12-SDMS-01: Specification For Cable Joints, Terminations, and Accessories Up To 36Kv
12-SDMS-01: Specification For Cable Joints, Terminations, and Accessories Up To 36Kv
12-SDMS-01: Specification For Cable Joints, Terminations, and Accessories Up To 36Kv
12-SDMS-01
REV.05
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12-SDMS-01
REV.05
Table of Contents
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 7
2 Cross References to Other SEC Standards ........................................................................ 7
3 Applicable Codes and Standards ....................................................................................... 7
4 Material, Design and Construction Requirements ............................................................. 8
4.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Requirements for Low-Voltage Cable Accessories ................................................... 9
4.2.1 General ................................................................................................................. 9
4.2.2 LV Joints ............................................................................................................ 10
4.2.3 LV Termination ................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Requirements for Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories Rated up to 36kV ............. 12
4.3.1 General ............................................................................................................... 12
4.3.2 MV Joints ........................................................................................................... 12
4.3.3 MV Terminations ............................................................................................... 14
4.3.4 MV Separable Elbow-Type Connector (T-Body).............................................. 16
4.3.5 MV Inside Cone Plug-in Terminations .............................................................. 17
4.3.6 MV Joints with Injected Cast-Resin Outer Jacket ............................................. 17
4.3.7 MV Long Joints ................................................................................................. 18
4.3.8 Transition Joints ................................................................................................. 18
4.3.9 Other Accessories .............................................................................................. 18
5 Testing and Inspection ..................................................................................................... 19
5.1 Type Test ................................................................................................................. 19
5.1.1 Low-Voltage Cable Accessories ........................................................................ 19
5.1.2 Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories.................................................................. 19
5.2 Routine Test ............................................................................................................. 19
5.3 Sample Inspection .................................................................................................... 20
6 Marking, Packing and Shipping....................................................................................... 20
6.1 Marking .................................................................................................................... 20
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List of Tables:
Table 1: Reference SEC specifications…..…………………………………………………... 7
Table 2: List of applicable standards……………….……………………………………..…. 8
Table 3: Technical parameters for MV inside cone plug-in terminations ………...……....... 18
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1 Scope
This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for design, engineering,
manufacturing, testing, inspection and performance of all kinds of cable accessories for
low and medium voltage, intended to be used in the distribution network of Saudi
Electricity Company (SEC) in Saudi Arabia.
Reference for cables, sleeve and lug connectors not covered by above specifications shall
be as per tender enquiry.
All joints, terminations, and accessories shall be designed to fit the cables per
latest revisions of SEC specifications 11-SDMS-01, 11-SDMS-03, 11-SDMS-
04.
All terminal lugs and/or sleeve connectors provided with each kit shall conform
with the latest revision of 12-SDMS-02. It shall be supplied from SEC approved
manufacturers or, per SEC approval, from other suppliers provided it is
explicitly identified in the submitted type test reports of the joints/terminations.
The connectors shall be type tested as Class-A in conformance to IEC 61238-1.
The sealing overlapping distance, except on the breakout overlap, shall be not
less than 100mm, so the moisture can’t penetrate on any side of the cable joint,
making it completely sealed from cable jacket to cable jacket.
All outer sleeves shall be identified by the name of the manufacturer with
embossed lot number for traceability purposes.
All heat-shrinkable sleeves and moulded shapes (breakout, boots, and cable end
caps) with sealing mastic coatings or hot-melt adhesives shall have means to
prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to each other.
Each cable joints and termination kits, and accessories with more than one
component shall be supplied in one box and ready to be installed in the field.
4.2.2 LV Joints
Low-voltage joints depending on the type of cable and/or manufacturers
recommendation shall include but not limited to the following major
components:
4.2.2.1 A set of sleeve connectors complying with the latest revision of SEC
specification 12-SDMS-02.
4.2.2.2 A set of core insulation (insulation over the sleeve connectors), it shall
be halogen-free heat shrinkable thick wall tube made of cross-linked
polyolefin, shrink ratio of 3:1, inner surface is coated by hot-melt
adhesive with softening temperature of not less than 90°C. It shall be
resistant to chemical agents, thermally stable and conforming with the
test methods per IEC 60684-2.
Recovered wall thickness shall be not less than the cable core
insulation.
4.2.2.3 Outer tube/s (jacket for the joint), it shall be halogen-free heat
shrinkable thick wall tube made of cross-linked polyolefin, shrink ratio
of 3:1, inner surface is coated by hot-melt adhesive with softening
temperature of not less than 90°C. It shall be resistant to chemical
agents, thermally stable and conforming with the test methods per IEC
60684-2.
Recovered wall thickness shall be not less than the cable outer jacket.
4.2.2.4 Traceability (ID) marker (size: 150mm width x 100mm height), ultra-
resistant chemical grade label, BS 5609 Part-2 certified, it shall be
durable color white polyethylene (PE) film, laser-print with extra-
strong permanent adhesive. It shall be waterproof, resistant to
chemicals, abrasion, UV and saltwater, and is unaffected by
temperature variations from -40°C to +150°C.
4.2.3 LV Termination
Low-voltage terminations depending on the type of cable and/or manufacturers
recommendation shall include but not limited to the following major
components:
4.2.3.1 A set of terminal lugs complying with the latest revision of SEC
specification 12-SDMS-02.
4.2.3.2 A 4-way breakout boot stabilized against UV rays suitable for indoor
and outdoor applications, and is made of halogen-free cross-linked
polyolefin with test standard compliance according to IEC 62677-2.
The inner surfaces in all of its openings are coated by hot-melt
adhesive with softening temperature of not less than 90°C to ensure
100% watertight seal. It shall be resistant to chemical agents and
thermally stable.
Recovered wall thickness shall be not less than the cable outer jacket.
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4.2.3.5 Traceability (ID) marker and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.
The supplier shall ensure that the preparation techniques of the medium-voltage
joints and termination kits are adhering to accepted best industry practices, and
international guidelines, e.g. IEEE 1816.
4.3.2 MV Joints
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4.3.2.1 A set of sleeve connectors complying with the latest revision of SEC
specification 12-SDMS-02, or as per manufacturer’s design pre-
approved by SEC in case of mechanical connectors, as applicable.
4.3.2.2 A set of premolded joint body with integral faraday-cage (stress control
grader over the sleeve connectors) and/or stress-cone (XLPE-insulation
shield cutback voltage stress control).
The molded layers of the premolded joint body shall be made of high-
performance silicones and/or EPDM rubber.
4.3.2.4 Armor transition using flat-rolled, tinned copper braid 35mm2 shall be
bonded over the armor of each cable. Bonding shall be made using
stainless steel, fatigue-proof constant-force pressure springs.
Recovered wall thickness shall be not less than the cable outer
jacket.
4.3.2.6 Traceability (ID) markers and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.
4.3.3 MV Terminations
MV terminations depending on the type of cable and/or manufacturers
recommendation shall include but not limited to the following major
components:
4.3.3.1 A set of terminal lugs complying with the latest revision of SEC
specification 12-SDMS-02, (terminal lug palm hole shall be M16 for
indoor-type terminations and M12 for outdoor-type terminations).
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The molded layers of the premolded joint body shall be made of high-
performance silicones.
4.3.3.5 Traceability (ID) markers and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.
Cast forming accessories like; nylon meshes, pressure tapes and nozzles
(injection valves), etc. shall be provided with the kit.
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Injection of the resin by gravity using funnel or similar method is not acceptable.
The length of the connectors shall not be less than 440mm or as requested in the
tender documents or project technical specifications. Connectors shall be either
compression or mechanical (shear-bolt type) with a very smooth surface.
SEC reserves the right to request the supplier/manufacturer to repeat the type
test every five years, or at any time should there be incidents of premature
failures.
Each and every premolded joints and termination body shall be pretested by the
manufacturer in conformance with the production test requirements per IEEE
404. Test shall include; partial discharge voltage level, and AC withstand or
full-wave impulse withstand voltage. Test reports shall be submitted for every
batch to be delivered prior to issuance of release for delivery to SEC warehouses.
6.1 Marking
Each component of the kits shall be clearly marked or labeled with the
manufacturer’s name and part code. And these markings and/or labels shall be
used in harmony with all pertinent documentations like; components list (kit
contents), instruction manuals, drawing, test reports, etc.).
Each mastic strip/roll shall be clearly and permanently identified according to its
use (void-filling, insulating, conducting, stress-grading, sealing, etc.).
Each carton of joints and termination kits and accessories shall be marked with
the following information:
- Manufacturer’s name
- Manufacturer’s Type No. / Catalogue No.
- Purchase Order No. and Tender No.
- Cable Size and material
- Nominal Voltage
- Date of Manufacture
- Date of Expiry
- SEC Item Code
- Gross Weight in kg
6.2 Packing
Each component of same material shall be packed in polybag to protect it from
dirt, dust and moisture. It shall then be packed in bigger polybag together with
the other set of components should they belong to a sub-kit depending in
application and installation.
All types of mastics shall be packed in polybags, except stress control mastics
which are packed in aluminum foiled packaging to prevent moisture absorption.
Each kit shall be packed separately in card board box with complete
components as per approved sample in Clause 5.3 together with components list
(kit contents) and instruction manual.
6.3 Shipping
The joints and termination kits, and accessories shall be delivered ready for
service and should conform as per approved samples.
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7 Guarantee
The supplier shall guarantee the joints/termination kits and all associated components against
all kinds of defects arising out of faulty design or manufacturing defects/inconsistencies or
sub-standard materials for a period of five years from the date of delivery.
The supplier shall guarantee the completeness of the joints, terminations and accessories
according to SEC requirements and applications.
The supplier shall guarantee that each component provided in the kit conforms to standard
specifications and test requirements, and are sourced from manufacturers with established
quality management system having the ability to trace non-conforming product/s in every
step of the process. Technical specifications and qualification test report and certificates shall
be made readily available for submittal, if requested.
The supplier shall guarantee the uniformity of the products delivered with the approved
samples including all the associated components. SEC should be advised of any changes in
the design, material, test compliance, origin and 3rd party supplier of each individual
component of the kits. Any deviation from the approved sample without permission from
SEC Technical Department is strictly prohibited.
8 Submittals
8.1 Submittal Required with Tender/Inquiry
Each offered item of the bidder may be rejected due to incomplete or non-
submittal of the requirement stipulated in this clause.
The following documents, both as printout and e-copy in USB thumb drive,
shall be submitted on the technical offer in the tender:
8.1.1 Summary of offered items in tabulated format showing the following
information (e-copy shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel *.xlsx
format):
Manufacturer of
Description Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment
Name of Company