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12-SDMS-01, Rev. 03
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 02-2017 G

12-SDMS-01
Rev.03

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CABLE JOINTS, TERMINATIONS, AND

ACCESSORIES UP TO 36 KV

This specification is property of SEC and is

subject to change or modification without any notice.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION T I T L E PAGE NO.

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1.0 SCOPE 3

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES 3

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 3

4.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 5

4.1 General 5
4.2 Design Criteria 5
4.3 Fabrication 8
4.4 Marking 10

5.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION 10

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING 11

7.0 GUARANTEE 12

8.0 SUBMITTALS 12

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE 14-15

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1.0 SCOPE
This SEC Distribution Materials Specification (SDMS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, testing, inspection and performance
of joint kits, indoor and outdoor termination kits, and their accessories up to 36 kV,
intended to be used in the distribution system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification
No.01-SDMS-01 (latest revision) titled "General Requirements for all Equipment/
Materials," which shall be considered as an integral part of this SDMS. This SDMS
shall also be read in conjunction with SEC purchase order or contract schedules and
scope of work/technical specifications for projects, as applicable.
The latest revisions of the following specifications shall be applicable with reference to
cables.

2.1 11-SDMS-01 Specification for low voltage power and control cables

2.2 11-SDMS-03 Specification for insulated power cables for rated

voltage from 15 kV up to 36 kV (Um)

2.3 12-SDMS-02 Lugs and connectors for MV/LV distribution system

Reference for cables, sleeve and lug connectors not covered by above specifications
shall be as per tender enquiry.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS

The latest revisions of following codes and standards shall be applicable for materials
covered in this SDMS. In case of any conflict, the manufacturer/vendor may propose
materials conforming to one group of industry codes and standards quoted hereunder
without jeopardizing the requirements of this SDMS.
3.1 IEC 60060-1 & 2 High-voltage test techniques

3.2 IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories

3.3 IEC 60502-1, 2 & 4 Power cables with extruded insulation and their
accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1.2 kV)
up to 30 kV (Um= 36 kV).

3.4 IEC 61442 Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated
voltage from 6 kV (Um= 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um 36 kV)

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3.5 IEC 60507 Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage insulators to be

used on a.c. systems

3.6 IEC 60815-3 Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators

intended for use in polluted conditions

3.7 HD 629.1 S2 Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables

rated voltage from 3.6/6(7.2) kV up to 20.8/36(42) kV
Part 1

3.8 HD 628.1 S2 Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables

rated voltage from 3.6/6(7.2) kV up to 20.8/36(42) kV
Part 1

3.9 EN 50393 Test methods and requirements for accessories for use on
distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1.0 (1.2) kV

3.10 EN 50180 Bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from 250 A to 3.15

kA for liquid filled transformers

3.11 EN 50181 Plug-in type bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from

250 A to 2.50 kA for liquid filled transformers

3.12 VDE 0278 Load cycling test

3.13 IEEE 48 Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating

Current Cable Terminations Used on Shielded Cables
Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 765
kV or Extruded Insulation Rated 2.5 through 500 kV

3.14 IEEE 386 Standard for Separable Insulated Connector System for
Power Distribution Systems above 600 Volts
3.15 IEEE 404 Extruded or Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints
Rated 2500 V to 500 000 V
3.16 ASTM E28 Standard Test Method for Softening Point by Ring-and-
Bell Apparatus

3.17 ENA TS09-11 Mechanical and Physical testing for Splices and
Termination LV

3.18 ENA TS09-13 Mechanical and Physical Testing for Splices and
Termination MV.

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.1.1 Joint/Termination kits and accessories shall meet or exceed the
requirements of this specification in all respects.
4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings shall show outline of joints, terminations, and
accessories together with all pertinent dimensions. Any variation in these
dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.1.3 All lug and sleeve connectors included inside the kit shall be supplied
from SEC approved manufacturers and in accordance to relevant SEC
specification. Moreover, connectors may be supplied by kit manufacturer
provided report of type test conducted by SEC-approved laboratory were
submitted to and accepted by SEC. Connectors manufactured by other
manufacturer are not acceptable.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 Cable Joints

a) Cable joints shall meet all requirements of applicable standards, and

shall be designed such that no insulating or semiconducting tapes shall
be required, except void filler tape and sealing mastic.
b) Cable joints shall provide waterproofing, mechanical and electrical
protection and be completely sealed from cable jacket to cable jacket.
c) Outer jacket shall be mechanically strong and be coated with hot-melt
adhesive.
d) All outer jackets shall accept stamping/identification of installation
information. It shall be tagged, embossed or engraved.
e) Name of manufacturer should be permanently super embossed clearly
on all outer tubes for easy tracing.
f) Cable joints shall meet all the test requirements mentioned in section
5.0

Heat Shrink

a) The diameter of heat shrinkable materials shall reduce to a pre-

determined size upon application of heat with high temperature
according to respective standards yielding a minimum shrink ratio of 3
to 1 and a maximum longitudinal shrinkage of 5%.
b) The recovered wall thickness of insulation tubing over the connector
shall be uniform and equal to or greater than the cable insulation

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thickness as given in IEC 60502-1 and IEC 60502-2.

c) The adhesive shall have a softening temperature not less than 90 ºC, in
accordance with ASTM E28, shall be compatible with other
components of joints and cables, and, after curing, shall not flow at
temperatures of normal service.

Cold Shrink

a) Require no special tools for installation and no components that need

any heat for shrinking except for outer jacketing.
b) Stress control and sealing should either be built-in or provided
separately.
c) It should be manufactured from high performance silicone or extruded
EPDM rubber with very high thermal stability and long term
elasticity.

Pre-Molded

a) Require no special tools for installation and no components that need

any heat for shrinking except for outer jacketing.
b) Manufactured from peroxide cured EPDM rubber or high performance
silicone.

4.2.2 Long Joint

This joint is intended to repair damaged MV cable requiring extra length

where applicable.

a) Length of ferrules shall not be less than 440 mm.

b) All ferrules shall be either crimped or shear bolt type with very
smooth surface.
c) It should be either heat shrink, cold shrink, or pre-molded

4.2.3 Terminations

Heat/Cold Shrink
a) Termination shall meet the criteria stated under section 4.2.1.a to
4.2.1.d, and shall be designed to provide a complete moisture seal,
including the crotch area of multi-core cables and complete re-
jacketing of individual cores conforming to class-1 terminations as
per applicable standards.
b) The anti-tracking tube shall be generally suitable for indoor and

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outdoor installation, ultraviolet and chemical resistant and without

adhesive coatings and shall be capable of being stored without
damage at temperatures up to 55 ºC.
c) Creepage distance for outdoor termination shall be according to the
latest revision of SEC General Specification No: 01-SDMS-01
applicable for coastal areas. Length of termination for indoor
application shall be as per tender/inquiry.
d) The termination system shall meet all test requirements described in
section 5.0 of this specification.

Premolded

a) Require no special tools for installation and no components that need

any heat for shrinking except for breakouts and tails.
b) Use of insulating tape along cable insulation is not acceptable.

Premolded Elbow Connectors

a) It shall be suitable for outer cone bushing according to EN 50180

and EN 50181.
b) The premolded screened separable connectors shall be manufactured
from sulfur or peroxide cured EPDM rubber, having a thick (3 mm)
molded outer shield with resistance of maximum 5000 ohm.
c) Require no special tools for installation and no components that need
any heat for shrinking except for breakouts and tails (for 3-core
cables).
d) The connectors shall be designed to provide a complete moisture seal
(IP 67 as per IEC 60529), including the crotch area of multi-core
cables, and complete re-jacketing of individual cores.
e) Use of insulating or semiconducting tapes along cable insulation is
not acceptable.
f) Routine test shall be done on each individual premolded screened
separable connector housing checking partial discharge extinction
and AC voltage withstand.

Plug-in Connector

a) It shall be suitable for inner cone bushing according to EN 50180

and EN 50181.
b) Premolded stress cone shall include geometric field control
elements.

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c) Outer surface of main connector body shall be screened and

earthed.
d) Outer jacket of all conductors shall be 5 m long (tail length).

TYPE CURRENT RATING CONDUCTOR/SIZE VOLTAGE

2 800 A Cu--185 mm², 240 mm² 36 kV

3 1250 A Cu--185 mm², 240 mm², 500 mm² 36 kV

4.2.4 Cable End Caps

Cable end caps shall be without hook or valve and be internally coated
with adhesive to provide environmental sealing to the cable jacket at the
end of cable. Individual cap in proper packing shall be supplied.
4.2.5 Repair Sleeve
a. Wrap around sheath/repair sleeve for MV cables shall be heat shrink
type and shall be coated with adhesive that becomes activated on the
application of heat and when shrunk will form a bond with cable
jacket.
b. Repair sleeves for LV cables shall be supplied in length of 1.5 meters
complete with channels and clips in proper packing.
c. The diameter of sleeve (as supplied and retainable/recovered after
shrinkage) shall be marked on the sleeve.

4.2.6 Identification Marker

a. For identification of medium voltage joint and termination kits,

identification marker shall be supplied with blank, white-colored,
adhesive-baked, wrap-around polyolefin, capable of operating
temperature minus 55°C to plus 135°C and recovery temperature of
plus 100 °C.
b. Details and dimension are given in fig 1.

4.3 Fabrication
4.3.1 Cable Joints
a) Cable joints shall be supplied in complete kit with all materials and
components required to complete the installation. Connectors shall be
included in the kits. The cable joints shall be suitable for cables
specified in the tender/inquiry.

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b) Components shall not be adversely affected in any manner by contact

with other materials normally used in the construction of cable joints
and shall not increase the rate of corrosion of any metal with which
they may come into contact.

For heat shrink joints for 36 kV applications:

The dual wall co-extruded tubing has to be supplied to restore both
insulation and screening of the core (an additional red insulating tube is
allowed).
Tenderers must submit:
i. Proof that dual wall tubings are manufactured by means of co-
extrusion.
ii. Confirmation of the maximum thickness of insulation provided
over the connector for the maximum size of conductor for which
the tubing is supplied. The insulation layer shall provide an
insulation thickness of at least 20 % more than the cable
insulation.
c) All components of a joint shall perform without distress under the
normal conditions, cyclic loading, and fault conditions.
d) Components supplied with adhesive coatings shall have means to
prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to each other.
e) In case of tape armored and shielded cable, all items needed for tape
clamping shall also be provided, including worm type rings for such
application. Moreover, inner sleeve shall be provided between the
metallic screen and the galvanized steel wraparound cover.
f) Reinstatement of mechanical protection for armored cables shall be in
the form of galvanized steel wraparound cover, not steel tubing. Ends of
steel strips forming wraparound shall be rounded and not sharp. The
cover shall be protected with heat shrinkable tube.
g) Transition joints shall be suitable for different types of cables specified
in the tender/inquiry.

4.3.2 Termination

a) Terminations shall be supplied in complete kit form with all materials

and components required to complete the installation, including the
cable lugs, steel mounting bracket and polymeric insulators (in case of
outdoor termination), in one box. Fabrication shall be the same as
mentioned under section 4.3.1.a to 4.3.1.e.
b) Outdoor overhead lines pole top termination kits for 15 kV and 36 kV
cables shall include galvanized steel mounting bracket with mounting

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slot suitable for M20 bolt and include polymer insulators with hot-
dipped galvanized or stainless M12 steel stud for all the three cores. Lug
connectors shall be suitable for M12 stud and shall be longitudinally
sealed type.
c) Low voltage cable terminations shall be suitable for outdoor conditions.
All accessories required for complete termination shall be included in
the kit along with longitudinally sealed lugs, sealing tube for lugs, and
core sleeves in red, yellow, and blue color for phase and neutral
identification.

4.4 Marking

4.4.1 All components of joints and terminations shall be clearly marked with
the manufacturer's name and reference numbers. The marking shall be
done before coating the adhesive onto the component.
4.4.3 All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration
within the temperature range of -10 ºC to +50 ºC. Components or
materials, if subjected to a shelf-life limitation, shall have the final date of
use prominently and permanently shown on all packages.
4.4.4 Each hard box shall be printed with the following information:
a) Joint/termination/accessories catalog number
b) Purchase order number/tender
c) Manufacturer's name
d) Year of manufacture
e) Date of expiry
f) SEC item number

4.4.5 Each wooden box shall be fixed with an aluminum plate bearing the
following information:
a) Purchase order number/tender
b) Manufacturer's name
c) Year of manufacture
d) Date of expiry
e) Joint/termination/separable elbow/accessories catalog number
f) Gross weight in kilograms (pounds)
g) Position of slinging points and other relevant handling instructions.

5.0 TESTING AND INSPECTION

All joints, terminations, and accessories shall be tested in accordance with the
respective latest applicable standards mentioned in clause 3.0. The tests sequence
procedure shall be submitted for SEC approval.

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5.1 Routine Tests

These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of respective
standard to which the joints, terminations, and accessories are offered.

5.2 Type Tests

5.2.1 Electrical Tests

The vendor shall provide certified test reports from SEC-approved

laboratory along with the bid for the materials offered to show that the
applicable electrical tests mentioned applicable standards in clause 3 have
been qualified.

5.2.2 Mechanical and Physical Tests

The vendor shall provide certified, independent test reports with the bid to
show that the materials offered meet all the mechanical and physical
testing requirements, as applicable.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

6.1 The joint / termination kits and accessories shall be delivered ready for service.
6.2 All components in the kit should be individually packed and labeled in the main
packing.
6.3 All void filling mastic and sealant tapes should be packed in aluminum foil to
prevent moisture absorption.
6.4 Kits shall include identification marker sized 125 mm x 50 mm (figure 1) made
of polyurethane or of cardboard in water-proof plastic cover and installation
instruction shall include instruction that the identification marker shall be filled-
up using permanent marker pen and attached to the joint/termination.
6.4 Each joint and termination kit along with appropriate installation instructions in
English and Arabic languages shall be packed separately in hard board box. The
number of boxes per non-returnable pallet shall be limited in such a way that no
damage by its own weight will occur during transport.
6.5 Packing shall be designed to protect against ingress of moisture and to prevent
mechanical damage. Packing notes shall be included in each hard board box
giving a description of the goods packed.
6.6 The kits shall not be packed in perishable material.

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6.7 Outdoor overhead lines pole top terminations, which include galvanized steel
mounting bracket and insulators (for three-core or for three single-core
termination kits), 15 kV and 36 kV cables, shall be packed in one box.”
6.8 All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the
temperature range of 0 °C to + 50 °C. Components or materials, if subject to a
shelf life limitation, shall have the final date of use prominently and permanently
shown on all packages.

7.0 GUARANTEE

The supplier shall guarantee the kits against all defects arising out of faulty design or
workmanship or defective material for a period of two years from the date of delivery
or one year from installation date, whichever comes first.

8.0 SUBMITTALS

8.1 Submittals required with Tender/Inquiry

a) Two copies or one set of reproducible documents shall be supplied along with
the tender.
b) Soft copy of all documents for the tender shall be placed in CD/DVD and
submitted during the tender.

8.2 Certified Independent Test Reports from SEC approved test facility

a) To show that the material offered meet the electrical type tests specified in
applicable standards.
b) To show that the material offered meet the mechanical and physical type tests
as per the applicable standards.

8.4 Required documents for offered material

8.4.1 Duly completed technical data schedule for each offered item.

8.4.2 Installation instruction in English and Arabic languages.

8.4.3 Complete list of items contained in each joint and termination kit.

8.4.4 Catalogue for all components used with highlighted part number.

8.4.5 Detailed engineering drawings showing the design of Joint, Termination

and accessories.

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8.5 Submittal of certificate confirming the accuracy/completeness of

kit contents.

The supplier shall submit certificate that termination/joint kit shall be supplied
along with all required kit contents/components complete in all respects and
ready for installation as well as according to list supplied by him at the time of
prequalification. The supplier shall be liable to supply any component found
missing at the time of delivery/installation immediately without any delay, SEC
reserve the right for suitable action.

8.6 Submittals required following award of contract

8.5.1 Factory Test Reports

a) Quality Assurance Tests.

b) Routine Tests.
c) Manufacturing/Test Schedules.

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9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

Cable Joints and Terminations

(Sheet 1 of 2)
SEC Tender No. Line Item No. SEC Item No.

Applicable Standards and Codes: ____________________________________________________

SEC SEC SPECIFIED VENDOR

DESCRIPTION PROPOSED
REF. VALUES (*)
VALUES
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
4 REQUIREMENTS

1 Joint/ Termination *

Heat Shrinkable
Cold Shrinkable
2 Type PreMolded *
Elbow/Tee connector
Plug In Connector
3 Outdoor/Indoor (Termination Kit only) *

4 Tail length (Termination Kit only) *

5 Type 2/Type 3 (Plug In Connector only) *

Conductor material, size and number of
6 *
cable cores
7 Voltage designation (kV) *

8 Manufacturer catalog number *

Class of termination as per
9 Yes
applicable standard.
Creepage distance (mm)
10 *
(Outdoor Termination only)
List of contents per kit supplied as per
11 Yes
SEC approved sample
Submittals required as part of
12 Yes
tender/inquiry included
13 Weight of each joint/termination (kg) -
14 Name of the manufacturer Yes
15 Country of origin Yes

* As per tender/inquiry, as applicable.

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9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

Cable Joints and Terminations

(Sheet 2 of 2)

SEC Tender No. Line Item No. SEC Item No.

A) Additional technical information or features specified by SEC.

B) Additional supplementary data or features proposed by bidder/vendor/

supplier.

C) Other particulars to be filled-up by the bidder/vendor/supplier.

D) List of deviations and clauses to which exception is taken by the

bidder/vendor/supplier.
(Use separate sheet if necessary)

Manufacturer of Vendor/
Description
Material Supplier

Name of Company

Location and Office Address

Name & Signature of Authorized

Representative with date

Official Seal / Stamp

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