Specifications

PIP ELSWC07 EDITORIAL REVISION
Shielded Power Cable Specification (5 to 46 kV) February 2006
Page 2 of 7 Process Industry Practices
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for the purchase of 5 kV- to 46 kV-rated
shielded power cable.
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes the minimum technical requirements for design, material,
construction, inspection, testing, and shipping of solid dielectric, insulated shielded
copper cable. The scope is from 5 kV to 46 kV single and multiple conductor
shielded power cables.
2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices and industry codes and standards shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award
shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles will be used herein where appropriate.
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)
− PIP ELSWC07D - Data Sheet for PIP ELSWC07, Shielded Power Cables
Rated 5 to 46 kV (completed for application)
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
• American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
− ASTM B3 - Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
− ASTM B8 - Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors, Hard, Medium-
Hard or Soft
− ASTM B496 - Compact Round Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
• Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)
− ICEA S-93-639 (NEMA WC74) - 5-46 kV Shielded Power Cable for Use in
the Transmission and Distribution of Electric Energy
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
− IEEE 1202 - Flame Testing of Cables for Use in Cable Tray in Industrial and
Commercial Occupancies
• National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)
− NEMA WC 26 - Binational Wire and Cable Packaging Standard
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
− NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC)