that is at least 1 m in height using a watertight fitting.
A clear, plastic tube was commonly used for this purpose. No part of the fluid-blocked component was
above horizontal. The fitting did not restrict water from entering the optical unit. A collection dish of
detecting water was placed under the open end of the optical unit to collect any water that may pass
through it. The optical unit and collection dish was visually checked for water.
The reservoir, or tube, was filled with water such that the head above the optical unit is at least 1,0 m.
The water was maintained at this level for at least 1 h. During, and at the conclusion of, the 1 h period,
the open end of the optical unit was visually checked for water.
Result
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3.15 Seepage of flooding compound test
Standard and date

Test date 6 to 7 July 2015
Parameter value
Length of sample 30 cm
Temperature in the chamber 65 °C
Precondition duration 1h
Test duration 23 h
No. of sample 1 2 3 4 5
Weight of the plate 13,5072 16,9222 14,2683 17,1562 14,9269
Weight of dish after 1 h preconditioning, g 13,5056 16,9214 14,2682 17,1550 14,9261
Weight of dish after 23 h test, g 13,5069 16,9222 14,2693 17,1561 14,9266
Procedure
The intent of the seepage of flooding compound test is to determine if the fluid-blocking compound in
the OPGW cable is vulnerable to flowing at elevated temperatures. This test is only applicable for
those cable designs that utilize a fluid-blocking compound. The negative impact of the flooding
compound seeping is that the compound could accumulate inside the splice box.
Five OPGW cable samples, each 30,0 cm ± 0,5 cm in total length was prepared. All metallic strands
were cut back 13,0 cm ± 0,25 cm from one end to expose the fluid-blocked optical unit(s). The
sample ends was not blocked or sealed. The samples were suspended vertically from a support frame.
Small, lightweight collection dishes were placed directly under each sample to collect any fluid-
blocking compound that may drip from the optical unit. The samples were shielded from any air
circulation in the chamber. The temperature in the chamber was measured using a thermocouple
placed near the support frame close to the samples.
The temperature chamber was preheated to at least 65 °C.
The five collection dishes were weighed and recorded using a scale having an accuracy of at least ±
0,001 g. The support frame, with the covered samples, was placed in the chamber. After a 1 h
preconditioning period, the samples were removed from the chamber and the dishes weighed and
recorded. The dishes were placed under the samples and returned to the chamber. After 23 additional
hours (24 h total), the samples were again removed from the chamber and the dishes weighed and
recorded.
Changes in weight of ±0,001 g are not considered due to leakage of flooding compound.
Result
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3.16 Temperature cycle test
Standard and date

Test date 6 to 11 July
Parameter Value
Number of thermal cycles 2
Fiber Id 1st Cycle Tube Blue & Orange
Attenuation (dB/km)
20oC -40 oC -40 oC +85 oC +85 oC Max. Change
6/7/15 6/7/15 7/7/15 7/7/15 8/7/15 in attenuation
15:40 18:40 11:20 16:20 08:50
1 B-B 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,191 0,001
2 B-OR 0,193 0,189 0,191 0,190 0,191 0,004
3 B-G 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,192 0,191 0,002
4 B-BR 0,191 0,194 0,186 0,190 0,193 0,006
5 B-GR 0,193 0,190 0,192 0,191 0,193 0,003
6 B-W 0,192 0,193 0,192 0,190 0,193 0,003
7 B-R 0,188 0,192 0,192 0,192 0,192 0,004
8 B-BL 0,199 0,193 0,194 0,189 0,191 0,010
9 B-Y 0,192 0,190 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,002
10 B-PU 0,192 0,193 0,191 0,193 0,190 0,002
11 B-PI 0,192 0,189 0,191 0,190 0,191 0,003
12 B-DG 0,194 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,004
13 OR-B 0,194 0,189 0,192 0,192 0,191 0,005
14 OR-OR 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,192 0,003
15 OR-G 0,191 0,192 0,189 0,192 0,191 0,002
16 OR-BR 0,193 0,192 0,193 0,190 0,190 0,004
17 OR-GR 0,192 0,189 0,191 0,191 0,192 0,003
18 OR-W 0,188 0,192 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,004
19 OR-R 0,192 0,191 0,194 0,193 0,192 0,002
20 OR-BL 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,002
21 OR-Y 0,193 0,192 0,189 0,191 0,193 0,004
22 OR-PU 0,191 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,189 0,002
23 OR-PI 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,192 0,191 0,002
24 OR-DG 0,190 0,192 0,190 0,191 0,193 0,003
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Fiber Id 1st Cycle Tube Green & Brown

Attenuation (dB/km)
20oC -40 oC -40 oC +85 oC +85 oC Max. Change
6/7/15 6/7/15 7/7/15 7/7/15 8/7/15 in
15:40 18:40 11:20 16:20 08:50 attenuation
1 G-B 0,193 0,194 0,191 0,192 0,190 0,003
2 G-OR 0,194 0,192 0,189 0,190 0,191 0,005
3 G-G 0,190 0,191 0,193 0,190 0,193 0,003
4 G-BR 0,195 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,189 0,007
5 G-GR 0,192 0,192 0,192 0,190 0,193 0,002
6 G-W 0,196 0,194 0,190 0,190 0,192 0,006
7 G-R 0,190 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,002
8 G-BL 0,191 0,190 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,001
9 G-Y 0,190 0,193 0,188 0,191 0,191 0,003
10 G-PU 0,194 0,191 0,194 0,189 0,191 0,005
11 G-PI 0,193 0,192 0,189 0,191 0,192 0,004
12 G-DG 0,191 0,192 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,001
13 BR-B 0,197 0,192 0,190 0,190 0,189 0,008
14 BR-OR 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,189 0,191 0,004
15 BR-G 0,191 0,190 0,194 0,194 0,193 0,003
16 BR-BR 0,193 0,192 0,190 0,191 0,191 0,003
17 BR-GR 0,196 0,189 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,007
18 BR-W 0,196 0,190 0,191 0,191 0,189 0,007
19 BR-R 0,190 0,190 0,190 0,191 0,189 0,002
20 BR-BL 0,187 0,190 0,191 0,191 0,193 0,006
21 BR-Y 0,191 0,190 0,192 0,189 0,190 0,002
22 BR-PU 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,189 0,193 0,003
23 BR-PI 0,191 0,193 0,191 0,193 0,191 0,003
24 BR-DG 0,187 0,193 0,192 0,190 0,191 0,006
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Fiber Id 2nd Cycle Tube Blue & Orange

Attenuation (dB/km)
-40 oC -40 oC +85 oC +85 oC 20oC 20oC Max. Change
8/7/15 9/7/15 9/7/15 10/7/15 10/7/15 11/7/15 in
14:50 07:00 13:00 5:30 8:30 00:30 attenuation
1 B-B 0,190 0,186 0,192 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,004
2 B-OR 0,192 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,193 0,190 0,003
3 B-G 0,190 0,189 0,190 0,193 0,195 0,195 0,005
4 B-BR 0,191 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,196 0,195 0,005
5 B-GR 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,197 0,198 0,005
6 B-W 0,192 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,002
7 B-R 0,192 0,193 0,192 0,192 0,189 0,189 0,005
8 B-BL 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,191 0,190 0,189 0,010
9 B-Y 0,193 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,189 0,190 0,003
10 B-PU 0,194 0,196 0,192 0,191 0,192 0,191 0,005
11 B-PI 0,191 0,189 0,192 0,194 0,194 0,192 0,003
12 B-DG 0,191 0,197 0,189 0,192 0,190 0,189 0,005
13 OR-B 0,189 0,190 0,193 0,192 0,197 0,193 0,005
14 OR-OR 0,192 0,192 0,193 0,189 0,190 0,192 0,004
15 OR-G 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,193 0,190 0,192 0,003
16 OR-BR 0,192 0,192 0,192 0,191 0,194 0,193 0,002
17 OR-GR 0,190 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,190 0,002
18 OR-W 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,192 0,187 0,188 0,004
19 OR-R 0,190 0,190 0,189 0,192 0,189 0,191 0,003
20 OR-BL 0,191 0,196 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,005
21 OR-Y 0,189 0,193 0,191 0,192 0,192 0,190 0,004
22 OR-PU 0,192 0,192 0,193 0,189 0,191 0,193 0,003
23 OR-PI 0,192 0,193 0,190 0,193 0,188 0,189 0,003
24 OR-DG 0,191 0,194 0,191 0,189 0,191 0,195 0,005
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Fiber Id 2nd Cycle Tube Green & Brown

Attenuation (dB/km)
-40 oC -40 oC +85 oC +85 oC 20oC 20oC Max. Change
8/7/15 9/7/15 9/7/15 10/7/15 10/7/15 11/7/15 in
14:50 07:00 13:00 5:30 8:30 00:30 attenuation
1 G-B 0,191 0,189 0,192 0,191 0,194 0,192 0,004
2 G-OR 0,190 0,190 0,189 0,191 0,195 0,195 0,005
3 G-G 0,191 0,193 0,193 0,191 0,189 0,190 0,003
4 G-BR 0,192 0,190 0,190 0,193 0,194 0,191 0,006
5 G-GR 0,190 0,192 0,192 0,190 0,192 0,192 0,002
6 G-W 0,190 0,192 0,189 0,194 0,194 0,194 0,007
7 G-R 0,192 0,190 0,192 0,191 0,189 0,190 0,002
8 G-BL 0,193 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,002
9 G-Y 0,189 0,192 0,191 0,193 0,189 0,189 0,003
10 G-PU 0,190 0,196 0,191 0,180 0,192 0,192 0,014
11 G-PI 0,193 0,188 0,191 0,190 0,192 0,191 0,005
12 G-DG 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,189 0,188 0,003
13 BR-B 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,193 0,192 0,192 0,006
14 BR-OR 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,189 0,187 0,191 0,006
15 BR-G 0,191 0,192 0,189 0,192 0,193 0,191 0,003
16 BR-BR 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,193 0,003
17 BR-GR 0,191 0,189 0,190 0,191 0,189 0,188 0,008
18 BR-W 0,191 0,190 0,190 0,191 0,193 0,192 0,007
19 BR-R 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,192 0,188 0,191 0,002
20 BR-BL 0,192 0,191 0,189 0,191 0,186 0,187 0,005
21 BR-Y 0,189 0,193 0,192 0,189 0,192 0,191 0,002
22 BR-PU 0,193 0,191 0,191 0,191 0,190 0,192 0,002
23 BR-PI 0,191 0,191 0,192 0,193 0,192 0,191 0,002
24 BR-DG 0,191 0,194 0,189 0,192 0,188 0,191 0,007
Procedure
The intent of temperature cycle test is to subject the OPGW cable to extreme temperatures as may be
experienced in the field by the cable.
A sample with a minimum of 500 m of fiber (cabled fiber) was placed in a suitable thermal chamber.
For optical attenuation measurements, the optical cable sample was prepared according to clause 6.2
of IEEE 1138.
Two thermocouples were placed in the environmental chamber to measure the temperature. They
were placed on a 25 cm cable sample located either side of the cable reel.
The cable was subjected to two thermal cycles. A thermal cycle is based on the chamber temperature
starting at 22 ºC ± 3 ºC, lowering to at least – 40 ºC and holding for a minimum of 16 h. The
temperature was then increased to at least 85 ºC and held for a minimum of 16 h. To complete the
cycle, the temperature was returned to 20 ºC. All temperature transitions were conducted at a rate of
20 ºC to 40 ºC per hour. The chamber temperature was based on the average of the two
thermocouples on the 25 cm cable samples.
At a minimum, the thermocouples and optical data were at recorded at the beginning and end of the
test and at the beginning and end of every hold period.
Result
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The temperature cycle diagram of the temperature cycle test

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3.17 Salt spray corrosion test
Standard and date

Test date 2 July to 14 August 2015
Parameter value
Length of sample 75 cm
Temperature 35 °C
Average collection rate 1,75 mL/h
Concentration of sodium chloride 50 g/L
pH value 7,0
Conductivity 14,0 µs/cm
Test duration 1000 h
Examination after test yes
Procedure
The intent of salt spray corrosion test is to subject the OPGW cable to salt fog corrosion that may be
experienced in the field by the cable.
This test is a 1000 h saltbox spray test. Three cable samples of 75 cm ± 5 cm were cut from the reel
of OPGW. Heat shrink tubing seal were placed over both ends of the three samples to a distance not
to exceed 7,5 cm ± 0,5 cm from the either end of the cable samples.
The test samples were placed into a standard salt spray-testing box. The cable samples were placed
horizontal in the test chamber to simulate a standard horizontally suspended OPGW cable. The test
was to run continuously for 1000 h for salt spray testing.
Result
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4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE OPTICAL GROUND WIRE
4.1 Measurement of thickness an overall dimensions
Standard and date

Standard N.A.
Test date 12 August 2015
Procedure
The intent of construction checking is to check if the cable sample submitted for type tests
corresponds with the cable specification given by the manufacturer.
The construction of the cable and the different materials used were checked.
The construction and materials were compared with the cable specification supplied by the
manufacturer as stated in chapter 5.
Result
The construction of the cable corresponds with the data of the cable given by the manufacturer.
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5 DRAWINGS
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6 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST OBJECT
Creep test
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Stress-strain test
Strain margin test

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Sheave test
Crush test
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Twist test
Aeolian vibration test

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Galloping test
Short-circuit test
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Lightning arc test
Water ingress test

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Seepage of flooding compound test
Temperature cycle test

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Salt spray corrosion test

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Object 48 fibers single mode OPGW

Type Single mode OPGW (L – AL Tube) – 2S 48 – (M266 / R218 – 336)

Client Jiangsu Tongguang Optical Fiber Cable Co., Ltd.

Shanghai Electrical Apparatus Research Institute (Group) Co., Ltd.

Date of tests 16 June to 14 August 2015

Remarks The OPGW passed the tests.

This report consists of 53 pages in total.

KEMA Nederland B.V.

Arnhem, 22 September 2015

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OBJECT TESTED ...................................................................... 3

2 GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................. 5

4 CONSTRUCTION OF THE OPTICAL GROUND WIRE ......................................................... 44

6 PHOTOGRAPHS OF TEST OBJECT ................................................................................ 46

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE OBJECT TESTED

1.1 Description of the object tested

48 Fibers single mode OPGW

The data and general drawing of the cable is represented in chapter 5.

1.2 List of drawings

2.1 Persons attending the inspection

Yu Jing Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute,

Zhou Mi Wuhan University Wuhan Quality Supervision &

2.2 The inspection was carried out by

2.3 Purpose of test

2.4 Inspection of the test set-up

The tests were carried out in the laboratory of:

3.1 Creep test

Standard and date

The creep diagram of creep test

3.2 Stress-strain test

Standard and date

The stress-strain diagram of the stress-strain test

3.3 Strain margin test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of strain margin test

The strain margin diagram of OPGW of strain margin test

3.4 Ultimate tensile strength test

Standard and date

The tensile strength diagram of the ultimate tensile strength test

3.5 DC resistance test

Standard and date

3.6 Sheave test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of the sheave test

3.7 Crush test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagrams of the crush test.

3.8 Bend test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of the bend test

3.9 Twist test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of the twist test

3.10 Aeolian vibration test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of the Aeolian vibration test

3.11 Galloping test

Standard and date

The attenuation diagram of the galloping test

3.12 Short-circuit test

Standard and date

The current pulse diagram of the short-circuit test

Current pulse diagram no. 1

Current pulse diagram no. 2