insulation and polyvinyl chloride sheath

1

2

3

4

5

6

Ref.

No.

Test

Unit

Compound XLPE

Compoun d PVC/ST

Test method described in Publication

1.3

Properties after ageing in air oven of PVC/ST sheath




HD 505.1.2, sub-clause 8.1 and

HD 505.1.1, sub-clause 9.2

1.3.1

Ageing conditions - temperature - duration of treatment

°С h

100 + 2

10 x 24


1.3.2

Values to be obtained for the tensile strength: - median, min.

- variation 3), max.

N/mm! %

12.5 ±25


1.3.3

Values to be obtained for the elongation at break - median, min - variation 31, max

% %

150 ±25


2

Hot set test of XLPE insulation




HD 505.2.1, Clause 9

2.1

Test conditions:

  • temperature

  • time under load

  • mechanical stress

°С min. N/mm2

200 ±3 15 0.20


2.2

Values to be obtained:

  • elongation under load, max.

  • elongation after cooling, max.

% %

100 15



3

Loss of mass test of PVC/ST sheath




HD 505.3.2, sub-clause 8.2

3.1

Ageing conditions

- temperature

- duration of treatment

°С h


100±2 7 x 24


3.2

Values to be obtained for the loss of mass, max.

mg/cm2


1.5


(3)


Variation:




Table I (continued) - Requirements for the non*electrical test for cross-linked polyethylene
insulation and polyvinyl chloride sheath

1

2

3

4

5

6

Ref. No

Test

Unit

Compound

Compound

Test method




XLPE

PVC/ST

described in Publication

4

Test for non-contamination Ml





4.1

Ageing conditions - temperature

°С

100 ± 2

100 ± 2

HD 505.1.2, sub-


- duration of treatment

h

7 x 24

7 x 24

clause 8.1.4

4.2

Mechanical properties after


As in ref. nos.

As in ref. nos.



ageing

Values to be obtained


1.2.2 & 1.2.3

1.3.2 & 1.3.3


Б

Heat shock test




HD 505.3.1, sub-

5.1

Test conditions: - temperature

°С


150 ± 3

clause 9.2


- duration of treatment

h

-

1


5.2

Result to be obtained



Absence of cracks


6

Pressure test at high temperature




HD 505.3.1, sub-

5.1

Test conditions:

- force exerted by the blade



See HD 50Б.3.1, sub-clause 8.2.4

clause 8.2


- duration of heating under load

h


See HD 5ОБ.3.1, sub-clause 8.2.5



- temperature

°С


90 ± 2


6.2

Result to be obtained: - median of the depth of

%

*

50



penetration, max.





7

Bend test at low temperature




HD 505.1.4, sub-

7.1

Test conditions: - temperature

°С

-

-25 ± 2

clause 8.2


- period of application of low


-

See HD 505.1.4,



temperature


*

sub-clause 8.2.3 Absence of cracks


7.2

Result to be obtained




HD 505.1.4, sub-

8

Elongation test at low temperature




clause 8.4

8.1

Test conditions - temperature

°С


-25 ± 2



- period of application of low


-

See HD 505.1.4,



temperature



sub-clause 8.4.4






& 8.4.5


8.2

Result to be obtained:

- elongation without break, min.

%

-

20




if required in Clause(s) 3 and/or 4.Table II-A. (concluded) - Schedule of tests for unarmourad and armoured cables
in accordance with sub-clauses 3 and 4.1

1

2

3

4

5

Ref. No

Test

Category of test {1)

Test method described in

Requirement given in sub-clause 2)

2.8

Sheath or oversheath a) Application


Visual examination

Part 1; 5.7


b) Thickness


HD 605 2.1.2

2.3 & 3.3.6 or 4.1.3.9

2.9

Overall diameter, if required, and ovality


HD 605 2.1.3.1 & 2.1.3.2

2.4.3 & 3.3.7 or

4.1.3.10

2.10

Cable markings


Visual examination & measurement

Part 1; 3

3

Mechanical properties of insulation including the contamination test


Table I

Table I

4

Mechanical properties of inner sheath




4.1

Tensile test before and after ageing


HD 505.1.1; 9.2 & 505.1.2; 8.1

Table I

Б

Mechanical and physical properties of sheath and oversheath including the contamination test for sheath of unarmoured cables.


Table 1

Table I

6

Bend test on complete cable


HD 605 2.4.1.1

2.4.2

7

Test related to fire conditions Reduced flame propagation


HD 405.3

2.4.4



  1. All tests to be considered as type tests.

  2. Clause numbers refer to this section unless stated otherwise.

Table ll-B - Schedule of tests for double screened cables
in accordance with sub-clause 4.2

1

2

3

4

5

Ref. No

Test

Category of test (1)

Test method described in

Requirement given in sub-clause (2)

1

Electrical tests




1.1

Conductor resistance


HD 605 3.1.1

HD 383

1.2

Copper screen resistance


HD 605 3.1.4.1

4.2.3.8.3

1.3

Screening efficiency


IEC 96-1, sub-clause A.5.1 and А.Б.2

4.2.3.8.4

1.4

Voltage test on cores at 3500 V


HD 606 3.2.2.2

2.4.1.2

1.5

Voltage test on complete cable at 3500 V


HD 605 3.2.1

2.4.1.1

2

Provisions covering constructional and dimensional characteristics




2.1

Conductor material and construction


Visual examination and, for class 5 conductors, by measurement according to HD 605, 2.1.4.1

2.2 & 4.2.3.1 & Part 1;

5.1

2.2

Insulation;

a) Application


Visual examination

Part 1: 5.2.2


b) Thickness


HD 605 2.1.1

4.2.3.3 and Part 1:

5.2.3

2.3

Core identification


Visual examination and measurement if applicable

2.1 & 4.2.3.4 Part 1: 4

2.4

Assembly of cores


Visual examination

4.2.3.5

2.5

Inner covering


Visual examination

4.2.3.6 and Part 1, 5.4

2.6

Inner sheath a| Application


Visual examination

Part 1: 5.5


b) Thickness


HD 605 2.1.2

2.3 & 4.2.3.7

2.7

Screens:

a) Composition

Ы Thickness of screen elements


Visual examination HD 605 2.1.4

4.2.3.8.1

4.2.3.8.2



(1) All tests to be considered as type tests.

{2} Clause numbers refer to this section unless stated otherwise.



Table ll-B (concluded) - Schedule of tests for double screened cables
in accordance with sub-clause 4.2

1

2

3

4

5

Ref. No

Test

Category of test (1)

Test method described in

Requirement given in sub-clause (2)

2.8

Sheath or oversheath a) Application


Visual examination

Part 1; 6.7


b) Thickness


HD 606 2.1.2

2.3 & 4.2.3.10

2.9

Overall diameter - ovality


HD 605 2.1.3.2

2.4.3

2.10

Cable markings


Visual examination & measurement

Part 1; 3

3

Mechanical properties of insulation including the contamination test for cables with inner sheath


Table 1

Table I

4

Mechanical and physical properties of all sheaths including the contamination test for the inner sheath. (3)


Table 1

Table I

Б

Bend test on complete cable


HD 60Б 2.4.1.1

2.4.2

6

Test related to fire conditions Reduced flame propagation


HD 40Б.З

2.4.4