11-SDMS-03 REV. 02: Saudi Electricity Company
11-SDMS-03 REV. 02: Saudi Electricity Company
11-SDMS-03 REV. 02: Saudi Electricity Company
11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
11-SDMS-03
REV. 02
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
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CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE 3
5.0 TESTS 8
7.0 GUARANTEE 10
8.0 SUBMITTALS 10
LIST OF FIGURES
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1.0 SCOPE
Table-1
15 kV Cables
2
S. No. Cable Size, mm Description
1 3x185/35 Three core, unarmored, copper
2 3x300/35 Three core, armored, copper
3 3x300/35 Three core, armored, aluminum
4 3x500/35 Three core, armored, aluminum
5 3x70/16 Three core, armored, aluminum
6 1x50/16 Single core, unarmored, copper
Table-2
36 kV Cables
2
S. No. Cable Size, mm Description
1 1x500/35 Single core, unarmored, copper
2 3x240/35 Three core, armored, copper
3 3x185/35 Three core, armored, copper
4 1x50/16 Single core, unarmored, copper
This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification No.
01-SDMS-01 (latest revision) titled "General Requirements for all Equipments /Materials",
which shall be considered as an integral part of this SDMS.
This SDMS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract
Schedules and the Scope of Work and Technical Specifications for Project, as applicable.
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The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for cables
covered in this SDMS. In case of any conflict, the manufacturer/vendor may propose
cables conforming to one group of codes and standards quoted hereunder without
jeopardizing the requirements of this SDMS.
IEC 60502-2 Power Cables with Extruded Insulation and Their Accessories for
Rated Voltages from 1 kV up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV).
IEC 60811 Common Test Methods for Insulating and Sheathing Materials of
Electric Cables.
AEIC CS8 Specifications for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded Power Cables Rated
5 through 46 kV.
4.1 General
4.1.1 The power cable shall meet or exceed the requirements of this specification in all
respects.
4.2.2 The power cable shall be designed for service conditions specified in 01-SDMS-
01.
4.2.3 Cable design shall facilitate heat shrink, cold shrink or pre-molded joints and
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terminations. This requirement shall include the use of an extruded inner covering
under armor where applicable.
4.2.5 The construction of the cables shall be essentially as shown in Figure 1 and Figure
2. The ratings and dimensions shall be as indicated in Technical Data Schedule.
4.3 Materials
4.3.1 Conductor
The conductor shall be uncoated annealed copper or aluminum Class 2 as per IEC
60228, and shall be round, compacted and stranded. The conductor size, shape
and material shall be as specified in Technical Data Schedule.
4.3.2 Conductor Semi-conducting Screening
Conductors of the cables shall be screened. The conductor screen shall consist of
an extruded black semi-conducting material compatible with the insulation of the
conductor and shall have an allowable operating temperature equal to or higher
than the insulation. The outer surface of the conductor shield shall be cylindrical
and shall be firmly bonded to the insulation. The extruded shield shall be easily
removable from the conductor. The conductor screen shall meet all the
requirements of AEIC CS8.
4.3.3 Insulation
The average insulation thickness shall not be less than the specified nominal
value.
The minimum thickness at any point shall not fall below the nominal value by
more than 0.1 mm + 10 % of nominal value.
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The extruded insulation semi conducting screen shall be easily strippable without
damaging the insulation, leaving no conducting material that cannot readily be
removed. An insulation screen that requires heat for removal shall not be
supplied. The insulation shield shall comply with the stripping test requirements
of AEIC CS8.
For three core cables, an extruded inner covering shall be provided over the cores
assembly. The metallic screens of the cores shall be in contact with each other.
The inner coverings and fillers shall be of materials suitable for the operating
temperature of the cable and compatible with the insulation. The fillers shall be
non-hygroscopic. The inner covering material shall be PE compound.
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For armored cables, double steel tape of galvanized steel shall be applied helically
over the inner covering. Nominal thickness shall conform to IEC 60502-2, Table
10, and minimum thickness shall not be less than 90 % of nominal value.
The outer sheath material shall be red PVC type ST2, as per IEC 60502-2. The
nominal thickness of outer sheath shall be as per IEC 60502-2. Minimum
thickness at any point shall not be less than 80% of nominal value.
For three core cables, Red, Yellow and Blue identifying tapes shall be used, and
insulation shall not be colored.
4.5 Fabrication
4.5.1 The conductor shield, the cross-linked polyethylene insulation and the outer semi
conductor shall be extruded by the triple extrusion method as given in Clause
4.2.4.
4.5.2 The power cable shall be free of material and manufacturing defects, which
would prevent it from meeting the requirements of this specification.
4.6 Marking
4.6.1 The jacket for all cables shall be marked by embossing at intervals not exceeding
one meter with the following minimum information:
a) The manufacturer's name or trademark (in Arabic).
b) Voltage designation (in English).
c) Type of insulation, XLPE (in English).
d) Conductor size and material (in Arabic and English).
e) Year of manufacture (in Arabic and English).
f) Cumulative length at every one meter with the highest length marked on
the outer end of the cable.
4.6.2 All cables shall be marked with "Property of Saudi Electricity Company" in both
Arabic and English.
4.6.3 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.
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5.0 TESTS
5.1 General
5.1.1 All cables shall be tested in accordance with the latest standards and as specified
herein.
The supplier shall provide all test results for review and acceptance by SEC.
5.1.2 The full range of routine, special and type tests specified in IEC 60502-2 shall be
carried out as applicable.
5.1.3 Routine and/or special tests shall be carried out in the factory. Type test reports
and certificates from an independent testing laboratory shall be submitted to SEC
at Inquiry stage.
5.1.4 Sheath of all cables shall be spark tested as per IEC 60229.
5.1.5 Cables shall be tested for strippability requirements for insulation shield as given
in AEIC CS8.
The following routine tests shall be carried out on each manufactured length of cable.
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If, for three-core cables, the voltage test is carried out with a three phase
transformer, the test voltage between the phases shall be 1.73 times the values
given above.
5.3.3 Hot set test for XLPE insulation, as per IEC 60502-2.
In addition to the applicable items per 01-SDMS-01, packing and shipping of the cable
shall conform to the following:
6.1 The cable ends shall be sealed with a waterproof, heat shrinkable end cap with
adhesive-type sealing compound. Cable ends shall be properly secured to the reel.
6.2 The cable shall be delivered without splices, properly packed on a standard size non-
returnable reel of sturdy construction, and protected by means of wood lagging (or any
other suitable material) to prevent possible physical damage to the cable during transit
and customary storage/handling operations. Lagging shall be secured with steel straps.
6.3 The minimum diameter of the drum of the shipping reel shall not be less than the
minimum bending diameter of the power cable.
6.4 Cables shall be supplied in lengths as specified in the Inquiry. The allowable tolerance
on the specified length shall be ± 5 %.
6.5.1 Cable reels/drums shall be marked in legible and indelible letters giving the
following particulars:
a) Cable voltage and conductor material and size and number of cores.
b) Type of insulation.
c) Length and weight of cable on reel.
d) Gross weight.
e) Dimensions of reel.
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6.5.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel, as per Figure 3.
6.5.3 Cable reel identification shall include any additional information as required by
SEC shipping instructions.
7.0 GUARANTEE
The Supplier shall guarantee the cables against all defects arising out of faulty design or
workmanship, or of defective material for a period of two (2) years from the date of
delivery.
8.0 SUBMITTALS
8.1.1 The supplier shall complete and return one copy of the attached Data Schedule for
every type of cable offered.
8.1.4 Dimensional cross-sectional drawings of each cable and cable drum along with
technical data and catalogues.
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15 kV – Red
29. Color of outer sheath
36 kV – Black
30. Marking embossed as specified Yes
31. Overall diameter of the cable (mm) *
32. Net weight of conductor (kg/km) *
33. Conductor DC resistance at 20C (Ω/km) *
34. Conductor AC resistance at 90ºC (Ω/km) *
35. Inductance (mH/km) *
36. Capacitance (uF/km) *
37. Inductive reactance (Ω/km) *
38. Capacitive reactance (Ω/km) *
39. Conductor impedance at 90º C (Ω/km) (R + JX)
40. Positive sequence impedance (Ω/km) (R1 + JXL1)
41. Zero sequence impedance (Ω/km) (R0 + JXL0)
42. Positive sequence charging admittance (µS/km) ( J B1 )
43. Zero sequence charging admittance (µS/km) ( J B0 )
44. Zero sequence impedance, assuming all currents
in screens:
R (Ω/km) *
X (Ω/km) *
45. Charging current (A/km) *
46. Earth fault capacitive current (A/km) *
47. Short circuit rating of cable based on maximum
conductor operating temperature (1 second)
- Conductor (kA) *
- Screen (kA) *
48. Conductor temperature before short circuit (o C) *
49. Conductor temperature at the end of short circuit (o C) *
50. Screen temperature before short circuit (o C) *
51. Screen temperature at the end of short circuit (o C) *
21 for 15 kV
52. System short circuit for one second (kA)
25 for 36 kV
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Manufacturer of
DESCRIPTION Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment
Name of Company
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