12-SDMS-01: Specification For Cable Joints, Terminations, and Accessories Up To 36Kv

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12-SDMS-01
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SPECIFICATION FOR CABLE JOINTS, TERMINATIONS,


AND ACCESSORIES UP TO 36KV

This document contains proprietary information developed by and for exclusive use of Saudi Electricity
Company (SEC) Distribution Network. Your acceptance of the document is an acknowledgment that it
must be used for the identified purpose/application and during the period indicated. It cannot be used or
copied for any other purposes nor released to others without prior written authorization of SEC
Distribution Services Sector. SEC shall assume no responsibility for any type of misuse and/or
misapplication, and any harm resulting there from. SEC also reserves the right to take any necessary
actions to protect its interest against unauthorized use.
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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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6.2 Packing ..................................................................................................................... 21
6.3 Shipping ................................................................................................................... 21
7 Guarantee ......................................................................................................................... 22
8 Submittals ........................................................................................................................ 22
8.1 Submittal Required with Tender/Inquiry ................................................................. 22
8.2 Submittal Required Following Award of Contract .................................................. 23
9 Technical Data Schedules ................................................................................................ 24
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List of Figures (Illustrations):


Figure 1: Traceability ID Marker…………….…………….……......……………..………. 12

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.

2 Cross References to Other SEC Standards


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 specification.
It shall also be read in conjunction with SEC purchase order and/or contract schedules,
and scope of work/technical specifications for projects, as applicable.
The latest revisions of the following specifications shall be applicable for the
equipment/material covered in this specification:
Standard # Title
11-SDMS-01 Specification for Low-Voltage Power and Control Cables
Specification for XLPE Insulated Power Cables for Rated Voltages from 15kV up
11-SDMS-03
to 36kV (Um)
Specification for Aluminum Unarmored XLPE/LLDPE Insulated Power Cables
11-SDMS-04
for Rated Voltages from 15kV up to 36kV
Specification for Lugs and Connectors for Low-Voltage and Medium-Voltage
12-SDMS-02
Distribution System
15-SDMS-02 Specification for Overhead Line Polymer Insulators
Table 1: Reference SEC specifications

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

3 Applicable Codes and Standards


The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this specification. In case of any deviation, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/materials conforming to alternate codes or
standards. However, the provisions of SEC standards shall supersede the provisions of
these alternate standards in case of any difference.
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Standard # Title
Test requirements for accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage from
HD 629-1-S3 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42) kV - Part 1: Accessories for cables with extruded
insulation
Bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from 250 A to 3,15 kA for liquid filled
EN 50180
transformers
Plug-in type bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from 250 A to 2,50 kA for
EN 50181
equipment other than liquid filled transformers
Test methods and requirements for accessories for use on distribution cables of
EN 50393
rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV
IEC 60060 High-voltage test techniques
IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
Resin Based Reactive Compounds Used for Electrical Insulation – Part 3:
IEC 60455-3-8
Specifications for Individual Materials - Sheet 8: Resins for Cable Accessories
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages
IEC 60502-2 from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 2: Cables for rated
voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
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) – Part 4: Test requirements
IEC 60502-4
on accessories for cables with rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30
kV (Um = 36 kV)
IEC 60507 Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage insulators to be used on a.c. systems
IEC 60682-2 Flexible Insulating Sleeves – Part 2: Methods of Test
Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in
IEC 60815-3
polluted conditions
Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 6 kV (Um
IEC 61442
= 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um 36 kV)
Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated voltages up
IEC 61238-1
to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Test methods and requirements, (Class A)
Heat Shrinkable Low and Medium Voltage Moulded Shapes – Part 2: Methods
IEC 62677-2
of Test
IEEE Standard for Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable Joints
IEEE 404
Rated 2.5kV to 500kV
IEEE Guide for Preparation of Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Cables Rated
IEEE 1816
2.5kV through 46kV and the Installation of Mating Accessories
Table 2: List of applicable standards

4 Material, Design and Construction Requirements


4.1 General
All cable joints, terminations, accessories and all of its associated components
shall meet or exceed the requirements of this specification in all respects, and
shall be manufactured and tested in conformance with relevant international
standards.
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Manufacturer’s drawings shall show the outline and dimensions of the joints,
terminations, and accessories. Any variation in the dimensions due to
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated. In addition, a vivid illustration in
cut-away view showing the outline of the fully assembled cable joints and
terminations indicating clearly all the components applied thereto shall be
provided.

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.

Heat-shrinkable tubes shall be made out of cross-linked polyolefin. The


longitudinal shrinkage must not exceed +5% / -10% of the original length. The
recovery thickness must not be less than the part of the cable being restored.

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 Requirements for Low-Voltage Cable Accessories


4.2.1 General
Technology for low-voltage joints, terminations, and accessories is heat-shrink.

The connection of sector-shaped conductors must be possible without a


rounding tool for mechanical connectors. In the case of crimp-type connectors,
pre-rounding is mandatory.
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Unless specified, low-voltage power cables are conforming to the technical
requirements of IEC 60502-1.

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.

A flexible transparent heat-shrinkable thin wall tube made of cross-


linked polyolefin, shrink ratio of 2:1 shall be used to protect the
traceability (ID) marker. It shall be resistant to chemical agents,
thermally stable and conforming with the test methods per IEC 60684-
2. Recovered length shall be not less than 200mm.
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Figure 1: Traceability ID Marker, size: 150mm x 100mm

4.2.2.5 Accessories like:


- aloxite emery cloth strip 25mm x 400mm (150 grit or as per
manufacturer recommendations)
- cleaning tissues drenched with industrial grade isopropyl cleaner
(sealed in foiled packets to prevent drying)
- mastics, if applicable

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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4.2.3.3 A set of anti-tracking tubes, it shall be halogen-free heat shrinkable
medium wall tube made of cross-linked polyolefin, shrink ratio of 3:1.
It shall be resistant to chemical agents, stabilized against UV rays
(Black), thermally stable and conforming with the test methods per IEC
60684-2.

4.2.3.4 A set of terminal lug sealing/insulating tubes, it shall be halogen-free


heat shrinkable medium wall tube made of cross-linked polyolefin,
shrink ratio of 3:1, the inner surface is coated by hot-melt adhesive
with softening temperature of not less than 90°C. It shall be resistant to
chemical agents, stabilized against UV rays, thermally stable and
conforming with the test methods per IEC 60684-2.

4.2.3.5 Traceability (ID) marker and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.

4.2.3.6 Accessories like:


- aloxite emery cloth strip 25mm x 400mm (150 grit or as per
manufacturer recommendations)
- cleaning tissues drenched with industrial grade isopropyl cleaner
(sealed in foiled packets to prevent drying)
- heat-shrinkable phase identification sleeves (Red, Yellow, Blue,
Black)
- mastics, if applicable

4.3 Requirements for Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories


Rated up to 36kV
4.3.1 General
Technology for medium-voltage joints and terminations are either premolded or
cold-shrink.

Unless specified, medium-voltage power cables are conforming with the


technical requirements of IEC 60502-2.

Use of black-colored PVC insulating tapes as temporary fixings for installation


is strictly prohibited.

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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MV joints depending on the type of cable and/or manufacturers
recommendation shall include but not limited to the following major
components:

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).

Stress grading on the XLPE-insulation shield cutback shall be achieved


either or both by:

1. Geometric, adding extra insulation in the insulating layer of the


premolded joint body, or

2. Use of refractive/capacitively graded stress cones that is either


integral to the premolded joint body or supplied as separate
components.

The molded layers of the premolded joint body shall be made of high-
performance silicones and/or EPDM rubber.

4.3.2.3 Metallic-shielding kit, restoration of the metallic shielding over the


premolded joint body is achieved either by:

1. Using wrinkle-free, highly flexible, tin-coated copper braided


tapes (60mm width x 0.5mm thick) of sufficient length to ensure
full-wrapping with 50% overlap, or

2. Using tin-coated copper socks to cover each jointed


conductor/core. Fixing each end of the socks shall be made by
using stainless steel, fatigue-proof, constant-force pressure
springs.

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.

4.3.2.5 Outer jacketing, is either by using heat-shrinkable tubes or injected


cast-resin compound, as requested in the tender documents.
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1. Heat-shrinkable outer jackets, it shall be halogen-free heat
shrinkable thick wall tubes 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.

2. Injected cast-resin outer jackets, is a two-component


polyurethane cast-resin, resistant to alkaline earth elements,
stabilized against UV rays with pot life conforming with the test
method per IEC 60455-3-8.

Necessary cast forming kit like nylon mesh, pressure tapes,


nozzles, etc. shall be provided.

Special requirements for MV joints with injected cast-resin outer


jacket are specified in Clause 4.3.6.

4.3.2.6 Traceability (ID) markers and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.

4.3.2.7 Accessories like:


- aloxite emery cloth strips 25mm x 400mm (150 grit or as per
manufacturer recommendations)
- cleaning tissues drenched with industrial grade isopropyl cleaner
(sealed in foiled packets to prevent drying)
- gloves
- mastics (various types), as per manufacturer recommendations
- tapes (various types), as per manufacturer recommendations
- silicone grease
- applicators that would aid installation of relevant component/s
- galvanized wrap-around armoring kit

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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4.3.3.2 A trifurcating boot (3-way breakout) 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.

4.3.3.3 A set of anti-tracking tubes, it shall be halogen-free heat shrinkable


medium wall tube made of cross-linked polyolefin, shrink ratio of 3:1.
It shall be resistant to chemical agents, stabilized against UV rays
(Black), thermally stable and conforming with the test methods per IEC
60684-2.

Minimum length should be 800mm.

4.3.3.4 A set of single-piece premolded termination body with integral stress-


cone (XLPE-insulation shield cutback voltage stress grader).

The molded layers of the premolded joint body shall be made of high-
performance silicones.

Modular type termination body is not acceptable.

4.3.3.5 Traceability (ID) markers and flexible transparent heat shrinkable tube
as per Clause 4.2.2.4.

4.3.3.6 Accessories like:


- earthing kit, to effectively earth the metallic shield and/or armor of
the cable.
- aloxite emery cloth strips 25mm x 400mm (150 grit or as per
manufacturer recommendations)
- cleaning tissues drenched with industrial grade isopropyl cleaner
(sealed in foiled packets to prevent drying)
- gloves
- mastics (various types), as per manufacturer recommendations
- tapes (various types), as per manufacturer recommendations
- silicone grease
- applicators that would aid installation of relevant component/s

4.3.3.7 Indoor and Outdoor Applications:


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1. For indoor-type terminations, a set of halogen-free molded heat
shrinkable boots (right-angle or straight) 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.

Each boot shall be supplied with 3-strips of mastics (40mm width


x 300mm length).

Accordion-type insulating boot is strictly prohibited.

2. For outdoor-type terminations the following components shall be


provided:

- a set of terminal lug sealing tubes made of high-


performance silicones shall be provided. Lug sealing can
also be achieved via the termination body with extended top
section designed to encapsulate the barrel of the terminal
lug.

- a set of polymer insulators with M12 size threaded studs for


termination complying with the technical requirements of
the latest revision of SEC specification 15-SDMS-02.

- A hot-dipped galvanized steel insulator-support bracket.

4.3.4 MV Separable Elbow-Type Connector (T-Body)


MV separable elbow-type connector, shall have T-shaped body. It is used to
terminate medium-voltage power cables on the primary side of the pad-mounted
transformers including unit substations and RMUs with Type-C bushings
conforming to EN 50180 and EN 50181, respectively.

The separable elbow-type connector shall be fully screened it shall be either


manufactured from EPDM or high-performance silicone or a combination of
both. The minimum thickness of the molded outer shield is 3.0mm with a
resistance of maximum 5kΩ. Installation should not require any special tools,
and no component that need any heat for shrinking except the breakout and anti-
tracking tubes.
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4.3.5 MV Inside Cone Plug-in Terminations
MV inside cone plug-in termination is used to terminate medium-voltage power
cables on primary substation SF6 insulated switchgears with inside cone
bushings conforming to EN 50181. The premolded stress cone shall include
geometric field control elements. The outer layer of the premolded plug-in
termination body shall be fully screened and earthed.

Anti-tracking tubes shall be halogen-free heat shrinkable medium wall tube


made of cross-linked polyolefin, shrink ratio of 3:1. It shall be resistant to
chemical agents, stabilized against UV rays (Black), thermally stable and
conforming with the test methods per IEC 60684-2. The minimum length from
the breakout to the connector shall be 5.0m.
Interface Current
Conductor Material / Size Voltage
Type Rating
Size 2 800 Copper: 240mm2 36kV
Size 2 800 Aluminum: 400mm2 36kV
Size 3 1250 Copper: 240mm2, 500mm2 36kV
Size 3 1250 Aluminum: 400mm2 36kV
Table 3: Technical parameters for MV Inside Cone Plug-in Terminations

4.3.6 MV Joints with Injected Cast-Resin Outer Jacket


The joint body is either premolded or cold-shrink.

The connectors shall be either compression or mechanical (shear-bolt) type,


longitudinally sealed (water-blocking) with very smooth surface.

The outer jacketing shall be electrical grade two-component polyurethane cast-


resin, resistant to alkaline earth elements, stabilized against UV rays with pot
life conforming with the test method per IEC 60455-3-8. It shall be provided in
two-chamber bags/cartridges: one for the resin and the other for the hardener.
Mixing shall be done such that the compound is not exposed or in direct contact
with the atmosphere. The mixture shall then be force injected on the formed cast
over the joint body either manually or by pumping gun through nozzles
(injection valves) to ensure no-mess, even spread, maximum penetration, and no
air pockets (bubbles) formed.

Cast forming accessories like; nylon meshes, pressure tapes and nozzles
(injection valves), etc. shall be provided with the kit.
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Cast forming may also be done using a prefabricated coffin-box.

Injection of the resin by gravity using funnel or similar method is not acceptable.

4.3.7 MV Long Joints


Long joints may be requested as a special requirement, it is intended to repair
damaged MV power cables that requires extra length, as applicable.

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.

Joint body is either premolded or cold-shrink.

4.3.8 Transition Joints


Transition joints shall be suitable to splice cables of different types, sizes, and
materials (copper or aluminum) with same voltage level.

Connectors shall be tin-coated complying with the requirements of the latest


revision of SEC specification 12-SDMS-02.

4.3.9 Other Accessories


4.3.9.1 Repair Sleeves

Repair sleeves are intended to be used on damaged cable jackets. It


shall be wrap-around type, halogen-free heat shrinkable sleeve, made
of cross-linked polyolefin. It shall be resistant to chemical agents,
stabilized against UV rays (Black), thermally stable and conforming
with the test methods per IEC 60684-2. Inner surface in contact with
the cable jacket shall be lined with hot-melt adhesive with softening
temperature of not less than 90°C to ensure 100% watertight seal.

Repair sleeves shall be supplied in 1.5m length complete with stainless


steel channels and clips.

4.3.9.2 Cable End Caps


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Cable end caps shall be halogen-free heat shrinkable molded shape
made of cross-linked polyolefin. It shall be resistant to chemical agents,
stabilized against UV rays (Black), thermally stable and conforming
with the test methods per IEC 60684-2. Inner surface in contact with
the cable jacket shall be lined with hot-melt adhesive with softening
temperature of not less than 90°C with additional sealing mastic to
ensure 100% watertight and pressure-tight seal.

5 Testing and Inspection


Joints and termination kits shall be tested in conformance with applicable international
standards.
Each accessory or component supplied with each joints or termination kits shall be tested
in conformance with relevant standard, as applicable. Qualifying test reports or
certificates proving that the raw materials and/or final products (component) conforms
with relevant standard specifications shall be submitted.

5.1 Type Test


Type test shall be performed in SEC approved laboratory. Type test certificates
shall explicitly identify the range of item tested and included in the type test.

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.

SEC reserves the right to witness the type test.

5.1.1 Low-Voltage Cable Accessories


Low-voltage joints, terminations, and accessories shall be type tested in
conformance with EN 50393.

5.1.2 Medium-Voltage Cable Accessories


Medium-voltage joints, terminations, and accessories shall be type tested in
conformance with CENELEC HD 629-1-S3 or IEC 61442.

5.2 Routine Test


All types of heat shrinkable sleeves shall be tested in conformance with the
applicable clauses of IEC 60684-2.
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All types of heat shrinkable molded shapes like; breakout boots, right-angle and
straight boots, and cable end caps shall be tested in conformance with the
applicable clauses of IEC 62677-2.

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.

5.3 Sample Inspection


Either during or after the evaluation of technical documents in the tendering
stage, it is mandatory to submit a sample for each item (joint/termination kit or
accessories per SEC item code) to be evaluated by SEC Technical Department
for suitability and completeness prior to issuance of approval for mass
production. Sample shall include; components list (kit contents), instruction
manual, production test reports of premolded joints/termination bodies, and/or
qualifying test reports of components, as applicable.

6 Marking, Packing and Shipping


Packing and shipping requirements shall be generally be as per latest revision of SEC
specification 01-SDMS-01 or as per purchase order requirements.
All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the
temperature range of -10°C to +55°C. Components or materials, if subjected to shelf-life
limitation, shall have the final date of use prominently and permanently shown on all
packages.
Additional marking, packing and shipping requirements shall be coordinated with the
SEC Warehousing Department.

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.).

Electrical relevant components must be marked with the following information:


- Manufacturer’s name
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- Production indicator for traceability
- In case of joints; the cross-section, diameter or application range

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.

Packing shall be designed to protect the kits or accessories against ingress of


dust, moisture, and mechanical damage.

The kits shall not be packed in perishable material.

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.

Maximum of 10 boxes shall be packed properly in palletized non-returnable


wooden boxes or as per SEC Warehousing Department requirements.

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):

1. SEC Item Code


2. Manufacturer
3. Origin
4. Catalogue Number / Part or Kit Model
5. Quantity Offered
8.1.2 Clause-by-clause compliance with the applicable clauses of this
specification.
8.1.3 Completely filled technical data schedules of each item offered, with
all pages signed and stamped by both vendor and manufacturer.
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8.1.4 Complete components list for each item offered showing the following
information (e-copy shall be submitted in Microsoft Excel in *.xlsx
format):

1. Component name and description


2. Drawings showing the detailed dimensions and allowable
manufacturing/production tolerances, as applicable
3. Clear pictures of each component
4. Origin, manufacturer, and product/part code of the components
5. Alternative 3rd party supplier of each of the components, if any
8.1.5 Product catalogues including of those components sourced from 3rd
party suppliers (e-copy shall be submitted in True PDF format not
scan-copy).
8.1.6 Type test report and certificates of joints and terminations kits and/or
connectors issued from SEC approved laboratories (e-copy to be
submitted in True PDF format not scan-copy).
8.1.7 Qualifying test reports and certificates of relevant components proving
conformance with standard specifications (e-copy shall be submitted in
True PDF format not scan-copy), as applicable.
8.1.8 Colored installation manual showing step-by-step cable preparation,
and application and/or installation of each and every component in the
kit (e-copy shall be submitted in True PDF format not scan-copy).
8.1.9 Vivid illustration of the completely assembled kit in cut-away view
(sectional view) showing each and every component in the kit (e-copy
shall be submitted in True PDF format not scan-copy), as applicable.

8.2 Submittal Required Following Award of Contract


8.2.1 Samples in compliance with Clause 5.3 of this specification shall be
submitted.
8.2.2 Production and shipment schedules.
8.2.3 Production test schedules.
8.2.4 Special test or type test schedules, if applicable.
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9 Technical Data Schedules


SEC Tender No: _________________ SEC Item No. _______________

SEC Specified Vendor Proposed


No Description
Values Values**
1 Joint / Termination / Accessories *
Type (Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink, Pre-molded, Separable Elbow
2
Connector, Inner Cone Plug-in)
3 Outdoor/Indoor (termination only) *
Termination length: *
4 Low voltage *
Medium voltage *
5 Conductor material, size, and number of cable cores *
6 Voltage designation (kV) *
7 Manufacturer catalog name *
8 Class of termination as per applicable standard Yes
9 Creepage distance (mm, for outdoor termination only) *
10 Product offered is type tested Yes
11 SEC approved laboratory *
12 Date of product type test *
13 Submittals required as part of tender/inquiry included Yes
14 Weight of each joint/termination/accessories (kg) -
15 Name of the manufacturer *
15 Country of origin *
Note: Components list (kit contents) conforming to the requirements of Clause 8.1.4 of this specification shall be
attached herewith.
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Joints / Terminations / Accessories

SEC Inquiry No: Item No:

 Additional Technical Information or Features Specified by SEC

 Additional Supplementary Data or Features Proposed by Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 Other Particulars to be filled-up by the Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 List of Deviations and Clauses to which exception is taken by the


Bidder/Vendor/Supplier. (Use separate sheet, if necessary).

Manufacturer of
Description Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment

Name of Company

Location and Office Address

Name and Signature of Authorized


Representative with Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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