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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS.

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 General.
4.2 Ratings.
4.3 Materials.
4.4 Marking.

5.0 TESTS.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests.

5.2 Routine (Production) Tests.
5.3 Special Tests.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING.

7.0 FIGURES

Figure 1: Cross-Section of Coaxial Bonding Cable (rated 0.6/1 kV and 1.8/3 kV).
Figure 2: Reel Marking Locations.

8.0 DATA SCHEDULE.

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum

technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection, testing and
performance of Bonding & Earthing Cables For Link Boxes intended to be used in the
Transmission system of National Grid Saudi Arabia.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Transmission Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with

the latest revision of General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01 (latest revision) titled
“General Requirements for all Equipments/Materials” which shall be considered as an
integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with National Grid Saudi Arabia
Purchase Order or Contract Schedules of project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the Codes and Standards listed hereunder shall be
applicable for the equipment/material covered in this TMSS. The vendor/manufacturer
may propose equipment/material conforming to equivalent Industry Codes and
Standards other than those quoted hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of
this TMSS, in which case he shall submit a copy of the proposed standards and shall
submit a written proof that the proposed standards in all significant respects are equal
to or better than those specified. Acceptability of any alternate code or standard is at
the discretion of National Grid Saudi Arabia.

3.1 IEC 60228 Conductors of insulated cables

3.2 IEC 60502-1 Power cables with extruded insulation and their
accessories for rated voltages from 1kV (Um = 1.2kV) up
to 30kV (Um = 30.6kV) -
Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1kV (Um = 1.2kV)
and 3kV (Um = 3.6kV)

3.3 IEC 60724 Short-circuit temperature limits of electric cables with

rated voltages of 1kV (Um = 1.2kV) and 3kV (Um =
3.6kV)

3.4 IEC 60811-1-1 Common test methods for insulating and sheathing
materials of electric cables and optical cables.

3.5 IEC 60949 Calculations of thermally permissible short-circuit

currents, taking into account non-adiabatic heating
affects

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1.1 The cable shall be of manufacturer's standard design but shall meet or
exceed the requirements of this Specification in all respects.

4.1.2 Manufacturer’s drawings, as required by 01-TMSS-01 shall show the

cross section of the bonding/earthing cable together with all pertinent
dimensions. Any variations in these dimensions due to manufacturing
tolerances shall be indicated.

4.1.3 The services conditions referenced in 01-TMSS-01 shall be regarded

as the basis of design criteria.

4.2 Rating.

Rating of the bonding and earthing cable shall be (Uo/U = 0.6/1 kV) for power
cables rated up to 132 kV and (Uo/U = 1.8/3 kV) for 230 & 380 kV power
cable.

4.3 Materials

4.3.1 Conductor

a. The conductor material shall be plain annealed copper, stranded,

circular, class 2 as per IEC 60228.

b. Conductor construction shall be as specified in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Conductor Construction.

Cross Section (mm2) Minimum No. of Strands

95 19
120 37
150 37
240 37
280 61
300 61
500 61

4.3.2 Insulation

a. The insulation material shall be XLPE (Cross-linked

polyethylene) in accordance with IEC 60502-1.

b. The nominal thickness for XLPE shall be as specified in Table 2

below.

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Table 2: Nominal Insulation Thickness

Corresponding to Cross Section.

Cross Section Nominal Thickness (mm)

(mm2) 0.6/1 (1.2) kV 1.8/3 (3.6) kV
95 1.1 2.0
120 1.2 2.0
150 1.4 2.0
240 1.7 2.0
280 1.8 2.0
300 1.8 2.0
500 2.2 2.2

The average of the measured thickness, rounded to 0.1 mm shall

not be less than the nominal thickness, and the minimum
measured thickness at any point shall not fall below 90 % of the
nominal value by more than 0.1 mm, i.e:

tm ≥ 0.9*tn – 0.1

Where:
tm : is the minimum thickness, in (mm);
tn : is the nominal thickness, in (mm);

4.3.3 Outer Sheath/Jacket.

a. The outer sheath/jacket material shall be extruded black

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC-ST2) in accordance with table 4 of
IEC 60502-1.

b. The nominal thickness of outer sheath shall be not be less than

1.4 mm as per clause 13.3 of IEC 60502-1 using the formula
mentioned below:

ts = 0.035 D + 1.0

where:
ts : is the nominal thickness in (mm)
D : is the factitious diameter immediately under the oversheath
in (mm)

4.4 Marking.

4.4.1 The outer sheath/jacket of the cable shall be marked by embossing in

English language at intervals of 1 (one) meter with the following
minimum information:

a. Earthing/Bonding Cable.

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b. Rated voltage (kV) (0.6/1) or (1.8/3).

c. Type of Insulation, XLPE.
d. Insulation Thickness, mm.
e. Conductor cross-sectional area, mm2 and material (Copper).
f. The manufacturer's name or trademark.
g. Year of manufacture.
h. 11-TMSS-12.

The marking shall start at a distance of 500 mm from the inner end of
the cable.

4.4.2 All cables shall be marked with “Property of National Grid Saudi
Arabia” in both Arabic and English.

4.4.3 Marking by matrix print is not acceptable.

5.0 TESTS

All Routine, Sample and Type Tests shall be carried out in accordance with IEC
60502-1 as applicable.

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

In addition to the applicable requirements of 01-TMSS-01 (latest revision), the

following packing and shipping instructions are applicable.

6.1 After Routine & Sample tests at the manufacturer's Work, both ends of cable
shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture during transportation and
storage. Cable ends shall be properly secured to the reel.

6.2 The cable shall be delivered without splices on nonreturnable standard size
reels/drums in lengths of 1000 meters (maximum), sufficient sturdy
construction for the reel is required to provide physical protection for the cable
shipment (for transportation from the manufacturer's Works to National Grid
Saudi Arabia Stores and subsequent use on site) and to facilitate field handling
and long term storage. Wood logging shall also be secured with steel straps.

6.3 Reel Markings

6.3.1 Cable reels/drums shall be marked in Arabic and English languages

legible and indelible letters giving the following details:

a. Project name.
b. Contract number.
c. Cable voltage and conductor size.
d. Type of cable (Bonding & Earthing Cable).
e. Length (m) and weight (kg/km) of cable on reel.
f. Gross weight (wright of cable and reel).

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g. Maximum pulling tension (kN).

h. Direction of Pulling.
i. Stock number in 10 cm high bold numerals.
j. Direction of rolling of reel (indicated by arrow).
k. 11-TMSS-12, Rev.0.

6.3.2 All markings shall appear on both sides of the reel.

6.3.3 If the markings are to be engraved in some sort of small steel plates,
these plates must be pinned or nailed to the drum not glued as it can
fall down if glued.

6.3.4 Cable reel identification shall include any additional information as

required by the Company shipping instructions.

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7.0 FIGURES

Figure No.1
Typical Cross-Section of Bonding/Earthing Cable.

Legend:

1. Copper conductor.
2. XLPE insulation.
3. Concentric copper conductor.
4. Outer sheath/jacket.

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Figure No.2
Reel Marking

Manufacturer’s Cable & reel

name & particulars as
country of per clause 6.3
origin.

Serial number of
reel

- Consignee
address,
Purchase Order
(PO) number.

- Job Order (JO)

number &
contract
number.

- Project name.

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BONDING AND EARTHING CABLES

National Grid Saudi Date:

Arabia Enquiry No.

National Grid Saudi

Arabia Purchase Order Date:
No.
or Contract No.

National Grid Saudi Arabia PTS

No./Project Title with J.O. No.

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

IEC 60502-1
Applicable industry standard.
& IEC 60228

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

Earthing/
Cable application
Bonding

Cable installation
(conduit, duct, direct burial, etc.)

(0.6/1)
4.2 Voltage rating (kV) or
(1.8/3)

Fault current duration (sec.) *

Ground fault current (kA) *

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETER.

'B'- BIDDER/SUPPLIER/VENDOR/CONTRACTOR PROPOSED DATA/PARAMETERS.
'C'- REMARKS SUPPORTING THE PROPOSED DEVIATION IN COLUMN 'B'.
(*)- DATA/PARAMETER TO BE PROVIDED/PROPOSED BY THE BIDDER/SUPPLIER/
VENDOR/CONTRACTOR IN COLUMN 'B'.

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BONDING AND EARTHING CABLES

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)

Maximum permissible continuous of

90
conductor temperature (°C)

4.3.1 Conductor

Material Copper

Conductor cross sectional area, mm²

(95, 120, 150, 240, 280, 300 or 500)

Conductor AC resistance at 20 °C (Ω/km) *

Maximum DC resistance at 20 °C (Ω/km)

95 mm2 0.193
120 mm2 0.153
150 mm2 0.124
240 mm2 0.0754
280 mm2 0.062
300 mm2 0.0601
500 mm2 0.0366

Minimum No. / Diameter of strands

(Number/mm)
95 mm2 19/*
120 mm2 37/*
150 mm2 37/*
240 mm2 37/*
280 mm2 61/*
300 mm2 61/*
500 mm2 61/*

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BONDING AND EARTHING CABLES

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS (Continued)

Is conductor tinning required? Yes / No

4.3.2 Insulation

Material XLPE

Nominal Thickness of insulation (mm) for

cable rated (0.6/1) kV
95 mm2 1.1
120 mm2 1.2
150 mm2 1.4
240 mm2 1.7
280 mm2 1.8
300 mm2 1.8
500 mm2 2.2
Nominal Thickness of insulation (mm) for
cable rated (1.8/3) kV
95 mm2 2.0
120 mm2 2.0
150 mm2 2.0
240 mm2 2.0
280 mm2 2.0
300 mm2 2.0
500 mm2 2.2
4.3.3 Outer Sheath/Jacket

Material PVC

Type ST2

Color Black

Nominal Thickness of outer sheath/jacket

(mm)
95 mm2 *
120 mm2 *
150 mm2 *
240 mm2 *
280 mm2 *
300 mm2 *
500 mm2 *
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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BONDING AND EARTHING CABLES

REFERENCE
SECTION NO. DESCRIPTION 'A' 'B' 'C'

Cable Overall Diameter (mm) *

6.0 PACKING AND SHIPPING

Non Returnable Reel/Drum Yes

a. Voltage (kV) / Conductor size (mm2) */*
b. Conductor Material. Copper
c. Total quantity required (m). *
e. Cable Weight (kg/km). *
f. Maximum pulling tension (kN). *

OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

a. Life expectancy of cable, years Over 30

b. Minimum bending radius, mm

During Laying *

At Fixed Installation *

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8.0 DATA SCHEDULE

BONDING AND EARTHING CABLES

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY

National Grid Saudi Arabia:

B. ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY DATA OR FEATURES PROPOSED BY

BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/CONTRACTOR:

C. OTHER PARTICULARS TO BE FILLED UP BY BIDDER/VENDOR/SUPPLIER/

CONTRACTOR:

Actual Manufacturer Vendor/Supplier/

of Equipment/Material Contractor

Name of the Company

Location and address

Name and Signature of

authorized
representative
and date

Official Seal/Stamp
of the Company &
Date

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