CEB STANDARD 018 - 1: 1996
CONTENTS
Page
1.
Scope
2.
System Parameters
3.
Service Conditions
4.
Applicable Standards
5.
Description of Aerial Bundled Conductors
6.
Additional Requirements
7.
Tests
8.
Information to be supplied with the offer
9.
Sample Study
10.
Technical Literature and Drawings
11.
Inspection & Testing
12.
Annexure
CEB STANDARD 018 - 1: 1996
SPECIFICATION FOR AERIAL BUNDLED CONDUCTORS
1.0
SCOPE
This specification covers the design, manufacture and testing of Aerial Bundled
Conductors (ABC) for low voltage distribution systems.
2.0
3.0
4.0
SYSTEM PARAMETERS
(a)
Nominal Voltage
400/230 V
(b)
System highest Voltage
(Rated Voltage)
440 V
(c)
System frequency
50 Hz.
(d)
Method of earthing
Effective earthing
(e)
System fault level
17.5 MVA
SERVICE CONDITIONS
a)
Annual average ambient temperature
30C
b)
Maximum ambient temperature
40C
c)
Maximum relative humidity
90%
d)
Environmental condition
Humid tropical climate with
polluted atmosphere
e)
Operational altitude
From M.S.L. to 1900 metres
above M.S.L.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
The Aerial Bundled Conductors supplied shall be in accordance with the latest editions of
the standards specified below and amendments thereof.
(a)
NFC 33-209
Aerial Bundled Conductors
(b)
IEC 502
1994
Extruded solid dielectric insulated power cables
(c)
IEC 1089
1991
IEC 228
1978
Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical
stranded conductors.
Conductors of Insulated Cables
d)
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The supplier may offer Aerial Bundled Conductors manufactured to the standards not less
rigid than the National French Standard NFC 33-209. Offers of items manufactured to any
other internationally recognised standards or specifications not less rigid shall be
accompanied by an English translation of such standards or specifications.
5.0
DESCRIPTION OF AERIAL BUNDLED CONDUCTORS
5.1
Phase Conductors
The Conductor shall be of multi-strand round compacted hard drawn Aluminium
conforming to IEC 1089 with XLPE insulation.
The Conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those made on the base wire or
rod before final drawing.
The Phase Conductor for bundles shall conform to the following.
i)
Number of strands
12 or 19
ii)
Nominal cross sectional area
70 sq. mm
iii)
Max. linear resistance at 20C
0.443 Ohms/Km
iv)
Minimum breaking strength
840 da N
v)
Diameter of compacted bare conductor
Max. 10.2mm
Min. 9.7mm
vi)
Thickness of insulating sheath
Max. 1.8mm
Min. 1.52mm at 1 point
vii)
Insulated cable outside diameter
Max. 14.2mm
Min. 13.3mm
5.2
Street Lamp Wires
The Conductor shall be of multi-strand round compacted hard drawn Aluminium
conforming to IEC 1089 with XLPE insulation.
The Conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those made on the base wire or
rod before final drawing.
The Street Lamp Conductor shall conform to the following.
i)
Number of strands
ii)
Nominal cross sectional area
07
16 sq mm
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iii)
Max. linear resistance at 20F
1.91 Ohms/Km
iv)
Minimum breaking strength
190 da N
v)
Diameter of compacted bare conductors
Max. 5.1mm
Min. 4.6mm
vi)
Thickness of insulating sheath
Max. 1.2mm
Min. 0.98mm at 1 point
vii)
Insulated cable outside diameter
Max. 7.8mm
Min. 7.0mm
5.3
Neutral Messenger
The Strain Bearing Neutral conductor shall consist of multi-strand round aluminium alloy
conforming to IEC 1089 with XLPE insulation.
The conductor wires shall not have any joints except for those made on the base wire or
rod before final drawing.
The aluminium alloy Neutral Messenger Conductor shall conform to the following.
i)
Number of strands
07
ii)
Cross sectional area
54.6 sq. mm
iii)
Max. linear resistance at 20C
0.63 Ohms/Km
iv)
Minimum breaking strength
1660 da N
v)
Nominal diameter of strands
3.15mm
vi)
Co-efficient of linear expansion
23.10-6 per C
vii)
Modulus of elasticity
62,000 Mpa
viii)
Nominal diameter of the bare conductor
Max. 9.6mm
Min. 9.2mm
ix)
Average thickness of insulating sheath
Max. 1.6mm
Min. 1.34mm
x)
Insulated cable outside diameter
Max. 13.0mm
Min. 12.3mm
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5.4
Insulating Sheath
5.4.1
Insulating Sheath Material
The Insulating Material shall be of black weather resistant cross linked thermosetting
polyethylene (XLPE) conforming to NFC 32-020 and shall be suitable for Sri Lanka tropical
climatic conditions.
The mechanical strength and other mechanical properties such as tensile strength,
minimum elongation at break and physical/chemical properties shall conform to the
relevant Clauses in NFC 32-020. The minimum tensile strength shall not be less than 14.5
Mpa. and the minimum elongation at break shall be 200%.
Adherence of the insulating sheath to the strain bearing neutral conductor shall be
adequate enough to prevent the slipping of the insulating sheath when a pulling force of
500 daN is applied. The required adherence shall be achieved by the use of paper material
or other technique.
The average thickness and minimum thickness shall be as specified above in Clauses 5.1,
5.2 and 5.3 for phase, street lamp, and neutral conductor respectively.
5.4.2
Extrusion of Insulating Sheath on Bare Conductor
The insulating sheath shall be fully pressure extruded on the bare conductors of the
phases / street lamp / neutral messenger.
5.5
Properties of Completed Cables
The properties of individual cables and the bundle (such as lay pitch, Electrical and
Mechanical properties) shall conform to relevant Clauses in NFC 33-209.
6.0
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1
Marking of the Cables in a Bundle
The markings are to be either indented or embossed, as follows:
All cables in a bundle shall carry the mark "CEB" at intervals of 1M in addition to any other
markings.
The phase identification marking shall either be Numerals or Ribs. When Ribs are provided
to identify cores, they shall be so made to enable workmen to identify the cores easily.
a)
Phase and Neutral Cores
One, two, and three Ribs to distinguish the three phase cores from each other and the
neutral shall be plain without any Ribs.
b)
Street Lamp Core
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The markings shall be as described above, but it shall be plain without any Ribs in the
case of single street lamp core.
6.2
Packing.
The completed Aerial Bundled Conductors shall be delivered in continuous lengths of 500
+ or -5% metres.
They shall be supplied in drums suitable for outdoor storage of twelve (12) months.
7.0
TESTS
7.1
Type Tests
The ABC subjected to the following Type Tests conforming to the NFC 33-209 specified,
shall have a proven design.
7.2
i)
Mechanical strength of the conductors.
ii)
Resistance of insulating sheaths to weathering.
This test shall be carried out for all conductors other than the strain bearing
neutral conductor.
iii)
Insulation resistance.
iv)
To ensure that water cannot rise by capillary action.
v)
Adherence of the insulating sheath on the conductor of the strain bearing
neutral core.
vi)
Dielectric strength.
vii)
Impulse (voltage) withstand.
viii)
Behavior of the strain bearing neutral core under thermal / mechanical
stress.
ix)
Electrical Resistance of phase, neutral and street lamp conductors.
Routine Tests
While manufacturing each batch of the ABC shall be subjected to the following Routine
Tests conform to the standard specified
a)
b)
c)
Mechanical strength of the conductor.
Insulation resistance.
To ensure that water cannot rise by capillary action.
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d)
e)
f)
8.0
Adherence of the insulating sheath on the conductor of the strain bearing
neutral core.
Dielectric strength.
Impulse (voltage) withstand.
INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH THE OFFER
The Bid shall be accompanied with the following;
a)
English version of Catalogues describing the Aerial Bundled Conductors
(ABC) and indicating the type / number.
b)
Technical literature ( in English ) describing the constructional and
operational features of the ABC.
c)
The Standard to which the ABC has been manufactured and the English
version of the Standard.
d)
Recommended current carrying capacity.
e)
Dimensioned drawings of the conductors.
f)
Packing details.
g)
Completed Schedule of Particulars as per Annexure - A.
h)
Certificates of Type Tests on completed Aerial Bundled Conductor Systems
as per Clause 7.1 above.
Test Certificates, Performance Curves etc., of the Type Test performed shall conform to
NFC 33-209 specified.
The Test Certificates should clearly identify the ABC concerned, showing the
manufacturer's identity, Type No. and Basic Technical Parameters.
The Test Certificates referred to shall be issued by a Recognised Independent Testing
Authority acceptable to the purchaser.
Failure to furnish the above details and the Sample as per Clause 9.0 will result in
the offer being rejected.
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9.0
SAMPLE STUDY
Specimens of length 5 meter of Bundled Conductors offered shall be furnished with the
offer to facilitate analysis and evaluation.
10.0
TECHNICAL LITERATURE AND DRAWINGS
The selected Bidder shall supply the relevant drawings, technical literature, Sag -Tension
Chart, Routine Test Certificates etc. along with the Aerial Bundled Conductors, in order to
facilitate installation and operation.
11.0
INSPECTION & TESTING
11.1
Inspection
The selected Bidder shall make necessary arrangements for inspection by an Engineer
appointed by the Purchaser during manufacturer and before dispatch and also to carry out
in his presence necessary acceptance/sample tests in accordance with the standard
specified for the ABC offered.
11.2
Testing (Acceptance Test)
The following acceptance tests shall be witnessed by the engineer appointed by the
purchaser and copies of the test certificates shall be furnished with the ABC.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
12.0
Mechanical strength of the conductor.
Resistance of insulating sheaths to weathering.
This test shall be carried out for all conductors other than the strain bearing
neutral conductor.
Insulation resistance.
To ensure that water cannot rise by capillary action.
Adherence of the insulating sheath on the conductor of the strain bearing
neutral core.
Dielectric strength.
Impulse (voltage) withstand.
Behavior of the strain bearing neutral core under thermal / mechanical
stress.
Electrical Resistance of phase, neutral and street lamp conductors.
ANNEXURE
A - Schedule of Particulars
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ANNEXURE - A
1.
SCHEDULE OF PARTICULARS
Name of manufacturer
-
2.
Country of manufacture
3.
Applicable Standards
4.
Number of strands in
5.
6.
7.
8.
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Nominal cross - sectional area of;
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Maximum linear resistance at 20 deg. C for;
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Maximum Breaking Strength of;
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Nominal Diameter of Strands of;
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Diameter of Bare Conductors
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Min.
Thickness of Insulating Sheath
i)
Phase Conductors
Max.
Min.
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
Max.
Min.
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Insulated Cable Outside Diameter
i)
Phase Conductors
ii)
Street Lamp Wires
iii)
Neutral Messenger
Co-efficient of Liner Expansion
i)
Aluminium Conductor
ii)
Aluminium Alloy Conductor
Modules of Elasticity
i)
Aluminium Conductor
ii)
Aluminium Alloy Conductor
Chemical Composition
i)
Aluminium Conductor
ii)
Aluminium Alloy Conductor
----------------------------------------------------------------SEAL AND SIGNATURE OF THE BIDDER / MANUFACTURER
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