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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3
SPECIFICATION FOR
POWER CABLE, XLPE INSULATED,
COPPER CONDUCTOR, SINGLE CORE,
115 kV or 230 kV RATING
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
4.1 General
4.2 Design Criteria
4.3 Materials
4.4 Fabrication
4.5 Marking
5.0 TESTS
5.1 Routine and Type Tests

5.2 Production Sampling Tests
6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
Figure 1 : Cross-Section of XLPE Insulated 115 kV or 230 kV Power

Cable (Typical)
Figure 2 : Reel Making Locations
7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.1 Data Schedule for 115 kV

7.2 Data Schedule for 230 kV

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1.0 SCOPE
This SCEC0-East Material Standard Specification (SMSS) specifies the

minimum technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture,
inspection, testing and performance of XLPE insulated, single core, Copper
power cable, rated 115kV or 230kV intended to be used in the system of Saudi
Consolidated Electric Company in the Eastern Province (SCECO-East), Saudi
Arabia.
2.0 CROSS REFERENCES
2.1 This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with

the SCECO-East General Specification No. 01-SMSS-01, titled
"General Requirements for All Equipment/Materials", which shall be
considered as an integral part of this SMSS.
2.2 This SMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SCECO-East

Purchase Order or Contract Schedule for project, as applicable.
3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS
The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable
for the equipment/material covered in this SMSS. In case of conflict, the
vendor/manufacturer may propose equipment/material conforming to one
group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted hereunder without jeopardizing
the requirements of this SMSS.
3.1 IEC 60228 : Conductors of Insulated Cables
3.2 IEC 60502 : Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power

Cables for Rated Voltage from 1kV to 30kV
3.3 IEC 60840 : Tests for Power Cables with Extruded

Insulation for Rated Voltages Above 30kV (Um
= 36kV) up to 150kV (Um=170kV)

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3.4 ICEA P-45-482 : Short Circuit Performance of Metallic Shields
and Sheaths of Insulated Cable
3.5 ICEA S-66-524 : Cross-Linked - Thermosetting Polyethylene -

Insulated Wire and Cable for the Transmission
and Distribution of Electrical Energy
3.6 AEIC CS7 : Specifications for Cross-Linked Polyethylene

Insulated Shielded Power Cables Rated 69kV
Through 138kV
3.7 AEIC CS4 : Specifications for Impregnated - Paper -

Insulated Low and Medium Pressure Self
Contained Liquid Filled Cable.
3.8 WG 21.03 : CIGRE Working Group 21-03;

Recommendations for Electrical Tests Type,
Sample and Routine on Extruded Cables and
accessories at voltages >150 (170)kV and ≤
400 (420)kV.
4.1 General
4.1.1 There is no IEC or AEIC reference covering the material

requirements for 230 kV cable.
4.1.2 The XLPE insulated power cable, rated 115 kV or 230kV

shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all
respects.
4.1.3 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by 01-SMSS-01 shall show

the outline of the power cable, together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

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4.2 Design Criteria
4.2.1 The power cable rated 115 kV shall be manufactured in

accordance with AEIC CS7 and tested in accordance with AEIC
CS7 or IEC 60840.
For 230 kV power cable, it shall be manufactured in accordance

with AEIC CS7 and tested in accordance with AEIC CS7 or
WG 21.03 Electra No.151 (December 1993).
4.2.2 The power cable, rated 115kV or 230kV shall be designed for
ambient temperature conditions specified in 01-SMSS-01.
4.2.3 The cable shall be designed to withstand a conductor

temperature of 130°C without any detrimental effects on any of
its components. However, the cable sizing shall be based on a
maximum permissible continuous temperature of 90°C and
emergency loading temperature of 105°C.
4.2.4 The construction of the cable shall be essentially as shown in

Figure 1.
The ratings and dimensions of 115kV or 230kV power cable

shall be as indicated in Data Schedule.
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Conductor
The conductor shall be segmental or non-segmental, round,

compacted, shaped or circular stranded copper class 2 per IEC
60228.
For 115 kV power cable, conductor sizes shall be 400, 630, 800,
1000 and 1200 mm².
For 230 kV power cable, conductor sizes shall be 630, 800,

1000, 1200, 1500, 2000 and 2500 mm²

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The conductor construction shall be as specified in Table-1
below:
Table-1
Conductor Size (mm²) Conductor Construction
400, 630, 800, 1000 Segmental or non-segmental
1000, 1200, 1500, 2000, 2500 Segmental
4.3.2 Conductor Shield
The conductor shield of cable, rated 115kV or 230kV shall

consist of an extruded black thermosetting semi-conducting
material compatible with the conductor and the XLPE
insulation.
A conductor moisture impervious layer (longitudinal water

barrier) shall be applied between the conductor and the specified
extruded semi-conducting layer.
The outer surface of the conductor shield shall be cylindrical

and shall be firmly bonded to the overlying insulation. The
extruded shield shall be easily removable from the conductor.
The average thickness and minimum thickness of the conductor

shield shall be as indicated in the Data Schedule.
4.3.3 Insulation
The insulation shall be super clean cross-linked polyethylene

(XLPE).
The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation

shall be as indicated in the Data Schedule.
4.3.4 Insulation Shield
The insulation shield shall consist of an extruded black

thermosetting semi-conducting material compatible with the
XLPE insulation.

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The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation
shield shall be as indicated in the Data Schedule.
4.3.5 Metallic Sheath
The metallic sheath shall consist of a seamless tube of

corrugated aluminum or extruded lead alloy.
For power cables to be installed below water table level,

extruded lead alloy sheath shall be provided over the insulation
shield.
For power cables to be installed above water table level, the

sheath shall be extruded lead alloy or seamless tube of
corrugated aluminum.
ICEA Publication P-45-482 shall be used by the manufacturer to

determine the effective cross-sectional area of the metallic
sheath and its short circuit current carrying capability.
When lead is used as sheath, the material and mechanical

properties shall conform to applicable clauses of AEIC CS4.
4.3.6 Moisture Impervious Layers
The moisture impervious layers shall consist of the following:
a. First Layer (longitudinal water barrier) - a layer of semi-

conductive water blocking tape or powder between the
insulation shield and the metallic sheath. The thickness
of this first moisture impervious layer shall be
independent of that of the extruded insulation shield.
b. Second Layer (longitudinal water barrier) - a layer of

semi-conductive water blocking tape or powder between
the metallic sheath and the jacket.

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4.3.7 Jacket
The jacket material shall be black linear low density

polyethylene (LLDPE) or linear medium density polyethylene
(LMDPE) tested per IEC 60502. The LLDPE or LMDPE jacket
shall be ultra violet ray resistant. A suitable binder tape may be
applied between the moisture impervious layer and the jacket.
The average and minimum thickness of the jacket shall be as

indicated in the Data Schedule.
4.3.8 Conductive Layer
A conductive layer shall be applied over the jacket to serve as

an electrode for testing the integrity of the jacket.
4.4 Fabrication
4.4.1 The conductor shield, cross-linked polyethylene insulation and

insulation shield shall be extruded by the triple extrusion
method to assure homogeneity between the insulation and the
semi-conducting shields.
The insulation shield shall be bonded firmly and continuously to

the insulation.
4.4.2 The cross-linking process shall be by the dry cure dry cooling
method.
4.4.3 The power cable shall be free of material and manufacturing

defects which would prevent it from meeting the requirements
of this Specification.
4.5 Marking
4.5.1 The jacket for all the cables shall be marked by embossing in
English at intervals not exceeding one meter with the following
minimum information:

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a. Electric Cable
b. Voltage designation, 115kV or 230kV
c. Type of insulation, XLPE
d. Insulation thickness, mm
e. Conductor cross sectional area, mm² and material
f. The manufacturer's name or trademark
g. Year of manufacture
h. Cumulative length at every one meter with the highest
length mark on the outer end of the cable
4.5.2 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.
5.0 TESTS
All tests results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SCECO-East.
5.1 Routine and Type Tests
5.1.1 For 115 kV power cable, routine and type tests per AEIC CS7
or IEC 60840 are acceptable. For 230 kV power cable, routine
and type tests shall be as per WG 21.03.
5.1.2 A longitudinal water tightness type test shall be conducted on

the cable in accordance with the requirements of IEC 60840 or
WG 21.03.
5.1.3 The completed reeled cable partial discharge test data shall be
submitted on a printout shut of an X-Y recorder showing the
partial discharge curve of each cable.
5.2 Production Sampling Tests
5.2.1 Production sampling tests shall be conducted on the cable in

accordance with the requirements of AEIC CS7.
5.2.2 Production quality requirements for the insulation and semi-

conducting shields shape as per AEIC CS7.

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6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
In addition to the applicable items per 01-SMSS-01, packing and shipping of

the cable shall conform to the following :
6.1 The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof, heat shrinkable
plastic or elastomeric end cap with adhesive type sealing compound.
Cable ends shall be properly secured to the reel.
6.2 The cable shall be delivered without splices, on standard sized non-
returnable steel drums of sturdy construction properly packed and
lagged externally to prevent the cable from possible damage to the
cable during transportation. Wood lagging shall be used and have a
minimum thickness of 50mm. The wood lagging shall also be secured
with steel straps to provide physical protection for the cables during
transit and during customary storage and handling operations.
6.3 The arbor hole for wooden reel shall be reinforced with galvanized steel
plates.
The minimum diameter of the drum of the shipping reel shall not be
less than the minimum bending diameter of the power cable.
6.4 Reel Markings
6.4.1 Cable reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible

letters giving the following particulars:
a. Cable voltage and conductor size

b. Type of cable
c. Length and weight of cable on reel
d. Gross weight
e. Dimensions of reel
f. Manufacturer's name and country of origin
g. SCECO-East Purchase Order number
h. J.O. number/Contract number (if applicable)

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i. Serial number of reel

j. SCECO-East stock number in 10 cm high bold
numerals.
k. Direction of rolling of reel
l. 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3
Reel marking locations shall be as shown in Figure 2.
6.4.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel.
6.4.3 Cable reel identification shall include any additional

information as required by the SCECO-East shipping
instructions.

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.1 115kV XLPE POWER CABLE
SCECO-East Inquiry No. Date
SCECO-East Purchase Order No. Date

or Contract No.
SCECO-East PTS No./ Project Title with J.O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION No DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
4.2 Design Criteria/Rating
a. Reference manufacturing AEIC

standard
b. Cable Nominal Voltage

Rating, kV 115
c. System Short Circuit

Current for 1 sec, kA 40
d. Maximum conductor
short circuit current
temperature, °C 250
e. Maximum permissible
continuous conductor
temperature, °C 90
'A' - SCECO-EAST SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

'B' - BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/
PARAMETERS
'C' - REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*) - DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE
BIDDER/SUPPLIER/ VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
f. Emergency Loading
• Maximum emergency
conductor loading temp.,°C 105
• Permissible Load in Amps, A *
• Allowable loading duration; hrs
i) During any 12 months 72

ii) During the life of
the cable 1500
4.3 Material Details :
4.3.1 Conductor :
Material COPPER
Conductor for stranding

(Non-segmental/segmental) *
No. of strands *
Dia. of strand prior to

compaction, mm *
Cross-sectional area, mm²

(400, 630, 800, 1000
& 1200) mm²

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Diameter, mm *
Resistance at 25°C, Ω/km *
Conductor AC resistance
at 20°C *
Conductor DC resistance
at 20°C *
Resistivity at 20°C *
Temp. coefficient at 20°C/°C *
Skin effect loss factor (Ks) *
Proximity effect loss factor (Kp) *
DC resistance at 90°C, Ω/km *
Short circuit capability of

conductor in kA for 1 second
starting with 90°C conductor
temperature up to max. short
circuit current temperature 40
4.3.2 Conductor shield:
Material SEMICON
Average thickness, mm
400mm² 0.64
800 to 1200mm² 0.76

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Minimum thickness, mm
400mm² 0.512
800 to 1200mm² 0.608
Dia. over conductor shield, mm *
Thermal resistivity, K.m/W *
Conductor Moisture
Impervious layer
Material Semi-Conducting
Tape
Thickness *
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER CLEAN
Material XLPE
Average thickness, mm 20.32
Minimum thickness, mm 18.288
Diameter over insulation, mm *
Relative permittivity or
dielectric constant (ε) *
Loss factor (δ ) *
Specific Resistance, MΩ-km
(Actual Test Value) *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.4 Insulation shield:
Material SEMICON
Diameter over insulation
shield, mm *
Maximum thickness, mm 2.29
4.3.5 Metallic sheath:
Material
Total effective cross-
sectional area mm² *
Diameter over metallic shield, mm *
Temp. coefficient at 20°C,/°C *
AC resistance at 20°C, Ω/km *
Self inductance, mH/km *
AC resistance at 90°C *
DC resistance at 90°C *
Short circuit capability in kA

for 1 second of the metallic shield
computed per ICEA Publication
P-45-482, starting with 90°C
conductor temperature : 40

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.6
a. Moisture impervious layer

(first layer) :
Semi-Conducting
swelling tape
Material or powder
Average Thickness, mm 0.12
Diameter over the layer, mm *
b. Moisture impervious layer

(second layer) :
Semi-Conducting
swelling tape
Material or powder
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material
(LLDPE or LMDPE?)
Overall cable diameter, mm *
4.3.8 Conductive layer :
Material *
Thickness, mm *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
6.0 PACKING
a. Total quantity required, m
b. Are matched sets of cable

reel length required?
c. If "YES", how many reels

are required per set?
d. Tolerance in cable length

of matched reel sets
e. Conductor weight, kg/km *
f. Cable weight, kg/km *
g. Reel and cable weight, kg *
h. Cable length per reel, m
i. Cable reel diameter, mm *
j. Cable reel width, mm *
OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
a. Life expectancy of cable,

years Over 30

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
b. 3-phase inductance in
trefoil formation, mH/km *
c. 3 phase capacitance in
trefoil formation µF/km *
d. Maximum permissible
overload in % of 3 cables
in underground cable duct
trefoil formation, at 40°C
soil temperature, for
1/2/3 hours starting with
a prior loading of
50% *
75% *
100% *
e. Maximum pulling tension, kN *
f. Maximum sidewall pressure, kN/m *
g. Minimum bending radius, mm *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.2 115kV, XLPE POWER CABLE
A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE SPECIFIED

BY SCECO-EAST
B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR :
C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR :
Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Material Contractor
Name of the Company
Location and address
Name and Signature of

Authorized Representative
and Date
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.2 230 kV XLPE POWER CABLE
SCECO-East Inquiry No. Date
SCECO-East Purchase Order No. Date

or Contract No.
SCECO-East PTS No./ Project Title with J.O. No.
REFERENCE
SECTION No DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'
4.2 Design Criteria/Rating
a. Reference manufacturing AEIC

standard
b. Cable Nominal Voltage

Rating, kV 230
c. System Short Circuit

Current, for 1 sec, kA 63
d. Maximum conductor
short circuit current
temperature, °C 250
e. Maximum permissible
continuous conductor
temperature, °C 90
'A' - SCECO-EAST SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

'B' - BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED
DATA/PARAMETERS
'C' - REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'
(*) - DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE
BIDDER/SUPPLIER/ VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
f. Emergency Loading
• Maximum emergency
conductor loading temp.,°C 105
• Permissible Load in Amps, A *
• Allowable loading duration; hrs
i) During any 12 months 72

ii) During the life of
the cable 1500
4.3 Material Details :
4.3.1 Conductor :
Material COPPER
Conductor for stranding

(non-segmental/segmental) *
No. of strands *
Dia. of strand prior to

compaction, mm *
Cross-sectional area, mm²

(630mm², 800mm²
1000mm², 1200mm²
1500mm², 2000mm² or 2500mm²)

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Diameter, mm *
Conductor DC resistance
at 20°C *
Conductor AC resistance
at 20°C *
Resistance at 25°C, Ω/km *
Temp. coefficient at 20°C/°C *
Skin effect loss factor (Ks) *
Proximity effect loss factor (Kp) *
DC resistance at 90°C, Ω/km
Short circuit capability of

conductor in kA for 1 second
starting with 90°C conductor
temperature up to max. short
circuit current temperature 63
4.3.2 Conductor shield:
Material SEMICON

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
Dia. over conductor shield, mm *
Conductor Moisture
Impervious layer
Material Semi-Conducting
Tape
Thickness *
4.3.3 Insulation:
SUPER CLEAN
Material XLPE
Diameter over insulation, mm *
Relative permittivity or
dielectric constant (ε) *
Loss factor (δ ) *
Specific Resistance, MΩ-km
(Actual Test Value) *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.4 Insulation shield:
Material SEMICON
Diameter over insulation
shield, mm *
4.3.5 Metallic sheath:
Material
Total effective cross-
sectional area mm² *
Diameter over metallic shield, mm *

Temp. coefficient at 20°C,/°C *
AC resistance at 20°C, Ω/km *
Self inductance, mH/km *
AC resistance at 90°C *
DC resistance at 90°C *
Short circuit capability in kA

for 1 second of the metallic shield
computed per ICEA Publication
P-45-482, starting with 90°C
conductor temperature : 63

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
4.3.6
a. Moisture impervious layer

(first layer) :
Semi-Conducting
swelling tape
Material or powder
b. Moisture impervious layer

(second layer) :
Semi-Conducting
swelling tape
Material or powder
4.3.7 Jacket:
Material
(LLDPE or LMDPE?)
Overall cable diameter, mm *
4.3.8 Conductive layer :
Material *
Thickness, mm *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
6.0 PACKING
a. Total quantity required, m
b. Are matched sets of cable

reel length required?
c. If "YES", how many reels

are required per set?
d. Tolerance in cable length

of matched reel sets
e. Conductor weight, kg/km *
f. Cable weight, kg/km *
g. Reel and cable weight, kg *
h. Cable length per reel, m
i. Cable reel diameter, mm *
j. Cable reel width, mm *
OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION
a. Life expectancy of cable,

years Over 30
b. 3-phase inductance in
trefoil formation, mH/km *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
REFERENCE
c. 3 phase capacitance in
trefoil formation µF/km *
d. Maximum permissible
overload in % of 3 cables
in underground cable duct
trefoil formation, at 40°C
soil temperature, for
1/2/3 hours starting with
a prior loading of
50% * / / / / / /
75% * / / / / / /
100% * / / / / / /
e. Maximum pulling tension, kN *
f. Maximum sidewall pressure, kN/m *
g. Minimum bending radius, mm *

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7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
7.2 230kV, XLPE POWER CABLE
A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE SPECIFIED

BY SCECO-EAST
B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR :
C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR :
Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Material Contractor
Name of the Company
Location and address
Name and Signature of

Authorized Representative
and Date
Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3

POWER CABLE, XLPE INSULATED,

COPPER CONDUCTOR, SINGLE CORE,

115 kV or 230 kV RATING

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Routine and Type Tests

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Figure 1 : Cross-Section of XLPE Insulated 115 kV or 230 kV Power

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

7.1 Data Schedule for 115 kV

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3

This SCEC0-East Material Standard Specification (SMSS) specifies the

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

2.1 This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with

2.2 This SMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SCECO-East

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

3.1 IEC 60228 : Conductors of Insulated Cables

3.2 IEC 60502 : Extruded Solid Dielectric Insulated Power

3.3 IEC 60840 : Tests for Power Cables with Extruded

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SCECO MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION 11-SMSS-5, Rev.3

3.5 ICEA S-66-524 : Cross-Linked - Thermosetting Polyethylene -

3.6 AEIC CS7 : Specifications for Cross-Linked Polyethylene

3.7 AEIC CS4 : Specifications for Impregnated - Paper -

3.8 WG 21.03 : CIGRE Working Group 21-03;

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1 There is no IEC or AEIC reference covering the material

4.1.2 The XLPE insulated power cable, rated 115 kV or 230kV

4.1.3 Manufacturer's drawings, as required by 01-SMSS-01 shall show

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4.2.1 The power cable rated 115 kV shall be manufactured in

For 230 kV power cable, it shall be manufactured in accordance

4.2.3 The cable shall be designed to withstand a conductor

4.2.4 The construction of the cable shall be essentially as shown in

The ratings and dimensions of 115kV or 230kV power cable

The conductor shall be segmental or non-segmental, round,

For 230 kV power cable, conductor sizes shall be 630, 800,

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4.3.2 Conductor Shield

The conductor shield of cable, rated 115kV or 230kV shall

A conductor moisture impervious layer (longitudinal water

The outer surface of the conductor shield shall be cylindrical

The average thickness and minimum thickness of the conductor

The insulation shall be super clean cross-linked polyethylene

The average thickness and minimum thickness of the insulation

4.3.4 Insulation Shield

The insulation shield shall consist of an extruded black

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4.3.5 Metallic Sheath