January 31, 2012

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE.

2. CROSS REFERENCES.

3. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS.

4. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.

4.1 General

4.2 Design Criteria

4.3 Ratings

4.4 Materials

4.5 Fabrication

4.6 Markings

5. TESTS

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

5.2 Sample Tests

6. DATA SCHEDULES

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1.0 SCOPE

This SEC Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum
technical requirements for design, engineering, manufacture, inspection testing and
performance of compression type connectors for overhead transmission lines intended to be
used on outdoor bare overhead transmission lines in the Transmission System of Saudi
Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia. This standard does not specifically address the
connectors required for special conductors such as high temperature low sag (heat-resistant).
These connectors shall be compatible with the type of conductors and per recommendations
of the manufacturers.

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Transmission Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the
latest revision of SEC Transmission General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01 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 SEC Transmission Purchase Order or
Contract Schedules for project, as applicable.

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revisions of the following Codes and Standards 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 that
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.

3.1 ANSI C119.4 Electric Connectors - Connectors for Use Between

Aluminum-to-Aluminum or Aluminum-to-Copper
Conductors Designed for Normal Operation at or
Below 93 °C and Copper-to-Copper Conductors
Designed for Normal Operation at or Below 100 °C

3.2 ANSI/NEMA CC 1 Electric Power Connection for Substations

3.3 ASTM A153/A153M Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot- Dip) on
Iron and Steel Hardware

3.4 ASTM B580 Standard Specification for Anodic Oxide Coatings on

Aluminum

3.5 IEC 61284 Overhead Lines - Requirements and Tests for fittings

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4.0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General Layout Drawings

4.1.1 The overhead line compression connectors shall be of manufacturer's standard

design and shall meet or exceed the requirements of this Specification in all
respects.

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

of the compression connector, together with all pertinent dimensions such as
length, diameter and weight of connectors before and after compression and
elongation etc. Any variations in these dimensions or weight due to
manufacturing tolerances shall be indicated.

4.1.3 Service conditions referenced in 01-TMSS-01 shall be the basis of design

criteria and the compression connectors shall be designed to conform to the
size and ampacity ratings of the conductors joined.

4.2 Design Criteria

4.2.1 The compression connectors shall be designed for use on the type of overhead
bare conductors as specified in the Data Schedule.

4.2.2 The overhead line compression connectors shall be designed for making
electrical connections between aluminum conductors or aluminum conductors
in combination with copper conductors. The types of overhead line
compression connector shall be as follows:

a. Dead-end Connectors

b. Mid Span Splice Connectors

c. Repair Sleeve Connectors

d. Tee Tap Connectors

e. Jumper Connectors

4.2.3 All compression connectors shall be classified as full tension except Tee Tap
and Jumper Connectors which shall be designed either as full tension or
partial tension depending upon their application.

4.2.4 The temperature rise in midspan joints, compression dead ends, tension
clamps, jumper terminals and similar components shall not be greater than the
temperature rise in the conductor.

4.2.5 The compression dead end tongue (pad) and jumper terminal pad each shall
have standard ANSI/NEMA CC-1 four (4) bolt holes pattern equally spaced
at 44.5mm.

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4.2.6 The design of dead ends shall be such as to facilitate the formation and fitting
of jumper loops for the electrical or mechanical continuity of the conductor or
shield wire. The design of all compression fittings (tension clamp, tension
splices and compression type repair sleeves) shall be such that only one pair
of dies is necessary for each size of conductor.

4.2.7 The conductivity of all conductor splice fittings in which the conductor is not
continuous shall not be less than that of an equivalent length of conductor.

4.3 Ratings

When installed as an assembly, the compression connectors shall have the following
ratings:

4.3.1 Tensile Strength

a. Full Tension Compression dead-end and mid span splice (except

jumper connectors) shall be designed for full tension use, developing a
minimum of ninety five percent (95%) of the rated strength of the
weaker of the conductors being joined. The connectors shall not permit
slipping of or cause damage to or failure of the complete line conductor
or any part thereof at a load less than ninety five percent (95%) of the
ultimate strength of the conductor.

The repair sleeve shall restore the conductor to ninety five percent
(95%) of conductor rated strength on conductors with up to one-third
(1/3) of the aluminum strands damaged.

b. Partial Tension - Forty percent (40%) of the rated strength of the

weaker of the conductors being joined.

c. Minimum Tension - Five percent (5%) of the rated strength of the

weaker of the conductors being joined.

d. Slipping strength of jumper terminals shall not be less than twenty five
percent (25%) of conductor strength.

4.3.2 All compression connectors shall be corona free at a voltage of 55kV, 100kV,
185kV and 300kV line-to-ground for 69kV, 110/115/132kV, 230kV and
380kV transmission lines respectively.

Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) shall not exceed 40dB above 1µV. The test
voltage shall be the highest system voltage (per 01-TMSS-01) divided by √3
and the frequency for RIV measurements shall be 1MHz.

4.4 Materials

4.4.1 The compression sleeve, barrel and keeper of the aluminum compression
connectors shall be made from wrought aluminum alloy compatible with the
material of conductor to be used.
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4.4.2 The steel metal parts of the compression dead-end and mid span splice shall
be made from forged steel.

4.4.3 Nuts, bolts, and washers to connect jumper terminal pad with the dead-end
compression terminal pad shall be made of aluminum or stainless steel. The
bolts, nuts and washers shall be of minimum 12 mm diameter.

4.4.4 The steel metal parts shall be galvanized in accordance with General
Specification 01-TMSS-01.

4.4.5 The aluminum metal parts shall be anodic oxide coated in accordance with
ASTM B580.

4.4.6 The compression connectors for making connections between aluminum and
copper conductors shall be hot-tin coated aluminum bodied connectors.

4.5 Fabrication

4.5.1 The compression dead-end and mid span splice for ACSR/AW type
conductors shall be of two-piece compression type consisting of inner steel
sleeve for joining steel core and an outer aluminum sleeve for connecting
aluminum strands. The aluminum sleeve shall be provided with filler hole and
aluminum plug for filler (oxide inhibiting or sealing) compound. Appropriate
filler compound shall be supplied as part of the compression connectors.

4.5.2 The compression dead-end and mid span splice for AAAC and ACAR type
conductors shall be of one-piece compression type and shall be prefilled with
an appropriate filler (oxide inhibiting or sealing) compound and capped.

4.5.3 Compression barrel of the jumper terminal shall be fabricated from a

seamless aluminum alloy tube section, whereas the flat portion (pad) shall be
formed by compressing other end of the tube section into the die of a
predetermined shape.

Compression dead end tongue (pad) shall be fabricated from the flat
aluminum alloy plates and welded to the compression dead end.

4.5.4 The compression dead end tongue (pad) and jumper terminal pad shall each
be constructed with a 15º angle, to permit the terminal connector to be bolted
in either the straight or in the 30º position. Both sides of the pad shall have
even electrical contact surfaces.

4.5.5 The jumper sleeve shall be one piece compression type, prefilled with an
appropriate filler (oxide inhibiting or sealing) compound and capped. It shall
be possible to use any jumper terminal with any dead-end terminal pad and to
connect the two-bolt pads with four-bolt pads.

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4.5.6 The compression type repair sleeve shall consist of interlocking body and
keeper parts when compressed. This shall provide locking against relaxation
of the parts, resulting in a permanent grip on the conductors.

4.5.7 The tee-tap connectors shall be of open-run type cable to flat connection.

4.5.8 For extra-high voltage application (230kV and above), connectors shall have
rounded edges and corners for suppression of corona discharges.

4.5.9 The ends of compression accessories (midspan joints, dead ends and jumper
terminals) shall be tapered in such a manner that the pressure shall be
gradually reduced to zero on that part of the conductor leaving the accessory
and that the conductor stresses caused from bending and vibration are reduced
to a minimum.

4.5.10 Where mating surfaces of jumper terminals are to be bolted to the main body
of the tension clamp, they shall be factory protected by removable plastic or
other means acceptable to SEC.

4.5.11 Repair sleeves shall consist of two interlocking parts of aluminum alloy
suitable for compressing over the conductor.

4.6 Markings

To facilitate proper identification during installation, the following information shall

be marked in legible and indelible on each compression connector.

4.6.1 Manufacturer's Name and Country of Origin

4.6.2 Catalog Number

4.6.3 Die Index Number

4.6.4 Conductor Size

4.6.5 Start Knurl

4.6.6 Stop Knurl

4.6.7 Knurl Locations (if applicable)

5.0 TESTS

All test results shall be provided for review and acceptance by SEC.

5.1 Type (Design) Tests

Following type (design) tests shall be performed on a representative unit or on the

first unit of every new design or rating. The compression connectors (dead-end, mid
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span splice, repair sleeve and Tee Tap connector) shall be assembled in accordance
with the manufacturer’s recommendations on the conductors of the size and type
with which these are to be used. The conductor to be used for these tests shall be
arranged by the manufacturer. Test results shall be submitted to SEC for review &
approval.

5.1.1 Mechanical Type Test

The assembly when tested in accordance with IEC 61284 or ANSI C119.4
shall withstand a load of minimum ninety five percent (95%) of the rated
strength of the conductor. There shall be no movement of the conductor
relative to the connector and no failure of the connector due to slip during
one-minute hold period at ninety percent (90%) of the conductor rated
strength.

5.1.2 Electrical Type Tests

In lieu of the actual type tests, certified type test reports of tests performed on
an identical unit may be submitted to SEC for review and approval during the
bidding stage.

a. Resistance Test

The electrical resistance of the assembly when tested in accordance

with IEC-61284 or ANSI C119.4 shall not exceed seventy five percent
(75%) of the measured resistance of the equivalent length of the
conductor. The test shall be made with a direct current and test shall be
repeated with the polarity and the average of the two results taken as the
measured value.

b. Heat Cycle Test

A tensile load of about twenty percent (20%) of the rated strength of the
conductor shall be applied to the assembly and shall be tested in
accordance with IEC-61284 or ANSI C119.4. Test current shall be
passed continuously through the assembly for period as may be
necessary to raise the conductor temperature 100oC above the ambient
temperature. The current shall then be interrupted and the conductor
shall be allowed to cool within 5oC above the ambient temperature. The
sequence of operations shall be repeated for 500 cycles of heating and
cooling.

During the last five cycles the maximum temperature measured when
the current is flowing at any point on the surface of compression
connector, shall not exceed that of the conductor. At the end of the test
the connector shall meet the requirements of the resistance test specified
above. The connectors when opened shall not show any sign of local
heating, burning or fusing of any part of the connector or of the
conductor, as a result of this test.

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c. Corona & Radio Interference Voltage Test

The connectors shall be attached to a length of conductor of the size and

type with which these are to be used. The connectors when tested in
accordance with IEC 61284 shall not exhibit any sign of visible corona
at a power frequency voltage of a value as specified in Clause 4.3.2 of
this specification. For 380 kV, the test shall be performed on a quad
bundle conductors arrangement.

Radio interference voltage test shall be carried out in accordance with

IEC 61284 or ANSI/NEMA CC1 and the RIV shall not exceed the
value as specified in Clause 4.3.2 of this specification.

d. Fault Current Test

Fault current test shall be carried out in accordance with ANSI C119.4.
The fault current shall be as specified in 01-TMSS-01.

5.2 Sample Tests

Sample tests to be carried out on the compression connectors shall include but not be
limited to the following:

5.2.1 Visual Inspection

5.2.2 Galvanizing (zinc coating thickness) Test

5.2.3 Dimensional Tests: These shall include length and diameter of the connectors
before and after compression and percentage elongation.

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

SEC Enquiry No.: Date:

SEC Purchase Order No.

OR Contract No. Date:

SEC PTS No. / Project Title With J.O. No.:

REFERENCE
SECTION No. DESCRIPTION ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

Standards to which material shall

(*)
conform.

4.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:

Design Criteria.

Voltage Class
69kV/110kV/115kV/132kV/230kV/380kV

Corona Extinction
55kV/100kV/100kV/100kV/185kV/300kV

Conductor Type.

Conductor Size.

Current Rating.

Mechanical Strength. *

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

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

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

REFERENCE
SECTION No. DESCRIPTION ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’

4.0 DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: (Continued)

Material of Connector. *

Type of Connectors:
Dead End Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
Mid Span Splice Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
Repair Sleeve Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
Tee Tap Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
Jumper Connectors Yes / No Yes / No
Others (Specify) *

Design Strength (As Percentage of

Rated Strength of Conductor):
Dead End Connectors (%) *
Mid Span Splice Connectors (%) *
Repair Sleeve Connectors (%) *
Tee Tap Connectors (%) *
Jumper Connectors (%) *
Others (Specify) (%) *

Conductor Type

Connector Die Index Number *

Length Before Compression (mm) *

Length After Compression (mm) *

Diameter Before Compression (mm) *

Diameter After Compression (mm) *

Percentage Elongation (%) *

'A'- SEC SPECIFIED DATA/PARAMETERS

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

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6.0 DATA SCHEDULE

COMPRESSION TYPE CONNECTORS FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES

A. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR FEATURES TO BE FURNISHED BY SEC:

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

and Date

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