Engineering Specification

Electrical Networks

MESP 012000-01
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC
CABLE - 22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM

Version: 1

Issued: March 2014

Owner: Electrical Networks Asset Manager

Approved By:

George Marulli

Electrical Networks Asset Manager

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

Approval

Amendment Record

Approval Date Version Description

18/03/2014 1 Initial issue under MTM.

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

Table of Contents

1. Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 4

2. Abbreviations.................................................................................................................... 4

3. Definitions ......................................................................................................................... 4

4. References & Legislation ................................................................................................. 4

4.1 Standards .......................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Latest Issues and Amendments ....................................................................................... 4

5. Cable Details and Ratings ................................................................................................ 4

5.1 Packing and Delivery ........................................................................................................ 5

6. Testing .............................................................................................................................. 5
6.1 Type Test .......................................................................................................................... 5
6.2 Factory Tests .................................................................................................................... 5
6.3 Test Certificate .................................................................................................................. 5
6.4 Tests after Delivery ........................................................................................................... 5

7. Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 5

8. Information to be Supplied by Tenderer ......................................................................... 5

9. Appendix – Technical Data Schedule Form .................................................................... 6

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

1. Purpose
This document is the MTM technical specification for a 22 kV, 3 Core, 185 mm2, Aluminium
Conductor, XLPE Insulated, Metallic Screened and HDPE Sheathed Cable.
This is the Electrical Industry standard 22 kV, 3 core Cable, and is, therefore, adopted by
MTM as its standard 3 core cable.

2. Abbreviations
MTM - Metro Trains Melbourne

3. Definitions
For all technical terms refer to AS 1429.1.
Shall Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
mandatory to achieve conformance to the standard.
Should Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
recommended in order to achieve compliance to the standard.
should can also be used if a requirement is a design goal but not a
mandatory requirement.

4. References & Legislation

4.1 Standards
The cable shall comply with AS/NZS 1429.1 2006 Electric Cables – Polymeric Insulated,
Part 1: for working voltages 1.9/3.3 (3.6) kV up to and including 19/33 (36) kV.
Note: All materials and components shall comply with the relevant Australian Standard or,
where these do not exist, with the relevant IEC or EN Standard.

4.2 Latest Issues and Amendments

Reference to all standards shall be read as a reference to the latest edition of that standard
and amendments available at the time of tendering.

5. Cable Details and Ratings

Rated Voltage 12.8 / 22 (24) kV
Cores Three core, Category A
Conductor Material Aluminium
Conductor Cross Sectional Area 185mm2
Conductor Form Stranded circular compacted
Insulation Material XLPE
Insulation Colour Neutral
Core Identification Words RED, WHITE, BLUE
Screen Material Copper

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

Screen Electrical Requirements Withstand 13.1kA Fault for 1 Second

Oversheath Material PVC/ HDPE, UV Stabilised
Non Metallic Sheath Colour Black
Metre Markings Required
Cable Marking RAILWAY ELECTRIC CABLE 22kV

5.1 Packing and Delivery

The cable shall be supplied on drums clearly marked with full particulars of the cable,
including length. The length of cable on the drums will be specified separately.

6. Testing

6.1 Type Test

6.1.1 Type Test Certificates shall be supplied on request.

6.2 Factory Tests

6.2.1 The cable shall be subjected to Routine Tests as described in AS 1429.1 at the
supplier’s site.
6.2.2 MTM reserves the right to appoint a representative to witness these tests. Seven
working days’ notification shall be given to MTM of intention to carry out factory
testing.

6.3 Test Certificate

6.3.1 The results of all tests shall be recorded on test certificates. The test certificates
shall clearly show the performance of the equipment and shall be accompanied
by tables showing the actually measured values and all calculations.
6.3.2 The test certificates shall be forwarded to MTM and the results approved by MTM
prior to delivery.

6.4 Tests after Delivery

6.4.1 After delivery, the cable will be inspected and subjected to such tests as may be
considered necessary to determine compliance with this Specification.

7. Warranty
The Cable shall be warranted by the Supplier against faulty design, materials, processing
and workmanship for a minimum of two years after delivery

8. Information to be Supplied by Tenderer

The Tenderer shall inset where provided for all of the information required in the Appendix -
Technical Data Schedule Form. Failure to do so may render the offer liable to rejection.

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 ELECTRICAL NETWORKS SPECIFICATION
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

9. Appendix – Technical Data Schedule Form

The Tenderer shall supply the following information and guaranteed performance thereof.
Compliance
Does the cable fully comply with this Specification? YES / NO
Manufacturer
Name ………………………
Address ………………………
………………………
Outside Diameter
Of Cable (mm) ………………………
Of each Core (mm) ………………………
Of Conductor (mm) ………………………
Of Conductor and insulation
(including insulation semi-conducting layer) (mm) ………………………
Operating Voltage
Rated Operating Voltage (kV) ………………………
Conductor
2
Nominal Area (mm ) ………………………
Stranding (mm) ………………………
Material ………………………
Form ………………………
Insulation
Material ………………………
Colour ………………………
Thickness (mm) ………………………
Curing Method ………………………
Semi-conductive Layers
Material.. ………………………
Thickness ………………………
Material ………………………
Thickness ………………………
Metallic Screen
Material ………………………
2
Nominal Area (mm ) ………………………
Stranding (mm) ………………………
Maximum space between Strands (mm) ………………………

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC CABLE
22 kV, 3 CORE, 185 mm2 ALUMINIUM
MESP 012000-01
Version: 1 Effective from: 18th March 2014
L2-ELN-SPE-025

Oversheath
Material and Type ………………………
Colour ………………………
Thickness of PVC (mm) ………………………
Thickness of HDPE (mm) ………………………
Carbon Content (%) ………………………
Ultra-Violet Stabilised YES / NO
Core Identification
Core Identification markings ………………………
Current Rating of Cable
Continuous Current rating (A) ………………………
One Minute Current Rating (A) ………………………
Short Circuit Current Rating (1 second)
Conductor (kA) ………………………
Metallic Screen (kA) ………………………
Maximum Conductor Temperature
At Continuous Current Rating ( C) ………………………
At Short Circuit Current Rating ( C) ………………………
Maximum Metallic Screen Temperature
Screen Transient Maximum Temperature ( C) ………………………
Weights
Weight Of Cable (kg/m) ………………………
Weight of Drum (kg) ………………………
Dimensions of Drum
Outside Diameter (m) ………………………
Width (m) ………………………
Diameter of Barrel (m) ………………………
Nominal Length of Cable on Drum (m) ………………………

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