1 - Low Voltage Up to 1 kV

according to IEC 60502-1 , BS 5467 , BS 6346

I-Routine test :

which carried out on each manufactured lengths including :
1- Spark test (in process during insulation) .
2- High voltage test (for insulation) for 5 min .
3- Electrical resistance measurements.

II- Sample test :

normally for 10 % of produced lengths including :
1- Conductor examination.
2- Verification of dimensions.
3- Hot set test for XLPE .

III Electrical Type test :

for new product or when change used raw material :
1- Insulation resistance measurements at ambient temperature.
2- Insulation resistance measurements at maximum operating temperature.
3- Impulse voltage test.

IV Non -Electrical Type test :

1- Thickness of insulation and sheath measurements.
2- Determining mechanical properties .
3- Ageing test .
4- Loss of mass test .
5- Pressure test at high temperature.
6- Test at low temperature.
7- Shrinkage, heat shock, flame retardant test
8- Water absorption test.
9- Hot set test for XLPE .

2 - Medium Voltage Up to 30 kV

according to IEC 60502-2 , BS 6622

I-Routine test :

which carried out on each manufactured lengths including :
1- Partial discharge measurements .
2- High voltage test (for insulation ) for 5 min .
3- Electrical resistance measurements .

II- Sample test :

normally for 10 % of produced lengths including :
1- Conductor examination.
2- Verification of Dimensions .
3- High voltage test for 4 h.
4- Hot set test for XLPE .

III Electrical Type test :

for new product or when change used raw material :
1- Bending test followed by partial discharge .
2- Tan d measurements .
3- Heating cycle test followed by partial discharge .
4- Impulse voltage test followed by HV test .
5- High voltage test for 4 h.

IV Non -Electrical Type test :

1- Thickness of insulation and sheath measurements.
2- Determining mechanical properties .
3- Ageing test .
4- Loss of mass test .
5- Pressure test at high temperature .
6- Test at low temperature .
7- Shrinkage ,heat shock ,flame retardant test
8- Water absorption test.
9- Hot set test for XLPE .

3 - High Voltage Over 30 kV

according to IEC 60840

I-Routine test :

which carried out on each manufactured lengths including :
1- Partial discharge measurements .
2- High voltage test (for insulation ) for 30 min .
3- High voltage test for Outer sheath .

II- Sample test :

normally for 10 % of produced lengths including :
1- Conductor examination .
2- Electrical resistance measurement .
3- Verification of Dimensions .
4- Hot set test for XLPE .
5- Capacitance measurement .

III Electrical Type test :

for new product or when change used raw material :
1- Bending test followed by partial discharge .
2- Tan d measurements .
3- Heating cycle test followed by partial discharge .
4- Impulse voltage test followed by HV test .
5- Resistivity of semi-conducting layers .

IV Non -Electrical Type test :

1- Thickness of insulation and sheath measurements.
2- Determining mechanical properties .
3- Ageing test .
4- Loss of mass test .
5- Pressure test at high temperature .
6- Test at low temperature .
7- Shrinkage ,heat shock ,flame retardant test
8- Hot set test for XLPE .

 

 
 

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