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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 GENERAL

3.0 SAFETY

4.0 CABLE TESTING

4.1 Conductor Continuity and Phasing Test

4.2 Cable Insulation Test by Megohmmeter
4.3 Cable Profile Test by Radar
4.4 High Voltage DC Test for LPOF Cables
4.5 High Voltage AC Test for XLPE Cables
4.6 Cable Jacket Test
4.7 Cable Impedance Measurement
4.8 Miscellaneous Electrical Tests for Cables

5.0 LPOF CABLE OIL PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM TESTS

5.1 Pressurization System Oil

5.2 Oil Pressure Integrity Test
5.3 Oil Flow Test
5.4 Oil Impregnation Coefficient Test

6.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Table 08-1:Field DC Test Voltages for LPOF Cables

Appendix I: SCECO-East Cable Acceptance Test Report Form

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1.0 SCOPE

This Standard covers the procedures and criteria for field testing of newly installed power
cables of voltage 15kV thru’ 380kV in the electrical systems of Saudi Consolidated
Electric Company in the Eastern Province(SCECO-East), Saudi Arabia.

This does not include the maintenance testing of the power cable. This standard shall be
read in conjunction with the cable testing portion of the standard SCS-P-105.

2.0 GENERAL

2.1 The field testing of cable along with its accessories shall ensure the capability of
the cable to fulfill Company’s specific design requirements prior to normal service
and after installation. This shall also detect the shipping or installation damage
and gross cable defects or errors in workmanship in splices and terminations.

2.2 The tests results shall be documented on the SCECO-East Cable Acceptance Test
Report Form, attached as Appendix I to this document. For miscellaneous
electrical tests per clause no. 4.8, results shall be furnished by the Contractor
separately for SCECO-East’s review.

2.3 These tests are to be performed by skilled SCECO-East or Contractor’s personnel.

2.4 In the event of a conflict between the testing requirements of this Standard and
those of the cable manufacturer, SCECO-East shall be the sole judge for deciding
the test procedure and sequence.

2.5 The electrical test requirements for XLPE and LPOF cables are basically the same.
For LPOF cables only DC High Voltage testing per clause 4.4 and additional
testing of oil pressure integrity, oil flow and oil impregnation coefficient shall be
performed. Instead of DC High Voltage testing, AC High Voltage testing shall be
performed on XLPE cables per clause 4.5 by the Contractor.

2.6 In case of direct buried installation, after the cable is completely pulled, cable tests
shall be performed after applying a minimum of 150 mm backfill material cover
over the cables. All test equipments shall be calibrated properly to determine the
accuracy of the readings and their calibration certificates shall be furnished for
SCECO-East’s review.

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3.0 SAFETY

3.1 Safety precautions/practices shall include, but are not limited to, the requirements
of the SCECO-East Accident Prevention Manual.

3.2 Before cable testing operation is started, conductor under test and all cable
accessories shall be checked as being de-energized with approved method by
using a reliable voltage indicator. The voltage indicator should be tested for proper
operation with an independent voltage source prior to operation.

3.3 While the voltage indicator is still in contact with each component and is showing
de-energization, a hot-line grounded device approved for the purpose shall be
continuously attached to all conductors under examination, except while test
equipment is being used or until the system is ready for re-energization.

3.4 All tests shall be conducted to ensure that proper test methods and personnel
safety are assured. The designated SCECO-East Representative will check all
necessary clearances/work permits and safety features of the test and will report
for any missing or insufficient safety features. In any case, the test shall not
proceed until the designated SCECO-East Representative have determined that it
is safe to do so.

3.5 The test site shall have sufficient protective barriers and warning signs to conduct
specified tests safely.

All cable section ends under test shall be guarded from accidental contact. Also,
the minimum separation from all ends or elements not being subject to test shall
be 25.4 mm per 10 kV of test voltage.

3.6 All adjacent conductors in a cable circuit, not on test, should be de-energized and
left grounded during the testing of other conductors.

4.0 CABLE TESTING

4.1 Conductor Continuity and Phasing Test

To ensure the continuity and phasing of the cable conductor from terminal to
terminal, the cable conductor shall be tested using a minimum of 1000 Vdc per
Figure 08-1.

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4.2 Cable Insulation Test by Megohmmeter

Prior to performing the high voltage test on the cable, and after high voltage test,
insulation test by megohmmeter at 5000 Vdc shall be performed per Figure 08-2.
The test voltages shall be applied for 1 minute on each cable, between the cable
conductor and the metallic shield with the adjacent cable conductors and shield
grounded.

Minimum insulation resistance of conductor insulation for new cables shall be

determined by the following:

ρ D
R= x loge (Eq. 08-1)
2πl d

Where, R = Insulation Resistance, in Ω;

ρ = Volume resistivity of the insulation at 20°C, in Ω-m;
l = Length of the cable, in meter;
D = Outer diameter of the insulation, in mm;
D = Inner diameter of the insulation, in mm;
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[Consider ρ = 10 Ω-m for XLPE insulation; and 10 Ω-m for PVC and
impregnated paper insulation]

4.3 Cable Profile Test by Radar

4.3.1 Prior to performing the high voltage test on the cable, a radar test shall be
performed on each individual cable, from termination to termination with
the adjacent terminations and metallic sheaths grounded. The radar
instrument shall be suitable to give accurate results in wet and highly
conductive soil also.

4.3.2 The purpose of this test is to provide a circuit profile of each cable. This
profile will be used as a reference to locate any abnormality or, future
cable failures, if they occur.

4.3.3 The radar test data shall be in the form of a calibrated strip chart printout
showing pulses for the near and far end terminal, all splices, cable sheath
grounding points and the calibrated distances between these components.

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4.4. High Voltage DC Test for LPOF Cables

The high voltage DC shall be applied to each individual cable of a 3-phase circuit.
All cable conductors and shields not on test shall be grounded. High voltage DC
test voltages are listed in Table 08-1. The test connections shall be similar to that
shown in Figure 08-2 a), b) and c).

4.4.1 The initially applied voltage shall not exceed 1.8 times the rated ac
phase-to-phase voltage of the cable. After that, the rate of increase of the
test voltages shall be approximately uniform and shall not be more than
the maximum test voltage in 10 seconds nor less than the maximum test
voltage in 60 seconds.

4.4.2 The maximum test voltage shall be maintained for 15 minutes. Leakage
current magnitude shall be recorded at 2 minutes and 15 minutes after the
maximum test voltage has been reached. No breakdown of the insulation
shall occur.

4.4.3 The high voltage DC test set shall have leakage current indicators having
resolution of 0.1µA on the lowest current range. When 65% test voltage
of Table 08-1 is applied and an abnormally high leakage current is noted;
the test shall be discontinued. The cable splices shall be checked. HV test
shall be repeated to determine the final acceptance or rejection of the
cable.

Maximum allowable leakage current for new cables shall be determined

by the following:

E
IL = x10-3 (Eq. 08-2)
R
Where, IL = leakage current (excluding terminal leakage), in A;
E = DC Test Voltage, in kV;
R = Insulation Resistance, in MΩ.

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4.4.4 After the completion of the test period, the test voltage regulator dial
should be set to zero and the cable shall be discharged through the test
set. For cable length exceeding 300m a resistor of resistance not less than
10,000Ω/kV of test voltage shall be connected between the test circuit
and ground through an insulating hook stick and a flexible grounding
conductor, not smaller than 35mm2 copper, to reduce the discharge time.
The resistor shall be designed to withstand the full test voltage without
flashover and to handle the discharge energy without overheating.

The hook stick shall be applied to the top metal part of the HV test set
high voltage output bushing after the test voltage has dropped to less than
10kVdc and shall remain connected until the conductor is completely
discharged. A retest should not be started until the cable has been
grounded for a period of at least four times the duration of the previous
test.

Table 08-1: Field DC Test Voltages for LPOF Cables

Cable Rating (kV) Maximum DC Test Voltage (kV)

115 275
230 450
380 710

NOTES: When older cables or other types/classes of cables are

connected to the cable to be tested, maximum test voltage
shall be limited to 75% of the value shown in Table 08-1.

4.5. High Voltage AC Test for XLPE Cables

The high voltage ac at 30-300Hz frequency shall be applied through frequency-

tuned series resonant test set between the conductor and the metallic sheath of
each individual XLPE cable of a 3-phase circuit. The test voltage shall be of pure
sinusoidal-wave shape. For cables up to 115kV, the test voltage shall be as stated
in clause 4.5.1 or 4.5.2 below. For 230kV cable circuit, the maximum phase-to-
phase voltage of the system shall be applied line to ground for 60 minutes. All
cable conductors and shields not on test shall be grounded. The test connections
shall be similar to that shown in Figure 08-2 a), b) and c). No breakdown of the
insulation shall occur.

4.5.1 The maximum phase-to-phase voltage of the system shall be maintained

line to ground for 5 minutes.
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4.5.2 The maximum phase-to-ground voltage of the system shall be maintained

for 24 hours through Contractor’s own supply source and test set.

AC Test set shall have adequate volt-ampere capacity to supply the required cable
charging current. The kVA capacity of the test set shall be determined by the
following:

kVA = 2π f C E2x10-3 (Eq. 08-3)

Where, C = cable capacitance, in microfarads per kilometer;

f = supply frequency, in hertz;
E = test voltage, in kV.

At resonance condition, the test current (I) and the test power (P) shall be
determined by the following:

C C
I = Ex , in A and P = E2x , in KVA; where, L = HV Reactor Fixed
L L
Inductance (of the test set) in Henry.

4.6 Cable Jacket Test

After cable installation, a cable jacket test shall be performed by applying 10 kVdc
for 1 minute between the metallic sheath and the earth to confirm the soundness
and integrity of the cable outer jacket. No breakdown of the jacket insulation shall
occur. The maximum allowable leakage current for new cables shall be derived
from the Eq. 08-1 and Eq. 08-2 by putting the inner and outer diameter of the
jacket insulation. The cable jacket test shall be performed after laying of each
cable section per clause no. 2.7 and after completion of the whole cable
installation.

4.7 Cable Impedance Measurement

For relay setting determination, the cable zero sequence and positive/negative
sequence impedances shall be measured and recorded per Figure 08-3 during the
cable commissioning process. For multiple cable circuits, mutual
positive/negative sequence and zero sequence impedances are also to be measured
and recorded per Figure 08-4.

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4.8 Miscellaneous Electrical Tests for Cables

The following electrical tests shall also be performed:

4.8.1 Metallic sheath continuity test (if applicable).

4.8.2 Grounding resistance at splice link boxes and terminations.

4.8.3 Cable conductor resistance, inductance and capacitance.

5.0 LPOF CABLE OIL PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM TESTS

5.1 Pressurization System Oil

The oil used in the cable pressurization system and reservoirs shall meet the
requirements of 54-SMSS-2.

5.2 Oil Pressure Integrity Test

5.2.1 After each cable section is installed but before the joints or terminations
are made, the oil pressure shall be raised so that the minimum pressure at
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any point is 7 kg/cm . The cables shall be left at this pressure for 6 hours.
There shall not be any drop in pressure.

5.2.2 After laying, jointing and terminating, the complete oil system of each
phase shall be hydraulically checked by raising the oil pressure in the
2
system to a value of 7 kg/cm at the highest point and leaving off the
system for 24 hours. Any drop in hydraulic pressure not accounted for by
temperature change at the terminals shall be presumed to be an oil leak
which must be located and repaired by the Contractor.

5.3 Oil Flow Test

After laying and jointing, each oil section shall be subjected to an oil-flow test per
Figure 08-5 to ensure that no abnormal restriction is present in the cable oil duct
or joints. First with the valve closed oil pressure in the cable is taken from the
pressure gauge. Then the valve is opened and after 30 sec. the oil pressure and
temperature reading is taken. A measured quantity of oil in cubic centimeter shall
be drawn off from the oil section during this time and the resultant difference in
2
oil pressure (dP) in g/cm shall be noted. The rate of oil flow shall be calculated
as follows:
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dP
Q= (Eq. 08-4)
K×L

Where, Q = rate of oil flow, in cubic centimeter per second;

dP = oil pressure difference on the section, in g/cm2;
K = coefficient of friction (128 x dynamic viscosity/πD4)
of oil in the cable duct per cm, in g.sec/cm6;
L = length of the oil section, in cm.
D = Diameter of the oil duct, in cm.

5.4 Oil Impregnation Coefficient Test

5.4.1 After laying and jointing, each oil section shall be tested for efficiency of
impregnation by an impregnation test.

5.4.2 With oil feed turned off, measure the oil pressure and a measured
quantity of oil (V1) in cubic centimeter shall be drawn off from the oil
section and the resultant drop in pressure (dP) in Kg/cm2 shall be noted.
The impregnation coefficient (K1) shall be calculated as follows:

V1
K1 = (Eq. 08-5)
dP × V

Where, V = volume of oil of the section under test, in cubic

centimeter;
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K1 in cm2 /Kg shall not be greater than 6.0 x 10 .

6.0 BIBLIOGRAPHY

1. IEC 60141-1, “ Tests on oil-filled and gas-pressure cables and their accessories-
Part 1: Oil-filled, paper-insulated, metal sheathed cables and accessories for
alternating voltages upto and including 400kV ”.

2. IEC 60229, “ Tests on cable oversheaths which have a special protective function
and are applied by extrusion ”.

3. IEC 60840, “ Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages above 30kV (Um = 36kV) up to 150kV (Um = 170kV)- Test methods
and requirements ”.

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4. IEEE 400, “ Guide for Making High-Direct-Voltage Tests on Power Cable

Systems in the Field ”.

5. “ Underground Systems Reference Book ”, Edison Electric Institute, New York.

6. “ Electrical Engineer’s Reference Book ”, M.A.Laughter & M.G.Say.

7. “ Electrical Power Cable Engineering ”, edited by William A.Thue.

8. “ Electrical Power Equipment Maintenance and Testing”, by Paul Gill.

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(Sheet 1 of 9 )
[ To be filled-up for each cable circuit]
Project Title:

Contract Number: , Circuit Designation:

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Cable Type: , Circuit Length(km): , Operating Voltage(kV):
in the Eastern Province

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Conductor Size(mm ): , Conductor Material: ,Number of Cables per Phase:

Laying Formation(flat or trefoil): , Laying Condition:

Saudi Consolidated Electric Company

(direct buried or duct buried or in thurstboring)

Insulation material: , Metallic sheath material:

Metallic sheath size(mm2): , Jacket material:

SCECO-EAST CONSTRUCTION STANDARD

Date of cable manufacture: , Date of cable installed: ,Cable Manufacturer:

Date of splice manufacture: ,Date of splice installed: ,Splice Manufacturer:

Splice Type(heat-shrunk, pre-mould, compound etc.):

Date of termination manufacture: , Date of termination installed:

Termination Manufacturer:

Termination Type:
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(outdoor or indoor and GIS/XLPE, GIS/LPOF, Air/XLPE, Air/LPOF etc.)

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(Sheet 2 of 9 )

CABLE POSITIVE/NEGATIVE SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-3)

Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:

Cable Length(m)

PHASE VOLTMETER AMMETER PHASE ANGLE Z1 (Ω, ∠)

READING(V) READING(A) METER
READING(°)
A-B
B-C
C-A
POSITIVE (Z1)/NEGATIVE SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE(Ω/Km/Ph)
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

CABLE ZERO SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-3)

Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:

Cable Length(m)

PHASE VOLTMETER AMMETER PHASE ANGLE Z0 (Ω, ∠)

READING(V) READING(A) METER
READING(°)
A-B-C
ZERO (Z0) SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE(Ω/Km)
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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CABLE POSITIVE/NEGATIVE SEQUENCE MUTUAL IMPEDANCE TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-4)

Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:

Cable Length(m)

CIRCUI VOLTMETER READING(V) AMMETER READING(A) MUTUAL

T# IMPEDANCE
V/I =Zm(Ω)

A1B1 B1C1 C1A1 PH.-A PH.-B PH.-C

1
AB BC CA
2
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

CABLE ZERO SEQUENCE MUTUAL IMPEDANCE TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-4)

Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:

Cable Length(m)

PHASE VOLTMETER AMMETER PHASE ANGLE EQUIVALENT Z’m(Ω, ∠)

READING(V) READING(A) METER
READING(°)
A-B-C
ZERO (Zm0= Z’m - Z0) SEQUENCE MUTUAL IMPEDANCE(Ω/Km)
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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CABLE CONDUCTOR CONTINUITY TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-1)

Test Number: ,Test Location: ,Test Date:

PHASE INSULATION RESISTANCE (MΩ)

A-B
B-C
C-A
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

CABLE PHASING TEST: (Refer to Figure 08-1)

Test Number: ,Test Location: ,Test Date:

PHASE VOLTAGE INSULATION CONDITION

INJECTED RESISTANCE
BETWEEN MEASURED BY
MEGGER (MΩ)
A-Ground Terminal A1 Grounded
A B- Ground Terminal A1 Grounded
C- Ground Terminal A1 Grounded
A- Ground Terminal B1 Grounded
B B- Ground Terminal B1 Grounded
C- Ground Terminal B1 Grounded
A- Ground Terminal C1 Grounded
C B- Ground Terminal C1 Grounded
C- Ground Terminal C1 Grounded
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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CABLE INSULATION TEST BY MEGOHMMETER: (Refer to Figure 08-2)

Test Number: ,Test Location: ,Test Date:
Air Temperature(°C): ,Relative Humidity(%): ,Megger Voltage(V):
Time applied(min.):

PHASE INSULATION RESISTANCE (MΩ)

BEFORE HV DC TEST AFTER HV DC TEST
A-B
B-C
C-A
A-G
B-G
C-G
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

CABLE JACKET TEST:

Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:
Maximum Test Voltage(kV): 10kVdc, Duration to be maintained(min.): 1 min.

LEAKAGE CURRENT (µA)

CABLE SECTION
NO.
CABLE
LENGTH(m)
A-PHASE
B-PHASE
C-PHASE
REMARKS

TEST
INSTRUMENT
USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND
ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.
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HIGH VOLTAGE DC TEST FOR LPOF CABLES: [Refer to Figure 08-2 a), b), c)]
Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:
Maximum Test Voltage(kV): , Duration to be maintained(min.): 15 min.
[Furnish the Test Curve of Leakage Current vs. Time in Minutes for each phase also.]
LEAKAGE CURRENT (µA)
PHASE A B C
CABLE LENGTH(m)
START TIME (Hrs.)
% OF MAX. TEST
VOLTAGE
(----------kV)
15%(----------kV)
30%(----------kV)
45%(----------kV)
65%(----------kV)
80%(----------kV)
100%(----------kV)
TIME: 0 min.
1min.
2min.
3min.
4min.
5min.
6min.
7min.
8min.
9min.
10min.
11min.
12min.
13min.
14min.
15min.
TEST INSTRUMENT
USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND
ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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HIGH VOLTAGE AC TEST FOR XLPE CABLES: [Refer to Clause 4.5 of SCS-P-104.08]
Test Number: , Test Location: ,Test Date:
Maximum Test Voltage(kV): ,Duration to be maintained(min.):
Cable Capacitance(µF/Km): ,HV Reactor Inductance(H): ,
HV Reactor Q-Factor: ,Maximum Test Power required(kVA):

PHASE A B C
CABLE LENGTH(m)
TEST FREQUENCY
RANGE(HZ)
RESONANCE
FREQUENCY(HZ)
TEST CURRENT(A)
REMARKS
TEST INSTRUMENT
USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND
ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

OIL PRESSURE INTEGRITY TEST FOR LPOF CABLE: (Refer to clause 5.2 of SCS-P-104.08)
Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:
Air Temperature(°C): ,Relative Humidity(%): , Oil Feed Point:

TEST CONDITION CABLE SECTION PHASE MINIMUM OIL TEST DURATION REMARKS
NO. PRESSURE (Hrs.)
(Kg/cm2)
TEST ON SINGLE A 6
CABLE SECTIONS ON
COMPLETION OF B 6
BLINDING WORKS
BUT
PRIOR TO JOINTING C 6
AND TERMINATING
TESTS AFTER A 24
COMPLETION OF
LAYING,
JOINTING AND B 24
TERMINATING OF
EACH PHASE C 24
TEST INSTRUMENT USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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Appendix I: SCECO-East Cable Acceptance Test Report Form

(Sheet 8 of 9 )
OIL FLOW TEST FOR LPOF CABLE: (Refer to Figure 08-5)
Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:
Relative Humidity(%): , Oil Feed Point:

PHASE A B C
Cable Length,L(m)
Oil Temperature(°C)
CABLE
SECTION
NO.
Oil Pressure with valve closed(g/cm2)
Oil Pressure after 30 sec.(g/cm2)
dP(g/cm2)
Rate of oil flow,Q(cm3/sec.)
K(g.sec./cm6)
Oil Pressure with valve closed(g/cm2)
Oil Pressure after 30 sec.(g/cm2)
dP(g/cm2)
Rate of oil flow,Q(cm3/sec.)
K(g.sec./cm6)
Oil Pressure with valve closed(g/cm2)
Oil Pressure after 30 sec.(g/cm2)
dP(g/cm2)
Rate of oil flow,Q(cm3/sec.)
K(g.sec./cm6)
Oil Pressure with valve closed(g/cm2)
Oil Pressure after 30 sec.(g/cm2)
dP(g/cm2)
Rate of oil flow,Q(cm3/sec.)
K(g.sec./cm6)
TEST
INSTRUMENT
USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND
ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.

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Appendix I: SCECO-East Cable Acceptance Test Report Form

(Sheet 9 of 9)
OIL IMPREGNATION COEFFICIENT TEST FOR LPOF CABLE:
Test Number: , Test Location: , Test Date:
Relative Humidity(%): , Oil Feed Point:

PHASE A B C
Cable Length,L(m)
Oil Temperature(°C)
CABLE
SECTION
NO.
Oil Pressure with oil feed turned off(Kg/cm2)
Oil Pressure after sampling(Kg/cm2)
dP(Kg/cm2)
Volume of oil withdrawn,V1(cm3)
Volume of oil in the cable section,V(cm3)
Impregnation coefficient, K1 in cm2 /Kg
Oil Pressure with oil feed turned off(Kg/cm2)
Oil Pressure after sampling(Kg/cm2)
dP(Kg/cm2)
Volume of oil withdrawn,V1(cm3)
Volume of oil in the cable section,V(cm3)
Impregnation coefficient, K1 in cm2 /Kg
Oil Pressure with oil feed turned off(Kg/cm2)
Oil Pressure after sampling(Kg/cm2)
dP(Kg/cm2)
Volume of oil withdrawn,V1(cm3)
Volume of oil in the cable section,V(cm3)
Impregnation coefficient, K1 in cm2 /Kg
TEST INSTRUMENT
USED
MAKE/MODEL
RANGE AND
ACCURACY
SERIAL NO.
WITNESSED BY:

SCECO-East’s CONTRACTOR’s
Representative: Representative:

Signature and Date: Signature and Date:

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