12-SDMS-01

REV. 04 (04-04-2018)

SPECIFICATIONS FOR CABLE JOINTS,

TERMINATIONS, AND ACCESSORIES UP TO 36 KV
Saudi Electricity Company
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1. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

1.1. REQUIREMENTS ON THE ACCEPTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS ........................................................................................ 4

1.2. APPROVED SAMPLE FOR MASS PRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4
1.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT CHANGES................................................................................................................ 4

2. CROSS REFERENCES TO OTHER SEC STANDARDS ........................................................................................... 5

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS ........................................................................................................... 5

4. TESTING AND INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 6

4.1. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.2. TYPE TESTS....................................................................................................................................................... 7
4.3. TYPE TESTS DOCUMENTS ..................................................................................................................................... 7

5. MARKING ...................................................................................................................................................... 7

6. SUBMITTALS, DELIVERY, TRANSPORT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL .......................................................................... 8

6.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH TENDER/INQUIRY ....................................................................................................... 8

6.2. DELIVERY, PACKING, AND SHIPPING ....................................................................................................................... 9

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................... 9

8. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................ 10

8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOLTAGE LEVELS ............................................................................................... 10

8.2. LOW VOLTAGE CABLE ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................ 10
8.3. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENTS UP TO 36 KV........................................................................ 11
8.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC ACCESSORIES.............................................................................................. 12
8.4.1. Cable joints ........................................................................................................................................ 12
8.4.2. Long joints ......................................................................................................................................... 12
8.4.3. Terminations...................................................................................................................................... 12
8.4.4. Separable elbow connectors (T-body) ............................................................................................... 13
8.4.5. Inside cone plug-in type connectors .................................................................................................. 13
8.4.6. Injected cast-resin joints .................................................................................................................... 13
8.4.7. Cable end caps ................................................................................................................................... 13
8.4.8. Repair sleeves .................................................................................................................................... 14

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8.4.9. Transition joints ................................................................................................................................. 14

9. GUARANTEE ................................................................................................................................................ 15

10. TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................... 15

11. APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................ 17

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1. SCOPE
This SEC Distribution Materials Specification (SDMS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, testing, inspection and performance of all
kind of cable accessories for low and medium voltage, intended to be used in the distribution
system of Saudi Electricity Company (SEC).
1.1. REQUIREMENTS ON THE ACCEPTABILITY OF THE PRODUCTS
The prerequisite for product approval is the positive assessment and approval of the products in
the pre-qualification process by SEC. Compliance with the requirements of this SEC standard is
the basis for the manufacturer and product approval by SEC.
The approval of products or/and manufacturers requires inter alia the carrying out of
investigations as well as the submission of documents, samples and certificates. The documents,
test results, samples and certificates required for the assessment are to be made available to SEC
free of charge.
After specifying the kits, SEC reserves the right to make claims, amendments and additions
exceeding the provisions of this SEC standard. If the kits or any parts thereof are produced by
third parties on behalf of the manufacturer, these must be named with the manufacturer's
specification. SEC reserves the right to carry out audits at the manufacturer's production site at
all times in order to verify compliance with the requirements described in this SEC standard. For
this purpose, it is also possible to take kits out of the running production line. The SEC standard
can be modified or supplemented at any time. The approval of SEC is revocable at any time.
1.2. APPROVED SAMPLE FOR MASS PRODUCTION
At the request of SEC, for example before signing a new contract or in the case of coordinated
product changes, the supplier is obligated to make available one free retained sample, according
to the agreed design.
1.3. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCT CHANGES
After placing the contract, product modifications by the manufacturer are only permitted with the
approval of SEC. Product changes of any kind must be coordinated in advance with SEC
Standardization department. If SEC identifies non-agreed changes, this leads to the blocking of
the manufacturer and the resulting costs are to be assumed by the manufacturer.
If the production location is relocated, or if the company has previously produced at its own
premises, SEC must be informed. Deviations from the SEC standard require the explicit written
approval of SEC. In the case of complaints or product defects, the technical product management
must be informed immediately in writing.

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2. CROSS REFERENCES TO OTHER SEC STANDARDS

This specification shall always be read in conjunction with SEC General Specification No. 01-
SDMS-01 (latest revision) titled "General Requirements for all Equipment/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 scope of work/technical
specifications for projects, as applicable.
The latest revisions of the following specifications shall be applicable with reference to cables.
 11-SDMS-01 Specification for low voltage power and control cables
 11-SDMS-03 Specification for insulated power cables for rated voltages from 15 kV
up to 36 kV (Um)
 12-SDMS-02 Lugs and connectors for MV/LV distribution system
Reference for cables, sleeve and lug connectors not covered by above specifications shall be as
per tender enquiry.

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision of the following codes and standards shall be applicable for the
equipment/materials covered in this SDMS. In case of any deviation, the vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/materials conforming to alternate codes or standards. However, the
provisions of SEC Standards shall supersede the provisions of these alternate standards in case of
any difference.

Table 1: List of applicable standards for low voltage

Standard # Title
Specification for joints, stop ends and outdoor terminations for
HD 623 S1
distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1.0 kV
Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated
IEC 61238-1 voltages up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Test methods and
requirements
Test methods and requirements for accessories for use on distribution
EN 50393
cables of rated voltage 0,6/1,0 (1,2) kV

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Table 2: List of applicable standards for medium voltage
Standard # Title
IEC 60060-1&2 High-voltage test techniques
IEC 60230 Impulse tests on cables and their accessories
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 2:
IEC 60502-2
Cables for rated voltages from 6 kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um =
36 kV)
Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) – Part 4:
IEC 60502-4
Test requirements on accessories for cables with rated voltages from 6
kV (Um = 7,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
Test methods for accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 6
IEC 61442
kV (Um = 7.2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um 36 kV)
Compression and mechanical connectors for power cables for rated
IEC 61238-1 voltages up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Test methods and
requirements, (Class A)
Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltage
HD 629.1 S2 + A1 from 3,6/6(7,2) kV up to 20,8/36(42) kV - Part 1: Cables with extruded
insulation
Artificial pollution tests on high-voltage insulators to be used on a.c.
IEC 60507
systems
Selection and dimensioning of high-voltage insulators intended for use in
IEC 60815-3
polluted conditions
Bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from 250 A to 3,15 kA for liquid
EN 50180
filled transformers
Plug-in type bushings above 1 kV up to 52 kV and from 250 A to 2,50
EN 50181
kA for equipment other than liquid filled transformers
4. TESTING AND INSPECTION
4.1. GENERAL
All cable accessories shall be tested in accordance with the respective latest applicable standards
mentioned in Chapter 3 – Applicable codes and standards.

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4.2. TYPE TESTS
The vendor shall provide certified test reports from independent / approved laboratory along with
the bid for the materials offered to show that product has been qualified according to the
applicable test sequence as mentioned in the respective standards.
A new type test has to be done in full conformance with the requirements of the latest version of
IEC standard if changes in the materials, the structure or the production process take place, which
could have an effect on the operating characteristics. SEC has to be informed about planned or
implemented changes (e.g. use of new materials, use of new manufacturing processes,
commissioning of new production plants or production sites) in order to coordinate the further
procedure in a particular case.
SEC reserves the right to review and / or verify the compliance with the standards, guidelines and
regulations as well as this Technical Specification, including the required type test.
4.3. TYPE TESTS DOCUMENTS
The test documents have to be in electronic format (readable with freely available PC software
such as Acrobat Reader), so that they can be provided by the manufacturer. The manufacturer
shall provide the test documents in hard-copy if requested.

5. MARKING
All components of the kits shall be clearly marked with the manufacturer's name and reference
numbers. The marking shall be done before coating the adhesive onto the component.
Electrically conducting components shall be marked 'conducting' clearly and permanently unless
they are very small to accommodate respective marking.
All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the temperature
range of -10 ºC to +55 ºC. Components or materials, if subjected to a shelf life limitation, shall
have the final date of use prominently and permanently shown on all packages.
The electrical relevant components of cable accessories must be marked with the following data:
 Company name or logo
 Production indicator for traceability
 In the case of joints, cross-section, diameter, or application range should be marked as
well
Packaging for each cable accessory has to be printed with the following information:
 Manufacturer's name
 Manufacturer’s Type No. / catalog number
 Purchase order number/tender
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 Cable size/diameter
 Nominal Voltage
 Year of manufacture
 Date of expiry
 SEC item number
 Possibly changed materials (look at chapter: Product change)
On the outer packaging which contains the cable accessories, following information should be
printed:
 Gross weight in kilograms (pounds)
 Position of slinging points and other relevant handling instructions
It has to be possible to read all information directly.

6. SUBMITTALS, DELIVERY, TRANSPORT, STORAGE, DISPOSAL

6.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED WITH TENDER/INQUIRY
Two copies or one set of reproducible of the following shall be supplied along with the tender.
Complete tender documents pertaining exactly to the offered items shall be submitted in line with
the relevant standard mentioned in Chapter 3 – Applicable codes and standards on an electronic
storage media or sent through email. These include:
 Certified Independent Test Reports from SEC approved test facility
o To show that the material offered meet the electrical type tests specified in
mentioned in Chapter 3 – Applicable codes and standards
o To show that the material offered meets the mechanical and physical type tests as
per the applicable standards
o The type test certificate issued by the laboratory should mention the range of the
item tested included in the type tests
 Full details of the proposed quality assurance procedures, sampling, routine tests, and
special tests.
 Data schedules of all offered items will be submitted along with the detailed kit
content list showing clear and colored image of each components.
 The supplier shall be liable to supply any component found missing at the time of
delivery/installation immediately without any delay, SEC reserves the right to take
suitable action.

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6.2. DELIVERY, PACKING, AND SHIPPING
The joint/termination kits and accessories shall be delivered ready for service. All components in
the kit should be individually packed and labeled in the main packaging. Each group of same
material can be packed in one bag. Mastics and sealant tapes are to be packed in polybags. Stress
control mastics should be packed in aluminum foil to prevent moisture absorption.
Each kit along with appropriate installation instructions in English and Arabic languages shall be
packed separately in card board box. The kit should also contain a complete kit content list and a
manufacturer certificate guaranteeing the completeness of the kit content agreed with SEC.
Maximum 10 boxes shall be packed in properly palletized non-returnable wooden boxes or as per
specified requirements.
Packing shall be designed to protect against ingress of dust, moisture, and mechanical damage.
The kits shall not be packed in perishable material.
All components shall be capable of being stored without deterioration within the temperature
range of 0°C to + 55°C. Components or materials, if subject to a shelf life limitation, shall have
the final date of use prominently and permanently shown on all packages.

7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ON INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The installation instructions must be clearly assigned to the respective cable accessory according
to the application of this Technical Specification. All necessary steps for installing the final
product are to be described in an easy readable manner including images for each step. The
installation instructions have to be approved by SEC prior to tender. The installation instructions
must contain the required designations and sheath-opening (cutback) dimensions. The
joint/termination components, the kit content list, and the respective installation instructions have
to be clearly and unambiguously identifiable.
The installation instructions are to be enclosed in English and Arabic Language (where
applicable) and are printed in color. Any modifications to the assembly or the material, even
insignificant, which have an effect on the installation instructions, must be clearly noted on each
installation instruction and packaging unit for at least half a year (e.g. with a colored sticker with
exact reference to which point was changed), as agreed with SEC (see chapter: Product change).
The revision level, the date of creation or revision must be recognizable on the installation
instructions.
The final pages of each installation instructions is a full-page completely assembled cable
joint/termination in a cut-away/sectional view showing all active components of the kits.
The installation instructions for the complete cable accessory is to be also available in electronic
format (readable with freely available PC software such as Acrobat Reader), so that the
manufacturer can send it by e-mail.

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8. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

8.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VOLTAGE LEVELS
Joints/terminations and accessories shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements of this
specification and standards in Chapter 3 – Applicable codes and standards in all respects and
shall be designed such that no insulating or semiconducting tapes shall be required, except void
filler tape and sealing mastic.
The conductors of the cables consist of aluminum or copper, according to IEC, are round or
sector-shaped, stranded, compacted.
The cable construction is based on the 11-SDMS-01 and 11-SDMS-03.
The basic statements on design and implementation also apply to specific applications for cable
types or cross-sections are not listed above.
The joints must be easy to install (see also Chapter 7 – General requirements on installation
instructions) and have a compact design. The installation of the joint must be done under the
same temperatures as the cable.
The heat shrink tubes shall be made out of polyolefin or EPDM rubber, or a combination of both
and the longitudinal shrinkage of the sleeve must not exceed +5%/-10% of the original length.
The sealing overlapping distance (except the breakout overlap) should not be less than 100 mm
so that moisture can’t penetrate any side of the cable joint so that it’s completely sealed from
cable jacket to cable jacket.
All outer sleeves shall be identified by the name of manufacturer and should include an
embossed lot number for traceability purposes.
Sleeves or components supplied with mastic coatings shall have means to prevent the coated
surfaces from adhering to each other.
Cable joints shall meet all the test requirements mentioned in Chapter 4 – Testing and inspection.
8.2. LOW VOLTAGE CABLE ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENTS
The existing or used cables comply with IEC 60502-1 and the conductor cross-sections will be
from 35 mm² to 630 mm².
Technology of the cable accessories is heat-shrink.
The connection of sector-shaped conductors must be possible without a rounding tool for
mechanical connectors. In the case of crimp connectors, pre-rounding is mandatory.

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8.3. MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE ACCESSORIES REQUIREMENTS UP
TO 36 KV
The existing or used cables comply with IEC 60502-2 and the conductor cross-sections will be
from 50 mm² to 500 mm².
Technology of the cable accessories are either pre-molded or cold-shrink.
Creepage distance for outdoor termination shall be also according to the latest revision of SEC
General Specification 01-SDMS-01 applicable for coastal areas.
The stress control grader or grading joint is to be designed in an easy-to-assemble design. The
stress grading via connectors can be integrated in the joint body.
As requested in the inquiry, the outer sealing can be made by either one of the following:
a.) two-single sleeves (parking position on one side mounting position)
b.) wrap around sheath so that the assembly is possible even in tight conditions
c.) injected cast-resin
The wrap around sheath repair sleeve for medium voltage shall be of the heat shrink type and
shall be coated with an adhesive which becomes activated on the application of heat and will
form a bond with cable jacket when shrunk.
Metal shields, such as copper tape or copper wire, should be connected by a solderless
connection system such as roll springs or mechanical connectors in combination with copper
mesh.
An inner jacket installed over the joint-body prior to reinstatement of the mechanical protection
of armored cables shall be provided in the joint kits.
For tape armored cables, all items required for connection (such as worm drive clamps) are to be
provided in the kit content. Moreover, inner sleeve shall be provided between the metallic screen
and the galvanized steel wraparound cover.
Reinstatement of mechanical protection for armored cables shall be in the form of galvanized
steel wire or sheet wraparound cover, not steel tubing. Ends of steel armor forming wraparound
shall not be sharp. The armor shall be protected by outer heat shrinkable sealing sleeves.
For identification of medium voltage joint and termination kits, identification marker shall be
supplied with blank, white-colored, adhesive-baked, wrap-around polyolefin, capable of
operating temperature minus 55°C to plus 135°C and recovery temperature of plus 100 °C.
Details are given in Figure 1.

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8.4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC ACCESSORIES
8.4.1. CABLE JOINTS
For heat shrink joints (LV cables only):
 For the central joint body, the minimum insulation thickness of the primary cable
insulation has to be replaced across the connector.
 The adhesive shall have a softening temperature not less than 90 ºC.
For pre-molded and cold shrink joints:
 Joints should be manufactured from EPDM rubber or high performance silicone.
 Connectors shall be of water-blocking type.

8.4.2. LONG JOINTS

Long joints are intended to repair damaged MV cables requiring extra length where applicable.
Length of connectors shall not be less than 440 mm.
All connectors shall be either compression or shear bolt type with very smooth surface.
It should be either pre-molded or cold-shrink.
8.4.3. TERMINATIONS
For heat shrink terminations (LV cables only), the anti-tracking tube shall be generally suitable
for indoor and outdoor installation, ultraviolet and chemical resistant and shall be capable of
being stored without damage at temperatures up to 55 ºC.
Low voltage cable terminations shall be suitable for outdoor conditions. All accessories required
for complete termination shall be included in the kit along with longitudinally sealed lugs,
sealing tube for lugs, and core sleeves in red, yellow, and blue color for phase and neutral
identification.
For pre-molded and cold shrink terminations, use of insulating tape along cable insulation is not
acceptable.
Terminations shall be supplied in complete kit form with all materials and components required
to complete the installation, including the cable lugs, steel mounting bracket and polymeric
insulators (in case of outdoor termination), in one box.
Outdoor overhead lines pole top termination kits for 17.5 kV or 36 kV cables shall include hot-
dipped galvanized steel mounting bracket with mounting slot suitable for M20 bolt and include
polymer insulators with M12 stainless steel stud for all the three cores. Lug connectors shall be
suitable for M12 stud and shall be longitudinally sealed (water-blocking) type.
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8.4.4. SEPARABLE ELBOW CONNECTORS (T-BODY)
Separable elbow connectors shall be suitable for type C bushings according to EN 50180 and EN
50181.
The screened separable elbow connectors shall be manufactured from EPDM or high
performance silicone rubber, having a minimum thickness of 3.0 mm molded outer shield with
resistance of maximum 5000 ohm.
It should not require any special tools for installation and no components that need any heat for
shrinking except for breakouts and tails (for 3-core cables).
Use of insulating or semiconducting tapes along cable insulation is not acceptable.
8.4.5. INSIDE CONE PLUG-IN TYPE CONNECTORS
Plug-in connectors shall be suitable for inner cone plug-in type bushing according to EN 50180
and EN 50181. Pre-molded stress cone shall include geometric field control elements. Outer
surface of main connector body shall be screened and earthed. Outer jacket of all conductors
shall be 5.0 m long (tail length).
Table 3: Requirements for plug-in connectors
Interface
Current rating Conductor size Voltage
Type
2 800 A Copper: 185 mm2, 240 mm2 36 kV
3 1250 A Copper: 185 mm2, 240 mm2, 500 mm2 36 kV

8.4.6. INJECTED CAST-RESIN JOINTS

The joint-body is either pre-molded or cold shrink. Connectors shall be longitudinally sealed
(water-blocking), shear bolt type with very smooth surface. Outer protection is made with
electrical grade injected polyurethane resin. The polyurethane resin shall be provided in two
chamber cartridges, one chamber for the resin and one chamber for the hardener. Mixing shall be
done such that the resin is not exposed or in direct contact with the atmosphere and can be hosed
out from the cartridge manually or using automatic pumping gun. Injection of the polyurethane
resin to form the outer protection of the cable is through a nozzle/injection value and ensures to
prevent forming of bubbles.
8.4.7. CABLE END CAPS
Cable end caps shall be without hook or valve and be internally coated with adhesive to provide
environmental sealing to the cable jacket at the end of cable. Individual cap in proper packing
shall be supplied.

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8.4.8. REPAIR SLEEVES
Wrap around sheath/repair sleeve for MV cables shall be heat shrink type and shall be coated
with adhesive that becomes activated on the application of heat and when shrunk will form a
bond with cable jacket.
Repair sleeves for LV cables shall be supplied in length of 1.5 meters complete with channels
and clips in proper packing.
The diameter of sleeve (as supplied and retainable/recovered after shrinkage) shall be marked on
the sleeve.
8.4.9. TRANSITION JOINTS
Transition joints shall be suitable for different types of cables specified in the tender/inquiry.
Connectors used for transition joints shall be of tinned copper or tinned aluminum alloy
compatible to both copper and aluminum conductors. The minimum thickness of tin coating is
20µm.

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9. GUARANTEE
The supplier shall guarantee the kits against all defects arising out of faulty design or
manufacturing defects or defective material for a period of five years from the date of delivery or
one year from installation date, whichever comes first.

10. TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

Table 4: Joints and terminations
SEC Inquiry No: Item No:

SEC Specified Vendor proposed

No Description
Values values**
1 Joint/Termination *
2 Type (Heat Shrink, Cold Shrink, Pre-molded, Separable
Connector, Plug-in)
3 Outdoor/Indoor (termination only) *
4 Indoor termination length: *
Low voltage *
Medium voltage *
5 Conductor material, size, and number of cable cores *
6 Voltage designation (kV) *
7 Manufacturer catalog number *
8 Class of termination as per applicable standard Yes
9 Creepage distance (mm, for outdoor termination only) *
10 List of contents per kit supplied as per SEC approved sample Yes
11 Submittals required as part of tender/inquiry included Yes
12 Weight of each joint/termination (kg) -
13 Name of the manufacturer Yes
14 Country of origin Yes

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Joints and Terminations

SEC Inquiry No: Item No:

 Additional Technical Information or Features Specified by SEC

 Additional Supplementary Data or Features Proposed by Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 Other Particulars to be filled-up by the Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

 List of Deviations and Clauses to which exception is taken by the

Bidder/Vendor/Supplier. (Use separate sheet, if necessary).

Manufacturer of
Description Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment

Name of Company

Location and Office Address

Name and Signature of Authorized

Representative with Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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11. APPENDIX
Figure 1: Identification marker

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