Materials System Specification

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Materials System Specification
15-SAMSS-503 2 August 2006
Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through 115 kV
Electrical Systems Designs and Automation Standards Committee Members
Ishwait, Basel A., Chairman
Hamrani, Majed Muhsen, Vice Chairman
Heikoop, Dirk Johannes
Badrani, Hamed Sulaiman
Shaikh Nasser, Ahmed Nasser
Hassouneh, Awwad Shaban
Fateel, Adel Mahdi
Ghamdi, Abdulaziz Abdullah
Hamood, Abdulrazaq Abduljabbar
Zayan, Mahmoud Bahi El-Din
Almadi, Soloman Musa
Ba Hamdan, Mohammed Omar

Saudi Aramco DeskTop Standards

Table of Contents

1 Scope............................................................ 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations............................... 2
3 References.................................................... 2
4 Vendor Experience....................................... 3
5 General Description...................................... 3
6 Design and Construction.............................. 4
7 Factory Splices............................................. 10
8 Cable Inspection and Testing....................... 12
9 Cable Shipment............................................ 14
10 Environmental Data...................................... 15
11 Additional Information to be Supplied
By Bidder.............................................. 15

Data Sheet......................................................... 18

Document Responsibility: Electrical Systems Designs and Automation 15-SAMSS-503
Issue Date: 2 August 2006
Next Planned Update: 1 March 2009 Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through 115 kV

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1 Scope
This specification defines the mandatory requirements for the design, manufacture,
factory inspection, testing, and shipment of three conductor, solid dielectric insulated,
non-metallic sheathed, wire armored, submarine power cable rated for 5 kV, 15 kV,
35 kV, 69 kV or 115 kV. This specification includes, as an alternative, requirements for
composite submarine cable also containing fiber optic cable. The finished submarine
cable shall be designed for operation in a submarine and platform riser environment in
waters of the Arabian Gulf or the Red Sea in water depths up to 70 m.
Quantities of cable required and application data may be found in the Data Sheets which
are a part of this specification.
2 Conflicts and Deviations
2.1 If there are any conflicts between this Specification and associated purchasing,
project or engineering documents, this specification shall take precedence.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this Specification in writing to the Company
or Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company waiver procedure.
2.3 The designation "Commentary" is used to label a sub-paragraph that contains
comments that are explanatory or advisory. These comments are not mandatory,
except to the extent that they explain mandatory requirements contained in this
SAMSS.
3 References
The following is a summary of all the documents which have been mentioned within
this Specification. The specific part(s) of these documents which are applicable have
been identified throughout this Specification.
3.1 Saudi Aramco References
Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
18-SAMSS-625 Outside Plant - Fiber Optic Cable Specifications
(Single Mode & Multiple Mode)
Saudi Aramco Inspection Requirements
Form 175-150100 Submarine Power Cable 5 kV through 115 kV

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3.2 Industry Codes and Standards
Association of Edison Illuminating Companies
AEIC CS6 Specification for Ethylene Propylene Rubber
Insulated Shielded Power Cables Rated 5
Through 69 kV
AEIC CS7 Specifications for Crosslinked Polyethylene
Insulated Shielded Power Cables Rated 69
Through 138 kV
AEIC CS8 Specification for Extruded Dielectric, Shielded
Power Cables Rated 5 Through 46 kV
American Society for Testing and Materials
ASTM A111 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Iron Telephone and
Telegraph Line Wire
ASTM B3 Standard Specification for Soft or Annealed
Copper Wire
ASTM B8 Standard Specification for Concentric-Lay-
Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-
Hard, or Soft
ASTM B496 Standard Specification for Compact Round
Concentric-Lay Stranded Copper Conductors
Insulated Cable Engineers Association
ICEA S-97-682 Utility Shielded Power Cables
4 Vendor Experience
Vendors responding to this specification shall have a minimum of 6 years of verifiable,
proven field experience in manufacturing submarine power cables. Vendors shall
supply a User List indicating company name, installation site, date of installation, and
characteristics similar to cable quoted.
5 General Description
As a minimum, the cable shall consist of the following components:

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5.1 Power Conductors
Three power conductors of stranded copper, operating at a nominal 60 Hz and
4,160 V, 13,800 V, 34,500 V, 69,000 or 115,000 V as specified on the DATA
SHEET.
Core jacket of HMWLD Polyethylene
Strand Sealant (Sealant between conductor strands or segments).
Conductor Shield (Semiconducting shield around each conductor).
Insulation - Cross-linked Polyethylene (XLPE) or Ethylene Propylene Rubber
(EPR).
Insulation Shield (Semiconducting shield around the insulation of each
conductor).
Metallic Shield.
Lead Sheath - For 69 and 115 kV cables: required. For lower voltage cables:
When specified on the DATA SHEET or when proposed.
5.2 Fiber Optic Cable
Fiber Optic Cable, when specified, with core jacket, located in an outer
interstice.
5.3 Filler
Shaped formed Polypropylene or other plastic filler of cable core and interstices.
5.4 Marker and Binder
Cable marker (over the cable core, under the core binder).
Cable binder of synthetic woven tape.
5.5 Outer Cable Construction
Bronze or copper tape (Terredo protection)
Armor bedding of asphalt-flushed polypropylene
Armor of galvanized steel wires
Overall covering of asphalt-flushed polypropylene or nylon roving

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6 Design and Construction
6.1 Power Conductors
6.1.1 Material
Conductors shall be annealed copper in accordance with ASTM B3 or
IEC 60228.
6.1.2 Stranding
Conductors shall be compressed concentric lay stranded in accordance
with ASTM B8 Class B or compact round concentric lay stranded in
accordance with ASTM B496.
6.1.3 Strand Sealant
The spaces between individual strand wires or segments of conductors
shall be sealed to prevent the ingress of moisture using a material
compatible with both the conductor and the conductor shielding and
having a no-drip or flow temperature of at least 130C.
6.1.4 Conductor Shield
A semiconductor shield shall be extruded over the sealed conductor. The
shield material must be thermosetting and compatible with both the
conductor sealing material and the overlaying insulation. The shield
shall be in accordance with applicable ICEA and AEIC specifications.
6.1.5 Insulation
Conductor insulation shall be either XLPE or EPR, as specified on the
DATA SHEET. Insulation shall be phase-identified by using the colors
black, red, and blue (Color coded ribbons laid under the metallic shields
are acceptable) or by legend on the conductor jacket. The insulation
color shall be in contrast with the semiconducting shield color to provide
rapid visual identification of the two materials.
6.1.5.1 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Cables Rated 5, 15 and
35 kV
XLPE insulation for cables rated 5, 15 and 35 kV shall be a
cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene conforming to the
requirements of ICEA S-97-682 as modified by AEIC CS8.
XLPE insulation shall be crosslinked using the dry curing
process.

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6.1.5.2 Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) - Cables Rated 5, 15
and 35 kV
EPR insulation for cables rated 5, 15 and 35 kV shall be an
ozone-resistant, ethylene propylene based elastomer
conforming to the requirements of ICEA S-97-682 as modified
by AEIC CS8.
6.1.5.3 Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Cables Rated 69
and 115 kV
XLPE insulation for cables rated 69 and 115 kV shall be a
cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene conforming to the
requirements of AEIC CS7. Insulation thickness shall be
16.5 mm (650 mils) for 69 kV rated cables and 20.3 mm
(800 mils) for 115 kV rated cables. XLPE insulation shall be
crosslinked using the dry curing process.
6.1.5.4 Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) - Cables Rated 69 kV
EPR insulation for cables rated 69 kV shall be an ozone-
resistant, ethylene propylene based elastomer conforming to
the requirements of AEIC CS6. Insulation thickness shall be
16.5 mm (650 mils).
6.1.6 Insulation Shield
The insulation shield shall be a continuous black semiconducting
thermosetting material, compatible with the insulation, extruded directly
over and firmly bonded to the insulation. The shield shall be in
accordance with applicable ICEA and AEIC or IEC specifications.
6.1.7 Extrusion Method
The semiconducting conductor shield, insulation, and semiconducting
insulation shield shall be applied by the triple extrusion, single pass
method or by a dry-cured process.
6.1.8 Metallic Shield
Metallic shield shall meet either 6.1.8.1 or 6.1.8.2.
6.1.8.1 Two copper tapes, each with a minimum thickness of 0.
125 mm, shall be helically applied over the extruded
semiconducting insulation shield with a minimum 25%
overlap. The tapes shall be made electrically continuous

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throughout the cable length by soldering or welding all splices.
The tapes shall be free of burrs and sharp edges and shall be
applied in the same lay direction. Copper tapes shield is not
required if a lead sheath is specified. (Un-necessary and allows
longitudinal water ingress). Water-swellable tape must be
applied on both sides of the copper tape.
6.1.8.2 Copper-wire metallic shield with sufficient ampacity to safely
conduct the ground-fault current.
6.1.9 Lead Sheath
A separate lead sheath shall be applied over each insulated conductor for
all cables rated 69 and 115 kV, and, if specified on the DATA SHEET,
for cables rated 5, 15 and 35 kV. The lead sheath shall meet the
requirements of ICEA S-97-682. The lead sheath can be a lead alloy.
6.1.10 Individual Conductor Cable J acket
A 3.05mm (120 mil) jacket of high molecular weight low density
(HMWLD) polyethylene shall be extruded over the cable core conductor.
The minimum thickness of the jacket shall be not less than 80% of the
average thickness. (Mechanically superior, withstand water pressure
better). The polyethylene jacket is to be semi-conductive and in contact
with each other. (This is to eliminate circulating currents).
6.2 Fiber Optic Cable
6.2.1 Requirements
The requirements for fiber optic cable, if specified, are found in
18-SAMSS-625.
Fiber optic cables, when specified, shall have a minimum of twelve
optical fiber units.
6.2.2 Optical Fibers
Optical fibers shall be in accordance with 18-SAMSS-625.
Unless otherwise specified by Saudi Aramco, dispersion-shifted single
mode optical fibers shall be provided. If multimode optical fibers are
specified as permitted below, at least four single mode optical fiber units
must also be provided.

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If specified by Saudi Aramco, multimode optical fibers may be included
in fiber optic cables only for cables two kilometers or less in length.Each
coated optical fiber shall be contained in a loose tube buffer. The space
between the fiber and the inside of the tube shall be filled with a filling
compound that will retard the ingress and axial migration of water or gas
through the cable core. Buffers shall be in accordance with
18-SAMSS-625. Alternate constructions may be approved by the
Company or Buyer Representative with the concurrence of the
Coordinator, Electrical Systems Division, Consulting Services
Department.
Each optical fiber shall have a protective coating or jacket in accordance
with 18-SAMSS-625.
Fiber and buffer tube identification shall be in accordance with
18-SAMSS-625.
6.2.3 Fiber Optic Cable Core Assembly
Fiber optic units, fillers, and strength members, if required, shall be
assembled to form a cylindrical core in accordance with 18-SAMSS-625.
A layer of nonhygroscopic and nonwicking dielectric material shall be
applied over the core in accordance with 18-SAMSS-625. An outer
jacket with a minimum thickness of 1.4 mm and meeting the
requirements of 18-SAMSS-625 shall provide the cable with a covering
suitable for use in a wet type composite submarine cable. The cores shall
be complete with filling compounds applied into the interstices of the
core and to the core covering.
6.3 Cable Assembly
6.3.1 Core Assembly
Three power conductors shall be cabled together, with the fiber optic
cable (if specified) in an outer interstice. The individual conductors shall
be cabled together with a left-hand lay and with a length of lay not
exceeding 35 times the individual core diameter. The interstices and
spaces of the cable shall be filled with polypropylene or other suitable
filler to form a firm cylindrical cross-section.
If required, in order to minimize the overall composite cable diameter,
the fiber optic cable may be configured into three jacketed cores.

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Allow the use of shaped formed plastic fillers as an alternative to the
fiber fillers especially for large cables which will make easier to form
round shape cable).
6.3.2 Cable Core Marking
The following information shall be repeated continuously, embossed on
the core jacket or filler:
a) Rated voltage
b) Insulation type and temperature rating
c) Manufacturer's name and year of manufacture
d) Number and size of the conductors (mm, AWG or kcmil)
6.3.3 Cable Core Binder
A synthetic woven tape shall be applied half-lapped over the core.
6.3.4 Terredo Protection
One 0.26mm (10 mil) or two 0.13mm (5 mil) thick copper or bronze
tapes shall be helically applied, over the cable core jacket, with a 20%
overlap.
6.4 Mechanical Protection
6.4.1 Armor Bedding
A bedding of polypropylene shall be applied over the terredo protection
tape. The bedding shall be completely flushed with an asphaltic
compound or a synthetic compound with equivalent performance.
6.4.2 Galvanized Steel Wire Armor
Zinc-coated low-carbon steel armor wires shall be applied over the
polypropylene bedding to provide complete armor coverage. The weight
of the zinc coating shall be in accordance with ASTM A111 for Class B
coated wire. The armor wires shall not be individually covered with
fibrous or extruded material of any kind but shall be flushed with an
asphaltic compound.
6.4.3 Overall Covering

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The armored cable shall be served with a double layer of polypropylene
or nylon rope type roving to form an abrasion resistant outer covering.
The inner layer shall be flushed with an asphaltic compound and the
completed cable covered with a suitable material. The polypropylene
shall be made of material that will resist UV sunlight. J ute material
should not be used as jute rots. Minimum thickness of overall covering
shall not be less than 2.79 mm (110 mils).
6.4.4 The outer layer of the overall covering shall include a few bright colored
ropes for identification and distinction between circuits.
6.4.5 Conduct partial discharge test on the section of the cable joints in-lieu of
the X-RAY. The X-RAY method does not provide true indication of the
insulation reliability.
7 Factory Splices
7.1 General
7.1.1 Core splicing shall be performed prior to armoring. Core splicing after
armoring is not acceptable.
7.1.2 Splices shall be of the flexible type having an overall diameter
approximately equal to the original cable. Vendor shall supply the
maximum diameter over factory cable splices, as required by the DATA
SHEET. All materials used for molding shall be compatible with the
cable components.
7.1.3 For initial orders, a test splice, witnessed by the Buyer, shall be
performed prior to the commencement of factory production splicing.
The test splice shall be performed on a section of the first cable length
produced and shall duplicate the materials and conditions under which
the factory production splicing is to be performed. The test splice shall
be radiographed or electrically tested, cut from the cable, sectionalized,
and examined for acceptability in meeting the criteria established for an
acceptable weld in Paragraph 7.2.3, below, including insulation and
jacket splices, etc. For second or later orders, a test splice, witnessed by
the buyer shall be performed as above, or the splices may be type-tested
as required by CIGRE Recommendation 171.
7.1.4 It is the Buyer's intent to require of the Vendor to establish and maintain
a baseline of splice information such that production welds, insulation
and jacket splices, etc., may be evaluated unambiguously in the
determination of an acceptable splice.

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7.1.5 Initial factory production splicing shall not proceed without written
agreement between the Vendor and the Buyer confirming that splicing
procedures, including conductor welding qualification, proposed splicing
equipment, and the test splice are acceptable.
7.2 Conductor Welding Qualification
7.2.1 Each power conductor shall be welded using qualified welder operators
and weld procedures qualified with plant welding equipment for use in
production welding.
7.2.2 The qualification of weld procedures shall be made using a conductor of
the same size and material to be used in production welding. Parameters
recorded during the procedure qualification are to be documented in a
shop procedure for use by welding operators during production welding.
The Vendor must perform five acceptable welds (acceptable welds are
defined as meeting the requirements of Paragraph 7.2.3, below), using
required weld parameters, i.e. current, pressure, upset travel distance of
platen, and other essential parameters as recommended by the equipment
manufacturer and further established by the Vendor for reproducible
weld quality.
7.2.3 Weld samples shall be evaluated as follows and must meet the listed
acceptance criteria:
a) Visual inspection of the completed welds shall show consistent
width of welds, uniformity of upset over the weld circumference,
uniformity of axial shortening for the welded samples, full fusion,
an d no cracking.
b) Three welded tensile test samples are required for the welded
conductors. Each welded sample must meet a minimum of 80% of
the tensile strength as compared to a sample non-welded section of
the conductor.
c) Two additional welded test samples must be cross-sectioned to
examine the welded area. The welded area and adjacent zone shall
be polished and prepared to allow examination by 50X
magnification for lack of fusion (none is allowed in the weld area);
cracking (none is allowed in the weld area); voids/porosity (only
minor scattered porosity is allowed in the weld area with no
individual pore exceeding 10% of the conductor diameter but not to
exceed 1.6 mm (1/16") diameter).

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7.2.4 Welder operators shall be qualified using the weld procedure established
in Paragraph 7.2.3, above. Alternately, three sample welds shall be
welded by each operator and examined visually (Paragraph 7.2.3 a),
above) followed by tensile testing which must meet the 80% criteria as
noted in Paragraph 7.2.3b). Operators must be qualified using the same
plant equipment to be used in production welding utilized on the cable
plant production line.
7.3 Power Conductor Production Welding
After each production weld, the weld shall be visually examined in accordance
with 7.2.3 a). If the weld is questionable or unacceptable, the core area
containing the weld shall be removed and the splice procedure repeated.
7.4 Splices
7.4.1 Insulation splices shall utilize the hot molded method. After curing of the
insulation, the splice shall be electrically tested or a radiograph shall be
made of the splice area and that area overlapping onto the original
extruded cable insulation. The purpose of the radiograph will be to verify
concentricity of the insulation and the absence of voids within the
insulation. Vendor may use other methods to verify concentricity and
absence of voids if approved by the Company or Buyer representative
and concurred to by the Coordinator, Electrical Systems Division,
Consulting Services Department.
7.4.2 J acket splices shall overlap the original extruded jacket material so as to
retain the watertight integrity of the jacket.
7.4.3 Metallic tapes used for shielding and/or terredo protection shall be made
electrically continuous throughout by soldering or welding.
7.4.4 Welding shall be utilized to splice the individual armor wires.
7.4.5 Splicing requirements for fiber optic cable (if specified) will be
contained in an attached Addendum.
7.4.6 A history of all splices, both satisfactory and non-satisfactory, shall be
retained for review by the Buyer. All radiograph films, of both conductor
and insulation splices, shall be retained for review by the Buyer.
7.5 Unacceptable Splices
Any two consecutive splice procedures resulting in an unacceptable splice shall
require notification of the Buyer of the splicing problem and the Vendor's
proposal to eliminate the problem. Any three consecutive splice procedures

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resulting in an unacceptable splice will necessitate a Buyer/Vendor meeting, the
purpose of which is to review the actual splicing procedures and weld results
with those procedures and descriptions agreed upon in Paragraph 7.1.5, above,
and to reach resolution agreeable to the Buyer. The Vendor must obtain written
approval from the Buyer prior to continuing with splicing.
8 Cable Inspection and Testing
8.1 General
8.1.1 The Vendor is required to submit with his bid a list of the cable
production tests and acceptance tests he will execute including tests for
fiber optic cables if specified. The submittal will include the expected
minimum test results. These test results will be used as one of the bases
for final acceptance of the cable by the Buyer. All test results, both those
specified herein and those optional tests (if any) conducted by the
Vendor, shall be retained and made available to the Buyer for his
inspection.
8.1.2 The Buyer will witness all acceptance tests performed on the completed
cable. The Buyer shall have the option of witnessing all factory
production tests.
8.2 Testing During Manufacture
8.2.1 Power Cable Testing
8.2.1.1 The power conductors of each factory length of completed core
and the completed cable shall be tested in accordance with all
applicable test requirements in the applicable ICEA and AEIC
standards. The tests shall follow the procedures given and shall
be carried out during the stage of production and at the
frequency outlined in the standard.
8.2.1.2 In addition to 8.2.1.1, at the completion of each splice between
factory lengths of completed core, the power cores shall be
tested for conductor resistance, insulation resistance, water
penetration, and continuity of all metallic shields. The tests
shall meet the requirements of applicable ICEA, CIGRE, and
AEIC standards.
8.2.2 Fiber Optic Cable Testing
Test data shall be provided by the manufacturer for each fiber optic
cable, according to 18-SAMSS-625.

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8.3 Test Failures
The buyer shall be notified whenever two consecutive tests show the cable
failing to meet minimum requirements. The Vendor shall present reasons for the
failure and proposals to eliminate the problem. Any three consecutive test
failures will necessitate a Buyer/Vendor meeting. The Vendor must obtain
written approval from the Buyer before continuing with testing.
8.4 Certified Test Results
Certified copies of all test results shall be submitted to the Buyer prior to
shipment of cables. Shipment shall not proceed until Buyer reviews and
approves the results and gives written approval for the release of the cable for
shipment.
8.5 Inspection
Form 175-150100 provides inspection guidance.
9 Cable Shipment
9.1 As specified in the DATA SHEET, the submarine power cable shall be bulk-
shipped from the factory by cable laying ship or ocean-going cable barge, or
shipped by utilizing steel reels, drums, flat coils, or tubs.
9.2 The minimum bending radius of the cable shall be specified by the manufacturer
and maintained during handling at the plant of manufacture or loading or
reeling.
9.3 The individual phase conductors, as well as the fiber optic cable(s) (if specified),
shall be sealed to prevent water ingress, and the cable end terminated in a full
tension pulling device.
9.4 Cable shipped in flat coils shall be secured to prevent movement and protected
from external damage during shipment.
9.5 Portable cable containers or cribs shall be designed to provide complete cable
protection, maintaining the stated minimum bending radius, and include
provisions for lifting.
9.6 Steel reels shall be designed to withstand stresses developed during cable
installation. The design of reel flanges shall be suitable for use with brake bands
and the mounting of drive unit sprocket gears. The drum radius shall not be less
than the minimum cable bending radius. Cable shall be securely fastened to the
reel, with the drum end protected to avoid damage to the end or adjacent cable.
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or other suitable covering. The direction in which a reel may be rolled shall be
clearly marked on the flange sides.
9.7 Cables shipped in containers or on reels shall have the following information
securely fastened and plainly visible on each container or reel side:
a) Purchaser's Order Number
b) Destination of Shipment
c) Complete Description of Cable
d) Actual Shipping Length
e) Permanent Container or Reel Number
f) Gross weight
g) Net Weight
h) Maximum Cable Tension during Installation
10 Environmental Data
For the purpose of supplying cable and equipment to this specification, the following
environmental conditions shall apply unless otherwise specified for specific locations:
a) Location Offshore in Arabian Gulf or Red Sea
b) Ambient Air Temperature 0C to 50C Range
c) Humidity Range 0 to 100 %
d) Seawater Specific Gravity At 16C - 1.033
At 35C - 1.025
e) Seawater pH 7.7
f) Seawater Temperature Maximum =36C
Minimum =15.5C
g) Seawater Viscosity At 16C =1.102 cP
h) Seawater Current Velocity 1.3 m/s at 0.5 m above seabed
i) Soil Resistivity (Sea bottom) 95C-cm/watt

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j) Soil Resistivity (Land) Actual Soil resistivity to be measured prior to
order.
k) Burial Depth 1 m (3.3 ft.)
11 Additional Information to be Supplied By Bidder
11.1 In addition to all other information requested by the Bidder in the text of this
specification and the DATA SHEET, the Bidder is required to provide the
following information at the time of bid request:
a) Complete description of cable offered, including a dimensioned cross-
sectional drawing with all components clearly identified as to material
type, thickness, size, weights, tolerances, etc. Complete details of conflicts
with the minimums specified in this specification and the specification of
the proposed cable if the proposed cable will be manufactured to IEC
specifications.
b) Complete description of field and factory repair splices, including
dimensioned cross-sectional drawings and all listings of necessary material
and equipment required to perform field splices. Repair splices shall be
type-tested as required by CIGRE Recommendation 171.
c) Certified copies of all qualification tests set forth in the applicable AEIC
Specification.
d) Lead-sheathed cables shall have water-propagation tests as per CIGRE
Recommendation 171. Non-lead-sheathed cable shall have water
absorption tests as per AEIC/ICEA. Certified copies of all applicable test
information showing degradation of proposed insulating material due to
water immersion shall be provided. Information shall include AC
breakdown stress, kV/mm or V/mil, vs. immersion time. A complete cable
description and condition under which cable was tested shall accompany
the test information. Lacking adequate test data for proposed insulating
material, bidder shall provide data on that material having undergone the
longest water immersion test program. Bidders having no water immersion
test data shall so state, "No water immersion test data available."
e) Information which substantiates the short-circuit capability of the metallic
shield for the proposed cable.
f) Complete description of specialized equipment necessary for off-loading
cable from vessels or removing cable from containers or cribs and cost to
provide such equipment.

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g) Complete description of proper installation method including indication of
the maximum allowable tension permitted during installation and
indication of any specialized equipment necessary to install the cable.
11.2 The Bidder must respond to this specification, as written, and shall provide a
separate listing of all deviations to this specification; however, the Bidder is
solicited to offer, in a separate document, alternative designs insofar as equal
quality to this specification is maintained while accruing substantial cost savings
(purchase or operating costs) to the Buyer.

Revision Summary
29 February 2004 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and reissued
with minor changes.
29 J une 2005 Minor revision.
2 August 2006 Minor revision.

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Data Sheet

Data Sheet - Power Conductor

Item To be Completed
No Description Units Specified By Vendor

01 Power Conductor Size mm/kcmil _________ _______________

02 Power Conductor Insulation - _________ _______________
Type (Either XLPE or EPR)

03 Rated Operating Voltage KV _________ _______________

04 Max. Continuous Voltage KV _________ _______________

05 Max. 15 min Overvoltage KV _________ _______________

06 Frequency Hertz _________

07 Power Requirement KVA _________ _______________

08 Load Power Factor (lagging) - _________

09 Cable Ampacity at 90C A _________ _______________

10 Required Voltage Regulation % _________

11 Design Load Factor % 100

12 System Fault Current:
Phase to Ground A _________
Three Phase Sym. A _________
Duration Cycles _________

13 Cable Operating Temperature C _______________
at Design Load

14 Min. Insulation Resistance Ohm/km _______________

15 Max. Conductor Impedance at 60 Hertz Ohm/km _______________

16 D.C. Resistance at 20C Ohm/km _______________

17 Shunt Capacitance microF/km _______________

18 Reactance at Rated Frequency Ohm/km _______________

19 Lead Sheath 5 35 kV Cables - Yes/No _______________
69 & 115 kV Cables Required

20 A.C. Resistance at 90C, Rated Frequency Ohm/km _______________

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Data Sheet (Cont'd)

Item To be Completed
No Description Units Specified By Vendor

21 Charging Current A/km _______________

22 Zero Sequence Reactance at Rated Frequency Ohm/km _______________

23 Zero Sequence Resistance at Rated Frequency Ohm/km _______________

24 Positive-Sequence Reactance at Rated Frequency Ohm/km _______________

Data Sheet - Overall Cable

24 Minimum Bending Radius mm _______________

25 Ultimate Breaking Strength

a) Minimum kg _______________
b) Maximum kg _______________

26 Recommended Maximum Tensile
Loading for Installation/
Recovery of Completed Cable kg _______________

27 Minimum Design Tension kg ________ _______________

28 Submarine Cable Weight:

a) In air kg/m _______________
b) In seawater kg/m _______________

29 Cable Overall Diameter mm _______________

30 Maximum Diameter Over Factory Splices mm _______________

31 Number of Cable Segments _________ _______________

32 Length of Each Cable Segment km _________ _______________

33 Total Cable Length km _________ _______________

34 Cable Shipment Type - _________ _______________
(Ship, Barge, Tub, Crib, Reel)

35 Number of multimode fibers _________

36 Number of single-mode fibers _________

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