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Elbow Connectors
for XLPE Insulated Cable (11kV, 30kV)
(Revision history)
- Issued on: Jan. 01, 2007
- Amended on: Jan. 01 2013
Contents
1
SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2
1.2.1
1.2.2
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1
3.2
ELBOW ................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3
KINDS .................................................................................................................................................. 5
4.2
RATING ................................................................................................................................................ 7
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
Earthing ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.2.4
REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1
TYPE .................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
5.3.8
5.3.9
5.3.10
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5.3.11
5.3.12
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.4.4
5.4.5
5.4.6
5.4.7
5.4.8
5.4.9
5.4.10
5.4.11
5.4.12
5.4.13
5.4.14
5.4.15
TESTS ................................................................................................................................................... 14
6.1
6.2
6.3
MARKING ........................................................................................................................................... 15
10
9.1
9.2
9.3
DOCUMENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 17
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 17
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1
1.1
The specification covers the indoor / outdoor use dead break type elbow / tee cable
connectors for armored / non-armored, single / three core(s) stranded conductor, extruded
dielectric shielded, XLPE insulated cables rated in preferred voltage of 11kV and 30kV on
distribution system in Libya.
1.2
Service conditions
Normative references
The elbow connectors shall confirm to the latest edition of following international
standards:
(a) IEC 60228: Conductors of insulated cables
(b) IEC 60502: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltage from 1kV (Um=1.2kV) up to 30kV (Um=36kV)
(c) IEC 60502-2: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1kV up to 30kV, Part 2 : Cables for rated voltage from 6kV up to 30kV
(d) IEC 60502-4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltage from 1kV
(Um=1.2kV) up to 30kV (Um=36kV)
(e) IEC 61442: Electric cables Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated
voltage from 6kV (Um=7.2kV) up to 30kV (Um=36kV)
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(f) IEEE Std 386: Separable insulated connector systems for power distribution system
above 600V
Definitions
3.1
Elbow
Bushing insert
4.1
Kinds
Kinds of the connector are determined by kinds of cables and to be applied as listed in
Table 1 of this specification.
Table 1 Kinds of Elbow or Tee connectors
Nominal
Cross Sectional
Specification
No. of
Current Rating
Voltage
Armor
Screen Area of Cable
No.
Core(s)
(A)
(kV)
(mm2)
4421118
200
4421218
400
4421318
240
4421418
4421518
630
800
11
Al Wire
Cu Tape
1250
4421220
400
4421320
630
400
4421420
800
4421520
1250
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Nominal
Specification
Voltage
No.
(kV)
No. of
Core(s)
Armor
Screen
Cross Sectional
Current Rating
Area of Cable
(A)
(mm2)
4422118
200
4422218
400
4422318
240
800
4422418
4422518
630
11
Non
1250
Cu Tape
4422220
400
4422320
400
4422420
630
800
4422520
1250
4423116
200
4423216
400
4423316
150
630
4423416
800
4423516
1250
4423117
200
4423217
400
4423317
11
185
630
4423417
800
4423517
1250
4423118
200
4423218
400
4423318
240
630
4423418
800
4423518
1250
4431120
200
4431220
4431320
4431122
400
30
Al Wire
4431222
630
Cu Wire
200
630
4431322
400
400
630
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Nominal
Specification
Voltage
No.
(kV)
4432120
No. of
Core(s)
Armor
Screen
4432220
4432320
4432122
Cross Sectional
Current Rating
Area of Cable
(A)
(mm2)
200
400
30
Non
630
Cu Wire
4432222
400
200
630
400
4432322
630
4433116
200
4433216
150
4433316
4433118
630
30
4433218
200
240
4433318
4.2
400
400
630
Rating
The normal rating specified shall be the continuous rating under the worst temperature
and geographical conditions encountered in Libya.
4.2.1 Voltage and Frequency
(a) The nominal system phase to phase voltage shall be 11kV and 30kV.
(b) The system highest voltage for equipment shall be 17.5kV and 36kV respectively.
(c) The voltage rating of connectors shall be 8.7/15kV and 18/30kV respectively.
(d) The system frequency shall be 50Hz.
4.2.2 Current and temperature
The current and temperature ratings of the elbow connector shall be equal to or greater
than those of the cable for which it is designed as verified in relevant standards.
4.2.3 Earthing
11kV and 30kV systems have no earthing on the line.
4.2.4 Dimensions of cables
The connectors shall comply with the cable dimensions listed in Table 2 of this
specification.
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No. of
Core(s)
Armor
Screen
18
29
43
400
23
34
49
240
18
29
36
400
23
34
43
150
14
25
70
185
16
27
74
240
18
29
80
400
23
40
59
630
31
48
66
400
23
40
54
630
31
48
60
150
14
32
93
240
18
36
104
Al Wire Cu Tape
1
Non
Cu Tape
8.7/15kV
Steel
Tape
Cu Tape
Al Wire Cu Wire
1
Non
18/30kV
Steel
Tape
Cu Wire
Cu Tape
Requirements
5.1
Type
The connector type shall comply with Table 3 of this specification according to the
continuous current ratings.
Table 3 Connector and pin type
5.2
Connector type
Pin type
200
Elbow
Slide
400
Elbow
Slide
630
Elbow or Tee
Thread
800
Tee
Thread
1250
Tee
Thread
General requirements
All connectors shall be of screened separable type and each connector shall have
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suitable dimensions and structure with mating bushing in Figure 1~4 of this specification
and EN 50181.
Connectors shall be factory engineered kits and shall be the product of one manufacturer.
Connectors shall be fully shielded, suitable for use on 11kV and 30kV distribution system
of Libya. The connector and its material shall be appropriate for each cable size and
applicable voltage.
The connectors shall be easily adapted to accommodate XLPE cable. The connectors
shall be capable of tolerating any variance in the manufactured dimension of the cable such
as oval, out of round, sectored or oversize cable cores.
The connector materials shall be supplied in a complete kit to suit various sizes of cable
and to provide stress control, non tracking and sealing. It shall consist of high permittivity,
high resistivity, stress control, non-tracking polymeric materials and prevent ingress of
moisture and contamination.
All polymeric components shall be non-tracking and suitable for operation in the
presence of severe external contaminating and environment pollution in Libya.
The connectors shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of IEC 60502-4 and
related international standards.
5.3
Kit components
The connector kits shall include following components listed in Table 4 of this
specification.
Table 4 Components of connectors
Connector
type
Elbow
Tee
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Electrical requirements
AC test voltage
(kV rms)
Duration
8.7/15
39 (dry)
5 min
18/30
81 (dry)
5 min
DC test voltage
(kV, dry)
Duration
8.7/15
35
15 min
18/30
72
15 min
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7 of this specification. The partial discharge shall not exceed 10pC. The connectors shall be
tested at 5K to 10K above maximum cable conductor temperature in normal operation and
at ambient temperature.
Table 7 - Minimum partial discharge voltage
Rated voltage of connector
(kV)
8.7/15
15
18/30
30
8.7/15
95
18/30
170
AC test voltage
(kV rms, dry)
8.7/15
23
18/30
45
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Duration
150
21.5
1 sec.
185
26.5
1 sec.
240
34.3
1 sec.
630
90.0
1 sec.
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6.1
Tests
Type tests
Tenderer shall include with their offers type test certificates including test carried out in
accordance with the IEC 60502-4 and 61442, which are issued by an approved
internationally acknowledged reputable independent testing laboratory.
(a) AC withstand voltage test (IEC 61442, Clause 4)
(b) DC withstand voltage test (IEC 61442, Clause 5)
(d) Impulse withstand voltage test (IEC 61442, Clause 6)
(c) Partial discharge voltage level test (IEC 61442, Clause 7)
(e) Thermal cycling test (IEC 61442, Clause 9)
(f) Thermal short circuit test (IEC 61442, Clause 10, 11)
(g) Dynamic short circuit test (IEC 61442, Clause 12)
(h) Disconnect and connect test (IEC 60502-4, Table 7)
(i) Operating eye test (if applicable) (IEC 61442, Clause 18)
(j) Screen resistance (IEC 61442, Clause 14)
(k) Screen leakage current (IEC 61442, Clause 15)
(l) Screen fault current initiation (IEC 61442, Clause 16)
(m) Operating force (IEC 61442, Clause 17)
(n) Capacitive test point (IEC 61442, Clause 20)
6.2
Routine tests
Acceptance tests
Cable connector kits are to be checked for compliance with this specification and with
the schedule quantity. GECOL reserves the rights to ask for several kinds of type tests to
confirm the quality of the connector in the presence of GECOL representatives.
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Marking
The connectors shall be permanently and legibly identified with the following
information items.
(a) Manufacturers identification
(b) Model identification
(c) Part identification
(d) Date of manufacture (month and year)
(e) Use before (if applicable)
(f) Maximum phase-to-phase voltage ratings
(g) Applicable cable type, cross sectional area of conductor and insulation diameter range
Each connector shall be in a separate corrugated cardboard box and every 100 kits shall
be contained in a wood box. Each connector kit shall have a list of materials indicating
quantities and instruction sheet.
The supplier shall provide packing of the connectors as is required to prevent their
damage or deterioration during transit to their final destination and long period of storage,
as indicated in the contract. The packing shall be sufficient to withstand, without limitation,
rough handling during transit and exposure to extreme temperatures, salt and precipitation
during transit and storage.
(a) The supplier shall prepare the kit and its components for shipment to protect it from
damage during shipment and subsequent storage.
(b) All connectors and their components shall be shipped from the factory to the specified
site.
(c) Each shipment shall include a detailed packing list identifying all items by part
number, including hardware.
(d) All material shall be carefully loaded for protection during shipment.
(e) All materials shall be arranged to allow safe unloading at the site.
(f) There shall be handling instruction to minimize damage.
The outer packing must be clearly marked on at least four (4) sides as follows;
(a) Name of the procuring department
(b) Name of the supplier
(c) Contract description and number
(d) Final destination
(e) Gross weight
(f) Any special lifting instructions
(g) Any special handling instructions
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The connectors and all associated materials quoted by the supplier shall be approved by
GECOL. The quantity of documents and certificates submitted shall be not less than three
copies. The connectors shall conform to the latest edition of IEC 60502-4, IEC 61442 and
relevant international standards including Clause 2 of this specification. The design and
construction of connector shall be subjected to the approval of GECOL.
9.1
Technical descriptions, data sheets, catalogues and other information shall be submitted
with the BID and those which are submitted shall be sufficient to enable GECOL to
evaluate thoroughly the proposal as to its compliance with the requirements of this
specification.
The minimum requirement is as follows:
(a) Detailed summary of difference with this specification
(b) Technical Data Sheet duly filled in and signed (Annex A)
(c) Material safety data certificates of all chemical materials used for manufacturing
(d) Detailed drawing including outer figures of all components with dimension and inner
structure in A3 or A4 size
(e) Detailed handling, installation and maintenance manual & schedule for good operation
(f) Component list and numbers
(g) Electrical field diagram and calculations
(h) Brochures and catalogues containing outline dimensions, main electrical and
mechanical data, etc.
(i) Applicable design specification and standards in English language
(j) Test certificates approved by international institute in accordance with Table 7 of IEC
60502-4
(k) Quality control system and relevant certificate
9.2
The supplier shall furnish all relevant technical information, drawings etc. to GECOL
for approval prior to the start of manufacture. Offers without Technical Data Sheet
completely filled in will be rejected.
(a) Vendor(s) details/ Reference list
(b) Technical Data Sheet
(c) Tests schedule and procedures
(d) Transportation schedule and storage conditions
(e) Drawings of materials (All drawings shall be in A3 or A4 size with title block
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approved by GECOL)
9.3
Documentation
All documents supplied under this specification shall be documented to the extent that
the end user can easily understand its theory of operation, performance, installation and
maintenance for the product. All documents shall be submitted being filed in order to
approve of GECOL and reorder later.
Language in all documents and drawings shall be written in English and dimensions
shall be used in metric SI-units.
10 Warranty
The supplier shall provide a full three-year limited warranty on all equipment supplied.
The warranty shall cover all parts and all costs, which are directly attributable to the
supplier. Warranty coverage shall begin on the date that the equipment is received.
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Dia 30.90.2
0
Dia 7.9 -0.05
40
900.2
0
48-0.2
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12 0.2
Dia 48.50.2
Dia 700.2
Dia 560.2
Dia 52.10.2
Dia 460.2
Dia 39.90.2
Dia 25
Dia 31.80.2
min
M16x2-6H
M16x2-6H
1.5
30
min
35
30
min
35
900.2
81
12 0.2
15.8
Dia 760.2
Dia 700.2
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Appendix A
Technical Data Sheet
No.
Description
Manufacturers name
Applicable standards
No. of core(s)
Particulars
10 Type of connector
11 Voltage rating phase to ground (kV rms)
12 Voltage rating phase to phase (kV rms)
13 Normal operation temperature (C)
14 Emergency operation temperature (C)
15 Dimension
a) Diameter (mm)
b) Length (mm)
16 AC withstand voltage test (Dry)
a) Minute(s)
b) Voltage level (kV rms)
17 DC withstand voltage test
a) Minute(s)
b) Voltage level (kV avg)
18 Minimum partial discharge voltage level (kV rms, pC)
a) at above normal operation temperature
b) at ambient temperature
Signature
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No.
Description
Particulars
Signature
Designation
Name of Tenderer
Date
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