SEWA-E-D-004 11kV Cable Accessories

TENDER DOCUMENTS
PROJECT CODE: ELE-SPD-18-023-C
33/11 KV S/S Saif Zone 3
PLANNING AND STUDIES DEPARTMENT
OCT 2018
Document No.: SEWA-E-D-004 Rev.: 0
BOOK NO.2 / PART-2
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

11KV AND 33KV UNDERGROUND CABLE
ACCESSORIES AND INSTALLATION
Revision History:
0 Initial Release May, 2017

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CONTENTS:
1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 4

1.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 List of standards ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 AMBIENT CONDITION ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 CABLE AND RATING ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 SPARES AND WARRANTY ................................................................................................................. 6
2 CABLE ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 CABLE JOINTS ................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 CABLE TERMINATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
3 CABLE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 ROUTE SELECTION ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 GROUND EXCAVATION .................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 CABLE LAYING ................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3.1 DIRECT BURIAL ....................................................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 DUCTS .................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3.3 SURFACE TROUGHS................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.4 IN AIR/ TUNNEL ...................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 GROUND REINSTATEMENT ............................................................................................................ 12
3.5 CABLE PULLING AND BENDING ...................................................................................................... 13
3.6 CABLE SUPPORTS AND JOINT BAYS ............................................................................................... 13
3.7 CABLE BONDING ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.7.1 INDUCED TRANSIENT SHEATH VOLTAGES ............................................................................. 14
3.7.2 INDUCED POWER FREQUENCY SHEATH VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS .................................... 14
3.7.3 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY .................................................................... 14
3.7.4 SVLS IN SERIES........................................................................................................................ 15
3.8 CABLE EARTHING ........................................................................................................................... 15
4 TEST........................................................................................................................................................ 16
5 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................................. 16
SCHEDULE B: DATES FOR READINESS FOR INSPECTION, TESTING, DELIVERY AND COMPLETION ................ 19
SCHEDULE C: MANUFACTURERS AND PLACES OF MANUFACTURE TESTING AND INSPECTION ................... 21

SCHEDULE D: GENERAL PARTICULARS AND GUARANTEES............................................................................ 22
SCHEDULE F: DEVIATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ................................................................. 27
SCHEDULE G: QUANTITIES ............................................................................................................................. 28
SCHEDULE L: LIST OF PROPOSED SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................. 29
SCHEDULE M: LIST OF PROPOSED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE METHOD STATEMENT ...... 30
SCHEDULE N: TEST DATA SHEETS .................................................................................................................. 31
SCHEDULE P: TENDER DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................... 37
ANNEXURE-1: 33KV CABLE DIRECT BURIAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................... 40
ANNEXURE-2:11KV CABLE DIRECT BURIAL INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 41
ANNEXURE-3: 33KV CABLE DUCT INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 42
ANNEXURE-4: 11KV CABLE DUCT INSTALLATION .......................................................................................... 43
1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the cable accessory and installation requirements for 11kV and 33 kV A.C. land
power cables with cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulation, supplied to the Sharjah Electricity & Water
Authority (SEWA).
This specification shall be read in conjunction with the following documents which shall be considered as
an integral part of this Specification:
● Requirements for Electrical Equipment, Book 2-Part 1

● Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cable
● Technical Specification for 11kV Underground Cable
● Technical Specification for Testing and Commissioning Requirements
● Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Plan
● Quality Assurance requirements
● Requirements for Certification of Contractors, Engineers and Staff
Along with the tender, Contractor shall furnish clause by clause compliance of the specification, complete
the supplementary technical schedules, and, where appropriate, submit additional supporting documents.
1.2 List of standards
Except where modified by this specification, the cable accessory and installation shall conform to following
Standards and any document quoted in these Standards. The standards used shall be current at the date
of tender, together with any amendment issued to that date.
Cable Accessory
1 IEC 60230 ‘Impulse tests on cables and their accessories’
IEC 60502-2 ‘Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from
2 6kV (Um = 7.2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)’ – Part 2: Cables from rated voltages from 6kV (Um = 7.2kV)
up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)
IEC 60502-4 ‘Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from
3 6kV (Um = 7.2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)’ – Part 4: Test requirements on accessories for cables with
rated voltages from 6kV (Um = 7.2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)
IEEE Std 404 ‘IEEE Standard for extruded and laminated dielectric shielded cable joints rated 2.5 kV
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to 500 kV’
BS EN 50181 ‘Plug-in type bushings above 1kV up to 52kV and from 250A to 2.5kA for equipment
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other than liquid filled transformers’
BS EN 61442 ‘Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltages from 6kV (Um =
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7.2kV) up to 36kV (Um = 42kV)’
ENA TS 09 - 13 ‘Performance specification for high voltage heat-shrinkable components for use with
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high voltage solid type cables up to and including 33000 Volts’
Cable Installation
8 IEC 60287 ‘Electric cables – calculation of the current rating’
IEC 60815 ‘Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in polluted
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conditions’
10 IEC 60853 ‘Calculation of the cyclic and emergency current rating of cables’
IEC 60949 ‘Calculation of thermally permissible short-circuit currents, taking into account non-
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adiabatic heating effects’
IEC 60986 ‘Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with rated voltages from 6kV (Um =
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7.2kV) up to 30kV (Um = 36kV)’
13 BS EN 2484 ‘Specification for straight concrete and clayware cable covers’
14 BS EN 50522 ‘Earthing of power installations exceeding 1kV a.c.
15 BS 7430 ‘Code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations’
ENA TS 09 - 02 ‘Specification for the supply, delivery & installation of power cables with operating
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voltages in the range 33kV to 400kV and associated auxiliary cables’
17 ENA C55 ‘Insulated sheath power cable systems’
18 AEIC CG5 ‘Underground extruded power cable pulling guide’
1.3 AMBIENT CONDITION
The following nominal conditions shall be followed.
Ground ambient temperature 30oC

Filled trough ground temperature 45oC
Air temperature 55oC
Local ground thermal resistivity 2 K.m/W*
Solar radiation 950 W/m2
Relative Humidity 100%
Pollution Heavy, salt laden atmosphere to IEC 60815, Class ‘e’
* The nominal value shall be used during the tendering stage only and site measurement shall be arranged
by Contractor at its own cost after contract award. Solar radiation at cable terminations or unfilled surface
troughs shall be taken into consideration. If required, the Contractor shall design and propose any solar
mitigation measure to avoid deleterious effect on cable circuits.
1.4 CABLE AND RATING
Both 11kV and 33kV cable shall meet the requirements specified in IEC 60502-2 with copper/ aluminium
conductor, extruded XLPE insulation, and polyethylene oversheath. Refer to ‘Technical Specification for
33kV Underground Cables (Supply)’ and ‘Technical Specification for 11kV Underground Cables (Supply)’ for
detailed cable construction requirements.
In addition, following specifications shall be met:
● It is preference for 11kV cables, single-core design shall have 500mm2 conductor. Three-core design
shall have either 95mm2 or 400mm2 conductor.
● It is preference for 33kV cables, single-core design shall have either 240mm2 or 630mm2 conductor.
Three-core design shall have 400mm2 conductor.
● Inside substation area, both 11kV and 33kV cables shall be armour free with copper conductor. Outside
substation area, both 11kV and 33kV cables shall be protected by an armour layer.
The rating calculation should consider at least following aspects, conforming to IEC 60287, IEC 60853 and
IEC 60949:
● Cable continuous rating calculation under proposed circuit configuration (trefoil/ flat, solid/ special
bonding) and installation design (direct burial, duct, surface trough, etc.).
● Cable short circuit rating calculation using the non-adiabatic methodology.
● Cable emergency rating (overloading) calculation, starting from 0.5pu, 0.75pu of continuous rating for
an emergency period of 1hr, 3hr, 6hr, 12hr or any duration indicated by SEWA (if applicable).
● Thermal proximity effect evaluation and derating calculation when external heat sources are present (if
applicable).
The cable installation design shall conform to this specification, and the System Parameters for the rating
calculation are specified in Technical Specification for 11kV Underground Cables (Supply) and Technical
Specification for 33kV Underground Cables (Supply).
1.5 SPARES AND WARRANTY
The 11kV/ 33kV cables and accessories shall be supplied, if instructed, with suitable spare quantity as
defined in the technical schedules.
Spare cable shall be delivered in a single continuous length. The designated spare cable lengths shall meet
all technical requirements of this document and shall not be of inferior quality to the installed system in
any respect. Acceptance Tests (SATs) shall be performed before handover of spares where reasonably
practicable.
Where cables are provided on drums, one or more steel drum(s) shall be supplied complete with pintle
stand or cradle/ skid and with covering suitable for long term outdoor storage for the design life of the
cable system. The spare cable drum(s) shall have access to the inner cable ends for testing with a tail
length of not less than 3m and shall be suitable for reeling/ unreeling with the use of a pintle stand or
cradle. Cable ends shall be sealed. Sheath repair kits and special tools shall be included in the spares
proposed by the Contractor.
The cable and accessories including spares shall be fully guaranteed for a minimum two years from
handover to SEWA. However, the warranty period shall be extended to five years to cover all defects
attributable to inadequate protection.
In the event of any defect occurring during the above period, the Contractor shall deliver all components
necessary to correct the fault, together with any necessary instructions and specialist assistance, with the
cost being covered by the Contractor.
2 CABLE ACCESSORIES
This section specifies the technical requirements for 11kV and 33kV underground cable accessories
including terminations and joints. They shall be made by the same cable manufacturer to ensure
compatibility, reliability and responsibility.
The designed life of all cable accessories shall not be less than the associated power cables. Preference is
given to longer life designs and minimum maintenance requests.
2.1 CABLE JOINTS
In general, the joint design shall be suitable for 11kV and 33kV XLPE insulated cables with nominal
conductor sizes specified in Section 1.4. In addition, following technical requirements shall be met as a
minimum:
● A sufficiently rated current connection between conductors under both normal and fault conditions as
specified in ‘Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables’ and ‘Technical Specification for 11kV
Underground Cables’. It shall have a resistance not exceeding that of an equivalent length of
conductor.
● A joint insulation which meets the same performance standard as the cable.
● A high current connection to permit the flow of short circuit current between the two cable sheaths or
screen wires (if applicable). System parameters are specified in Technical Specification for 11kV
Underground Cables and Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables.
● A metallic joint shell or screen wire connection electrically insulated from earth potential to match the
insulation integrity of the cable oversheath.
● A protection of the joint and cable insulation against the ingress of water.
● A protection against corrosion of the joint metal work.
● An appropriate screen interruption to assist cable bonding requirement (if applicable).
The joint design shall confirm to IEEE 404 and the test requirements specified in IEC 60502-4. Preference is
given to prefabricated joints (either composite type or pre-moulded type) and heat/ cold shrink sleeve
joints. If heat shrink sleeve joints are proposed, the material performance shall meet the requirements
specified in ENA TS 09 – 13.
All joints shall have the surfaces tinned to prevent oxidization and shall be riveted and soldered, or where
specially approved, bolted and soldered or welded. Each joint shall be permanently clearly labelled
detailing the 1) Feeder Identification 2) Joint Number 3) Joint Phase colour.
The jointing kit shall include splicing instructions and all necessary materials such as consumable material
and other components to complete the jointing work. All materials of cable joints and its associated
consumable equipment shall be environmentally friendly and do not cause any hazard to the personnel
who are carrying out the termination work.
2.2 CABLE TERMINATIONS
In general, the termination design shall be suitable for 11kV and 33kV XLPE insulated cables with nominal
conductor sizes specified in Section 1.4. In addition, the following technical requirements shall be met as a
minimum:
● A sufficiently rated current connection from the cable conductor to an external busbar.
● Insulation to the same performance standard as the cable.
● Provision of support to the cable.
● Ability to withstand cable thermomechanical loads and external forces such as wind and
● busbar loading.
● A high current connection to permit the flow of short circuit current from the cable metallic sheath or
shield wires via a bonding lead to the system earth. System parameters are specified in Technical
Specification for 11kV Underground Cables and Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables.
● A connection to the cable metallic sheath or earth wires which is electrically insulated from earth
potential to match the insulating integrity of the cable oversheath.
● Protection to the cable insulation and sheath against the ingress of atmospheric water and the ingress
of pressurised dielectric liquid or gas from adjacent metalclad busbar trunking.
Both indoor and outdoor termination design shall confirm to the test requirements specified in IEC 60502-
4. Preference is given to heat/ cold shrink sleeve terminations for connections to air insulated equipment
(e.g. AIB), and plug-in type terminations for connections to metalclad equipment (e.g. GIS). If heat shrink
sleeve terminations are proposed, the material performance shall meet the requirements specified in ENA
TS 09 – 13. If plug-in type terminations are proposed, they should also meet the requirements specified in
BS EN 50181. The specific creepage distance of outdoor insulation shall be not less than 53.7 mm/kV
based on the highest system phase-earth voltage.
For cables terminated into metalclad equipment with special bonding, the termination assembly shall
incorporate sheath sectionalising insulation. Where there is no transformer between the termination and
switchgear the sheath sectionalising insulation shall be protected against voltage flashover during
switching operations. Suitable methods are the use of sheath voltage limiters (SVLs) or short-circuit links.
In the latter case, two or more connections shall be provided no more than 500mm in length evenly
spaced around the sheath sectionalising insulation.
Outdoor cable termination shall not be protected by arc gaps. If the cable may be exposed to transient
voltages, surge arresters shall protect the cable.
All terminations shall have suitable finishes, incl. metal coating, plastic coating, painting, inorganic
treatment, etc., with high resistance to atmospheric conditions for metals liable to corrosion or rusting.
Each termination shall be clearly and permanently labelled detailing the 1) Feeder Identification 2) Joint
Number 3) Joint Phase colour.
The termination kit shall include splicing instructions and all necessary materials such as consumable
material and other components to complete the termination work. All material of cable terminations and
its associated consumable equipment shall be environmental friendly and do not cause any hazard to the
personnel who are carrying out the termination work.
3 CABLE INSTALLATION
This section specifies the installation requirements for 11kV and 33kV underground cables and
accessories. The installation shall be complete in every respect to allow uninterrupted use of the
equipment installed and to ensure security of electrical supplies. Every precaution shall be taken to ensure
that cables and accessories are not installed in a manner or under conditions likely to cause electrolytic or
other corrosive action or damage to, or be detrimental to the performance of the cables and accessories
during operation.
The work shall be carried out in accordance with the latest SEWA codes of practice and regulations in
relevance, together with any amendments instructed by SEWA. A copy of those documents may be
provided upon request.
The installation works shall be undertaken at all times by qualified staff and supplied with all the necessary
plant, equipment and tools. SEWA shall provide a clear working area and supply cables/accessories, while
the Contractor shall provide all the necessary tools, material and labour required to complete the
installation (incl. Site Acceptance Test).
No welding, filling or plugging of defective parts during the installation shall be permitted without the
approval from SEWA.
3.1 ROUTE SELECTION
Contractor shall coordinate with town planning and other government agencies for the route approval,
minimum route length and route crossing, etc.
Contractor shall be responsible for determining the cable route in agreement with SEWA. A full risk
assessment and cost benefit analysis shall be carried out to ensure optimisation of cable route while
complying with relevant Sharjah road utilisation regulations.
Contractor shall agree with SEWA the position of trial holes along the proposed cable route (s) and
arrange excavation, in particular to fix joint bay and auxiliary equipment positions.
Precautions shall be taken to minimise the public disturbance.
3.2 GROUND EXCAVATION
The exact location of each trench excavation and trial pit shall be subject to the approval of SEWA. Notice
shall be given by Contractor, and approval from SEWA shall be obtained before the commence of site
excavation work. During the excavation, relevant SEWA safety rules shall be strictly followed, and the
Contractor shall be responsible for public safety through proper measures approved by SEWA. Unless
otherwise agreed, provision shall be made during excavation for reasonable access of persons and vehicles
to adjacent property or places.
The excavation of trenches shall include the provision of necessary materials/tools/labour and removal of
any nature in all types of soil likely to be met and, thus Contractor may wish to examine the soil and
ground conditions through trial pits, if necessary. In known places of dense existences of electrical/other
services, only manual excavation shall be permitted. A proper management plan for excavated materials
shall be in place and agreed with SEWA, to avoid nuisance, traffic/ road interference, or possible damage
to other infrastructures in affected areas.
The cable trench shall be at least 1.2m depth and kept as straight as possible, conforming to approved
formation and dimension. Each trench shall have vertical sides and, where necessary, shall be timbered or
otherwise secured to avoid subsidence and damage. The trench bottom shall be free of all sharp objects
with a soft fill or sand bed of no less than 150mm. Particularly,
● In cases where subsidence hazards exist, a method of piling and rafting proposed by the Contractor
shall be agreed with SEWA before the cable laying;
● In cases where de-watering is required, the Contractor shall arrange at its own expense for the
required pump and machinery to maintain a dry condition during cable laying.
3.3 CABLE LAYING
The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting the most appropriate cable laying method taking full
account of heat generation, thermal conductivity, installation conditions/ requirements, maintenance, and
all other cable performance related issues. A whole life cost analysis cost analysis shall be performed for
the various installation methods to ensure an optimised solution.
3.3.1 DIRECT BURIAL
As the preferred method, direct burial shall be designed and constructed to ensure the integrity of the
cables and cable accessories, through appropriate trenching and backfilling. The nominal cable burial
depth (to cable/trefoil centre) is 0.8m for 11kV and 1m for 33kV. Under solid bonding, single-core cable
shall be in trefoil formation as shown in the typical installation drawings.
For direct buried cable circuits, there shall be a minimum separation of 500mm between adjacent circuits
(incl. associated pilot cables/multicores) or other unities to enable repairs while adjacent cable circuits
remain energised. Where this separation cannot be achieved, some offer from of physical separation shall
be provided to prevent damage to or physical contact with the energised cables.
All direct buried power cables and pilot cables/multicores shall be protected from external damage by
cable protection covers. Exemptions at certain locations, e.g. road crossings, HDDs, may be allowed where
not reasonably practicable and a written agreement with SEWA shall be sought.
Separate protective cover shall be provided for associated pilot cable/multicores.
Cable protection covers may either be manufactured from reinforced concrete or from a polymeric
material. Reinforced concrete cable protection covers shall comply with the latest BS EN 2484 or
equivalent. Polymeric cable protection covers shall be interlockable and reasonably free of sharp edges,
burrs or surface projections that are likely to injure the installer.
Along the entire route including bends, the width of the cable protection covers shall be such that there is
a minimum 50mm overlap on each side of the cable or outside cable of a group of cables, if more than one
cover is to be used across the width of the cables the joint between covers shall lay above the space
between the cables and not over the cables. Where a stabilised backfill is used, the complete width of the
backfilled area shall also be covered by cable protection covers.
Identification warning tapes shall be laid 100mm above the cable protection covers with a minimum
thickness of 5mm. Above ground cable marker posts shall be placed at route stright sections in each 80m
and all route bends.
3.3.2 DUCTS
All duct installations shall meet the mechanical requirements of the cable system. For road crossings,
power cable shall be installed in ducts unless otherwise indicated by SEWA. Following minimum technical
requirements shall be met:
● The internal bore and radius of any bends shall not be less than that specified by the cable
manufacturer.
● Non-magnetic duct materials shall be used for single core AC cable installations.
● Duct joints, cable seals and duct mouth seals shall be designed to prevent the ingress of debris, other
materials and vermin. No bentonite refilled is allowed.
● Ducts shall have a smooth internal face and be brushed clean during installation.
● Ducts must remain free of debris during and after cable installation.
PVC/ Polyethylene duct is preferred with suitable marking indicated by SEWA. Concrete duct bank may be
considered where enhanced mechanical protection is required, e.g. road crossings with a minimum
concrete strength grade C20/25, or to improve the cable rating. In case of bridge crossings, the ducts may
be of galvanized steel pipe built into the bridge structure.
During installation, a draw line, or pulling wire, shall be in installed. This draw line shall be made of a
corrosion proof material and have a service live no less than the power cables. When the cable is not
drawn in immediately, the ends of the duct shall be sealed. For trefoil formation, three single ducts shall
be used. Power cable and associated pilot cables shall be in separate ducts.
Unless concrete duck bank has been installed, all direct buried ducts shall be protected from external
damage by cable protection covers, which shall follow the relevant requirements specified in Section
3.2.1.
For long duct runs where it may be necessary in the future to locate sheath faults, the installer shall
demonstrate that a technique exists that would enable the location of a sheath fault to within a 6 metre
length.
3.3.3 SURFACE TROUGHS
All surface trough installations shall meet the mechanical requirements of the cable system. For direct
burial design, less than 600mm depth, power cable shall be installed in surface trough unless otherwise
indicated by SEWA.
Either filled or unfilled surface trough can be proposed depending on specific rating calculation. The
trough lid shall be 5T rated as a minimum requirement or 11.5T rated if required by SEWA.
Where surface troughs are to be unfilled, the power cables shall be shaded from direct solar radiation,
restrained to prevent movement and the troughs shall be free from debris. Where surface troughs are to
be filled, stabilised backfill with thermal resistivity no more than 1.2K.m/W shall be used.
3.3.4 IN AIR/ TUNNEL
Cables installation in air shall be designed in such a way that ventilation is maximised. Sunshine shielding
shall be provided to avoid direct solar radiation.
3.4 GROUND REINSTATEMENT
Trench backfilling shall not be commenced until SEWA has inspected and approved the laid cables and
accessories at site. The trench surface shall be temporarily reinstated and maintained by Contractor in a
thoroughly safe condition until complete consolidation of the backfill is achieved.
A suitable backfill supplied by Contractor shall have thermal resistivity no greater than 1.2K.m/W.
Together with suitable cable protection covers; it shall provide sufficient protection against 5T loading as a
minimum or 11.5T loading if under traffic roads. For direct buried cables, a minimum backfill thickness of
75mm shall be provided above, below, and alongside the cables, extending the full width of the trench
and up to the cable protective cover.
As preference, backfill shall be in the form of 150mm layers with each layer being well rammed and
consolidated. Power rammers and metallic plate tampers shall not be used for compacting cable surround
backfill.
Where there is a risk of backfill movement, due to the action of water or soil subsidence, any necessary
precautions shall require the agreement of SEWA, examples of such precautions include:
● A stabilised backfill such as cement-bound sand

● A geotextile trench lining material
● Piling a concrete raft
3.5 CABLE PULLING AND BENDING
A cable pulling calculation, conforming to AEIC CG5 or cable manufacturer recommendations, shall be
submitted to SEWA for approval before cable laying activity. During the laying, power cables shall be
pulled over sufficient rollers and particular attention shall be given to the provision and placing of rollers
at bends, to ensure that the minimum bending radius required by cable manufacturer is not exceeded.
The cable shall not rotate or twist during the laying in any circumstance, as a result of excessive pulling
tension and/ or insufficient rollers. Except for short route lengths agreed with SEWA, the pulling tension
shall not be borne by cable conductor through the application of double-thimble stockings or pulling eyes
wherever possible.
3.6 CABLE SUPPORTS AND JOINT BAYS
Contractor shall supply and install all the supports, e.g. racks, trays, cleats, clamps, saddles, etc. required
to carry and secure the cables, without risk or damage. The nominal support interval is 1m for rigid fixing
and 5m for flexible fixing, which needs to be agreed with SEWA.
The design of cable supports shall be suitable for either trefoil or flat cable formation and free of rough
edges, burrs and sharp corners. No materials shall be supplied which will cause corrosive impact in
contact. Cleats and/ or cable straps for single core AV cables shall be non-magnetic and be suitably spaced
to withstand forces and prevent damage to the cable during normal and short circuit conditions.
The design of cable supports for in air installation shall consist of vertical steelwork at approved intervals
and secured to walls, floors or ceilings, etc. The steelwork shall be designed to support a total weight no
less than 125% of cables and metallic fixings combined, plus an additional 100kg load at the extremity. The
steel used in construction of cable supports shall be galvanized.
Where cables are fixed to the floor of cable tunnel or basements, they shall be protected by heavy gauge
galvanized steel shrouds with steep sloping top, and firmly secured to the floor. The shrouds shall be
adequately ventilated, and the personal accessibility shall be retained within the confined area through
proper designs.
Cable joint bays shall be provided with a cast-in-situ concrete raft, made from C20/25 concrete, not less
than 150mm thick and with sufficient reinforcement to satisfy the cable system design requirements. To
facilitate the pumping, the raft shall be provided with adequate sump facilities.
The cable shall be suitably supported from the joint to the cable trench to prevent possible strains at the
joint entry due to cable settlement.
Cable identification tags in each 20m length to be provided in exposed trenches, basement cable ladders,
basement cable trays.
Cable tray support is mandatory for cable installation inside substation.
3.7 CABLE BONDING
Cable bonding design shall follow ENA C55, and solid bonding is generally preferred over special bonding
to avoid sheath induced voltage issue unless properly justified to SEWA.
If special bonding arrangement is proposed, attention shall be paid to following requirements:
3.7.1 INDUCED TRANSIENT SHEATH VOLTAGES
The bonding and earthing design will ensure that any induced transient sheath voltages will not exceed
the rating of the cable oversheath, joint sheath sectionalising insulation, bonding leads, link housings or
any other part of the cable systems.
To ensure that induced transient sheath voltages do not exceed equipment ratings, sheath voltage limiters
(SVLs) may be installed at following common locations:
● Joints at cross bonded positions and unearthed positions.

● Unearthed terminations into metalclad equipment, where there is no transformer between the
termination and the switchgear.
● Earthed terminations into metalclad equipment, where there is no transformer between the
termination and the switchgear and current transformers are installed around the cables.
Note that an assessment of induced transient sheath voltages shall include the length of bonding leads,
and concentric bonding leads are typically used to minimise the impedance of the bonding lead and lead
length (under 10m).
3.7.2 INDUCED POWER FREQUENCY SHEATH VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS
Induced short circuit sheath voltages shall not exceed the rated SVL withstand voltages or that of any
other part of the cable system during normal, emergency or through fault conditions. It is recognised that
induced short circuit sheath voltages during internal cable faults may exceed the rating of parts of the
cable system, particularly the SVLs. However, any consequential failure shall be contained so that it does
not pose a health or safety risk.
3.7.3 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY
Unless otherwise specified by SEWA, the cable system design shall be such as to ensure that there is a
continuous metallic return path of adequate cross section for the short circuit currents. Except for
connections to SVLs at unearthed positions, the link connections and bonding leads shall be capable of
carrying short circuit current the specified in Technical Specification for 11kV Underground Cables and
Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables, without sustaining any permanent damage.
Sheath voltages during single phase to earth short circuit fault conditions are greatly affected by the
grounding resistance at the cable terminations. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the SVL
rated voltages shall not be exceeded during the external single phase to earth short circuit conditions.
3.7.4 SVLS IN SERIES
Where SVLs are in series, unless the SVLs are matched units, one of the SVLS is likely to be subjected to a
higher voltage than the other. Therefore, where matched SVLs are not used, the matched design SVL rated
voltage shall be increased by 20% to compensate for any such imbalance.
Where the SVLs star point is not connected to earth, transient voltages can occur across two SVLs in series
and the above requirement will apply.
3.8 CABLE EARTHING
Cable earthing system design shall meet the following requirements:
● To ensure mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.

● To withstand the maximum potential fault current.
● To avoid damage to property and equipment.
● To ensure personal safety by limiting earth potentials.
Earth electrodes shall be designed to operate satisfactorily during faults, taking into account the area of
the electrodes in contact with earth, the soil resistivity and earth electrode current magnitude and
duration, in accordance with BS 7430. The fault duration time to be used for rating the electrodes is 3s.
Cable joint bay earth electrode systems shall achieve an earth resistance not greater than 10Ω. The earth
resistance shall be measured as specified in BS 7430.
Where earthing conductors cross over or are laid parallel and touching either power or multicore cables,
they shall be insulated at the point of contact to ensure that any potential rise of the earth conductor
cannot damage the cable sheath. Earthing conductors in air filled troughs shall be positioned so that any
passage of fault current through them shall not damage any multicore or power cables. Copper earthing
conductors likely to come into contact with galvanised steel shall be tinned to prevent electrolytic action.
For mechanical and electrical reasons the minimum cross section for copper earthing conductors shall not
be less than 100mm2. Buried horizontal earth conductors should be installed at depth of not less than
500mm below ground level so as to provide adequate protection against mechanical damage.
Earthing conductor joints shall not have impedance greater than the equivalent length of conductor which
shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of SEWA. Exposed bolted earth connections shall be prevented
from becoming loose by providing a double bolted connection. To protect against corrosion, a heavy duty
bituminous paint or equivalent shall be applied to all joints below ground level. Brazed joints shall be
inspected prior to the application of the anti-corrosion coating.
At substations and cable sealing end compounds cable sheaths and/or SVL star points shall be bonded to
the substation or compound earthing system. At joint bays cable sheaths and/or SVL star points shall be
bonded to an earth electrode system. A separate earth electrode system shall be provided for each circuit.
The earth resistance of each electrode system shall be measured prior to any backfilling in the vicinity of
the electrodes.
Link boxes to be sited below ground shall be connected to the SVL star point earth connection or sheath
solid earth bond connection as appropriate.
4 TEST
Cable accessories shall pass the testing requirements specified in IEC 60504-4 and site acceptance test
(SAT) after installation shall be performed following IEC60502-2.
Where required from time to time by SEWA, Contractor shall subject complete portions of the cable
installations to voltage tests during cable laying to prove the integrity of the conductor insulation and the
integrity of the anti-corrosion protective covers. Before and after laying the power cables each drum
length cable shall be mongered with a 5kV megger and the value should be recorded and submitted to
SEWA.
The metallic sheath and armour of multi core cables shall be bonded together and to earth at all
terminating and jointing accessories. Solid bonding connections shall also be made between adjacent
multi core cables at terminations and joints subject to the requirements of anti-corrosion sheath DC
testing.
5 DOCUMENTATION
The following documents shall be submitted as a minimum requirement; SEWA retains the right to
request additional documents. The provision of these documents shall be covered by the contractual
price.
● With Tender (together with additional documents listed in Technical Specification for 11kV
Underground Cables and Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables
– Preliminary cable work programme
– Preliminary cable bonding diagram
– Preliminary cable route drawing
– Typical route section drawings
– Preliminary rating calculation under both continuous and fault condition
– Spare parts list (as per format provided, Schedule L)
– SEWA equipment maintenance list (as per format provided, Schedule M)
– SEWA equipment quantity list (as per format provided, Schedule G)
● After Contract Award (together with additional documents listed in Technical Specification for 11kV
Underground Cables and Technical Specification for 33kV Underground Cables
– Detailed cable work programme
– Certificate of compliance with the disposal of waste material (if applicable)
– Detailed cable route drawing, including existing services along the route, locations of joint bay, link
box chamber, communication chamber, major road/ bridge/ river crossings, crossing arrangement
with other services, and future access points/ routes for maintenance and repairs
– Survey reports and drawings
– Easements/ wayleaves details and drawings
– Local authority and other agreements
– Statutory constraints and work restrictions
– Detailed cable rating calculation as per requested (continuous, cyclic, emergency, fault) under
proposed installation.
– Cable pulling tension calculation
– Proposed cable pulling eye/ stocking
– Proposed cable lubricant for duct installation
– Bonding/ Earthing schematic drawing including phasing
– Bonding lead cross section drawing and technical schedule
– Sheath standing voltage calculations for the cable route (if applicable)
– Method statement describing the full sequence of laying works including excavation, handling of
material, method of laying
– Site test report
– Ducting/ backfill test report
– Spare storage methodology and guidance
– Details of storage facilities to be provided for spares
– Details of shelf life of spares items
All other information necessary for a full understanding and evaluation of the project shall be included.
The contractor shall comply with the following obligations in relation to the submission of any documents,
including but not limited to correspondence, drawings, calculations, letters, method statements, and
programmes:
● All documents shall be submitted in both hard copy and electronic form.
● One hard copy of all documents shall be submitted.
● Electronic copies shall only be submitted to the SEWA’s document management system.
● Contractor shall ensure that uploading shall be carried out at the same time as hard copy transfer so
the SEWA’s document management system reflects the true situation on correspondence transfer.
● Unsecured/ unapproved methods of transmission shall not be used by the contractor.
● Drawings for approval shall be submitted in one copy of paper prints and, after having been approved,
the tenderer shall supply any further copies required by SEWA, one copy at least on a digital media in
AutoCAD format or 3D format as agreed with SEWA.
● All drawings shall be to scale and fully detailed. All key dimensions shall be given and the material of
which each part is to be constructed shall be indicated.
SCHEDULE B:
DATES FOR READINESS FOR INSPECTION, TESTING, DELIVERY AND COMPLETION
General Data Description

Project Name
Project Identification Number
Tenderer
Date of commencement
Weeks
Weeks as
as
confirmed
Deliverable Deliverable Description required
by
by
Tenderer
SEWA
In the form of MS Project, outline the detailed
Detailed cable work
start-to-end work flow including each design/
programme
manufacture/test/installation/commission stage
Certificate of compliance with Showing the waste disposal plan/ management
the disposal of material comply with relevant Sharjah regulations
Shall include existing services along the route,
locations of joint bay, link box chamber,
communication chamber, major road/ bridge/ river
Detailed cable route drawing
crossings, crossing arrangement with other
services, and future access points/ routes for
maintenance and repairs
Necessary survey report and drawings, e.g.
Ground investigation, statutory study, gpr,
Survey reports and drawings
conducted by certified surrey company. Drawings
shall be both pdf and appropriate AutoCAD format
Easements/ wayleaves
Both pdf and appropriate AutoCAD format
details and drawings
Local authority and other Necessary local authority required for cable
agreements installation
Statutory constraints and Record of working constraints during the cable
work work
Detailed cable rating
Shall match the cable installation design
calculation
Used to support the pulling machinery set up and
Cable pulling calculation
location
proposed cable pulling eye/
stocking
Proposed cable lubricant for Certificate/ datasheet of proposed cable pulling
duct installation lubricant
Bonding / Earthling
Shall include link box, phase arrangement, etc.,
schematic drawing including
svl if applicable
phasing
Bonding lead cross section
Shall demonstrate the adequacy of bonding lead
drawing and technical
under both normal and fault conditions
schedule
Sheath standing voltage
calculations for the cable Calculation shall follow relevant Cigre standard
route
Manufacturing test
programme
Prequalification test report
Type test report
Routine test report should be submitted within
Acceptance test report
14days following the completion of the test
Site test report
Backfill test report shall include backfill thermal
Ducting/ backfill test report resistivity and ambient temperature at proposed
burial depth if applicable
Cable delivery programme
Spare storage methodology
and guidance
Details of storage facilities to
be provided for spares
Details of shelf life of spare
items
SCHEDULE C:
MANUFACTURERS AND PLACES OF MANUFACTURE TESTING AND INSPECTION

Project Name
Tenderer
Date of commencement
Equipment
Place of Factory
Place of Manufacture
Item Manufacturer Acceptance Test
(Country/City)
(Country/City)
HV cable
Cable termination
Cable joint
Earth bond
Cable clamp
Cable cleat
DTS system
SVLs
SCHEDULE D:
GENERAL PARTICULARS AND GUARANTEES

Project Name
Tenderer
As
As required
Number Description Unit confirmed
by SEWA
by Tenderer
General
1 Cable manufacturer
2 Manufacturing location
3 Place of testing and/or Inspection
4 Manufacturer's drawing and/or type designation
5 Type registration with SEWA
6 Operating frequency Hz 50
7 Voltage Uo/U (Umax) kV U=11kV
8 Power transmission MVA
Conductor
9 Conductor material (Cu/ Al)
10 Number of conductor core (1c/ 3cs)
11 Nominal cross sectional area (240/ 400/ 630) mm2
12 Cross sectional area mm2
13 Longitudinal conductor water blocking distance mm
14 Conductor water blocking material No
15 Conductor diameter mm
16 Number of conductor wires/ construction
Skin effect mitigation method (and/or surface
17
treatment)
18 Wire oxidation period (or other method if utilised)
19 Water blocking method
20 Ks
21 Kp
22 No. Segments (if segmented design)
Conductor Screen
23 Semiconducting binder tape material (if included)
24 Semiconducting binder tape thickness (if included) mm
25 Semiconducting binder tape coverage (if included) %
Conductor screen manufacturer/ compound
26
identification
27 Conductor screen thickness (minimum at a point) mm
28 Conductor screen thickness (nominal) mm
29 Diameter over conductor screen mm
Insulation
30 Insulation material (filled/unfilled XLPE)
31 Insulation material permittivity F/m
Insulation loss factor at power frequency and

32
operating temperature
Insulation material manufacturer/ compound
33
identification
34 Insulation thickness (nominal) mm
35 Insulation thickness (minimum at a point) mm
36 Diameter over insulation mm
Insulation Screen
Insulation screen manufacturer/ compound
37
identification
38 Insulation screen thickness (nominal) mm
39 Insulation screen thickness (minimum at a point) mm
40 Diameter over insulation screen mm
Insulation System Processing
41 Extrusion line type (ccv/ vcv/ mdcv, etc.)
42 Extrusion line type identification
triple
43 Extrusion method
extrusion
44 Curing method Dry
45 Cooling method Dry
46 Degassing period days min 5 days
47 Nominal maximum conductor temperature °C 90
48 Conductor maximum S/C temperature °C 250
Metallic Screen Bedding
49 Metallic screen bedding requirement (Y/ N) Y
50 Metallic screen bedding material
51 Metallic screen bedding thickness mm
52 Diameter over metallic screen bedding mm
53 Metallic screen bedding coverage %
54 Longitudinal screen water blocking distance mm
Water blocking material identification (if additional
55
material used)
Metallic Screen Wire Layer
56 Metallic screen wire layer requirement (Y/ N) Y
57 Longitudinal water blocking method
58 Metallic screen wire material
59 No. of Wires (if any)
60 Individual wire outer diameter (if any) mm
61 Total minimum cross section area mm2
62 Diameter over wire screen layer (if any) mm
63 Equalising tape material (if any)
64 Equalising tape thickness (if any) mm
65 Equalising tape coverage %
Intermediate Binder Tape/ Bedding Layer
between metallic screen wire and sheath
66 Binder tape/ bedding layer requirement (Y/ N) Y
67 Binder tape/ bedding material (if any)
68 Binder tape/ bedding thickness (if any) mm
69 Binder tape/ bedding coverage (if any) %
Metallic Sheath Layer

70 Metallic sheath layer requirement (Y/ N) Y
71 Diameter under metallic sheath mm
72 Sheath material
Sheath type (extruded/ seamless/ welded/
73
laminated, etc.)
74 Sheath thickness (nominal) mm
75 Sheath thickness (minimum at a point) mm
76 Diameter over metallic sheath mm
77 Metallic sheath cross section area mm2
Metallic sheath maximum S/C temperature (inner
78 °C
contact)
Metallic sheath maximum S/C temperature (outer
79 °C
contact)
Intermediate Binder Tape/ Bedding Layer
between armour and metallic sheath
80 Binder tape/ bedding layer requirement (Y/ N) Y
81 Binder tape/ bedding material (if any)
82 Binder tape/ bedding thickness (if any) mm
83 Binder tape/ bedding coverage (if any) %
Metallic Armour
84 Metallic armour layer requirement (Y/ N) Y
85 Diameter under metallic armour mm
86 Armour material
87 Armour type (STA, SWA, AWA, GSW, DWA, etc.)
88 Armour thickness (nominal) mm
89 Diameter over armour mm
90 Armour cross section area mm2
91 fault carry capacity, 1 sec and 3 sec (if applied) kA 10kA/1sec.
Oversheath/ Serving/ Jacket
92 Oversheath fire retardant requirement (Y/ N) Y
93 Oversheath layer 1 material
94 Oversheath layer 1 material grade/ manufacturer
95 Oversheath layer 1 thickness (nominal) mm
96 Oversheath layer 1 thickness (minimum at a point) mm
97 Diameter over oversheath layer 1 mm
98 Conductive coating material Graphite
99 Conductive coating material grade/ manufacturer
100 Conductive coating thickness (nominal) mm
101 Conductive coating application method
102 Conductive coating layer coverage %
103 Overall cable diameter mm
Power Cable Characteristics Under Particular
Insulation and Loading
104 Lightning impulse withstand voltage kV As per IEC
105 Switching impulse withstand voltage kV As per IEC
Maximum working electric stress at conductor
106 kV/mm
screen
107 Maximum working electric stress at insulation kV/mm
screen
Maximum impulse electric stress at conductor
108 kV/mm
screen
Maximum impulse electric stress at insulation
109 kV/mm
screen
110 Conductor dc resistance (20°C) Ω/km
111 Conductor ac resistance (20°C) Ω/km
112 Conductor ac resistance (90°C) Ω/km
113 Conductor ac resistance at operating temperature Ω/km
114 Metallic sheath/ screen dc resistance (20°C) Ω/km
115 Capacitance μF/km
116 Inductance (conductor/ metallic sheath, screen) μH/km
117 Symmetric conductor minimum S/C rating kA 25kA, 3 sec
Single Phase/ Symmetric Metallic Screen Minimum

118 kA 10kA, 1 sec
S/C Rating
1hr/ 3hr/ 6hr/ 12hr Emergency rating (SEWA will As per IEC
119 A
indicate preloading) 60853
Emergency rating (SEWA will indicate preloading As per IEC
120 h
and overloading during emergency period) 60853
Sample Cable Rating/ Temperature Calculation
As per
121 system bonding arrangement SEWA_
E_D_004
Installation and loading description (instruction from
122
SEWA or proposed by contractor) - trefoil formation
123 Conductor temperature (hottest phase) - trefoil °C
Metallic sheath/screen temperature (hottest phase) -
124 °C
trefoil
125 Conductor losses (single and all cables) - trefoil W/m
126 Dielectric losses (single and all cables) - trefoil W/m
Metallic sheath/ screen losses (single and all cables)
127 W/m
- trefoil
128 Armour losses (single/ all cables) - trefoil W/m
129 Total losses (single/ all cables) - trefoil W/m
Installation and loading description (instruction from
130
SEWA or proposed by contractor) - flat formation
131 Conductor temperature (hottest phase) - flat °C
Metallic sheath/screen temperature (hottest phase) -
132 °C
flat
133 Conductor losses (single and all cables) - flat W/m
134 Dielectric losses (single and all cables) - flat W/m
Metallic sheath/ screen losses (single and all cables)
135 W/m
- flat
136 Armour losses (single/ all cables) - flat W/m
137 Total losses (single/ all cables) - flat W/m
Power Cable Mechanical Characteristics
138 Overall Weight kg/km
139 Maximum Safe Working Load kN
140 Minimum Bending Radius (Static) mm

141 Minimum Bending Radius (at Safe Working Load) mm
Minimum ambient installation temperature
142 °C
(Dynamic)
143 Ultimate Cable Tensile Strength kN
Cable Effective Axial Stiffness (EA) at Maximum
144 kN
Operating Temperature
Cable Effective Bending Stiffness (EI) at Maximum
145 kN.m²
Cable Effective Torsional Stiffness at Maximum
146
Cable Effective Flexural Stiffness at Maximum
147 kN.mm²
Operation Temperature
148 Nominal Installation Temperature °C
149 Maximum Impact N/mm²
150 Maximum Crush kN/m
151 Maximum Clamping Pressure N/mm²
152 Coefficient of Friction of Polyethylene (wet)
153 Coefficient of Friction of Polyethylene (dry)
Friction Coefficient between Conductor and
154
Insulation
Friction Coefficient between Insulation and Metallic
155
Sheath/ Screen
Friction Coefficient between Metallic Sheath/ Screen
156
and Outer Sheath/ Serving
157 Young's Modulus (E) of Cable Conductor N/mm²
158 Effective Axial Modulus (Eeff) of Cable Conductor kN/m²
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Cable
159
Conductor
160 Effective Axial Modulus (Eeff) of Cable Insulation kN/m²
161 Allowable Surface Pressure of Cable Insulation kN/m²
162 Young's Modulus (E) of Metallic Sheath/ Screen N/mm²
Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Metallic
163
Sheath/ Screen
Effective Young's Modulus of Cable Outer Sheath/
164 N/mm²
Serving/ Jacket
Moment of Area of Cable Outer Sheath/ Serving/
165 N/mm²
Jacket
Metallic Sheath/ Screen Strain Fatigue Limit &
166 %
Allowable Daily Sheath Strain Change
Handling and Shipment
167 Maximum production length
168 Maximum drum flange height
169 maximum drum traverse
maximum delivery weight (including maximum
170
length product)
171 Drum packing/ protection method
SCHEDULE F:
DEVIATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Project Name
Tenderer
Equipment
Reference to
Reference to Country of
the Standard or
the section in origin of
National
the standard or Description of
No. Equipment Specification
specification or specification deviation
Number
standard proposed to
proposed to
deviated from comply with
comply with
1
2
3
SCHEDULE G:
QUANTITIES

Project Name
Tenderer
Item
Description Required Tendered
No.
1 Cable length
2 Cable termination into metalclad equipment (SF6 GIS)
3 Cable termination into metalclad equipment (Oil filled)
4 Cable termination to air insulated equipment (bus bar)
5 Single way link box with SVLs
6 Single way link box without SVLs
7 Three-way link box with SVLs
8 Three-way link box without SVLs
9 SVLs across GIS termination flange
10 Communication chamber
11 Distributed temperature sensing (DTS) system
12 Cable Bond lead
13 Trefoil cable clamp
14 Single cable cleat/ clamp
15 Cable joint (straight)
16 Cable joint (transition)
17 Cable joint (adapter)
18 Cable jointing tool
19 Earth continuity conductor (ECC)
20 Cable duct
21 Concrete cable trough (straight section)
22 Concrete cable trough (comer section)
23 Spare cable storage
SCHEDULE L:
LIST OF PROPOSED SPARE PARTS

Project Name
Tenderer
Equipment
Description of
Proposed Proposed
reason why the
No. Equipment Spare Part Spare Part Comment
spare part is
Description Quantity
needed
1
2
3
SCHEDULE M:
LIST OF PROPOSED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE METHOD STATEMENT

Project Name
Tenderer
Equipment
Description of
Proposed Proposed reason
No. Equipment Maintenance Maintenance when/why the Comment
Activity Tool maintenance is
needed
1
2
3
SCHEDULE N:
TEST DATA SHEETS

Project Name
Tenderer
Equipment
HV CABLES
Complete
Prequalific
Date of Testing prequalifica-
Prequalification Tests ation test
successful Institute tion test
No according to the certificate Comment
prequalific- (Name/Country/ report
relevant IEC standard attached?
ation test City) available?
(yes/no)
(yes/no)
Heating cycle voltage
1
test
Lightning impulse
2
voltage test
Examination of the cable
3 system after completion
of the tests 1 and 2
Prequalification tests
4 extension (Electrical
part)
Prequalification tests
5 extension (Non -
electrical part)
Complete
Testing Type test
Type Tests according Date of type test
Institute certificate
No to the relevant IEC and successful report Comment
(Name/Country/ attached?
BS standards type test available?
City) (yes/no)
(yes/no)
1 Bending test
2 Partial discharge tests
3 Tan delta measurement
Heating cycle voltage
4
test
Lightning impulse
5 voltage test followed by a
power voltage test
6 Examination
Resistivity of semi-
7
conducting screens
Check of cable
8
construction
Tests for determining the
mechanical properties of
9
insulation before and
after ageing
Tests for determining the

mechanical properties of
10
oversheaths before and
after ageing
Ageing tests on pieces of
11 complete cable to check
compatibility of materials
Loss of mass test on
12 PVC oversheaths of type
ST2
Pressure test at high
13 temperature on
oversheaths
Test on PVC
14 oversheaths (ST1 and
ST2) (if applicable)
Heat shock test for PVC
ST2) (if applicable)
Ozone resistance test for
16 EPR and HEPR
insulations (if applicable)
Hot set test for EPR,
17 HEPR and XLPE
insulations
Measurement of density
18 of HDPE insulation (if
applicable)
Measurement of carbon
black content of black PE
19
oversheaths (ST3 and
ST7)
20 Test under fire conditions
Fire resistance test (if
21
applicable)
Low smoke test (if
22
applicable)
Halogen content test (if
23
applicable)
24 Water penetration test
Tests on components of
cables with a
longitudinally applied
25
metal tape or foil,
bonded to the
oversheath
Shrinkage test for PE,
26 HDPE and XLPE
insulations
Shrinkage test for PE
ST7)
Determination of
28 hardness of HEPR
insulation (if applicable)
Determination of the
29 elastic modulus of HEPR
insulation (if applicable)
Tenderer to confirm that

the tests will be carried out Comment
Factory Acceptance Tests
according to the testing
No. according to the relevant IEC
plan as specified in
and BS standards
Schedule C (confirmed/not
confirmed)
Routine test
1 Partial discharge test
2 Voltage test
Electrical test on oversheath of
3 the cable
4 Spark test
5 Conductor resistance test
6 Metallic screen resistance test
7 Insulation screen cutting test
8 Cable markings examination
Sample test
9 Conductor examination
Measurement of thickness of
10
cable insulation and oversheath
Measurement of thickness of
11
metal sheath
12 Measurement of diameters
Measurement of electrical
13 resistance of conductor and metal
screen
Measurement of electrical
14 resistance of insulation and
conductor screens
15 Insulation screen strippability test
Irregularities of insulation and
16
screen check
17 Circularity check of insulated core
18 Shrinkage test of insulation
19 Water content test of insulation
Hot set test for XLPE, EPR and
20
HEPR insulations
21 Measurement of capacitance
Measurement of density of HDPE
22
insulation
23 Lightning impulse voltage test
24 Water blocking tape test
25 Water penetration test
Tests on components of cables
26 with a longitudinally applied metal
tape or foil, bonded or the
oversheath
27 Four-hour voltage test

flame propagation on a single
28
cable test
29 smoke emission test
Tenderer to
confirm that
the tests will
be carried out
according to
Site Tests according to the
No. the testing Comment
relevant IEC standard
plan as
specified in
Schedule C
(confirmed/not
confirmed)
1 DC voltage test of the oversheath
2 AC voltage test of the insulation

Project Name
Project Identification
Number
Tenderer
Equipment
CABLE JOINTS, ACCESSORIES
Prequalificatio Prequalific Complete
Date of Testing
n Tests ation test prequalificatio
successful Institute
No. according to certificate n test report Comment
prequalificatio (Name/Country/
the relevant attached? available?
n test City)
IEC standard (yes/no) (yes/no)
1
2
3
Type Tests
Testing Type test Complete type
according to Date of
Institute certificate test report
No. the relevant successful Comment
(Name/Country/ attached? available?
IEC and BS type test
City) (yes/no) (yes/no)
standards
1
2
3
Factory
Acceptance Tenderer to confirm that the
Tests tests will be carried out
No. according to according to the testing plan as Comment
the relevant specified in Schedule C
IEC and BS (confirmed/not confirmed)
standards
Routine test
1
2
3
Sample test
1
2
3
Tenderer to confirm that the

Site Tests
tests will be carried out
according to Comment
No. according to the testing plan as
the relevant
specified in Schedule C
IEC standard
(confirmed/not confirmed)
1
2
3
SCHEDULE P:
TENDER DOCUMENTATION

Project Name
Tenderer
EQUIPMENT
To be
Submitted Submitted
submitted
To be submitted with the with the
in the Contractor
Tendering documents in the technical technical financial
financial Comments
proposal (Y/N) proposal proposal
proposal
(Y/N)? (Y/N)?
(Y/N)
Schedule A: Section for the
purpose of payment and
taking over (no change, it will N Y
be issued as part of the
Commercial Specification, )
Schedule B: Dates for
readiness for inspection,
Y N
testing, delivery and
completion
Schedule C: Manufacturers
and places of manufacture Y N
testing and inspection
Schedule D: General
Y N
Particulars and Guarantees
Schedule F: Deviation from
Y N
the technical specification
Schedule G: Quantities Y N
Schedule H: Price schedule
to be included in the
N Y
Commercial Specification
only
Schedule J: Price schedule
to be included in the
Commercial Specification
N Y
only
Schedule K: Contract Price
Variation (no change, it will
N N
be issued as part of the
Commercial Specification,)
Schedule L: List of proposed
Y N
spare parts
Schedule M: List of
proposed maintenance tools
Y N
and maintenance method
statement
Schedule N: Test data Y N
sheets
Schedule P: Tendering
Y Y
document list
Schedule Q: Certificate of
Contractor, Engineer and Y
Staff
Tendering documents Document Description Within Contractor

tendering Comments
submission
(Y/N)
Preliminary cable work Presented in MS Project, indicating the
programme proposed start-to-end work flow with key
dates and progress
Preliminary cable route
drawing
Typical route section
drawings
Preliminary cable bonding 2D line diagram illustrating proposed
diagram bonding arrangement including link box,
ECC and svls if applicable
Preliminary rating Rating calculation under presumed
calculation under both environmental condition in relevant
continuous and fault underground cable specification
condiction
Service experience list of relevant project records for the last 5 years
projects
Service experience list for relevant project records for the last 5 years
material manufacturer
ANNEXURE-1:
33KV CABLE DIRECT BURIAL INSTALLATION
ANNEXURE-2:
11KV CABLE DIRECT BURIAL INSTALLATION
ANNEXURE-3:
33KV CABLE DUCT INSTALLATION
ANNEXURE-4:
11KV CABLE DUCT INSTALLATION

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33/11 KV S/S Saif Zone 3

PLANNING AND STUDIES DEPARTMENT

BOOK NO.2 / PART-2

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR

0 Initial Release May, 2017

1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................... 4

SCHEDULE C: MANUFACTURERS AND PLACES OF MANUFACTURE TESTING AND INSPECTION ................... 21

1 GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

● Requirements for Electrical Equipment, Book 2-Part 1

1.2 List of standards

1.3 AMBIENT CONDITION

The following nominal conditions shall be followed.

Ground ambient temperature 30oC

1.4 CABLE AND RATING

In addition, following specifications shall be met:

1.5 SPARES AND WARRANTY

2.1 CABLE JOINTS

2.2 CABLE TERMINATIONS

3.1 ROUTE SELECTION

Precautions shall be taken to minimise the public disturbance.

3.2 GROUND EXCAVATION

to adjacent property or places.

3.3 CABLE LAYING

3.3.1 DIRECT BURIAL

Separate protective cover shall be provided for associated pilot cable/multicores.

3.3.3 SURFACE TROUGHS

3.3.4 IN AIR/ TUNNEL

3.4 GROUND REINSTATEMENT

● A stabilised backfill such as cement-bound sand

3.5 CABLE PULLING AND BENDING

3.6 CABLE SUPPORTS AND JOINT BAYS

Cable tray support is mandatory for cable installation inside substation.

3.7 CABLE BONDING

If special bonding arrangement is proposed, attention shall be paid to following requirements:

3.7.1 INDUCED TRANSIENT SHEATH VOLTAGES

● Joints at cross bonded positions and unearthed positions.

3.7.2 INDUCED POWER FREQUENCY SHEATH VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS

3.7.3 SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT CARRYING CAPACITY

3.7.4 SVLS IN SERIES

3.8 CABLE EARTHING

Cable earthing system design shall meet the following requirements:

● To ensure mechanical strength and corrosion resistance.

DATES FOR READINESS FOR INSPECTION, TESTING, DELIVERY AND COMPLETION

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MANUFACTURERS AND PLACES OF MANUFACTURE TESTING AND INSPECTION

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GENERAL PARTICULARS AND GUARANTEES

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Insulation loss factor at power frequency and

Metallic Sheath Layer

Single Phase/ Symmetric Metallic Screen Minimum

140 Minimum Bending Radius (Static) mm

DEVIATION FROM THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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LIST OF PROPOSED SPARE PARTS

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LIST OF PROPOSED MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND MAINTENANCE METHOD STATEMENT

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TEST DATA SHEETS

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