3.20 Prysmian - Cable Joint Instalation Procedure
3.20 Prysmian - Cable Joint Instalation Procedure
3.20 Prysmian - Cable Joint Instalation Procedure
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CONTENT
1 PURPOSE 3
2 SCOPE 3
3 DEFINITIONS 3
4 RESPONSABILITIES 3
5 PROCEDURE 4
5.1 On site receipt of Cable Drums/Accessory Boxes 4
5.2 Handling & Storage 5
5.3 Cable Installation 7
5.3.1 Precautions Prior to Cable Pulling and Laying 7
5.3.2 Procedure for Cable Pulling & Laying 8
5.4 Joints & Terminations Installation 9
5.4.1 Precautions Prior to Joints & Terminations Installation 9
5.4.2 Procedures for Joints & Terminations Installation 9
5.5 Installation Activity Verification 10
5.6 Management of Nonconformities 10
6 RECORDS 12
7 ANNEXES 12
8 REFERENCES 15
1 PURPOSE
This procedure defines rules and recommendations for the correct handling and laying of Prysmian
Cables and Accessories. However the information reported in the present procedure do not represent
the full set of requirements which are needed for the correct management of this process and shall be
integrated by local (BU/Country) procedure/instruction including all necessary operating details
2 SCOPE
This procedure provides guidelines applicable to delivery and installation of EHV and HV Terrestrial
Cables and relevant Accessories; In particular it details roles and responsibilities for those projects
where Prysmian Group is directly managing also the installation (turn key projects). The same principles
can be applied to all other cable families
3 DEFINITIONS
Project Manager
Responsible for the coordination and control of all project activities (planning, execution, and
closing) according to agreed cost, time, and quality targets
Installation Manager
Responsible for the management of installation activities, including:
resources and equipment management and certification
compliance with Quality and Safety standards
compliance with Installation best practices
compliance with Group policies
Site Manager
Responsible for all operating activities for a specific installation site, including:
site preparation and safety (including risk assessment)
interface management (coordination with third parties)
reporting
assurance of direct labor and subcontractors adequate training and competence for
undertaking their assigned duties
implementation of the Project Plan and issue of work method statements
Delivery
Transportation of a finish good product to the Customer
4 RESPONSABILITIES
The overall responsibility of the process is in charge to the Project Manager, who is responsible for the
coordination and control of all project activities (planning, execution and closing) according to agreed
cost, time and quality targets. In this process also Installation Manager and Site Manager are involved; in
particular:
Installation Manager is responsible for the management of installation activities, including:
Resources and equipment management and certification
Compliance with Quality and Safety standards
5 PROCEDURE
The delivery and installation process includes:
Acceptance of cables/accessories shipment at installation site
Handling and storage of drums and boxes
Laying and jointing activity
The commissioning test is not part of this procedure
In particular, for “turn-key” projects all installation activities are to be carried out only by qualified
personnel with adequate experience and skill relevant to the specific System to be installed. The
responsibility for ensuring the proper installation condition is allocated to the Installation Manager. For
jointing activities, it is mandatory to utilize only Prysmian Qualified Jointers, certified at Jointing Training
School
In case of “supply only” (where the installation is not under direct Prysmian responsibility), the activities
should be carried out using the same criteria reported in the present procedure and general
handling/storage recommendations relevant to the supplied products (cables and/or accessories) shall
be clearly provided in writing to the Customer/Installer
Where possible, cable drums are to be stored indoors on a hard, dry surface to prevent their
deterioration and possible ingress of moisture into the cables. Cable drums stored outdoors must be
supported off the ground and covered with a suitable weatherproof material (e.g. avoiding direct
exposure to sunlight in case of jacket material not UV resistant). Cable drums are to be stored in such
a manner allowing easy access for lifting and moving, away from construction activities, falling or
lying objects, sources of high heat, open flames, chemicals or petroleum products, etc. that may
come in contact with the cable and cause damage. The use of fencing or other barriers to protect
cables and drums against damage by vehicles or other equipment moving about the storage area is
highly recommended. If the cable is to be stored on drums for future use after the factory applied
end-caps are removed, the exposed cable ends MUST be re-sealed using properly applied
weatherproof end-caps aimed at preventing the entrance of moisture into the cable. An example of
suitable end-cap is reported in Annex 2
Tapes are not suitable for preventing the entrance of moisture
Loose cable ends on the drums must be securely re-fastened to the drum flange and are not allowed
to lie on the ground. For prolonged storage of drums, especially in outdoor environment, drums and
end-caps shall be inspected periodically
Materials
All materials used for the Installation activities shall be present on site, properly maintained and
regularly verified to confirm their adequacy
The maximum (minimum for Bending radius) allowable values relevant to these three key parameters
shall be part of the requirements to be provided to the Installation Team by R&D. An example of
requirements for these three parameters is reported in annex 3
There are several methods for cable pulling whereas the main utilized are:
Nose / End Pulling
Continuous Bond pulling
Manually Assisted Method
Detailed information about pulling method to be applied on each specific Installation project shall be
provided to the Installation Team by R&D-Engineering department
During cable pulling, outer surface of the cable must be visually inspected for detecting any eventual
damage
After cable pulling and laying, all equipment are to be dismantled and put out of the trench.
Particular care is to be taken for avoiding cable damage and preventing workers from stepping on the
cables
Tools
All necessary tools and equipment must be carefully checked in due advance before commencing any
jointing operations, to ascertain that they are present and serviceable
Storage
Storage area is laid out in a confined, protected and tidy environment
In case of damage, the non-conforming items shall be clearly marked and segregated, and remedial
actions taken
Materials shall be stored in a clean environment and, where practicable, on racks that bear the item
description. Labels shall be affixed showing limited shelf life.
Before joints commences, the jointers must examine the wooden boxes in which the accessories
components are dispatched
Once taken from the boxes, all materials must be stored in clean and protected area (i.e., dedicated
container/s) to avoid mechanical damages and to preserve them from humidity, oxidization and
other contaminated agents. It is therefore advisable to keep the store temperature variation
between 0° C and 40 °C
Installation Issue
Containment actions
Site Manager and NC notification
Issue Investigation
Evaluation of potential
Project Manager impact on the project
In particular:
The Site Manager is responsible to immediately involve the Project manager for guaranteeing
an adequate evaluation of potential impact on the project (timing, costs, etc.) and for addressing
the investigation to the appropriate function
In case of fault clearly addressable to an installation error, it is responsibility of the Installation
Manager to define all appropriate actions for preventing any recurrence of the problem
In case of product related issue, it is responsibility of the Quality Manager of the
Country/Business Unit (contact owner) to coordinate the investigation activity involving all
entities/departments necessary for identifying the root cause of the problem
Group R&D (Training School) can be involved (on demand) for participating to the
investigation activities and/or for specific training which may be needed for the local installation
team. In case of EHV/HV applications (≥ 132 kV) the involvement of the Jointing School is
mandatory
NOTE: in case of disputes about the responsibility attribution (and relevant costs) of non-conformity,
Group Quality is entitled to decide
Appropriate records of all installation issues shall be guaranteed by the involved Country/Business
Unit Quality Manager and regular feed-back shall be provided to Group Quality
6 RECORDS
None
7 ANNEXES
Annex 1: example of handling, storage and laying recommendations cards for Drums (a) and Boxes (b)
a)
b)
2
Maximum pulling force : Alluminium conductors...... ≤ 30 N/mm
2
Copper conductors............ ≤ 50 N/mm
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1 DOCUMENTATION
Are drums rotated according to the arrow mark direction if the drum
required to be rolled on the ground ?
Is the ground leveled and with steel plate for laying the cable drum on it
?
Are all wooden battens (or other protective system) totally removed
without any nuts, nails or bolt left that could damage the cable surface
?
Are the jack stands suitable (approved) for supporting the cable drum ?
Trench
Is trench floor prepared as per requirements (e.g. Sand bed) and free
from sharp objects ?
Are trench bends in accordance with the minimum cable bending radius
required ?
Pipe
Are pipes mouths sealed with watertight caps before cable laying ?
Did you perform a trial pulling with an appropriate dimension test piece
?
After the trial pulling was the external surface of test piece in good
condition ?
6 WINCH SETTING
Are the winches anchored in order to sustain the force during cable
laying?
Are test certificates for winches and measuring pulling force device
available?
7 ROLLER POSITIONING
Are rollers in good condition, freely rotating and with a smooth surface ?
Are available wire ropes suitable for pulling the cable (with admissible
strength 5 or 6 times the max expected pulling tension)?
Does the swivel freely rotate to absorb the torsion force of the wire
rope?
9 CABLE LAYING
Wich is the maximum pulling force recorded during cable laying (write
the value)?
Are all openings of installed cable pipes completely filled with bentonite
mixture after cable installation?
Are cable ends (both of installed and remaining length on the drum)
sealed with approved end caps?
11 JOINT/TERMINATION INSTALLATION
Did you check if Joint team/supervisor are qualified and with a valid
certificate?
Are the tools listed in the Jointing Instruction available and in a good
condition?
Is the nose cone of the correct size for the PVC tube to be used?
Did you check that after removing the semiconducting cable screen the
insulation is not marked or damaged?
Did you check that the cable insulation is undamaged and has a
perfectly smooth surface?
Did you check that the heat shrinkable tubes have been correctly shrunk
down?
8 REFERENCES
PQMS Prysmian Quality Management System