SPECIFICATION P-176: 2007

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CONNECTORS FOR 500/220/132 kV GRID STATIONS

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PAKISTAN
WATER AND POWER DEVELOPEMNET AUTHORITY
DESIGN DEPARTMENET NTDC
 CONTENTS

0. Foreword

1. Scope

2. Climatic Conditions

3. Requirements

4. Material

5. Tests

6. Packaging

7. Tender Data

8. Approval of Drawings

9. 500 kV Connectors

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 SPECIFICATION P-176: 86

CONNECTORS FOR GRID STATIONS

0 FOREWORD

0.1 This specification has been prepared by Design NTDC.

This specification is intended for the procurement of material and does

not include all the necessary provisions of a contract.

This specification is subject to revision as and when required.

1 SCOPE

1.1 This specification describes the connectors suitable for installations on 500, 220 and
132 kV Grid Stations under climatic conditions mentioned in clause 2.0.

1.2 The connectors shall be of the type described in the following clauses:

1.2.1 Monometallic Connectors

The monometallic connectors shall be of the following types and designation

as per drawings attached and as per Table-I(A), I(B), (IC) and I(D).

TABLE-I(A) TEE-CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Run) (Tap)
Tee-connector 2x600/3.0 TDMHP3.0 PDW/DF-405 88.9 2X32

Tee-connector 484/2x600 TDMRH PDW/DF-406 2X29.6 2X32

Tee-connector 600/5.0 TMHP5.0 PDW/DF-395 141.3 32

Tee-connector 2X600/2X600 TDMHH PDW/DF-409 2X32 2X32

Tee-connector 2X600/3.0 TDMHP3.0 PDW/DF-405 88.9 2X32

Tee-connector 2X600/3.5 TDMHP3.5 PDW/DF-405 101.6 2X32

Tee-connector 2X600/5.0 TDMHP5.0 PDW/DF-405 141.3 2X32

Tee-connector 2X455/3.0 TDMAP3.0 PDW/DF-405 88.9 2X27.72

Tee-connector 2X484/3.0 TDMRP3.0 PDW/DF-405 88.9 2X29.6

Tee-connector 484/2X455 TDMAR PDW/DF-406 29.6 2X27.72

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Tee-connector 2X484/2X484 TDMRR PDW/DF-409 2X29.6 2X29.6

Tee-connector 600/600 TMHH PDW/DF-388 32 32

Tee-connector 484/600 TMRH PDW/DF-388 29.6 32

Tee-connector 183/600 TMLH PDW/DF-388 20 32

TABLE-I(B) ANGLE TEE-CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Run) (Tap)
Angle Tee-connector 3.0/2x2.5 TDMP3.0, P 2.5 PDW/DF-389 88.9 2X73
Angle Tee-connector 3.0/2.5 TMP 3.0, P 2.5 PDW/DF-392 88.9 73
Angle Tee-connector 3.5/2x2.5 TDMP3.5 ,P 2.5 PDW/DF-389 101.6 2x73
Angle Tee-connector 3.5/2.5 TMP 3.5, P 2.5 PDW/DF-392 101.6 2X32
Angle Tee-connector 5.0/2x2.5 TDMP5.0, P 2.5 PDW/DF-389 141.3 2x73
Angle Tee-connector 5.0/2.5 TMP 5.0, P 2.5 PDW/DF-392 141.3 73

TABLE-I(C) STRAIGHT CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Run) (Tap)
Straight connector -2x600/3.0 0DMHP3.0 PDW/DF-398 2X32 88.9
0DMHP3.5
Straight connector -2x600/3.5 PDW/DF-398 2X32 101.6

Straight connector -2x600/5.0 0DMHP5.0 PDW/DF-398 2X32 141.3

Straight connector - 2x484/3.0 0DMRP3.0 PDW/DF-398 2X29.6 88.9
Straight connector - 455/3.0 0MSP 3.0 PDW/DF-439 28 88.9
Straight connector - 600/5.0 0MHP 5.0 PDW/DF-439 32 141.3
Straight connector - 2x600/Flat 0DMHF PDW/DF-438 2x32 Flat
Straight connector - 3.0/Flat 0MP3.OF PDW/DF-430 Flat 88.9
Straight connector - 3.5/Flat 0MP3.5F PDW/DF-430 Flat 101.6

TABLE-I(D) SUPPORTING CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dimensions

PG clamp 484 – 484 PGRR PDW/DF-415 29.6 each grove

PG clamp 600 – 600 PGHH PDW/DF-415 32 each grove
PG clamp 887 – 887 PGJJ PDW/DF-415 39 each grove
Slide bus support for 3” pipe size SBSP3.0 PDW/DF-431 88.9
Slide bus support for 3.5” pipe size
SBSP3.5 PDW/DF-431 101.6
Slide bus support for 5” pipe size SBSP5.0 PDW/DF-431 141.3

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Fixed bus support for 3” pipe size
BSP3.0 PDW/DF-436 88.9
Fixed bus support for 3.5” pipe size
BSP3.5 PDW/DF-436 101.6
Fixed bus support for 5” pipe size
BSP5.0 PDW/DF-436 141.3

Expansion bus support for coupling 3” pipe size EBSP3.0 PDW/DF-434 88.9
Expansion bus support for coupling 3.5” pipe
EBSP3.5 PDW/DF-434 101.6
size
Expansion bus support for coupling 5” pipe size EBSP5.0 PDW/DF-434 141.3

T-slide bus support for 3” pipe size T-SBSP3.0 PDW/DF-432 88.9

T-slide bus support for 3.5” pipe size T-SBSP3.5 PDW/DF-432 101.6
Monometallic spacer SH100 PDW/DF-401 32 each
Monometallic spacer
SH200 PDW/DF-401 32 each
Monometallic spacer
SH400 PDW/DF-401 32 each
Bus support
BSHH PDW/DF-437 2X32
Cap for 3” pipe size
Cap 3.0 PDW/DF-433 88.9
Cap for 3.5” pipe size
Cap 3.5 PDW/DF-433 101.6
Cap for 5” pipe size
Cap 5.0 PDW/DF-433 141.3

1.2.2 Bimetallic Connectors

The bimetallic connector shall be made of separate Copper and Aluminum alloy bodies joined
by a suitable bimetallic joint to prevent galvanic action. These shall be of the following types
and according to the drawings attached and as per Table – II (A) and II (B)

TABLE-II(A) STRAIGHT CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Conductor) (Terminal)

Straight connector-2x600/F ODBHF PDW/DF-407 2X32 88.9

Straight connector - 3.0/60 OBEP3.0,60 PDW/DF-393 88.9 60
Straight connector - 3.0/F OBEP3.0,F PDW/DF-394 88.9 Flat
Straight connector - 3.5/60 OBEP3.5,60 PDW/DF-393 101.6 60
Straight connector - 3.5/F OBEP3.5,F PDW/DF-394 101.6 Flat
Straight connector-2X600/60 ODBH60 PDW/DF-397 2x32 60
Straight connector - 5.0/60 OBEP5.0,60 PDW/DF-393 141.3 60
Straight connector - 5.0/F OBEP5.0,F PDW/DF-394 141.3 Flat
Straight connector - 3.0/60 OBP 3.0,60 PDW/DF-428 88.9 60
Straight connector - 3.0/F OBP 3.0,F PDW/DF-429 88.9 Flat

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Straight connector - 2X484/60 ODBR60 PDW/DF-397 2x29.6 60
Straight connector - 2X455/60 ODBA60 PDW/DF-397 2x27.72 60
Straight connector - 3.5/60 OBP 3.5,60 PDW/DF-428 101.6 60

TABLE-II (A) STRAIGHT CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Conductor) (Terminal)
Straight connector - 3.5/F OBP 3.5,F PDW/DF-429 101.6 Flat
ODBH40*
Straight connector - 600/40 PDW/DF-397 32 40

Straight connector - 600/F ODBHF* PDW/DF-407 32 Flat

Straight connector - 5.0/40 OBP5.0,40 PDW/DF-428 141.3 40
Straight connector - 5.0/F OBP 5.0,F PDW/DF-428 141.3 40

TABLE-II (B) – 900 CONNECTORS

Description Designation Drawing No. Dia mm Dia mm

(Conductor) (Terminal)
900 connector -3.0/60 90BEP3.0,60 PDW/DF-396 88.9 60
900 connector -3.5/60 90BEP3.5,60 PDW/DF-396 101.6 60
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90 connector -5.0/60 90BEP5.0,60 PDW/DF-396 141.3 60
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90 connector -600/40 90BH40* PDW/DF-435 32 40
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90 connector -600/60 90BH60 PDW/DF-435 32 60
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90 connector -3.0/40 90BEP3.0,40 PDW/DF-396 3.0 40
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90 connector -5.0/40 90BEP5.0,40 PDW/DF-396 5.0 60
90/T connector -2X600/F 90/TDBHF PDW/DF-402 2X32 Flat
90/T connector -3.0/60 90/TBP3.0,60 PDW/DF-427 88.9 60
90/T connector -2X600/60 90/TDBH60 PDW/DF-408 2X32 60
90/T connector -2X600/30 90/TDBH30 PDW/DF-408 2X32 30
90/T connector -2X455/60 90/TDBA60 PDW/DF-408 2X27.72 60
90/T connector -2X455/30 90/TDBA30 PDW/DF-408 2X27.27 30
90/T connector -2X484/60 90/TDBR60 PDW/DF-408 2X29.6 60
90/T connector -2X484/30 90/TDBR30 PDW/DF-408 2X29.6 30
90/T connector -3.0/30 90/TBP3.0,30 PDW/DF-427 88.9 30
90/T connector -3.5/60 90/TBP3.5,60 PDW/DF-427 101.6 60
90/T connector -3.5/30 90/TBP3.5,30 PDW/DF-427 101.6 30
90/T connector -5.0/40 90/TBP5.0,40 PDW/DF-427 141.3 40
90/T connector -5.0/30 90/TBP5.0,40 PDW/DF-427 141.3 30
90/T connector -2X600/40 90/TDBH40* PDW/DF-408 2X32 40
90/T connector -2X600/30 90/TDBH30* PDW/DF-408 2X32 30
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* Connectors for 132 kV Busbar

2. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

2.1 Connectors of all types shall be suitable for satisfactory operation under the
following conditions:

2.2 Ambient Temperature

Maximum 500 C
Maximum mean over any 24 hours 450 C
Mean in any year 300 C
Minimum -100 C

2.3 Humidity

The relative humidity may range from 0 to 100%. The maximum values of the ambient temperature
and humidity however do not occur simultaneously. During the monsoon, high humidity may persist
for many days at a time along with temperature ranging from 300 C to 400 C.

2.4 Altitude

Installation up to 1000 m above Sea level.

2.4 Atmospheric Conditions

It may be assumed that the air is not normally heavily polluted by dust, smoke, aggressive
gases, vapors, or salt spray. At certain times of year severe dust storm may be experienced.

3 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The connectors shall be so designed that there are no sharp corners or edges
which may damage the conductor or cause radio interference, and corona. The connector shall
not become loose due to vibrations, or temperature variations.

3.2 The connectors shall be of bolted type and should be able to develop adequate
electrical contact between the conductors and or terminals and between all wires of the stranded
conductor.

Connectors with single bolt technology may be considered for connection on tube only; if the
design of the product is submitted for approval along with type test reports giving evidence of
covering the following performances:

• Electrical ageing test as per ANSI 119.4 (Class C).

• Bending test (applicable loading must be obtained by calculation by implementing
boundary condition on the busbar system).
• Short circuit test as per IEC 694

3.3 The temperature rise of the connector shall not exceed the temperature rise of the conductor with
which it is intended to be used.

3.4 The temperature rise of the connector, which connects conductors of varying sizes shall not
exceed the temperature rise of the conductor having highest temperature rise.

3.5 The resistance of a conductor including connectors shall not exceed the resistance of an equal
length of the identical conductor without connectors by more than 110 percent of all sizes of
conductor.

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3.6 The resistance measurement shall be made by milli volt drop, accurate resistance bridge or other
suitable means.

3.7 The condition specified in clause 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 above, shall be for the minimum rated current
specified in Table-III.

TABLE – III

Conductor Area mm2 Rated Current A

Arvidal
3.8 T 455.7 925
hSnap-dragon
e 456.26 925
Hawthorn
p 604 1085
u 1300
l Coreopsis 811
l Jessamine
887 1350
oAluminium pipe 2.5” nominal dia
u 1096.85 1550
t Aluminium pipe 3.0” nominal dia
1437.70 1890
s
Aluminium pipe 3.5” nominal dia
t 1728.70 2170
r
eAluminium pipe 5” nominal dia 2772.60 3080
n
gCopper stud 30 mm dia - 1250
t
hCopper stud 40 mm dia - 1600
oCopper stud 60 mm dia - 2000
f
Copper stud flat (125 x 125 x 16
t mm) - 2000
h
e connectors shall not be less than that indicated in Table – IV

TABLE - IV

Connector Minimum Pullout kg.

All connectors for Ardival conductor
1000
All connectors for snap-Dragon conductor
1000
All connectors for Hawthorn conductor
1000
All connectors for Rail conductor
1200
All connectors for Coreopsis conductor
1300
All connectors for Jessamine conductor
1400
All connectors for 2½” pipe size snap-Dragon conductor
1400
All connectors for 3” pipe size snap-Dragon conductor
1800

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All connectors for 3½” pipe size snap-Dragon conductor
2200
All connectors for 5” pipe size snap-Dragon conductor
3500
All connectors for 6” pipe size snap-Dragon conductor
4000

3.9 The monometallic connectors and Aluminum portion of Bimetallic connectors shall be made from
corrosion proof Aluminum alloy conforming to clause 4.1. The copper based Aluminum alloys shall
not be acceptable.

3.10 The bimetallic connectors shall have separate copper and Aluminum bodies jointed by a suitable
bimetal strip joint with 2mm of thickness. The connectors employing bimetallic shims shall not be
accepted.

3.11 The copper portion of the bimetallic joints shall be made of copper alloy conforming to clause 4.3

3.12 The nuts, bolts and washers shall be conforming to clause 4.2.

3.13 The number and size for bolts nuts shall be adequate for the design of connectors to fulfill the
requirements of contact pressure, temperature rise and resistance etc.

3.14 The dimensions of the connector shall be submitted for approval. The tolerance on the dimensions
shall be plus or minus 2 percent from that of the approved one.

3.15 For connectors with flat terminals, the flat portion shall have holes drilled in it as per respective
drawing. The numbers of bolts, nuts and washers as per clause 3.13 shall be supplied with each
flat type connector. The supplier/manufacturer is required to drill four (04) Nos. holes for M16 bolts
on the terminal palm of the flat type connector for which the corresponding drawing (s) does not
show the same. These connector(s) are to be supplied with requisite number of bolts, nuts and
washers as per clause 11.3 of the Specification. The length of bolts should be enough to
accommodate the thickness of the connector, nut, washer with protuberant for 3-4 threads.

3.16 Each connector drawing should clearly indicate the grade of material being used, the weight of
copper and Aluminum parts, separately and tightening torque of bolts.

3.17 The current caring capacity of the connectors shall be more then the current rating of the
respective conductor(s) / pipe for which it is to be used. The connector should be able to withstand
the short circuit current of the network. The temperature rise of a connector shall not exceed the
temperature rise of the conductor/pipe with which it is intended to be used. The temperature rise of
the connector, which connects conductors/pipes of varying sizes, shall not exceed the temperature
rise of the conductor/pipe having the highest temperature rise.

4 MATERIAL

4.1 The material and composition of the Aluminum alloy used on monometallic
connectors and the Aluminum portion of the bimetallic connectors shall be submitted for approval.
The alloy will be properly heat treated. Additionally, keepers, components, which are subjected to
high forces during services, will be obtained by gravity die casting with following characteristics:

Ultimate tensile strength min = 24 kg/ mm2

Yield strength, 0.2% off set, min = 15.5 kg/mm2
Elongation min = 3% on 50 mm scale
Electrical conductivity min = 38% IACS
Brinell hardness, min = 100 HB

4.2 The bolts, nuts and washers shall be of stainless steel having following properties:
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 Breaking strength, min = 65 kg/ mm2
Yield strength, min = 40 kg/mm2
Brinell hardness, min = 140 HB

Use of alternate alloys shall be permissible subject to approval, for which all relevant data such as
composition, strength characteristics and tightening torques etc. shall be submitted.

4.3 The material and composition of the copper alloy in the bimetallic connectors shall be submitted for
approval. The copper alloy will be from the Copper/Nickel base family of alloys with a minimum of
96.4% of copper in order to guarantee high conductivity properties as well as high strengths
characteristics. Copper alloy shall be heat-treated.

4.4 The copper alloy must be developed and defined in accordance with mechanical and electrical
properties indicated in clause 4.3 of P-176:2007. This copper alloy must be heat treated to reach
the electrical and mechanical requirement as per clause 4.3. The chemical composition should be
in accordance with the following standards:

ASTM B411 – alloy reference C64700

DIN 17673 – alloy reference 17678
BSS 4577 – alloy reference A3/2

The copper alloy shall have the following characteristics:

Ultimate tensile strength Rm (min) = 20 kg/ mm2, (196.2) N/mm2, (196.2) MPa
Yield strength Re 0.2% min = 10 kg/mm2, (98.1) N/mm2, (98.1) MPa
Elongation (min) = 18% on 50 mm scale
Electrical conductivity at 200C = 32% IACS
(%IACS) (min)

5 TESTS

5.1 Sample Tests

5.1.1 The following sample tests are required to be carried out on connectors:
i) visual inspection and dimension test
ii) Temperature rise test
iii) Resistance test
iv) Strength test

5.1.2 Visual Inspection and Dimensions

Each batch offered for acceptance shall be divided into lots of 500 connectors. Samples shall be
selected at random from each lot for test.

The number of connectors in the sample shall be 50 for visual inspection and
verification of dimensions.

If the number of defective connectors in any sample is three or less, the entire lot shall be
accepted. If it is more than 10, the entire lot shall be rejected.

If the number of the defective connectors is 4 to 10 inclusive, a second sample of 100 connectors
shall be selected at random from the same lot (but excluding the first sample) and these shall be
inspected and the number of the defective units in the second sample determined.

If the total number of defective units from the first and second sample together is 10 or less, the
entire lot shall be accepted. If it is more than 10 than the entire lot shall be rejected.

Individual items shall be visually examined for thee defects given below:
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 Sr.No. Examination Defects
1. Construction i. Not of proper dimensions
ii. Nor of correct material
iii. Any crack on the material
2. Finish i. Not free from roughness, sharp edges and
projections which will interfere with the proper
use of the article
ii. Corner edges not rounded

5.1.3 Temperature Rise Test

Connectors of each type being offered shall be subject to temperature rise test. For this purpose a
circuit diagram/loop containing at least two connectors of each type shall be formed by using the
relevant conductor/tube.
The test shall be performed according to NEMA CC1.
The temperature rise of the connectors shall not exceed the temperature rise of the conductor with
which it is intended to be used.
The temperature rise of the connectors, which connects conductors of varying sizes, shall not
exceed the temperature rise of the conductor having highest temperature rise.

5.1.4 Resistance Test

The resistance of each connector shall not exceed 110% of the reference conductor resistance.

5.2 Type Tests

5.2.1 The following type tests shall be carried out on connector bodies, bolts, nuts and washers.

i) Material composition test

ii) Tensile strength test
iii) Elongation test
iv) Brinell hardness test
v) Heat Cycle Test
vi) Conductivity test
vii) Radio interference voltage and corona tests

5.2.2 Subject to approval, the type test reports can be submitted in lieu of actual tests. Copies in English
Language of appropriate test methods shall be submitted with the type test report.

5.2.3 Cost of type tests shall be separately indicated by the bidder.

6 PACKING

6.1 Each connector shall be packed in a polythene bag. Nuts, bolts and washers supplied as per
clause 3.15 shall also be packed therein.

6.2 The connector shall be packed in wooden cases with 100 connectors in each case. The wooden
cases shall be strong e4nough to withstand the rigors of transportation. Each package shall have
marked on two sides the connector types designations as per clause 1.2.

7 TENDER DATA

The manufacturer shall submit with the tender the following information:

a) The details of materials, its composition and materials, its composition and
mechanical characteristics.
b) Manufacturer catalogue number alongwith the catalogues.
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 c) Copies of type test reports on the connectors alongwith English version of
the relevant specifications, to which the connectors are manufactured and
tested.
d) Fully dimensioned drawings of the connectors.

8. APPROVAL DRAWINGS.

Four sets of the drawings and one set of reproducible shall be submitted for approval. The
drawings shall show all dimensions, alloy designation and catalogue number.

500 kV CONNECTOR
9 SCOPE
The aim of this specification is to provide technical recommendations for selection of clamps and
connectors used in 500 kV substations for transmission systems. HV connectors need to be
selected carefully as they are one of the most critical functions within the substation and by
consequence for the grid.
This document covers all connection functions as well as mechanical support and spacers required
for phase conductors (cables and tubes).

10 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Clamps and connectors when manufactured by casting process are produced with aluminum alloys
first melt with new ingots. Ingots will be delivered to the casting plant with its certificate of
conformity as per the relevant standard requirement. Alloys and applicable standards are listed in
the hereunder paragraphs.
Traceability from the components to the poured alloy will be provided by the supplier through his
quality system, which has to be ISO 9001 (Edition 2000) certified.

11 GENERAL DESIGN OF CONNECTORS

The connectors will be designed such as they comply with the performances indicated in the
section 12 (“performances of the connectors”). Additionally the design of the products will comply
with the following requirements.
11.1 The connectors shall be so designed that there are no sharp corners or edges, which may damage
the conductor or cause radio interference, and corona.
11.2 The connectors shall be of bolted type and should be able to develop adequate electrical contact.
The quantity of keepers and bolts per connector body and conductor attachment will correspond at
least at the following requirements.

Number of
Conductor type Number of Bolts
Keepers
Stranded conductor 3 minimum 6 minimum

Stud 1 minimum 4 minimum

Tube 2 minimum 4 minimum

Connectors with single bolt technology are permitted for connection on tube only; but the design of
the product must be submitted to approval with type test reports evidence covering the following
performances:

- Electrical ageing test: ANSI 119.4 (Class C).

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 - Bending test (applicable loading must be obtained by calculation by
implementing boundary condition on the busbar system).
- Short circuit test: IEC 60694

11.3 Bolts and washers will be made in stainless steel grade A2-70 minimum as
per the ISO 3506 standard.

Applicable
Item Technical characteristics Requirements
standard

Rm minimum 700 N/mm²

Stainless steel bolts ISO 3506
Hardness mini 140 HB
The maximum torques to be applied on the bolts is defined in the following table.

M10 M12 M14 M16 M20

Torque (Nm) 37 60 80 120 200
11.4 The connectors shall be made from corrosion proof aluminum alloy: Silicon based
aluminum alloy. The bimetallic connectors shall be in accordance with details mentioned under
clause 4.3 and 4.4
11.5 The aluminum alloy connectors made with keepers on body shall be heat
treated in accordance with the table below:

Applicable
Item Technical characteristics Requirements
standard
Rp0.2 190 N/mm²
Casting Aluminum alloys
Rm Mini 230 N/mm² EN 1706
AC 42100
Conductivity mini 38 % IACS

12 TYPE TEST
The connectors shall be subjected to the type test and meet the requirements given below.

Type tests Applicable standard Requirement performance

Tensile Test NEMA CC1 (edition 2005) 8896N per stranded conductor
Cantilever test NEMA CC1 (edition 2005) 8896N orthogonally applied to supports and busbar
connectors.
Electrical resistance NEMA CC1 (edition 1984) R≤110% of conductor reference
test
Temperature rise NEMA CC1 (edition 2005) T°(K) of the connector lower than the higher T°(K) of the
test connected conductors.

Ageing cycling test ANSI C119.4 (edition 2004) 125 Cycles minimum

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 40kA/1Sec
63 kA/1Sec
Short Circuit test IEC 60694 (edition 1996)
No cracks and no melt on the tested connectors.
T° Max < 200°C after testing.
R.I.V test IEC 60694 (edition 1996) 2500µV at Un
Corona test IEC 60694 (edition 1996) Extinction at Un
EN 60068-2-11 (edition
Corrosion test 500 Hours in Salt fog
1999)

Tightening torque 1.5 time nominal torque

NEMA CC1 (edition 2005)
test (1) No damage of the connector and the fasteners
Applicable loading must be obtained by calculation by
Bending test (2) implementing boundary condition on the busbar system
No damage of the connector and the fasteners
Resistance deviation every 10 000 cycles.
Mechanical Number of cycles: 100 000
NEMA CC1 (edition 1984)
oscillation test (3)
Max deviation allowed: 10% from original resistance
(1) Not applicable for shear head bolts.
(2) Applicable on connectors use single bolt technology.
(3) Applicable on multi-angular connectors.

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