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BS EN 50397-2:2022

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Covered conductors for overhead lines and the related accessories for rated voltages above 1 kV a.c. and not exceeding 36 kV a.c. – Accessories for covered conductors. Tests and acceptance criteria

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BSI 2022 46
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This document contains the requirements for accessories that are for use with covered conductors, see EN 50397 1. They are for applications in overhead lines with rated voltages U above 1 kV a.c. and not exceeding 36 kV a.c. NOTE This document describes the requirements and tests only for the accessories installed on the covered conductor itself.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 undefined
8 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
10 4 Requirements
4.1 General requirements
4.1.1 General
4.1.2 Speed of load application
11 4.2 Specific requirements for fittings used on covered conductor
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Tension clamps
4.2.3 Suspension and top clamps
4.2.4 Connectors for piercing the covering
4.2.5 Arc protection devices
12 4.2.6 Earth parking devices
4.2.7 Joint
4.3 Marking
5 Quality assurance
6 Classification of tests ā€“ Type tests, sample tests, routine tests
6.1 Type tests
6.1.1 General
6.1.2 Application
13 6.2 Sample tests
6.2.1 General
6.2.2 Application
6.2.3 Sampling and acceptance criteria
6.3 Routine tests
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Application and acceptance criteria
7 Tests
7.1 General
14 7.2 Visual examination
7.3 Dimensional and material verification
7.4 Test for permanent marking
7.4.1 Principle
7.4.2 Test arrangement
7.4.3 Procedure
7.4.4 Requirement
7.5 Mechanical tests
7.5.1 General
7.5.2 Damage and failure load test for tension and suspension clamps(without helical fittings)
7.5.2.1 Principle
15 7.5.2.2 Test arrangement
7.5.2.3 Procedure
7.5.2.4 Acceptance criteria
16 7.5.3 Slip test at ambient temperature for suspension clamps
7.5.3.1 Principle
7.5.3.2 Test arrangement
7.5.3.3 Procedure
17 7.5.3.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.4 Slip test at low temperature for suspension clamps
7.5.4.1 Principle
7.5.4.2 Test arrangement
18 7.5.4.3 Procedure
7.5.4.4 Acceptance criteria
19 7.5.5 Slip test for suspension clamps at high temperature (optional)
7.5.5.1 General
7.5.5.2 Principle
7.5.5.3 Test arrangement
7.5.5.4 Procedure
7.5.5.5 Acceptance criteria
20 7.5.6 Lift load and side load test for suspension clamp at ambient temperature
7.5.6.1 Principle
7.5.6.2 Test arrangement
21 7.5.6.3 Procedure
7.5.6.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.7 Thermal test for suspension clamp
7.5.7.1 Principle
7.5.7.2 Test arrangement
7.5.7.3 Procedure
22 7.5.7.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.8 Tensile test for tension clamps and joints at ambient temperature
7.5.8.1 Principle
7.5.8.2 Test arrangement
7.5.8.3 Procedure
23 7.5.8.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.9 Tensile test for tension clamps at low temperature
7.5.9.1 Principle
7.5.9.2 Test arrangement
7.5.9.3 Procedure
24 7.5.9.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.10 Tensile test for tension clamps at high temperature
7.5.10.1 General
7.5.10.2 Principle
7.5.10.3 Test arrangement
7.5.10.4 Procedure
25 7.5.10.5 Acceptance criteria
7.5.11 Clamp bolt tightening test
7.5.11.1 For tension and suspension clamps
26 7.5.11.2 For connectors
7.5.12 Shear head function test
7.5.12.1 Principle
7.5.12.2 Test arrangement
27 7.5.12.3 Procedure
7.5.12.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.13 Test for mechanical damage to the main conductor
7.5.13.1 Principle
7.5.13.2 Test arrangement
7.5.13.3 Procedure
28 7.5.13.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.14 Branch cable pull-out test
7.5.14.1 Principle
7.5.14.2 Test arrangement
7.5.14.3 Procedure
29 7.5.14.4 Acceptance criteria
7.5.15 Low temperature assembly test
7.5.15.1 Principle
7.5.15.2 Test arrangement
7.5.15.3 Procedure
7.5.15.4 Torque application
30 7.5.15.5 Acceptance criteria
7.5.16 Mechanical test on earth parking device (EPD)
7.5.16.1 Principle
7.5.16.2 Test arrangement
7.5.16.3 Procedure
7.5.16.4 Acceptance criteria
31 7.5.17 Low temperature assembly test for joints
7.6 Hot dip galvanizing test
7.6.1 Principle
7.7 Water tightness test
7.7.1 For IPC
7.7.1.1 Principle
7.7.1.2 Test arrangement
7.7.1.3 Procedure
32 7.7.1.4 Acceptance criteria
7.7.2 For Joints
7.8 Electrical ageing test for connectors and Joints
7.9 Short-circuit test on APD or EPD
7.9.1 Principle
7.9.2 Test arrangement
7.9.3 Procedure
33 7.9.4 Acceptance criteria
7.10 Power arc test
7.10.1 Principle
7.10.2 Test arrangement
34 7.10.3 Procedure
7.10.4 Acceptance criteria
7.11 Environmental test for suspension and tension clamps
7.11.1 General
7.11.2 Corrosion ageing test
7.11.2.1 Salt mist test
35 7.11.2.2 Gas atmosphere test
36 7.11.3 Climatic ageing test
7.11.3.1 General
7.11.3.2 Test arrangement – Method 1
7.11.3.3 Test arrangement – Method 2
7.11.3.4 Acceptance criteria (Method 1 and Method 2)
37 7.12 Environmental tests for connectors and joints
7.12.1 General
7.12.2 Corrosion tests
7.12.2.1 Principle
7.12.2.2 Test arrangement
7.12.2.3 Procedure
7.12.2.4 Acceptance criteria
38 7.12.3 Climatic ageing test
7.12.3.1 Principle
7.12.3.2 Test arrangement
7.12.3.3 Procedure
7.12.3.4 Acceptance criteria
7.13 Endurance test for joints (optional)
39 Annex A (normative)Type tests, sample tests and routine tests
41 Annex B (informative) Example of sampling with inspection by attributes
42 Annex C (informative)Example of sampling with inspection by variable
43 Annex D (normative)Special national conditions
BS EN 50397-2:2022
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