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Date of Approval: May 30, 2006
12-TMSS-10, Rev. 0 TRANSMISSION MATERIALS STANDARD SPECIFICATION

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 Design (Type) Tests
5.2 Production (Routine) Tests
5.3 Special Tests

6.0 SPECIFIC PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

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1.0 SCOPE

This Specification describes the minimum technical requirements for design, engineering,
manufacture, inspection, testing and performance of Splice or Termination Kits for Power
Cables rated 69, 110 , 115, 132, 230 or 380 kV, intended to be used in the electrical system
of Saudi Electricity Company, Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of
SEC General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01 titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/ Materials", which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules for project, as applicable.


The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable
for the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. 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 TMSS.

3.1 IEC 60141-1 Oil-filled, paper or polypropylene paper laminated insulated,
metal-sheathed cables and accessories for alternating voltages up
to and including 500kV

3.2 IEC 60466 A.C. insulation-enclosed switchgear and control gear for rated
voltages above 1kV and up to and including 38kV

3.3 IEC 60507 Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage Insulators to be used on
A.C. systems

3.4 IEC 60840 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages above 30kV (U
m
=36kV) up to 150kV
(U
m
=170kV)-Test methods and requirements

3.5 IEC TS 60859 Cable connections for gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for
rated voltages of 72.5kV and above-Fluid-filled and extruded
insulation cables-Fluid-filled and dry type cable-terminations

3.6 IEC 62067 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for
rated voltages above 150kV (U
m
=170kV) up to 500kV
(U
m
=550kV)-Test methods and requirements

3.7 IEEE 48 Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable
Terminations 2.5kV Through 765kV



3.8 IEEE 404 Extruded and Laminated Dielectric Shielded Cable J oints Rated
2500V to 500000V

3.9 IEEE 1300 Guide for Cable Connections for Gas-Insulated Substations

3.10 ASTM E 28 Standard Test Methods for Softening Point of Resins Derived
from Naval Stores by Ring-and-Ball Apparatus

3.11 ASTM G 154 Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent Light Apparatus for
UV Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

3.12 NEMA CC1 Electric Power Connectors for Substations

3.13 NEMA CC3 Connectors for Use between Aluminum or Aluminum-Copper
Overhead Conductors


4.1 General

4.1.1 The splice or termination kits shall meet or exceed the requirements of this
Specification in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer's drawings shall show all components of the splice or
termination, together with all pertinent dimensions for SEC review. The
dimensions of cable termination interfaces for SF
6
Gas Insulated
Switchgear (GIS) shall meet the requirements of IEC TS60859 or IEEE
1300. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing tolerances
shall be indicated.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The design and construction of the splice shall essentially meet the latest
requirements of IEC 60141-1, IEC 60840, IEC 62067 or IEEE 404.

The design and construction of the termination shall essentially meet the
latest requirements of IEC 60141-1, IEC 60840, IEC 62067 or IEEE 48.

The ratings shall be as indicated in the Data Schedule.

4.2.2 The splice or termination shall be designed for service conditions specified
in 01-TMSS-01 and suitable to work with power cable having maximum
emergency loading temperature of 105C for 3 hours.

4.2.3 All components of the splice or termination shall perform without distress
under normal cyclic loading and fault conditions. When the dielectric
strength of the cable termination is dependent upon taping or the use of


auxiliary insulation, such insulation shall be used when any design (type)
tests are performed.

4.2.4 Splice shall be provided with waterproofing, mechanical protection, and
completely sealed from jacket to jacket of the cable ends to be jointed. Heat
transfer interface within the splice shall have positive contact to the
compression connector.

The splice design shall also prevent the presence of air especially at stress
points.

4.2.5 Depending on the type of bonding system for power cable, splice and
termination shall be provided with a sheath sectionalizer/shield break
insulation. Metallic sheaths from both sides of the cable splice shall be
overlapped across the sheath sectionalizing insulation before taking any
exit in cross-bonded splice.

4.2.6 The jacket tubing, if needed, shall be generally suitable for indoor and
outdoor installation, be ultraviolet and chemical resistant and with or
without adhesive coatings. It shall also be capable of being stored without
damage at temperatures not exceeding 50C.

4.2.7 Components shall not be adversely affected in any manner by contact with
other materials normally used in the construction of cable joints and shall
not increase the rate of corrosion of any metal with which they may come
in contact.

4.2.8 The termination shall be Class 1 per IEEE 48 or equivalent. For apparatus
terminations, the temperature of the medium in direct contact with the
termination (ambient inside enclosure) shall not exceed 55C. Oil used in
indoor terminations shall be preferably silicone oil.

4.2.9 All terminations to Low Pressure Oil Filled (LPOF) power cable and GIS
shall employ, as a minimum, a double sealing method per IEC 60859 to
prevent leakage of SF
6
gas and oil. Details of the sealing method shall be
submitted by the bidder for review and approval of SEC. The seals shall
have a life expectancy of not less than 30 years.

4.2.10 Cable termination manufacturer shall provide and install the non-linear
resistance/surge arresters, symmetrically between the GIS-side flange and
ground, at the cable termination with GIS having shield break insulation to
bypass very fast transients generated in GIS per IEC 60859 or IEEE 1300.

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 Connector (If Provided)

a. The connector material shall be suitable for aluminum or copper
conductors. Copper to copper cable connections shall use copper
connectors. Aluminum to aluminum cable connections shall use
aluminum connectors. Copper to aluminum cable connections shall


use suitable bimetallic connectors for the purpose. For outdoor and
indoor terminations, all connectors shall be tin-plated.

b. Connectors used for aluminum-to-aluminum cable connections and
copper to aluminum cable connections shall be tested per ANSI
C119.4 or equivalent IEC standard for thermal and mechanical
withstand capabilities. Similar test protocol shall be followed for
connectors used for copper-to-copper cable connections.

c. For connections wherein the conductor of the cable and the connector
are of the same material, the effective cross-sectional area of the
connector shall at least equal the size of conductor of the cable.

d. Both compression and mechanical type connectors are acceptable.
However, mechanical type connector shall be subject to initial
approval by SEC.

Welding type connectors are acceptable but solder type connectors
are not acceptable.

e. Terminal pad hole size and spacing shall be as per NEMA CC 1
requirements. The number of holes shall be as follows:

CABLE SIZE NO OF HOLES

For 400 mm to 500 mm 2 or 4
For 630 mm and above 4

4.3.2 Splice Insulation

a. The splice insulation material can be heat shrinkable, premolded or
laminated types. It shall equal or exceed the electrical and physical
properties of the cable insulation.

b. For heat shrinkable materials, the diameter shall reduce to a
predetermined size upon application of heat in excess of 120C
yielding a maximum longitudinal shrinkage of 5%.

c. The recovered wall thickness of heat shrink insulation tubing over the
connector shall be uniform and equal to or greater than the cable
insulation thickness as given in Data Schedule.

d. The adhesive for heat shrinkable material shall have a softening
temperature not less than 90C, in accordance with ASTM E28. The
same shall be compatible with other components of the joint and
cable, and after installation shall not flow at normal service
temperatures.



4.3.3 Splice J acket (If required)

a. The splice jacket shall be a heat shrinkable tube made of material
compatible with the cable jacket. SEC uses power cables with black
PVC (type ST2), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) ST7 and
linear medium density polyethylene (LMDPE) ST7 jackets as per IEC
60840 & 62067. The splice jacket shall be ultraviolet resistant.

b. The recovered wall thickness of splice jacket shall match or exceed
the thickness of the cable jacket.

c. The splice jacket shall be able to withstand an acceptance voltage test
of 10 kV dc for 1 minute after installation.

4.3.4 Splice and Termination Stress Control

The stress control material can be heat shrinkable, premolded (silicone-
rubber, epoxy or EPDM) or laminated types, enclosed in porcelain, epoxy
insulator or outer heat shrinkable tubing. Premolded type having springs on
both sides of the splice is not acceptable.

4.3.5 Termination Porcelain Insulator or Outer Tubing

a. The porcelain insulator shall be brown with standard glaze.

b. The heat shrinkable outer tube shall be ultra violet resistant and drip
water resistant. The outer tube may be provided on resin glass-fiber
tube to guarantee maximum strength during short circuit.

4.3.6 Grounding

Necessary grounding materials shall also be included in the kit.

4.4 Fabrication

4.4.1 General

a. Splices and terminations shall be supplied in complete kit form with
all materials and components required to complete the installation.
Connectors may be included in the kit.

b. Components supplied with adhesive coatings shall have means to
prevent the coated surfaces from adhering to other non-coated
components.


c. In case of shielded cable, all items needed for wire or tapes clamping,
roll springs, sheath sectionalizing/shield break insulation (if required)
shall also be included.

d. Wherever necessary the cable enclosure and termination support
structure shall be equipped with means for isolating the cable sheath
to provide cathodic protection of the cable system per IEC 60859 or
IEEE1300.

4.5 Marking

4.5.1 Splice Kits

A suitable nameplate shall be provided in the splice kit giving the
following information :

a. Manufacturer's name/logo, part identification and date of
manufacture
b Factory Name & Location
c. Maximum voltage rating
d. Cable insulation diameter range, for premolded splice only
e. Conductor size in mm
f. 12-TMSS-10, Rev. 0

4.5.2 Termination Kits

A suitable nameplate shall be provided in the termination kit giving the
following information :

a. Manufacturer's name
b. Type of termination
c. Designation no.
d. IEEE terminator class no.
e. Insulation class
f. Maximum design voltage to ground
g. Maximum and Minimum cable conductor size
h. Maximum and Minimum cable insulation diameter
i. BIL
j. BSL (for 380kV insulation class)
k. Rated internal pressure, kPa
l. Date of Manufacture
m. 12-TMSS-10, Rev.0



4.5.3 Connector Kits

For compression type connectors, the surface shall be marked with crimp
position knurls, die index number and manufacturer's code number.

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 Design (Type) Tests

5.1.1 Splice Kits for XLPE Insulated Power Cables

All splice kits for 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 or 380kV cable systems shall be
tested per IEC 60840, IEC 62067 or IEEE 404.

5.1.2 Splice Kits for LPOF Power Cables

All splice kits for LPOF cable systems shall be tested per IEC 60141-1 or
IEEE 404.

5.1.3 Termination Kits

All termination kits shall be tested per IEC 60141-1, IEC 60840, IEC
62067 or IEEE Std. 48. Cable termination interfaces for GIS shall also be
tested per IEC TS 60859 or IEEE 1300.

5.1.4 The sheath sectionalizing/shield break insulation (if any) in splice and
termination kits shall be tested to withstand:

a. 10 kV
dc
for 1 minute.

b. the maximum power frequency voltage arising between sheaths
during a system through fault.

c. 1.2/50sec. impulse voltage as below:

Rated Lightning Impulse
Withstand Voltage for Cable
Insulation (kV
peak
)
1.2/50sec. Impulse Test
Voltage (kV
peak
)
Upto 325 60
550/650 75
950 95
1300 125

Impulse withstand voltage between the sheath
sectionalizing/shield break insulation and ground shall be 50% of
the impulse test voltage mentioned above.



5.2 Production (Routine) Tests

5.2.1 Splice kits shall be tested per IEC 60141-1, IEC 60840, IEC 62067 or IEEE
404.

5.2.2 Termination kits shall be tested per IEC 60141-1, IEC 60840, IEC 62067 or
IEEE 48.

5.3 Special Tests

5.3.1 In addition to the design (type) test given above, all outdoor termination
kits shall undergo a humidity and condensation test per Appendix "BB" of
IEC 60466 and salt fog test per Section 3 of IEC60507 with salt
concentration at 20C of 224 kg/m
3
when specified in the data schedule.

5.3.2 The Vendor shall submit a Test Certificate proving the ultraviolet
resistance of the heat shrink tube/polymer material. The test shall conform
to the requirements of ASTM G 154.

The material test specimen(s) shall be subjected to the following test
sequence:

a. Eight (8) hours exposure to UV at a test temperature of 60C
followed immediately by,

b. Four (4) hours exposure to condensation at a test temperature of
50C.

The above sequence shall be consecutively repeated to a minimum of 252
cycles (i.e. total cumulative exposure to UV of 18 weeks minimum).

The change in test specimen surface and original tensile strength and
elongation shall be indicated in the Test Certificate.

6.0 SPECIFIC PACKING INSTRUCTIONS

In addition to the applicable items in 01-TMSS-01, packing and shipping of the splice and
termination parts shall also conform to the following:

6.1 All components of splices and terminations shall be clearly marked with the
supplier's name and reference numbers.

6.2 Electrically conducting components shall be marked "conducting" clearly and
permanently.

6.3 All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the
temperature range 0C to +50C. Components or materials, if subject to a shelf life
limitation, shall have the final date of use prominently and permanently shown on all
packages.


6.4 Each splice and termination kit shall be packed in its own individual re-sealable hard
board box, and the box shall be printed with the following minimum information:

a. Splice/Termination Catalog Number
b. Purchase Order Number/Contract No./J ob Order No. (as applicable)
c. Manufacturer's Name
d. Year of Manufacture
e. SEC Item Number
f. Expiry Date (if applicable)

6.5 Each crate shall be fixed with an aluminum plate giving the following information:

a. Purchase Order Number/Contract No./J ob Order No. (as applicable)
b. SEC Item Number
c. Manufacturer's Name
d. Year of Manufacture
e. Splice/Termination Catalog Number
f. Gross Weight in Kilograms
g. Position of slinging points and other relevant handling instructions.

6.6 Each kit shall be disassembled only to such extent as may be necessary to facilitate
field handling and to prevent damage during shipment.

6.7 Each kit shall include an installation instruction & step by step jointing procedure.



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

SPLICE AND TERMINATION KITS FOR POWER CABLES
RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

SEC Enquiry No. Date:

SEC Purchase Order
No.

Date:
or Contract No.

SEC PTS No./Project Title with J .O. No.

TYPE OF CABLE (XLPE OR LPOF)

Nominal Voltage Rating, (kV)
Conductor Size, (mm)
Conductor Material
Diameter Over Conductor, (mm)
Conductor Shield Thickness, (mm)
Insulation Thickness, (mm)
Diameter Over Insulation, (mm)
Insulation Shield Thickness, (mm)

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.
'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'.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Applicable Industry Standard *
Catalog number (If applicable) *

Type number of equipment (If applicable) *



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE

Metallic Shield Thickness, (mm)
Metallic Shield Size, (mm) and number
Outer J acket Material
Outer J acket Thickness, (mm)
Outer J acket Color Black
Outer J acket Conductive Layer
Overall Cable Diameter, (mm)

1.0 DETAILS FOR XLPE CABLE :

Moisture Impervious Layer for
Conductor (if any)

Conductor Shield Material
Semi
conducting
compatible
with the
conductor and
the insulation.

Insulation Material
Super clean
XLPE

Insulation Shield Material
Semi
conducting
compatible
with the
XLPE
insulation.

Moisture Impervious Layer-1 Thickness,
mm

Metallic Shield Material
Moisture Impervious Layer-2 Thickness,
mm

Moisture Impervious Layer-3
Thickness, mm (if any)



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE

2.0 DETAILS FOR LPOF CABLE :

Oil Channel external diameter, (mm)
Helix Material Steel
Conductor material Copper

Conductor Shield Material
Metallized
paper tape or
semi-
conducting
paper tape

Insulation Material
Laminated
Paper

Insulation Shield Material
Metallized
paper tape or
semi-
conducting
paper tape

Metallic Sheath Material
Extruded Lead
alloy or
seamless tube
of corrugated
aluminum

Metallic Sheath Binder Tape Material
Metallic Sheath Binder Tape Thickness,
(mm)

Reinforcing Layer (for lead alloy
sheathed cable only) Material



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE

Reinforcing Layer Thickness (mm)
Sealing compound Material
Cable Oil Type

3.0 Reference Manufacturing Standard for
splice or termination
*

4.0 Manufacturer's Designation *

Type of kit (Splice or Termination) *
Sheath sectionalizer/shield break
Insulation provided
Yes/No
Non-linear resistance/surge arrester
ratings (kV,Kj/kV)

4.2.1 Ratings
a. Insulation or Voltage Class,
(69,110, 115, 132, 230 or 380 kV)

b. Maximum Design Voltage to Ground,
(kV)

For 69 kV 44
For 110 kV 71
For 115 kV 73
For 132 kV 84
For 230 kV 146
For 380 kV 241

c. Continuous Current Carrying
Capability, (A)



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE

RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE
SECTION
NO.
DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

d. Temperature Rating, (C)
For XLPE Cable 90
For LPOF Cable 85

e. Emergency Temperature Rating,
(C)

For XLPE Cable
For LPOF Cable

f. Basic Lightning Impulse
Insulation Level (BIL), (kV)

For 69 kV *
For 110 kV *
For 115 kV *
For 132 kV *
For 230 kV *
For 380 kV *

g. Basic Switching Impulse
Insulation Level (BSL), (kV) for
380 kV only
*

h. Rated LPOF Internal Pressure,
(kPa) (if applicable)

i. System Short Circuit
Current, (kA
rms
)



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE

j. Short Circuit Current Rating
for 1 second, (kA
rms
)

k. Maximum Short Circuit
Conductor Temperature, (C)

For XLPE Cable 250
For LPOF Cable 200

l. Maximum Permissible
Continuous Conductor
Temperature, (C)

For XLPE Cable 90
For LPOF Cable 85

m. Maximum Permissible
Emergency Conductor
Temperature, (C)

For XLPE
For LPOF

n. Termination Class 1
Leakage Distance, (mm)
Outdoor
For 69 kV 2760
For 110 kV 4400
For 115 kV 4600
For 132 kV 5280
For 230 kV 9200
For 380 kV 15200



7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

REFERENCE
SECTION
NO.
DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Indoor
For 69kV 1725

4.2.9 Sealing Method, minimum Double
Dielectric fluid inside termination
Seal Life Expectancy, (Yrs.) 30

4.3.1a Kit Contents
(Provide Part Name, Quantity)
*
*
*
*
*
*

5.3.1 Special Tests
(humidity and condensation tests
required?)
Yes/No

Net weight of each splice or
termination kit, (kg) *

Packing Dimension, (mm) *
Separate Supply, List for same
material, including year of supply Yes/No



ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY
SEC:
A.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY
BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:
B.

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

Actual Manufacturer
of Equipment/Material
Vendor/Supplier/
Contractor

Name of the Company
& Factory
Location and address

Name and Signature of
Authorized Rpresentative
and Date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company & Date

7.0 DATA SCHEDULE
RATED 69, 110, 115, 132, 230 OR 380kV

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