BS 7835:2007
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Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Requirements and test methods
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English
29-08-2008
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Non-metallic materials
6 Conductors
7 Conductor screen
8 Insulation
9 Insulation screen
10 Assembly of three-core cables, including inner coverings
and fillers
11 Metallic layer
12 Metallic armour
13 Oversheath
14 Marking
15 End sealing
16 Schedule of tests
17 Test conditions
18 Routine tests
19 Sample tests
20 Type tests - Materials
21 Type tests - Electrical
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Recommendations for the selection of cables
Annex B (normative) - Information to be supplied and items to be
agreed
Annex C (informative) - Recommendations for the installation of
cables
Annex D (informative) - Guide to use of cables
Annex E (normative) - Fictitious calculation method for determination
of dimensions of protective coverings
Annex F (normative) - Rounding of numbers
Annex G (informative) - Guidance on the scope of type tests
Annex H (normative) - Thickness measurements
Annex I (normative) - Test method for cold strippability of the
extruded semi-conducting layer of an
insulation screen
Annex J (normative) - Method for measurement of resistivity of
extruded semi-conducting conductor screen
and insulation screen
Annex K (normative) - Method for measurement of resistivity of
lapped inner covering
Annex L (normative) - Wet compatibility test for galvanized
steel wires and semi-conducting tape
layers
Annex M (normative) - Abrasion test
Annex N (normative) - Test for shrinkage of oversheath on cable
Annex O (normative) - Insulation resistance constant test on
oversheath
Bibliography
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