Table of Contents

FOREWORD
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1 Scope and normative references
2 Definitions
SECTION 2 - TEST CONDITIONS
3 Frequency and waveform of power-frequency test voltages
4 Waveform of impulse test voltages
5 Ambient temperature
SECTION 3 - CATEGORIES AND FREQUENCY OF TESTS
6 Routine tests
7 Special tests
8 Type tests
9 Tests after installation
SECTION 4 - ROUTINE TEST FOR CABLES
10 Electrical resistance of conductors
11 High-voltage tests
12 Power factor test
SECTION 5 - SPECIAL TESTS FOR CABLES
13 Measurements of thicknesses
14 Mechanical tests
15 Drainage test (for non-draining cables)
16 Re-test procedure
SECTION 6 - TYPE TESTS FOR CABLES
17 General
18 Power factor/temperature test
19 Dielectric security tests
20 Drainage test
21 Non-electrical tests on non-metallic oversheaths
SECTION 7 - TYPE TESTS FOR ACCESSORIES
22 General
23 Assembly of accessories to be tested
24 Conditions and range of approval
25 Test methods
26 Test sequences
27 Test results
SECTION 8 - TESTS AFTER INSTALLATION
28 High-voltage test
Annex A (normative) Test for 'hydraulically blocked'
                    connectors used in transition joints
                    between paper-impregnated cables and
                    cables with extruded insulation
Annex B (informative) Identification of the test cable

Abstract

Gives tests for impregnated paper-insulated metal-sheathed cables (excluding gas-pressure and oil-filled cables),

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 20
Supersedes	IEC 55-1 : 78 AMD 1 89