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3.

00 OUTER SHEATH TEST :

(FOR REFERENCE ONLY )

2.1 References
According to IEC 60229, “Test on cables over sheaths which have a special
protective function and are applied by extrusion” the outer sheath shall be tested
with 4kV DC/mm sheath with a maximum of 10kV DC during 1 minute.

2.2 Instruments / Equipment to be use:


BAUR PGK 25 DC High Voltage Test Kit or equivalent

2.3 Description & Procedures

2.3.1 This is the application of a high voltage between the cable metallic sheath
and earth in order to ascertain the integrity of the anti corrosive covering. The
applied voltage is usually in the order of 4kV dc per mm thickness of the anti
corrosive covering up to a maximum of 10kV DC.

2.3.2 The voltage must be maintained for 1 minute, no breakdowns must occur to
prove the integrity of the outer sheath covering.

2.3.3 Before testing commences the following preparations and precautions must
be carried out.

2.3.3.1 Newly laid Cables

 Outer sheaths at both ends to be scraped and solvent cleaned to


remove all traces of semi-conductive covering.
 Cable ends to be supported, behind cleaned area, with suitable
supports, i.e. wood-blocks, cable trestle, etc

2.3.3.2 After Completing Cables Installation

 It is necessary to disconnect the bonding links to isolate the lead alloy


sheath of the cable length to be tested. The surge arresters should also
 be disconnected.
 Cable outer sheaths and bonding leads also required to be cleaned at
sealing ends locations.

2.3.4 Connect the cable core to an earthing point to prevent the core being charged.
Now that the lead alloy sheaths have been isolated, the test can take place.

2.3.5 Connect the test equipment with one wire clamp to the lead alloy sheath of one
phase

2.3.6 Before switching on, make sure that no one can get within reach of parts of the
cable system where the high voltage is applied. Put up warning tapes and/or
signs, which state the situation and station some watchmen along the route
and at the other cable end.

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2.3.7 Switch on and apply a 10kV test voltage during 1 minute and note the leakage
current after this time.

2.3.8 After switching off, earth the lead alloy using earth rod before removing the
clamp.

2.3.9 Repeat these procedures for the other two phases.

2.3.10 Before and after carrying DC voltage test, insulation resistance of the outer
sheath to be tested by injecting 1kV DC. Results of IR values shall be calculated
per Km of cable and to be recorded in the attached form.

Connection Diagram

R Y B

HV DC

Connection is made to the metallic sheath of the cable


under test. In the diagram above it is connected to the
Red phase. The return earth path for the cable under test
is via the semi-conductive layer on the outer sheath.

2.4 Acceptance Criteria


Cable sheath shall withstand the test voltage. Any leakage current shall be recorded.

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