GS 1231-5:2020

Mining Cables

Test methods for cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated electric cables - Part 5: Ageing tests

Scope

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This part of GS 1231 specifies methods for carrying out ageing tests on samples of triple- extruded core of an XLPE cable to demonstrate the long-term reliability of the materials used and their resistance to the growth of water trees.