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Electrical Services Design
(EEE 350)
Muhammad Asad Rahman
Lecturer, Dept. of EEE
CUET
http:/asad31.webs.com
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Wires, Wire Splicing
and Termination
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Learning Objectives
To familiar with the different types of wires
To know the method of splicing
termination and jointing
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Wires and Cables
A wire is a single slender rod or filament of
drawn metal.
Wires are used to bear mechanical loads and to
carry electricity and telecommunications signals.
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Wires and Cables
A conductor is a wire suitable for carrying an
electric current.
A stranded conductor is a conductor composed
of a group of wires or of any combination of
groups of wires.
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Wires and Cables
A cable is either a stranded conductor (single-
conductor cable) or a combination of conductors
insulated from one another (multiple-conductor
cable).
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Wires and Cables
The term "cable" is a general one and usually
applies only to the larger sizes of conductors.
A small cable is more often called a stranded
wire or cord (such as that used for an iron or a
lamp cord). Cables may be bare or insulated.
Insulated cables may be sheathed (covered)
with lead, or protective armor.
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Sizes of Wires
Two standard
- British Standard Wire Gauge (S.W.G.)
- American Wire Gauge (Brown and
Sharps Gauge)
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Sizes of Wires
British Standard Wire Gauge (S.W.G.)
Largest
Smallest
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Sizes of Wires
British Standard Wire Gauge (S.W.G.)
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Sizes of Wires
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
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Sizes of Wires
American Wire Gauge (AWG)
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Construction of Cables
Insulation impregnated paper, varnished cambric or rubber mineral compound
Sheath a metallic sheath of lead or aluminum
Bedding a fibrous material like jute or hessian tape
Armouring one or two layers of galvanised steel wire or steel tape
Serving a fibrous material like jute
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For Bangladesh
Different nomenclatures & Designation
N According to VDE standard
B According to British standard (B.S. 6004)
I According to B.S. 2004:1961
Y Insulation or sheath of thermoplastic
based on PVC
A Insulated single core cable
E Earth continuity conductor
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For Bangladesh
Different nomenclatures & Designation
re Conductor of single solid wire having
circular cross-section
rm Conductor of multiple stranded wires
having circular cross-section
sm Conductor of multiple stranded wires
having sector shaped cross-section
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For Bangladesh
BYA 7 / 0.85 rm
B According to British standard (B.S. 6004)
Y PVC Insulation
A Nonsheathed single core
7 / 0.85 = No. and nominal diameter of wires
rm = Conductor of multiple stranded wires
having circular cross-section
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Types of Wires
Rubber covered, taped, braided and
compounded or
V.I.R. wires (Vulcanized Indian Rubber
insulated cable)
A layer of rubber insulation a cotton protective braid (saturated with flame
retarding and moisture-resistant compound) finished with wax
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Types of Wires
Lead Alloy Sheathed Wires
Recommended for moisture condition.
The lead covering is usually thin about 1.25 mm thick.
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Types of Wires
Tough Rubber Sheathed (T.R.S.) or
Cab Tyre Sheathed (C.T.S.) Wires
Much cheaper than lead alloy sheathed wires.
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Types of Wires
Weather Proof Wire
For outdoor purpose.
consists of 3 braids of fibrous yarn.
braid are saturated with a water proof compound.
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Types of Wires
Flexible Wire
used for household appliances.
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Western Union Splice
remove insulation only for a
required length i.e., 2.5 cm.
gently clean with sand paper.
for making the joint, cross the
two bare wires at ends at a
distance of about 2 cm. from
insulation of either of the wires.
solder the joint using a
soldering iron or blow lamp.
taping the splice.
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Married Joint
for wires having a number
of strands, married joint is
used.
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Staggering Splices
It has double advantages
avoids the accidental short circuit between the two cores.
does not make the splice bulky.
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Rattail Joint
required for termination of the wire in switches, holders etc.
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Fixture / Pigtail Joint
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Wiring Splicing & Termination
Knotted Tap Joint
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Terminal Lugs
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Terminal Lugs
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Terminal Lugs
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Summary
Different types of standard used for wire
Various types of wires used in electrical
work
Wire splicing and termination
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