IS:7098(Part2)-1985

Indian Standard

( Reaffirmed 1995 )

SPECIFICATION FOR
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
PVC SHEATHED CABLES
PART 2 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES FROM
3.3 kV UP TO AND INCLUDING 33 kV

(First Revision)
Fourth Reprint MAY 1997

UDC 621.315.221.8 [ 678.742.21

0 Copyright 1986

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK

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D H A V A N . 9 BAHADUR S H A H
N E W D E L H I I10002

ZAFAR

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April I986*

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IS:7098(Part2)-1985

lndian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
PVC SHEATHED CABLES
PART 2 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES FROM
3.3 kV UP TO AND INCLUDING 33 kV

( First Revision )
Power Cables Sectional Committee, ETDC 59
Chairman
Sastr M. L. DON~I~E
M-3, Satyam,
88, Sian Circle, Bombay
Members
SRRI J. P. ANAL
Sam B. P. RAI ( AkemuIc )
SHRI M. R. BHAT
SHRI D. K. BAEXJ ( Altern& )
C H I E P ENQINEER
( ELECTRICAL ) I
SURVZYOR OP WORKS ( ELECT
D R K. DAE GUPTA

Raprrstnting
Bharat Heavy Ekctricals Ltd, Hyderabad
Tata Consulting Engineers, Bombay
Central Public Works Deplirtment, New Delhi
) V ( Akmute )
Calcu&aB~tric Supply Corporation ( India ) Ltd,

SHRI P. NEOOI ( Altnnair )

D IRECTOR
Central Power Research Institute, Bangalore
SHRI M. C. RATRA ( Altmut8 )
DIRECTOR OF MINES SA F E T Y
Directorate General of Mines Safety, Dhanbad

(ELEn)(HQ)

D IRECTOR OF MINES SA~I~TY

SHDI dA~~~W-&- )

Cable and Conductor Manufacturers Association of

India, New Delhi

SRRI S. R. SATAN ( Alternnte )

Indian Cable Co Ltd, Jamshedpur
Sg~tr P. GHOSH
SRRI K. V. R. RAO ( Altcmatr )
Cable Corporation of India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. M. HOX?~VAR
SHRI S. R. PADMANBHAN ( Altmatr )
(Continuadonpcrgs2)
@ Coprignt 1986
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
This publication is protected under thk I&m Cowi@ Act ( XIV of 1957 ) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of th
publisher rhall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.

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Members

Raprwnting

SHRI D. K. J AIN

Directorate of Technical Development Ut Production

( Air ), New Delhi
S HRI V. K. SRARMA ( Altmah )
SEEI K. S. JOSEI

bornbay Suburban Electric Supply Ltd, Bombay

SH~I R. K. SEHQAL ( Al&ma& )
SEBI S. L. KA,KKAR
Universal Cables Ltd, Satna
SARI R. C. A~BAWAL ( Alturnats )
Delhi Electric SUDD~Y
SARI RAJ K. MITAL
I. New Delhi
-. . Undertaking,
SRRI V. K. SAKHUJA ( Ahmate )
SRRI R. V. N A R A Y A N A N
Direct+orate General of Supplies & D i s p o s a l s
( Inspection Wing ), New Delhi
Saar D. R. CSANDRA ( Alhmatr )
The Federation of Electricity Undertakings of Indii,
SHBI H. M. Pnr
Bdmbay
SHRIYATI C. BALIC+A ( Ahnat )
Srisr S. N. PARWAL
The Premier Cable Co Ltd, Eranakulam
Asian Cables Corporation Ltd, Bombay
SERZ A. K. RAXAN *
SEW S. M. SAKHALKAB
Bombay Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking,
Bombay
S HRI S. V. UPASANI ( Altnnatr )
SHRI L. K. SAN~RI
Fort Gloster Industries Ltd, Howrah
S HRI A. S. BHATTACHARJEE ( Alternate )
LT-COL S. R. SEN
Controllerate of Inspection Electronics, Bahgalore
S HRI S. K. MALROTRA ( Altmafc )
Punjab Research Institute, Rajpura
D R M. S. SUKHUJA
National Test House, Calcutta
SHRI U. S. VRRMA
SHRI R. RAXAKRISHAN ( Alremote )
Oriental P6wer Cables Ltd, Kota
S HRI K. G. WARRIER
SHRI B. K. MIJNDERA ( Altcrmts )
Director General,-ISI ( Ex-oJicio Mmbcr )
SHRI S. P. SACHDEV ,
Director ( Elec tech )
SHRI K. M. BHATIA
Joint Director ( Elec tech ), IS1

Panel for Elastomeric and Thermoplastic Cables, ETDC 59/P4

SEBI L. K. SAXOSI

Fort Gloster Industries Ltd, Howmh

Mnmbm
SERI A. S. BHATTAOHABJEE ( Ahmat to
Shri L. K. Sanghi )
Delhi Electric Supply Undertaking, New Delhi
ADDITIOHAL GENEEAL MANAWEB

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( Continuud en PopI 20 )
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IS : 7098 ( Part 2 ) 5 1985

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE INSULATED
PVC SHEATHED CABLES
PART 2 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES FROM
3.3 kV UP TO AND INCLUDING 33 kV

( First Revision)
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This Indian Standard ( Part 2 ) ( First Revision ) was adopted by
the Indian Standards Institution on 30 September 1985, after the draft
finalized by the Power Cables Sectional Committee had been approved
by the Electrotechnical Division Council.
0.2 Experience has shown that it is possible to use crosslinked polyethylene ( XLPR) insulated cables for the class of voltages covered by
this standard, in place of armoured paper-insulated lead-sheathed
cables.
0.3 This standard was originally published in 1973 when the experience
in the country about manufaature of these types of cables was limited.
Since then, a considerable progress has been made and a number of
manufacturers have come up. This standard has been revised to take
into account the experience gained during manufacture of these cables
in the country. The opportunity has also been utilized to align the
format of this specification with other specifications for different types of
cables.
0.4 Particular attention is drawn to the limitations of the short-circuit
ratings of the types of cable covered by this standard owing to the
absence of the. metallic sheath and the possible loss of electrical contact
between the strands of the armour as a result of corrosion or the
presence of compound between them or both. A separate standard
about recommended short-circuit ratings of these types of cables is under
preparation.
0.5 Attention is also drawn to the fact that the current ratings of the
types of cable covered by this standard are different from those of the

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paper-insulated metal-sheathed cables; This standard does not include
any data on the current ratings, but information on this aspect will be
covered in a separate Indian Standard later. In the meanwhile, users
are advised to consult the manufacturers for information on this aspect.
0.6 The correct type of cables should be selected for the system keeping
in view whether the system is earthed or unearthed.
N OTE - It should be realized that in an electric system where an earth-fault i,s nor
autom-ltically and promptly eliminated,the extra stresses on the insulation of the
cables during the earth fault reduce the life of the cable to a certain extent. Therefore,
if the system is expected to b: operated quite often with a prolonged earth-fault, it is
advisable to select the cables suitable for unearthed system.

In the preparation of this standard, as:istance has been derived from

IEC Publication 502 ( I983 ) Extruded solid dielectric insulated power
cables for rated voltages from 1 kV to 30 kV, issued by the International
Electrotechnical Commission.

0.7

0.8 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this

standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated,
expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with
IS : 2-1960*. The number of significant places retained in the rounded
off value should be the same as that of the specified value in this
standard.

SECTION 1 GENERAL
1. SCOPE
1.1 This standard ( Part 2 ) covers the requirements of following
categories of crosslinked polyethylene insulated and PVC sheathed power
cables for single phase or three phase ( earthed or unearthed ) systems
for electricity supply purposes:
a) Types oJ Cables
1) Single-core unscreened,
metallic tape covered );

unarmoured ( but - non-magnetic

2) Single-core screened, unarmoured;

3) Single-core armoured ( non-magnetic ) screened or unscreened;
and
4) Three-core armoured, screened or unscreened.
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b ) VoZtuge Grade (U,-,/D )

1) Earthed System - 1913.3 kV, 3.816.6 kV, 6*35/11 kV,
12.7122 kV and 19/33 kV.

2) Unearthed System - 3.313.3 kV and 11 !l 1 kV.

NOTE 1 - Cables of 6.35111 kV grade ( earthed sytern ) are s&able for use on
66/66 kV ( unearthed system ) also.
NOTE 2 - The cables conforming to this standard may be operated continuously at
a power frequency voltage 10 percent higher than rated voltage.
NOTE 3 -Under Rule 54 of the Indian Electricity Rules 1956, in case of high
voltage, the permissible variation of declared voltage at the point of commencement
of supply is +_ 9 percent.

1.2 These cables are suitable for use where combination of ambient
temperature and temperature-rise due to load results in conductor
temperature not exceeding 90C under normal operation and 250C
under short-circuit conditions.
1.3 Armoured cables up to 11 kV grade specified in this standard are
suitable for use in mines also. However, for such cables, additional
requirements have been included, wherever necessary ( 3.1.1, 16.5 and
20.2 ).

2. TERMINOLOGY
2.6 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions in addition
to those given in IS : 1885 ( Part 32 )-1971*, shall apply.
2.1 Routine Tests - Tests made by the manufacturer on all finished
cable lengths to demonstrate the integrity of the cable.

2.2 Type Tests - Tests required to be made before supply on a

general commercial basis a type of cable in order to demonstrate

satisfactory performance characteristics to meet the intended application.
NOTE - These tests are of such a nature that after they have been made they need
not be repeated unless changes are made in the cable materials or design which
might change the performance characteristics.

2.3 Acceptance Tests - Tests carried out on samples taken from a lot
for the purpose of acceptance of the lot.
2.4 Optional Tests - Special tests to be carried out, when .required,
by agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
l Electrotechnical
electricity supply.

vocabulary : Part 32 Cablea, conductor1 and accariu for]

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2.5 Earthed System - An electric system which fulfils any of the
following conditions:
Neutral-point or the mid-point connection is earthed in such a
manner that, evenunder fault conditions; the maximum voltage
that can occur between any conductor and the earth does not
exceed 80 percent of the nominal system voltage;
The neutral-point or the mid-point connection is not earthed but
a protective device is installed which automatically. cuts out any
part of the system which accidentlly becomes earthed; or
C) In case of ac systems only, the neutral-point is earthed through
an arc suppression coil with arrangement for isolation within 1 h
of occurrence of the fault for the non-radial field cables and
within 8 h for radial cables, provided that the total of such
periods in a year does not exceed 125 h.

2.6 Unearthed System - An electric system which does not fulfil the
requirement of the earthed system ( see 2.5 ).
SECTION 2 MATERIALS
3. CONDUCTOR
3.1 The conductors shall be composed of plain copper or aluminium
wires complying with IS : 8130-1984s.
3.1.1 Mining cables to be used in gassy mines shall be of copper
conductor only.
4. INSULATION
4.1 The insulation shall be of crosslinked polyethylene conforming to the
requirements given in Table 1.
5. SCREENING
5.1 The screening shall consist of one or more of the following, as
specified!
a) Non-metallic semi-conducting tape,
b) Non-metallic semi-conducting compound, and
c) Non-magnetic metallic tape wire, strip or sheath.
N OTE -The semi-conducting tape and semi-conducting compound shall be
suitable for the operating temperature of the cable and compatible with the
insulating material.
*Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords (&I

revision ).

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5.1.1 JVon-Magnetic Metallic T a p e for Siqle-Cora U n s c r e e n e d a n d
Unarmowed Cables - Requirements for this tape shall be as agreed to
between the purchaser and the manufacturer.

6. FILLERS AND INNER SHEATH

6.1 The fillers and inner sheath shall be of the following:
a) Vulcanized or unvulcanized rubber; or
b) Thermoplastic materials.
6.2 Vulcanized or unvulcanized rubber or thermoplastic material used
for inner sheath shall not be harder than XLPE and PVC used for
insulation and outer sheath respectively. Fillers and inner sheath
s_aterials shall be chosen to be compatible with the temperature ratings
of the cable and shall have no deleterious effect on any other component
of the cable.
7. ARMOURING
7.1 Armouring shall be of the ioiiowing:
a) Galvanized round steel wire, or
b) Galvanized steel strip, or
c) Any metallic non-mclgnetic wire,strip.
7.2 The galvanized steel wires/strips shall comply with the requirements
of IS : 3975-1979.. The requirements of non-magnetic material shall be
as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier.
8. OUTER SHEATH
8.1 The outer sheath shall be of polyvinyl chloride ( PVC ) compound
conforming to the requirements of Type ST2 of IS : 5831-19847.
SECTION 3 CONSTRUCTJON
9. CONDUCTOR
9.1 The conductor shall be of stranded construction, size 25 mm2 and
above, complying with Class 2 of IS : 8130-1984$.
*Specification for mild steel wires, strips and .tapes for armouring of cables (Jsrrt
raoirion ).
tSpecification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables (jrti r&ion ).
$Specification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords@~:
rmision ).

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9.2 In case of 3.3 kV cables, a protective barrier may be applied

between the conductor and insuIation at the discretion of the manufticturer. Such barrier, when used, shall be compatible with insulating
material .and suitable for the operating temperature of the cable.
10. CONDUCTOR SCREENING

10.1 All cables rated above 3.313.3 kV shall be provided with conductor
screening. Conductor screening shall be provided over the conductor
by applying non-metallic semi-conducting tape or by extrusion of semiconducting compound or a combination of the two.
11. INSULATION

11.1 The conductor ( with protective barrier or screen, where applied ),

shall be provided with crosslinked polyethylene insulation applied by
extrusion.
11.2 Thickness of Insulation - The average thickness of insulation
shall be not less than the nominal value ( ti ) specified in Table 2.
11.3 Tolerance on Thickness of Insulation - The smallest of
measured values of thickness of insulation shall not fall below the
nominal value ( ti ) specified in Table 2 by more than 0.1 mm + 0.1 Ci.
.
11.4 Application of Insulation - The insulation shall be so applied
that it fits closely on the conductor ( or conductor screening or barrier
if any ) and it shall be possible to remove it without damaging the
cbnductor.
12. INSULATION SCREENING
12.1 All cables rated above 3.313.3 kV shall be provided with insulation
screening.
12.2 The insulation screening shall consist of two parts; namely, metallic
and non-metallic.
12.3 Non-metallic part shall be applied directly over the insulation of
each core and shall consist of either a semi-conducting tape or extruded
semi-conducting compound or a combination of thiz two or either
material with a semi-conducting coating.
12.4 Metallic part shall consist of either tape, or braid, or concentric
serving of wires or a sheath; shall be non-magnetic and ~shall be applied
over the non-metallic part. For single+ore armoured cables, the
atmouring shall constitute the metallic part of the screening.
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13. CORE IDENTIFICATION

13.1 Core identification for three core cables shall be as follows:
Method of Identification

Voltage Grade

kV
r a) Different colouring of XLPE insulation, or
1*9/3*3 and 3*3/3*3 -( b) C o1 ouretl strips applied on the cores, or
[ c) By numerals ( 1, 2, 3 ) either by applying
numbered strips or by printing on the
cores.
3*8:6*6,635/ 11,
II/l 1,12*7/22 and
19133

( a) Coloured strips applied on the cores, or

b) By numerals ( I, 2, 3 ) either by.applying
numbered strips or by printing on the
1
cores.

13.1.1 For identification by different colouring of XLPE insulation, or

by using coloured strips, red, yellow and blue colours respectively shall
be used to identify phase conductors.
14. LAYING UP OF CORES
14.1 In three core cables, the cores ( with or without barrier or screening,
as the case may be )shall be laid together with a suitable right hand
lay. Where necessary, the interstices shall be filled with non-hygroscopic
material.
15. INtiER SHEATH ( COMMON COVERING )
15.1 The laid up cores shall be provided with inner sheath applied
either by extrusion or by wrapping. It shall be ensured that the shape
is as circular as possible.
15.2 The inner sheath shall be so applied that it fits closely.on the laid
up cores &rd it shall be possible to remove it without damage to the
insulation.
15.3 Thickness of Inner Sheath - The thickness of inner sheath
( common covering ) shall be- as given in Table 3. Single core cables
shall have no inner sheath.
15.3.1 When one or more layers of binder tapes are applied over the
laid up cores, the thickness of such tapes shall not be construed as a part
of the inner sheath.
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16, ARMOUIUNG
16.1 Application - Armouring shall be applied over the insulation or
protective barrier or non-metallic part of insulation screening, if any, in
case of single core cables and over the inner sheath in case of three-core
cables.
16.1.1 The armour wires/strips shall be applied as closely as practicable.
16.1.2 The direction of lay of the armour shall be left hand. For
double wires/strips armoured cables, this requirement shall apply to the
inner layer of wires/strips. The outer layer shall, except in special cases,
be applied in the reverse direction to the inner layer, and there shall be
a separator of suitable non-hygroscopic material; such as plastic tape,
bituminized cotton tape, bituminized hessian tape, rubber tape, proofed
tape between the inner and outer layers of armour wires. strips.
16.2 Type of Armour - Where the calEulated diameter below armouring
- does not exceed 13 mm, the armour shall consist of galvanized round
steel wires. The armour of cables having calculated diameter below
armouring greater than 13 mm shall consist of either galvanized round
steel wires or galvanized steel strips.
16.2.1 In the case of single-core cables, the armouring shall be of nonmagnetic material.
16.3 Dimensions - The dimensions of galvanized steel wires or strips
shall be as specified in Table 4.
16.4 Jointa - The joints in armour wires of strips shall be made by
brazing or welding and the surface irregularities shall be removed. A
joint in any wire/strip shall be at least 300 mm from the nearest joint in
any other armour wire/strip in the,acompleted cable.
16.5 Conductance - In case of cables for use in mines, the conductance
of armour*shall be not less than 75 percent of that of the largest
conductor contained in the cables. To satisfy this, substitution of the
galvanized steel wires/strips in armour by required number of tinned
copper wires/strips is permissible.
17. OUTER SHEATH
17.1 The outer sheath shall be applied by extrusion. It shall be applied:
a) over the non-magnetic metallic tape covering the insulation or
over the non-magnetic metallic part of insulation screening in
case of unarmoured single core cables, and
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b) over the armouring in case of armoured cables.
17.2 Colour of outer sheath shall be black or any other colour as agreed
to between the purchaser and the supplier.
17.3 Thickness of Outer Sheath
17.3.1 Unarmowed Cables - The thickness of PVC outer sheath of
unarmoured cables determined by taking the average of a number of
measurements shall be not less than the nominal value ( ta ) specified in
Table 5 aud the smallest of the measured values shall not fall below the
nominal value ( ts ) specified in Table 5 by more than 0 2 mm + 0.2 ta.
17.3.2 Armourcd Cables - The minimum thickness of PVC outer sheath
in armoured cables shall not fall below the nominal value ( ts ) specified
in Table 5 by more than 0.2 mm + O-2 f8.
SECTION 4 TESTS
18. CLASSIFICATION OF TBSTS
18.1 Type Tests - The following shall constitute type tests:
Test

For Requirements,

For Test Method,

Ref

Ref Part No. of

Annealing test ( for

copper )
ii) Tensile test ( for aluminium )
iii) W r a p p i n g test ( for
aluminium )
iv) Resistance test

IS : 8130-1984t

IS : 8130-1984t

Tests for armouring wires/

strips

Clause 7, Table 4
and IS : 3975-1979:

36 to 42

Clauses 11, 15 and

17, Table 2, Table
3 and Table 5

IS: 10810+

a) Tests on conductor

b)

cl Test for thickness of insulation and sheath

IS:

8130-1984t

IS : 8130-1984t

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5

*Methods of test for cables.

tspecification for conductors for insulated electric cables and flexible cords (first
rmision ).
$Specification for mild steel wires. strips and tapes for)armouring of cables (jr~l
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Test

For Requirements,

&f

For Test Method,

Ref Part No. of
IS : 10810

Table 1

Table 1

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Table I

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Table 1

33

IS : 5831-19847

IS : 583I-19847
IS : 5831-1984t
IS : 5831-19847

11
12
15

IS : 5831-1984t

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19.2
19.3

46
50

19.4

48

Table 1

43

19.5
19.6
19.7
19.8

49
47
45
53

d) Physical tests for insulation

i) Tensile strength and
elongation at break
ii) Ageing in air oveil
iii) Hot test
iv) Shrinkage test
v) Water absorption
( gravimetric )
e) Physical tests for outer
sheath
i) Tensile strength and
elongation at break
ii) Ageing in air oven
iii) Shrinkage test
iv) Hot deformation
f) Bleeding and blooming
test ( for outer sheath )
g) Partial discharge test
h) Bending test
.

j) Dielectric power factor

test
i) As a function of voltage
ii) As a function of temperature
k) Insulation resistance
( volunie resistivity ) test
m) Heating cycle test
n) Impulse withstand test
p) High voltage test
q) Flammability test

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18.1-l Tests Cd, (h), W, (4, (4 are applicable only to screened

cables, out of which test (j) is applicable to cables with rated voltage
6*35/l 1 kV and above only. It shall be permissible to carry out test (j)
on different sample.
18.1.2 With the exception and provision of 18.1.1, the following tests
on screened cables shall be performed successively on the same test sample
of completed cable, not less than 10 m in length between the test
accessories:
Partial discharge test,
Bending test followed by partial discharge test,
Dielectric power factor as a function of voltage,
Dielectric power factor as a function of temperature,
Heating cycle test followed by dielectric power factor as a
function of voltage and partial discharge tests,
Impulse withstand test, and
High voltage test.
18.1.2.1 If a sample fails in test (g), one more sample shall be taken
for this test; preceded by tests (b) and (e).
18.2 Acceptance Tests - The following shall constitute acceptance
tests:
a) Annealing test ( for copper ),
b) Tensile test ( for aluminium ),
c) Wrapping test ( for aluminium )
d) Conductor resistance test,
e) Test for thickness of insulation and sheath,
f ) Hot set test for insulation,
g) Tensile strength and elongation at break test for insulation and
sheath,
h) Partial discharge test ( for screened cables only ),
j) High voltage test, and
k) Insulation resistance ( volume resistivity ) test.
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18.3 Routine Tests - The following shall constitute routine tests:

a) Conductor resistance test,

b) Partial discharge test ( for screened cables only ), and
c) High .voltage test.
NOTE - Partial discharge test shall be carried out on full drum length.

18.4 Optional Test - Cold impact test for outer sheath ( IS : 58311984* ) shall constitute the optional test.
19. DETAILS OF TESTS
19.1 General - Unless otherwise stated in this standard, the tests shall

be carried out in accordance with appropriate part of IS : 10810t, taking

into account additional information given in this standard.

19.2 Partial Discharge Test - The partial discharge ma-nitude at

test voltage equal to I-5 U, shall not exceed 2OpC..
19.3 Bending Test - The diameter of the test cylinder shall be
200 f 5 peicent where D is the overall diameter of the completed cable.
After completing the bending operations, the test sample shall be
subjected to partial discharge measurement and shall comply with the
requirements given in 19.2.
19.4 Dielectric Power Factor Test
19.4.1 Tan 6 as a Function of Voltage - The measured value of tan 6
at lJO shall not exceed 0.004 and the increment of tan 8 between 0.5 U,
and 2 Uo shall not be more than 0.002.
19.4.2 Tan 6 as u Function of Temperature - The measured value of
tan 8 shall not exceed 0.004 at ambient temperature and 0.008 at 9OC.

19.5 Heating Cycle Test - The sample, which has been subjected to
previous tests, shall be laid out on the floor of the test room and subjected
to heat cycles. After third cycle, the sample shall be subjected to
dielectric power factor as a function of voltage, ( 19.4.1 ) and partial
discharge test ( 19.2 ).

specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables (Jrst reuision ).
tMethods of test for cables.

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19.6 Impulse Withstand Teat - Impulse voltage level shall be as
:given below:
Rated voltage, kV
Impulse voltage, kV

3,8/6*6

635/11

ll/ll

127122

19133

75

95

125

170

60

No breakdown of the insulation shall occur during the test.

19.7 High Voltage Test
19.7.1 Tyke/ Acceptance Test - The cable shall withstand without
breakdown an ac voltage equal to 3 V0 when applied to the sample between conductor and screenlarmour ( and between conductors in case of
unscreened cable ). The voltage shall be gradually increased to the specified value and maintained for a period of 4 hours.
19.7.2 Routine Test - The cables shall withstand without any failure,
the test voltages given below, when applied for a period of five minutes
for each test connection.

V OLTAGE G R A D E

kV

TFST VOLTAGE
F-------- h_--_----_~
Between Conductors Between Conductors
and Screen/Armour
kV (rms)
kV, ( rms )

1.913.3
3.313.3 j
3.816%
6*35/l 1
11/l 1
12.722
19133

10

10

12
17
28
32
48

19.8 Flammability Test - Period of burning after removal of t h e

flame shall not exceed 60 seconds and the unaffected ( uncharred )
portion from the lower edge of the top clamp shall be at least 50 mm.

SECTION 6 IDENTIFICATION, PACKING AND MARKING

20. IDENTIFICATION
20.1 Manufacturers Identification - The manufacturer shall b e

identified throughout the length of cable by manufacturers name or

trade-mark and the voltage grade and year of manufacture indented,
printed or embossed or by means of a tape bearing this informationLThe
indentation, printing or embossing shall be done only on the outer sheath.
15

ISr7998(Part 2)-1985
For manufacturers name, if none of these methods is employed tir if
the purchaser so desires, colour identification threads in accordance wifh
a scheme to be approved by the Indian Standards Institution shall be
employed.
20.2 Cable Identification - In case of cables intended for use in mines,
the word MINING shall be indented, printed or embossed on the
outer sheath throughout the length of the cable.
20.3 Cable Code - The following code shall be used for designating
the cable:
Code Letter
C0nstitf&??lt
Sl No.
A
i> Aluminium conductor
2x
ii) XLPE insulation
W
iii) Steel round wire armour
Wa
armour
Non-magnetic
round
wire
iv)
F
v) Steel strip armour
Fa
vi) Non-magnetic strip armour
ww
vii) Double steel round wire armour
Double
steel
strip
armour
FF
viii)
Y
ix) PVC outer sheath
NOTE - No code letter for conductor is required when the conductor material is

copper.

21. PACKING AND MARKING

21.1 The cable shall be wound on a drum ( see IS : 10418-1982* ) and
packed. The ends of the cable shall be sealed by means of nonhygroscopic sealing material.
2i.2 The cable shall carry the following information either stencilled
on the drum or contained in a label attached to it:

4
b)
4
4
4
f1
g)
h)

Reference to this Indian Standard, for example, ref ISS 7098

( Part 2 );
Manufacturers name or trade-mark;
Type of cable and voltage grade;
Number of cores;
Nominal cross-sectional area of conductor;
Cable code;
Length of cable on the drum;
Number of lengths on the drum ( if more than one );

~Specifiution

for druxxu for electric cabI_.

16

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l_--.l__l.-.l_--l .___

18: 7098 ( Part 2 ) - 1985

Direction of rotation of drum ( by means of an arrow );
Gross mass;
Country of manufacture; and
Year of manufacture.

3
k)
4

21.2.1 The cable ( drum or label ) may also be marked with the ISI
Certification Mark.
NOTZ - The use of the ISI Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules. and Regulations made thereunder. The ISI Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard
conveys the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the require
ments of that standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and qurlity
control which is devised and supervised by IS1 and operated by _ the producer. ISI
marked products are also continuously checked by ISI for conformity to that
standard as a further safeguard. Details of conditions under which a liccoce for the
use of the IS1 Certification Mark may be granted to manufacturerr or processors,
may be obtained from the Indian Stnndardn Institution.

SECTION 6 TABLES
TABLE 1 PROPERTIES OF XLPE INSULATION
( clcrfUe4.1)

PROPERTY

E3.
(1)

i)

ii)
iii)

(2)
Tensile strength
Elongation at break
Ageing in air oven:

Temparature
a) Treatment
Duration
b) Tensile strength variation
c) Elongation variation
iv) Hot set:
Temperature
Time under load
a) Treatment
{ Mechanical stress
b) Elongation under load
c) Permanent elongation ( set ) after
cooling
Shrinkage
v)
( Temperature
a) Treatment
1 Duration
b) Shrinkage *
vi) Water absorption ( gravimetric ):
a) Treatment
vii)

b) Water absor
Volume +stivity:
a) at 27%
b) at 90C

F;argture

REQUIBEMEWE
(3)
12.5 N/mm, Min
200 percent, Min
135 f 3%
7 days
f 25 percmt, Max
f 25 percant, Max
200 f 3C
15 minuta
20 N/cm
175 perceat. Max
15 percent, Mar
13; h,:
4 percent, Maa
85 f 2-C
14 days
1 mg/cms, Max
1 x 101sohm-cm, Min
I x 1oU ohm-cm, Min

ISr7098(PartZ)-1985
TABLE 2 NOMINAL ~HKXNESS OF INSULATlON
( clauzrs 11.2 and11.3 )

NOXIXAL

ABlEA 0s
CONDUCTOR

NOXIXAL THICKNESS OF I NSULATION ( ti )

-~ - , - - - - _ - ~ - - ~
1.9134 and
38/66 kV 635111 kV 11/11 kV 127122 kV 19/33 kV
3.313.3 kV

7--v

Single Single core

unarmoucore
rrmou- r e d a n d
three core
cable
cables

(1)

(2)

(3)

mm

mm

mm

:z
50

22:;
2.5
2.5
25

z;

22

T A B L E 3 THIQlNRSS OF INNRR SHEATH

( Cluas~ 15.3 )
.
All dimensions in millimetres.
C ALCULATED D IAMETER OVER
L AID U P C ORES [ REF IS :
10462 ( PART I )-1983 ]*
r--_-_--A -__-_ y
Over
Up toand
Including
(1)
25
35
::

THICKWEBS OF I N N E R
S HEATH ( Min )

(2)
25
:;
55
-

l Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective

coverings of cablea: Part 1 Elaatomsric and thermoplastic insulated cables.

18 t 7998 ( Part 2 ) - 1985

TABLE 4 DIMENSIONS OF ARMOUR - ROUND WIltES AND STRIPS
( Cl4usc 16.3 )
All dimensionr in millimetres.
C A L C U L A T E D DIAYETER
UNDEB Aaxoua [ REF
IS:10462(PABTl)19aPJ
c--_--'-_-~

Over

NOYINAL THICKI~CEIS
OF STEEL STRIP

N O M I N A L DIAYETER
O F ROUND WIRE

Up to and
Including

(2)
(1)
For all diameter in
excess of 13
or
13
b, Is
25

a)

z
55
70

(3)
0.8

(4)
-

0;
0.8
I.4
I.4
1.4

:z
f:k!
3.15
400

N OTE - (a) and (b) indicate two methods of practice in the application of
armouring.
*Fictitious calculation method for determination of dimensions of protective
coverings of cables: Part 1 Elastomeric and thermoplastic insulated cables.

TABLE 5 THIf%NESS OF OUTER SHJZATH

(Clauiu 17.3.1 aaurd17.3.2)
Ail dimensions in millimetres.
C A L C U L A T ED D I A M E T ER U N D E R
THE Ooma SHEATH [ REF IS :
1042 ( PA R T I )-1983 ]
#_--.----*--~
Over
Up to and

N OMINAL T H I C K N E S S
OF OUTER
SEEATH ( 11)

Including
(1)

(3)

(2)
15

;;

15
E

3:
40

;:i

ziz
55
60
65

;:;
3.2
3.4

26
z
::
60
65

;.-i
;:
;:
4.0
l Fictitioua calculation method for determination of dimensions of protectiva
coverings of cables: Part 1 Elastomeric and thermoplastic Insulated cablee.

19

1S : 7098 ( Part 2 ) - 1985

( Continued from

page 2 )
Representing

Members
SHRI B. ROY CHOWDHURY

Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation

Calcutta

( India ) Ltd,

SARI P. NEOGI ( Alfernafc )

Cable Corporation of India Ltd, Bombay
SHRI M. M. HONAVAI:
SHtl1 S. R. PADMANABHAN ( Ah1d8 )
Universal Cables Ltd, Satna
SURI S. L. KAKRAR
SIIRI R. C. A~~AWAL ( AIfernafc )
Ltd,
SHHI J. V. MEJITA
The Ahmedabad Electricity Company
Ahmadabad
The National Insulated Cable Co of India Ltd,
SHRI S. MITRA
Calcutta
DR V. TIKKU ( ~hcrrrolc )
Oriental Power Cables Ltd, Kota
SHXI B. K. MUNDRRA
SHRI A. K. JAIN ( Altcrnaie )
Indian Cable Co Ltd, Calcutta
DR S. K. R A Y
SERI K. V. R. RAO ( Altcrnntc )
Industrial Cables ( India ) Ltd, Rajpura
SHRI S. R. SA R A N

20

ARlENDIkIENT NO. 1 NOVEMBER 1988

T O

( Inrt 2 ) - 1985 Sl.ECIFICATION FOR

CROSSLINKIW 10LYE:IIIYLKNE INSULATE:I)
PVC SlllcAl~lED CAI~LES
IS : 7098

PART 2 FOR WORKING VOLTAGES FROM 33 kV Up TO

AND INCLUDING 33 kV
( First

Revision )

( Page 8, clause 12.4 ) - Substitute the following for the last

sentence:
For single core nrmourcd cnblcs, the nrmouring rrtny constitute the
metallic part of the screening.
( Page 9, clnrrse 15.2 ) - Jnscrt the following new clause after 15.2:
15.2.1 In case of single core cables where there are bothmetallic
screening and armouring, there shall be extruded inner sheath between
them.
( Page 9, clarrJe 15.3 ) - Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
1 5 . 3 Ihickncss of Inner Sheath - The thickness of inner sheath
( common covering ) shall bc as given in Table 3. single core cables
except those spccilicd in 15.2.1 shall have no inner sheath.
( Page 10, clarrse 16.1 ) - Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
1 6 . 1 Armourin~ sllnll IX npplictl over the inr\ll:itiw o r protective

b a r r i e r o r non-mct;lllic p a r t uf illsuhtion screening. i f a n y , i n cnsc o f

single core cnhlcs or iuncr slw~tl~ in cnse of s c r c c n c d a n d n r m o u r c d

single core cables, and over the inner sheath in cast of three core cables.
( Puge 10, clause 16.1.2 ) - Insert the following after 16.1.2:
16.1.3 A binder tape may be applied on the nrmour.
( Page 10, clause 16.5 ) - Substitute the following for &he existing
clause:
16.5 Resistnnce - In case of cnblcs for use in mints, the r&lance
o f armour slinll n o t cxcccd that ol conductur 3s spccilicd in IS : 81301984,by more than 33 pcrccnt. To satisfy this, substitution of gnlvanizcd
wires/strips in the armour by required number of tinned copper wires/
strips is permissible.

( Page 11, clnrtses 17.3.1 nnd 17.3.2 ) - Substitute the following for
the existing clauses:
17.3.1 Ufmrrmlrred Cables - The thickness of outer sheath of un*
nrmnffrcd cnblcs dctcrmincd hy t:tkinR the n v c r n p c o f n number o f
mcasurcnicffls sh:fll If0 nol less Ihnn the ffoflritfnl valffc spccilicd i n
co1 3 of Tnblc 5 and the s~mllcst of tltc mcnslfrctl vnlucs shnll bc not ICSS
tharl the nfilfimffrff value spccilicd in cot 4 of Inblc 5.
17.3.2 Armorrred Cnblcs - lhc tlfickncss of outer slfcnth shnll bc not
ICSS than tlfe rninimuru vnluc spccilicd in col 5 of Table 5.
[ Page 12, clause 18.1(e)] - Add tlfe following at the end of(e):
10
IS : 5831-1984
v) Loss of mass in air oven
do
14
vi) Heat shock
Appendix B of
vii) Thermal stability
do
IS : 5831-1984
[ Pnge 12, clause 18.1(f) ] - Dclctc.
( Page 13, clause 18.1.1 ) -- Delctc the last sentence.
( Page 13, clause 18.2(g) ] - Substitute outer sheathfor sheath.
( Page 13, clause 18.2 ) - Insert the following clause after 18.2:
18.2.1 A recommended sampling plan for acceptaflce tests is given in
Appendix A.
( Page 14, clofrsc 18.3 ) - Insert the following after (c):
d) Rcsistancc test for arfnoffr ( for fnining cables ) in accordance
with IS : 10810 ( Part 42 ) and 16.5.
( Page 15, clause 19.7.1 ) - Substitute the following for the existing
clause:
19.7.1 qp?/Accc~Jfance lhSf - The cable shall withstand without
breakdown an nc voltage equal to 3cT, but not less tlfnn the value
specilicd in 19.7.2 when applied to the sample between conductor and
screcn/fnclallic tapc/nrmour (and between conductors in case of unscrcencd cable). The voltage shall bc gradually increased to the specified
value and mnintnincd for a period of 4 hours.
lf lslfilc testing, interruption occurs during Ihc 4 hour period the test
shall be prolonged to the safne exrept. If tlfe interuption period exceeds
30 minutes. the test shall be repented.
( Ioge 18, 7irble 2, col 2 ) - Substitute 25lor 26, 30 for 31
If110 35for 36 for si7.m 300, 630 ntd I 000 111fii~
rcspcctivcly.
( f0gc 18, 7ohlc 3, cot I nrrtl 2 ) - Suhslitiftc the following for ltfc
e x i s t i n g main hxfdiffg C A L C U L A T E D L)IAhfE~I.ER OVER LAID UP CORES/
OVER SCREEN FOR SINGLE CORE CABLES
1 REF IS : 10462 ( P ART I ) - 1983 I.

IN

A C C O R D A N C E!

WITH

15.3

Ir

.-_,_l__...

_--_--

( Ingc 19, T&/c 5 ) - Substitute the following for the existing tnblc:

-_

TAULE 5 1lllCKNESS O F OiJTllR SIIEATII

( Clnrrsrs 17.3.1 nntl 17.3.2 )
All tlimcn~ion~ In rnillitltclrc~.

C-AI rULAlIl) l>IAMFlPR

IJNIWR IIll! ()rJllll SIIrAlll
1 Rcf IS :l\ty;21( JART J )r---A--_y
Over

Up lo ond
iocludiog

I~IIcKNPv 01: Ouirn

SIIIXTII IOIC IJNAI~MOUIWI~
CAlILl

h!lNlWJM ?lliCKNfW
<II (hJlPl( SIWAlll
IUH hHhlOUHEU CABLE3

--- h---y
Nominal
( 1. 1

Minimum

(5)
(4)
1.24
1.24
;:o
1.40
1.40
1.56
1.56
Z:f
J ,I2
1.72
1.88
1.88
;:B
2.04
2 04
2.20
3.0
2.20
2.36
3.2
2.36
2.52
252
3.4
3.6
2.68
2.68
2.04
2.84
::;
3.00
3.00
*Fictitious calculation method for dclerminntion of dimensions of proleclive
coverings of cables : Part I Elastomeric and thermoplastic insnlntcd cables.

(1)
-

(2)
15

(3)

( Puge 19, Table 5 ) - Insert the following appen,dix after the table:

APPENDIX A
( C!artse 18.2.1 )
SARIPLING OF CADLES
A-l. LOT
A-l.1 In any consignment the cables of the same size manufact~rcd

under cssctltinlly s i m i l a r c o n d i t i o n s o f p r o d u c t i o n shall b c g r o u p e d

togcllicr to constitute 11 l o t .

SCALE OF SAMPLING
A.2.1 Shmplcs shall bc taken and tested from each lot for ascertaining

A-2.

the conformity of the lot to the requirements of the specification.

r_

A-2.2

The

number

No. r?f Drums

in IIIC

of samples

to be selectd
shall be as given below:
No. of Drr(ms (o he
lcrtltissihlc
No.

Lot

Iilkctl

as Sat~tple

of Dcfectires

Up tO 25
26 to 50

()

100

8
13

o
0

51

to

101 to 300
301 andabovc

-1
1

20

A-2.2 ..1 ~llCSC Salll[l[CS Sll:lll I)C tfik Cll at randoln.

prcrccclurc given in 1S
(IIC randomness
ofsclcction,

In order to ensure
:4 W5-1968* may bc

.followcd.
A-3,

NUMBER

A-3.1

From each

shall be taken.
ncccntance

tests

OF lESIS

AND

CRITERION

FOR

CONFORhlITY

Icngth.s of test samples

TIWSCtest samples shall be subjcctcd to c~ch of the
( sce 20.2 ).
A test samc)le is called defective if it fails
of (I1c drums

sclcctcd,

Suititblc

in a;y one of the acceptance

tests. lfthc
humber
of dcfcctives
is Icss than
or equal to the corresponding
permissible number given in A-2.2, the
lot shall bc declared as conforming
to the requirements
of acceptance
tests; otherwise not.

Mcthod.s for random sampling,

( ETDC 59 )
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