Wiring will only be carried out after the conduit installations and plaster work is completed. This instruction manual is a stepbystep guide for end and termination of tight buffered cable, including sheath removal, core preparation, and fiber preparation. Cables to be laid outdoors are usually delivered on large wooden or steel drums. Cable preparation and pulling procedure best practices. This method of laying cables into the ground tends to be used where the.
Pdf seb cable pulling and laying equipment catalogue size. Exact minimum bending radii for specific cables can be found in the information sheets of the cable manufacturer. Avoid standing directly underneath the cable drums, when lifted, unless absolutely necessary. Cable laying techniques cable insulator electricity. Purpose the intention of this document is to describe the methodology we are adopting during the execution of the.
Cable installation manual for power and general cable. Pamphlet on instructions on laying of telecom cables. This marine licence application applies to the sections of the cable system passing through the scottish territorial sea ts and areas of rock installation within the uk exclusive economic zone eez. Type of cable basedon construction coaxial cable mineralinsulated copperclad cable twinax cable flexible cables nonmetallic sheathed cable or nonmetallic building wire, nm, nm b1 metallic sheathed cable or armored cable. Temperature range the temperature range of the cable is of great importance for both the user and fitter.
The cable drums shall be offloaded at an open area in an upright position. Manual laying is not possible due to the excessive weight. This procedure provides detailed for underground pipe installation in soil conditions as prevalent in the project area. Record for future reference the cable identification markings, which consist of sheath number, footage, and cable description codes printed on the cable outer sheath. The recovered cable in above item 3 and the spare cable in the ship are jointed.
Method statement for installation of high voltage hv. Optical fiber cable pulling in underground horizontal duct routes requires some special. This procedure is to be adhered to in all installation projects before wooden drums are handled since the. Specification jts040110 ver 1 joint document between energex and ergon energy energex limited abn 40 078 849 055 ergon energy corporation limited abn 50 087 646 062. Cablelaying definition and meaning collins english dictionary. The havfrue cable system is a proposed subsea cable system linking the united states, denmark, ireland, and norway. The storage base must be smooth and as horizontal as possible. The 66kv e xlpe cable shall be installed underground and normally buried directly in the ground complying with all applicable standards and is. Marine licence application for construction projects havfrue. Installation, testing and jointing of lt and ht power cables up to 33 kv er.
At the end of the cable lay, a final splice is made to join the cable ends together to make a connection between the cable stations. If performed by means of direct voltage dc, reduce the test set potential to zero and measure residual voltage at discrete. In this case, the cable trays must be attached to one. Cable lugs and tools addition catalogue 20152016 lets. At both cable ends, its recommended to leave a few meters of cable for reserve. Prior to unloading of pipes from trailers, all items shall be inspected for any visual transportation damages. These three cable types each require their own accessory designs, so it is important to identify the cable construction details in order to select the right joint or termination. Code of practice for installation and maintenance of. If fibre optic cable is installed in the same tray as copper ones, always place the copper cables below. Cablelaying definition and meaning collins english. Cable laying shall be started by rotating the drum in a direction, recommended and marked side of the cable drum and cables are pulled, accordingly. As1742 manual of uniform traffic control devices, australian standards.
During the cable laying process, the cable is being constantly tested to ensure that no damage has occurred to it. Most utilities are currently using one or more of these methods with various degrees of success. Cable passing through fire rated walls will be sealed with fire barriers of approved type. The following methods of direct burial of fiber optic cables will be addressed. In the following paper, we would like to suggest some of these areas for your consideration in. From the laydown area to the trench site, the pipes shall be transported through trailers. Documentation fibre optic installation guidelines conclusion 2.
Method statement for optical fiber cable installation project. Like all standards, this document only offers guidelines for design, installation and testing of fiber optic networks. Cable laying techniques free download as powerpoint presentation. Precautions in laying of optical fiber communication cables. Construction of permanent backwash system for pwwt unit multimedia filters 1. In this method, cable is pulled through ductpipes with the help of preinstalled rope inside the ductpipes. In premises applications, fiber optic cables can be used as the backbone cabling in a standard structured cabling network, connecting network hardware in the computer roommain cross connect. Installation of power cables under tracks and elsewhere on railway. Cable should be laid by placing the drum on a pay off stand. Compare cable data with drawings and specifications. New section giving a specification for cable laying and installation.
High voltage xlpe cable systems techincal user guide. The sum of the losses in all components used in the optical path must not exceed the specified power loss budget for the chosen cable type. May 19, 2017 cable tags will be installed on both ends of the cable. Before carrying out the activities of ofc cable laying, jpo instructions no. Engineering services, cable lay systems and cablelaying vessels specialist inhouse knowledge of mission equipment, vessel design and subsea cable installation operations enables us to deliver solutions tailored to your specific needs. Method statement for installation of high voltage hv cables.
Single pipes must be unloaded and handled separately one at a time. Table of cable components 12 metallic screens earthing shortcircuit operating conditions 14 grounding methods 14 earth cable protection 15 earthing diagrams 1617 laying methods 1819 cable reels 20 permissible bending radius 20 pulling tensions 20 fastening systems 21 cable system tests 21. Insulation resistance of hv cable should be checked by using 5 kv megger after installation and before termination of cables and readings shall be submitted to the consultant. Manual or motordriven megohm meters are available for a range of fixed dc volt. Changes made in version 2 may 2002 title notes about the change documents removed new documents amended documents section 3 cable laying technical requirements. Underground installation of optical fiber cable by pulling. When the cable is held on the shoulders, a suitable protection is needed to prevent bend.
A guideline for laying of cables and installation of sleeves. After the jointing, the ship approaches to the buoy in the item 3 laying the spare cable, and recovers the buoy and cable. Method statement for cable installation and termination contract no rltct15a dated 23 feb 2014 doc no. During final bending the cable can, therefore, be bent more tightly. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to know and speak the laws that govern them. The procedure covers the details of hv and lv cable installation works in cable trays through the bridges. Cable installation into a preinstalled underground ductspipes by manual pulling or by puller machine is called as pulling method. Types of pipe to be used for optical fiber cable 6. Contractor shall take back all the cable drums from site after successful laying, testing and commissioning of cables. There are five different methods of laying cables e. To avoid possible damage from a sudden stop, the payoff must be equipped with a progressive braking system. Scope of this method statement covers the following activities.
Cable preparation and pulling procedure best practices for. Cable lugs and insulated connectors technical data general notes a. This guide is not a complete representation of the full range of wire and cable. This results in a wellbalanced design and a highly efficient cablelaying vessel. Meet the creators, innovators, and thinkers behind our groundbreaking products. Cfo 301 standard for installing and testing fiber optics management, security or fire alarm systems, or any other communications link. They can be used as an operation planning tool, or as a training facility enabling users to evaluate the effects of parametric changes in. Installation, testing and jointing of lt and ht power. Optical submarine cable laying method laying procedure. Survey of ofc cable route before start of the work a careful route analysis to be done to assess the method of laying the ofc. Cable handling, laying and recovery bppcables has developed methodologies and software modules for carrying out cable handling, laying, and recovery analyses. Spreader bars may be used when multiple support locations are required.
If performed by means of direct voltage dc, reduce the test set potential to zero and measure residual voltage at discrete intervals. Towards the cable landing station a, one end of the cable is paid out by the cable ship and landed. It will be necessary for the successful bidder to arrange technical supervision during installation of cable laying and termination. Welcome to the ninth edition of general cables cable installation manual for power and control. Best practice for the installation of medium voltage cable accessories. Before pulling the cable, to ensure of the stability of the payoff. Tension during laying of the cable particular attention must be paid to the maximum possible tension. All installed cables to be sealed at both ends by proper end caps shrouded to avoid dirt, debris and water accumulation.
Inspect bolted electrical connections for high resistance using one of the following methods. The cable is laid to conform to the contours of the seabed to avoid cable lying in suspension. Instructions for transportation, handling, storage of the drums and laying revision. The cable is fed from the bottom of the reel so that its curvature is continuous with no reversed bends. If the end cap is absent, although the cable ends may have been sealed by a mastic or adhesive applied on the cable end by the supplier, but if no end sealing is seen, a heat shrink cap should be applied ensuring a tight seal to the cable outer layer. The purpose of work procedure for cable pulling generating this method statement is to define the procedure step by step to implement the correct practice for laying the cable from substation to the location of newly assigned area.
No wires will be drawn through unless conduit and trunking installations have been completed and inspected and cleaned. Method of statement for installation of earthing, bonding. Dec 28, 2016 the cable drums shall be offloaded at an open area in an upright position. The type of installation proposed based on the site conditions and terrain in the project area is underground installation in trenches. Type of cable basedon construction coaxial cable mineralinsulated copperclad cable twinax cable flexible cables nonmetallic sheathed cable or nonmetallic building wire, nm, nm b1 metallic sheathed cable or armored cable, ac, or bx1 multicore cable consist of more than one. During this phase, the balloon buoys are attached along the cable to prevent possible damages to the cable. The three most common methods of cable placement are direct buried, cable in conduit, and a total conduit system. Technical specification for underground power cables and. This manual provides installation information for power and control cables for industrial. Where single core pvc insulated wires are enclosed within the conduit and trunking, care will be taken that no damage will occur to the wires during. After jointing the laying spare cable and the recovered cable, the cables are released to. Lower the cable drums slowly and place it gently on the ground. Cable runs shall not be installed in ducts unless the design has been agreed by the specifying engineer and any derating taken into account. Installation, testing and jointing of lt and ht power cables.
The cable route is designed to avoid hard seabed and other marine hazards and features eg shipwrecks, anchorage areas, fishing and protected areas, and other restricted areas to the extent possible. Raise the conductor to the specified maximum test voltage and hold for 15 minutes. Optical submarine cable burial method use of plow use of. Underground cable installation manual western power. Marine licence application for construction projects. Inspect exposed sections of cables for physical damage. At the heart of all modern mv polymeric cables is a threelayer extrusion comprising. High voltage xlpe cable systems technical user guide. Figure f2 cable feed into conduit at floor level c from cable reel to cable tray, the cable is fed from the top of the reel to maintain required curvature. Direct in the ground in trenches underground cables. The aim is to lay down method statement for cable installation in safe manner to prevent any damage to cable, property or individual and ensure quality of work as per contract specifications and standards. Osp fiber optics civil works guide 2015 joe botha and the fiber optic association, inc. Do n cable than sp allow it to kin can alter the t cable the ca 3. The owner, contractor, designer or installer is always responsible for the work involved.
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