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AS/NZS 1660.2.2:1998
[Current]Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors, Method 2.2: Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths - Methods specific to elastomeric, XLPE and XLPVC materials
This Standard sets out the methods of testing insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths of elastomeric, XLPE and XLPVC insulated electric cables.
Published: 05/03/1998
Pages: 9
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PREFACE
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.4 TESTING TEMPERATURE
1.5 SELECTION OF SPECIMENS
2 METHODS OF TEST FOR INSULATION, EXTRUDED SEMI-CONDUCTIVE SCREENS AND NON-METALLIC SHEATHS
2.1 HOT SET TEST
2.1.1 Sampling and preparation of test pieces, and determination of their cross-sectional area
2.1.1.1 General
2.1.1.2 Apparatus
2.1.1.3 Procedure
2.1.1.4 Report
2.2 THERMAL AGEING
2.2.1 Ageing in an air oven
2.2.1.1 General
2.2.1.2 Test equipment
2.2.1.3 Procedure for prepared test pieces
2.2.1.4 Procedure for pieces of complete cable
2.2.1.5 Compatibility
2.2.2 Methods of measuring air flow in ovens
2.2.2.1 Method 1—Indirect or power consumption method
2.2.2.2 Method 2—Direct and continuous method
2.3 MINERAL OIL IMMERSION TEST
2.3.1 Sampling and preparation of the test pieces
2.3.2 Determination of the cross-sectional areas of the test piece
2.3.3 Oil to be used
2.3.4 Procedure
2.3.5 Determination of the mechanical characteristics
2.3.6 Expression of results and requirements
APPENDIX A
Cited references in this standard
ASTM D 471
Standard test method for rubber property—Effect of liquids
[Current]
Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors, Method 2.1: Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths - Methods for general application
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[Current]
[Superseded]
AS/NZS 1660.2.2-1998 AMDT 1
AS/NZS 1660.2.2:1998 Rec:2017
DR 97070
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