Saudi Electricity Company ‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬

11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 01-12-2013

3x240/35 mm² ,33 KV

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE CU/XLPE/STA/PVC
15 KV TO 36 KV XLPE POWER CABLES
(Sheet 1 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No: Item No:
SEC SEC SPECIFIED VENDOE PRO-
REF
DESCRIPTION VALUES POSED VALUES**

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1. Reference manufacturing standard IEC 60502-2 IEC 60502-2
2. Max. permissible continuous conductor temp. (ᵒC) 90 90
3. Maximum short circuit temprature (ᵒC) 250 250
4. Max. permissible cont. temp. of inner covering (ᵒC) * Suitable for 90 ᵒC
5. Max. permissible cont. temp. of outer sheath (ᵒC) * Continious conductor temp.
6. Rated voltage (kV) 15 kV or 36 kV 33
7. Number of cores 1 or 3 3
8. Conductor material Cu or Al CU
9. Shape of conductor Round Round
10. Conductor cross-section (mm²) As per Inquiry 240
11. Approximate diameter of conductor (mm) * 18.4
12. Number of strands of conductor * 61
13. Minimum thickness of conductor shield (mm) * 0.41
14. Insulation material XLPE XLPE
15. Nominal thickness of insulation (mm) As per IEC 8.0 (Nominal)
16. Min/Max thickness of strippable semi-conducting
* 1.02/1.91
insulation shield material (mm)
17. Diameter under insulation semicon (mm) * 36 (Approx.)
18. Number and nominal diameter of Cu wire screen (mm) * 26x0.8 (Nominal)
19. Minimum thickness of copper tape and width (mm) 0.1x15 0.1x15 (Open helix)
20. Inner covering material (Separation sheath) PE PE
21. Nominal thickness of inner covering (mm) * 2.2
22. Armor type and thickness (mm) (Nominal) * Galv. Steel tapes/0.8
23. Core identification (Red, Yellow, Blue) Yes Yes
24. Diameter under inner covering (mm) (Separation sheath) * 87.4 (Approx.)
25. Filler material * Polypropylene Strings
26. Outer sheath material PVC Type ST2 PVC - ST2
27. Diameter under outer sheath (mm) * 95 (Approx.)
28. Thickness of outer sheath (mm) (Nominal) As per IEC 4.1

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Saudi Electricity Company ‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬

11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 01-12-2013

3x240/35 mm² ,33 KV

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE CU/XLPE/STA/PVC
15 KV TO 36 KV XLPE POWER CABLES
(Sheet 2 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No: Item No:
SEC SEC SPECIFIED VENDOE PRO-
REF DESCRIPTION VALUES POSED VALUES**

15 kV - Red BLACK
29. Colour of outer sheath
36 kV - Black
30. Marking embossed as specified Yes Yes
31. Overall diameter of the cable (mm) * 103 (Approx.)
32. Net weight of conductor (kg/km) (Total) * 6267 (Approx.)
o
33. Conductor DC resistance at 20 C (Ω/km) * 0.0754
34. Conductor AC resistance at 90oC (Ω/km) * 0.0985
35. Inductance (mH/km) * 0.345
36. Capacitance (µF/km) * 0.236
37. Inductive reactance (Ω/km) * 0.13
38. Capacitive reactance (Ω/km) * 11.24 x10³
o
39. Conductor impedance at 90 C (Ω/km) (R + jX) 0.0985 + J 0.13
40. Positive sequence impedance (Ω/km) (R 1 + jX L1 ) 0.1 + J 0.13
41. Zero sequence impedance (Ω/km) (R 0 + jX L0 ) 1.193+ j0.851
42. Positive sequence charging admittance (µS/km) ( jB 1 ) 4.83E+06
43. Zero sequence charging admittance (µS/km) ( jB 0 ) 3.96E+05
44. Zero sequence impedance, assuming all currents
in screens:
R (Ω/km) * 1.193
X (Ω/km) * 0.851
45. Charging current (A/km) * 1.69
46. Earth fault capacitive current (A/km) * -
47. Short circuit rating of cable based on maximum
conductor operating temprature (1 second)
- Conductor (kA) * 34.3
- Screen (kA) (As per IEC 60949) * 4.375
48. Conductor temprature before short circuit (o C) * 90
49. Conductor temprature at the end of short circuit ( o C) * 250
50. Screen temprature before short circuit (o C) * 85
51. Screen temprature at the end of short circuit (o C) * 200
21 for 15 kV
52. System short circuit for one second (kA) 25
25 for 36 kV

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Saudi Electricity Company ‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬

11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 01-12-2013

3x240/35 mm² ,33 KV

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE CU/XLPE/STA/PVC
15 KV TO 36 KV XLPE POWER CABLES
(Sheet 3 of 4)
SEC Inquiry No: Item No:
SEC SEC SPECIFIED VENDOE PRO-
REF DESCRIPTION VALUES POSED VALUES**

53. permissible load in amps under maximum service 325 (Ground)

*
conditions given in this Specification (A) ** 413 (Air)
54. Maximum pulling tension (kN) * 36
55. Maximum side wall pressure (kN/m) * 5.88 KN.M
56. Maximum bending radius (m) (Minimum) * 1.56
57. Meets strippability requirement of AEIC CS-8 Yes Yes
58. Maximum partial discharge at 1.5 times rated
voltage, 10 pC
Yes Yes

59. Meets spark test requirement for jacket Yes Yes

60. Meets all test requirements of IEC 60502-2 Yes Yes
6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING
1. Drum type Returnable Returnable
2. Length of cable (m) As per Inquiry 500 ± 5%
3. Dimensions (m) * 3.45 x 2 (Approx.)
4. Gross weight (kg) * 9780 (Approx.)
5. Net weight (kg) * 7780 (Approx.)
6. Marking as per the Specification Yes Yes
8.0 SUBMITTALS
1. All submittals as per the Specification Yes Yes

Note: (*) - Values to be provided/proposed by the Vendor.

(**) - Please provide explanations for deviations, if any.

** Soil thermal resistivity= 2.0°C.m/W, Ground Temp.= 40°C, Depth= 0.8 m, Air Temp.=50°C.

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Saudi Electricity Company ‫الشركة السعودية للكهرباء‬

11-SDMS-03, Rev. 02
SEC DISTRIBUTION MATERIALS SPECIFICATION
DATE: 01-12-2013

9.0 TECHNICAL DATA SCHEDULE

15 KV TO 36 KV XLPE POWER CABLES
(Sheet 4 of 4)

SEC Inquiry No: SEC Item No:

A) Additional Technical Information or Features Specified by SEC.

B) Additional Supplementary Data or features Proposed by Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.

- Riyadh Cables catalogue is attached.
- Type test report as per IEC 60502-2 of a similar cable having the same voltage
grade shall be provided.
C) Other Particulars to be filled-up by the Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.
None.

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

Bidder/Vendor/Supplier.
(Use separate sheet, if necessary).
- Clause By Clause Compliance Statement is attached.

Manufacturer of
DESCRIPTION Vendor/Supplier
Material/Equipment
Name of Company Riyadh Cables Group

P.O Box # 26862

Location and Office Address
Riyadh # 11496
Dr. Nabih Al Saati
Name and Signature of Authorized
Technical Excutive Director
Representative with Date

Official Seal / Stamp

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 TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONAL DRAWING FOR: RIYADH CABLES
3X240/35 mm² , CU/XLPE/STA/PVC , 33 Technical Department
KV POWER CABLE

1. Conductor: Circular Stranded Compacted COPPER

Approximate diameter : 18.4 mm

2. Conductor Screen: Extruded semi-conductive compound

Minimum thickness : 0.41 mm / Approximate diameter : 20.0 mm

3. Insulation: Extruded Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE)

Nominal thickness : 8.00 mm / Approximate diameter : 36.0 mm

4. Insulation Screen: Extruded semi-conductive compound

Min./Max. thickness : 1.02/1.91 mm / Approximate diameter : 38.4 mm

5. Metallic Screen: Plain annealed copper wires + copper tape (open helix).
Nominal cross section : 35 mm² / Approximate diameter : 40.3 mm

6. Filler: Non-Higroscopic Polypropylene strings

7. Separation sheath: Extruded polyethylene (PE)

Nominal thickness : 2.20 mm / Approximate diameter : 91.8 mm

8. Armour: Double layers of galvanized steel tapes (STA)

Nominal tape's thickness : 0.8 mm / Approximate diameter : 95.0 mm

9. Outer Sheath: Extruded PVC - ST2, BLACK

Nominal thickness : 4.1 mm / Approximate diameter : 103.0 mm

Prepared By: Engr. Shadi

TEL.: +966-2650850, 2651415

FAX: +966-1-2650942, 2651681 TLX.: RIDCAB SJ 406295, K.S.A.
Email: [email protected] P.O. BOX: 26862 – RIYADH: 11496