cable reels specifications (part 1)

·         Cable reels shall be stored and maintained in a proper manner. Cable reels shall be shipped with adequate physical protection to ensure that they can be stored in an outdoor environment for the period of time between arrival and installation

·         All shipping reels for LPOF, EHV & HV cables shall be made of steel. Reels for MV cables Shall be made of steel or wood. Steel strapped wooden lagging is required in all cases. The LPOF cable reels will include a shipping/storage oil pressurization system for the testing and maintaining of proper oil pressure on the stored cable.

·         LPOF cables, when prepared for shipment shall be subjected to expulsion test to check the entrapped gas as per AEIC CS4. Figure 02-06 shows the expulsion test panel

·         When the LPOF cables are completed and ready for shipment, samples of oil shall be taken from each length of cable as per AEIC CS4 to determine the dielectric strength of oil samples.

·         The selection and use of the proper equipment and tools used in cable reel handling is essential. A thorough knowledge of the capabilities of equipment, cable reels weight and physical dimensions are required prior to moving or loading the cable reels

·         For XLPE cables in reels, the inner end and the outer end shall be sealed with heat shrinkable end cap after attaching a pulling eye to the conductor. This sealing method will prevent ingress of moisture into the cable.

·         Care on reel deterioration should be taken if cable are to be stored for extended period. Wooden reels shall be stored on concrete base or on raised wooden stringers placed under the reel flanges.

·         Cable reels shall be stored in an upright position only. Laying cable reelson their flat sides are not allowed.

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Source : SEC standards