Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Types, construction, installation and operating conditions <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;of cables<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.1 Types of cables <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.2 Voltage rating <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.3 Cross-sectional areas of conductors and current <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;carrying capacities <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.4 Voltage drop <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.5 Estimation of lighting loads<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.6 Parallel connection of cables<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.7 Separation of circuits<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.8 Short circuit capacity (withstand capability)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.9 Conductor <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.10 Insulation material <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.11 Screen, core screen or shield<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.12 Sheathing material <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.13 Metallic braid or armour<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.14 Fire performance<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.15 Cable runs<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.16 Cable installation methods in relation to <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;electromagnetic interference <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.17 Mechanical protection <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.18 Bending radius<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.19 Supports and fixing <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.20 Cables penetrating bulkheads and decks<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.21 Installation in metallic pipes or conduits or trunking<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.22 Installation in non-metallic pipes, conduits, trunking, <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ducts or capping and casing <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.23 Installation in battery compartments <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.24 Installation in refrigeration spaces <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.25 Tensile stress<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.26 Special precautions for single core cables for a.c. <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;wiring<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.27 Cable ends <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.28 Joints and tappings (branch circuits) <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;3.29 Joint boxes <br>Annex A (informative) Tabulated current carrying capacities - <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Defined installations <br>Annex B (informative) Tabulated current carrying capacities - <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General installations<br>Annex C (informative) Fire stops <br>Annex D (informative) Cable splicing <br>Bibliography

Abstract

Provides the basic requirements for the choice and installation of cables intended for fixed electrical systems on board ships at voltages (U) up to and including 15 kV.

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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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Committee	TC 18