1. SCOPE This document lists the categories of overhead line equipment that are Approved for use on the Company networks. 2. ISSUE RECORD This is a Controlled document. The current version of Controlled and Reference documents is held on the Energy Networks Intranet Document Library. It is your responsibility to ensure you work to the current version. Issue Date Issue No. Author Amendment Details November 2014 3. ISSUE AUTHORITY 8 David Kilday Inclusion of all MP Power staywire helical fittings. Inclusion Liling Dongfang porcelain insulators, Bon-Le International porcelain insulators, Zhejiang Golden Phoenix polymeric tension insulators, Cangzhou Hauling tension insulators. Removal of Allied as a supplier of NGK porcelain insulators. Removal of 11kV and 33kV porcelain tension insulators. Removal of 11kV porcelain pin insulators. Removal of Hubbell as an approved manufacturer of live line taps. Removal of B3 Cable Solutions as a supplier of NPA aluminium conductors. Removal of Garrite as a supplier of porcelain insulators. Inclusion of RCF as an approved supplier of fasteners. Inclusion of General Cable, Cabelte and Coreal conductors. Removal of Horton Aluminium Conductors. Inclusion of Yuzhnouralsky Glass Insulators. Removal of Clydesdale Dropper Kits. Inclusion of tower lattice steelwork. Removal of Renley as a supplier of wall boxes. Inclusion of ABC earth connection rods. Inclusion of Shandong Taiguang 132kV composite insulators for wood poles. Inclusion of stay wire guards. Inclusion of OLF transmission compression fittings and anti-climbing devices. Inclusion of Garrite as a supplier of Hascelik staywire. Author Owner Issue Authority David Kilday Overhead Lines & Cables Asset Management Jason Morgan Lines & Cables Manager Asset Management Donald Miller Head of Asset Management... Date:... 4. REVIEW This is a Controlled document and shall be reviewed as dictated by business / legislative change but at a period of no greater than 5 years from the last issue date. 5. DISTRIBUTION This document is part of the SP Distribution and SP Manweb System Design Virtual Manuals maintained by Document Control but does not have a maintained distribution list. It is also published to the Internet. SP Power Systems Limited Page 1 of 22
6. CONTENTS 1. SCOPE... 1 2. ISSUE RECORD... 1 3. ISSUE AUTHORITY... 1 4. REVIEW... 1 5. DISTRIBUTION... 1 6. CONTENTS... 2 7. DEFINITIONS... 4 8. REFERENCES... 5 9. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS... 6 9.1 TRANSMISSION (ABOVE 33KV)... 6 9.1.1 Spacers and Spacer Dampers... 6 9.1.2 Conductors... 6 9.1.3 Insulators... 6 9.1.4 Insulator Fittings... 6 9.1.5 Conductor Fittings and Vibration Dampers... 6 9.2 DISTRIBUTION (UP TO AND INCLUDING 33KV)... 6 9.2.1 Conductors... 6 9.2.2 Insulators... 6 9.2.3 Poles and Blocks... 6 9.2.4 Prefabricated Helical Fittings... 6 9.2.5 Compression Connectors... 6 9.2.6 Steelwork... 7 9.2.7 ABC Fittings... 7 9.2.8 Fastenings and Fixings... 7 10. APPENDICES... 8 10.1 CONDUCTORS... 8 10.1.1 Aluminium Conductors... 8 10.1.2 Copper Conductors... 9 10.1.3 Covered Conductors... 9 10.1.4 Conductor Grease... 9 10.1.5 Aerial Bundled Conductors... 10 10.1.6 OPPC/OPGW Conductors & Fittings... 10 10.2 INSULATORS... 11 10.2.1 Porcelain Insulators... 11 10.2.2 132kV 400kV Porcelain Insulators... 12 10.2.3 11kV & 33kV Polymeric Insulators... 13 10.2.4 132kV Polymeric Insulators... 14 10.2.5 132kV 400kV Glass Insulators... 14 10.3 FITTINGS AND TIES... 15 10.3.1 Compression Fittings... 15 10.3.2 Helical Fittings... 15 10.3.3 Shear Bolt Wedge Type Bails... 16 10.3.4 ABC Connectors... 16 10.3.5 ABC Cleats and Clamps... 17 10.3.6 Wall Box... 17 10.3.7 Live Line Taps... 17 10.3.8 ABC Earthing Connection Rod... 18 SP Power Systems Limited Page 2 of 22
10.4 STEEL TOWERS... 18 10.5 TWIN & QUAD SPACERS AND DAMPERS... 18 10.6 CONDUCTOR ACCESSORIES... 19 10.7 STEELWORK & ASSOCIATED FITTINGS... 19 10.8 11KV FUSEMOUNTS... 20 10.9 WOOD POLES AND BLOCKS... 20 10.10 STAYS... 21 10.10.1 Stay Rods... 21 10.10.2 Stay Wire... 21 10.10.3 Stay Wire Guards... 22 10.11 BIRD FLIGHT DIVERTERS... 22 10.12 FASTENERS & FIXINGS... 22 SP Power Systems Limited Page 3 of 22
7. DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this specification, the following definitions shall apply: The Company SP Distribution Limited SP Transmission Limited SP Manweb plc SP Power Systems Ltd SP Energy Networks Approved SP Distribution Limited, SP Transmission Limited and SP Manweb plc. The Distribution Licence Holder for the distribution service area formerly known as ScottishPower. The Transmission Licence Holder for the transmission service area formerly known as ScottishPower. The Distribution Licence Holder for the distribution service area formerly known as Manweb. Operator of the network assets on behalf of The Company. The brand name of the division of ScottishPower Group of Companies that encompasses SP Distribution Ltd, SP Transmission Ltd, SP Manweb plc and SP Power Systems Ltd. Equipment approved in accordance with The Company s Equipment Approvals Procedure, and which is considered suitable for installation on The Company s networks. SP Power Systems Limited Page 4 of 22
8. REFERENCES This specification makes reference to, or implies reference to, the following documents. It is important that users of all standards, specifications and other listed documents ensure that they are applying the most recent editions together with any amendments. SP Energy Networks Specifications OHL-03-005 OHL-03-016 OHL-03-077 Procurement Specification for Wood Poles and Associated Timber for Overhead Lines. Procurement Specification for Overhead Line Insulators. Procurement Specification for Prefabricated Helical Fittings. OHL-03-078 Procurement Specification for Specification for Compression Connectors. OHL-03-079 Procurement Specification for Overhead Line Steelwork and Associated Fittings. OHL-03-087 OHL-03-095 OHL-03-096 OHL-03-106 TSE-03-037 Procurement Specification for Low Voltage Aerial Bundled Conductor Fittings. Specification for Overhead Line Conductor. Specification for Overhead Line Conductor Incorporating Optical Fibres. Procurement Specification for Overhead Line Conductors. Procurement Specification for Fastenings and Fixings. Energy Networks Association Technical Specifications ENA TS 43-88 ENA TS 43-93 Technical Specification for Selection and Treatment of Wood Poles and Associated Timber for Overhead Lines. Technical Specification for Line Insulators. National Grid Technical Specifications NGTS 3.4.1 NGTS 3.4.2 NGTS 3.4.4 NGTS 3.4.5 NGTS 3.4.6 Spacers for Overhead Line Conductors. Conductors for Overhead Lines. Porcelain and Glass Insulators for Overhead Lines. Insulator Fittings for Overhead Lines. Conductor Fittings for Overhead Lines. British Standards BS 3288 Insulator and Conductor Fittings for Overhead Power Lines. SP Power Systems Limited Page 5 of 22
9. STANDARD REQUIREMENTS 9.1 Transmission Overhead Lines (above 33kV) 9.1.1 Spacers and Spacer Dampers All twin and quad spacers and spacer dampers are required to comply with National Grid Technical Specification NGTS 3.4.1. 9.1.2 Conductors All conductors are required to comply with National Grid Technical Specification NGTS 3.4.2, OHL-03-095 and OHL-03-096. 9.1.3 Insulators All insulators are required to comply with National Grid Technical Specification NGTS 3.4.4. 9.1.4 Insulator Fittings All insulator fittings are required to comply with National Grid Technical Specification NGTS 3.4.5. 9.1.5 Conductor Fittings and Vibration Dampers All conductor fittings and vibration dampers are required to comply with National Grid Technical Specification NGTS 3.4.6. 9.2 Distribution Overhead Lines (up to and including 33kV) 9.2.1 Conductors All conductors are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-106. 9.2.2 Insulators All insulators are required to meet Energy Networks Association Technical Specification 43-93 and modifications as specified in SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-016. 9.2.3 Poles and Blocks All poles and blocks are required to meet Energy Networks Association Technical Specification 43-88 and modifications as specified in SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-005. 9.2.4 Prefabricated Helical Fittings All prefabricated helical fittings are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-077. 9.2.5 Compression Connectors All compression connectors are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-078. SP Power Systems Limited Page 6 of 22
9.2.6 Steelwork All steelwork fixtures and fittings are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-079. 9.2.7 ABC Fittings All Low Voltage aerial bundled conductor fittings are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification OHL-03-087. 9.2.8 Fastenings and Fixings All fastenings and fixings are required to meet SP Energy Networks Specification TSE-03-037. SP Power Systems Limited Page 7 of 22
10. APPENDICES 10.1 Conductors 10.1.1 Aluminium Conductors Manufacturer Supplier Type Voltage Conductor Grade Lamilfil (Belgium) Quintas & Quintas Lumpi Berndorf (Austria) Coreal Aluminyum Kablo (Turkey) Tele-Fonika (Poland) NPA (Poland) Cabelte General Cable (Spain) Lamilfil (Belgium) Quintas & Quintas Lumpi Berndorf Garrite Ltd Copper Cable Company NPA (Poland) Cabelte General Cable Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 & EHC Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 & EHC Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 & EHC Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 & EHC Bare and PVC covered AAC AL1 Bare ACSR 33kV & below AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC AL3 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 Bare and PVC covered AAC All AL1 Bare ACSR All AL1 / ST1 Bare AAAC 33kV & below AL3 Above 33kV AL5 SP Power Systems Limited Page 8 of 22
10.1.2 Copper Conductors Manufacturer Supplier Type Size Remarks Tele-Fonika (Poland) Cabelte Copper Cable Company Cabelte Bare and PVC covered HD 70mm² and 100mm² conductor 3 strand 16mm² & 32mm² Flexible Jumpers 35mm² & 65mm² Bare and PVC covered HD conductor 70mm² and 100mm² 3 strand 16mm² & 32mm² 10.1.3 Covered Conductors Manufacturer Type Size Remarks Ericsson (Finland) Nokia (Finland) Excel Axces BLX 3x10/10mm² 3x95/25mm² 50mm² and 185mm² Use limited to official and unofficial recreational areas, caravan parks, rivers and canals. 10.1.4 Conductor Grease Manufacturer Type Remarks Castrol Metalube Ltd Rustilo 431 Rustilo 450 OCG1000 OCG3000 OCG5000 OCG6000 Hot applied grease with operating temperature of between -20ºC and +125ºC Cold applied grease with operating temperature of between -20ºC and +150ºC Cold applied grease with operating temperature of between -20ºC and +140ºC Hot applied grease with operating temperature of between -20ºC and +125ºC Cold applied grease with operating temperature of between -20ºC and +150ºC Cold applied grease for GZTACSR conductor with operating temperature of between -50ºC and +220ºC SP Power Systems Limited Page 9 of 22
10.1.5 Aerial Bundled Conductors Manufacturer Supplier Type Size Remarks Quintas & Quintas Quintas & Quintas 2, 3, 4 and 5 wire ABC conductors up to and including 95mm² Coreal Aluminyum Kablo (Turkey) Garrite Ltd 2, 3, 4 and 5 wire ABC conductors up to and including 95mm² Cabelte Cabelte 2, 3, 4 and 5 wire ABC conductors up to and including 95mm² General Cable (Spain) General Cable 2, 3, 4 and 5 wire ABC conductors up to and including 95mm² 10.1.6 OPPC/OPGW Conductors & Fittings Manufacturer Supplier Type Size Remarks Quintas & Quintas Lumpi Berndorf (Austria) Quintas & Quintas Lumpi Berndorf Steel tubes All sizes Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. Fittings shall be supplied with the conductor as part of a complete package. SP Power Systems Limited Page 10 of 22
10.2 Insulators 10.2.1 Porcelain Insulators Manufacturer and Country of Origin Supplier Description Voltage / Type Remarks SAP Part Number Ceramica Santa Terezinha (Brazil) Hunan Liling (China) Hosheng Prosper Electrical (China) Shandong Zibo (China) Liling Dongfang (China) Bon-Le International (China) Overhead Line Fittings Mosdorfer CCL Allied Insulators Tyco Coachscrew Brown or Grey 30981365 LV Reel Brown or Grey 30981376 Pin 33kV Brown or Grey 30981378 Stay Type 1 (single) Brown or Grey 30981363 Type 2 (double) Brown or Grey 30981364 Coachscrew LV Brown or Grey 30981365 Reel LV Brown or Grey 30981376 Pin 33kV Brown or Grey 30981132 Stay Type 1 (single) Brown or Grey 30981378 Type 2 (double) Brown or Grey 30981363 Coachscrew LV - - Reel LV - - Pin 33kV Stay Type 1 (single) - - Type 2 (double) - - Coachscrew LV Reel LV Pin 33kV Stay Type 1 (single) Type 2 (double) SP Power Systems Limited Page 11 of 22
10.2.2 132kV 400kV Porcelain Insulators Manufacturer and Country of Origin Supplier Description Type Remarks SAP Part Number 80kN - - NGK (Japan) NGK Insulators UK Ltd Tension & Suspension 125kN - - 190kN - - 300kN - - SP Power Systems Limited Page 12 of 22
10.2.3 11kV & 33kV Polymeric Insulators Manufacturer Supplier Type Voltage Remarks SAP Part Number Ball/Hook 30981369 Donnuan Gaoneng (China) WT Henley Hendrix (USA) Zhejiang Golden Phoenix (China) Cangzhou Hauling (China) Mosdorfer CCL WT Henley Tyco Allied 11kV Ball/Ball 30981370 Ball/Pigtail 30981371 Tension Ball/Socket 30981372 Ball/Socket 30981373 33kV Ball/Hook 30981374 Ball/Ball 30981375 Post - 30982978 11kV As above As above Tension As above As above 33kV Post - 30982978 Pin 11kV - 30981368 Tension 11kV As above As above 33kV As above As above Tension 11kV As above As above 33kV As above As above SP Power Systems Limited Page 13 of 22
10.2.4 132kV Polymeric Insulators Manufacturer Supplier Type Voltage Remarks SAP Part Number Rebosio (Italy) Pfisterer (South Africa) Shandong Taiguang (China) Rebosio (Italy) Pfisterer Allied Insulators Post - Tension 132kV - - Post 132kV For use on wood pole Trident Lines - Tension Post 132kV - 10.2.5 132kV 400kV Glass Insulators Manufacturer Supplier Type Voltage/Type SAP Part Number 80kN - Sediver (Italy) Garrite Tension & Suspension 125kN 30981357 190kN - 300kN - 80kN - Saint Gobain (Spain) Overhead line Fittings Ltd Tension & Suspension 125kN 30981357 190kN - 300kN - Yuzhnouralsky Glass Insulators (Russia) Allied Insulators Tension & Suspension 80kN 125kN 190kN 300kN Category S Approval for use on XS 275kV Route and HA / EK 132kV Routes only SP Power Systems Limited Page 14 of 22
10.3 Fittings and Ties 10.3.1 Compression Fittings Manufacturer Supplier Type Sizes Remarks Prysmian Prysmian SBI (Spain) Sicame Electrical Developments All types All sizes except for elbow bails for 16mm² copper conductor. Components from listed manufacturers are Approved provided that they are compatible with OHL-03-078. Cembre Cembre Overhead Line Fittings Overhead Line Fittings 132kV - 400kV All sizes 10.3.2 Helical Fittings Manufacturer Supplier Type Sizes Remarks Preformed Line Products All types See OHL-03-077 All sizes Preformed Line Products (Spain) Preformed Line Products (China) Preformed Line Products Guy-Grip Dead Ends 7/3.25mm 1150 Grade 7/4.00mm 1150 Grade 7/4.75mm 1150 Grade Components from listed manufacturers are Approved provided that they are compatible with OHL-03-077. MR Power (Thailand) Mosdorfer CCL All Staywire Helical Fittings for the three sizes of staywire 7/3.25mm 1150 Grade 7/4.00mm 1150 Grade 7/4.75mm 1150 Grade SP Power Systems Limited Page 15 of 22
10.3.3 Shear Bolt Wedge Type Bails Manufacturer Supplier Type Conductor Remarks SAP Part Number Connector Products Inc (USA) Horizon Utility Services Aluminium Copper 25mm² ACSR Gopher & CACSR Caton 50mm² ACSR Rabbit & AAAC Hazel 8mm bail - 8mm bail 30983062 150mm² ACSR Dingo 9.5mm bail 30983063 100mm² AAAC "Oak" 8mm bail - 150mm² AAAC "Ash" 9.5mm bail - 16mm² Hard Drawn Cu 32mm² Hard Drawn Cu 8mm bail 30983064 8mm bail 30983065 10.3.4 ABC Connectors Manufacturer Supplier Type Sizes Remarks Sicame (France) Tyco (France) Ensto (Estonia) Sicame Tyco (France) Ensto Lugs, connectors and IPCs. Lugs and connectors IPCs All sizes up to and including 95mm² All sizes up to and including 95mm² Components from listed manufacturers are Approved provided that they are compatible with OHL-03-087. SP Power Systems Limited Page 16 of 22
10.3.5 ABC Cleats and Clamps Manufacturer Supplier Type Sizes Remarks Ensto (Estonia) 10.3.6 Wall Box Ensto Stand off cleats, wall mounted support clamps, anchor and suspension clamps All sizes Components from listed manufacturers are Approved provided that they are compatible with OHL-03-087. Manufacturer Supplier Type Description SAP Part Number WT Henley (China) 10.3.7 Live Line Taps WT Henley ABC Termination Box Three phase Fused Service Box Single phase - Three phase - Manufacturer Supplier Type Remarks SAP Part Number CCI (USA) Mosdorfer* Aluminium & Copper Small 30981478 Large - * Note: Mosdorfer are the distributors for more than one live line tap manufacturer, only CCI are approved for use on the SPEN network. SP Power Systems Limited Page 17 of 22
10.3.8 ABC Earthing Connection Rod Manufacturer Supplier SAP Part Number Remarks Clydesdale Ensto (Estonia) Clydesdale Ensto 30028669 30028669 Components from listed manufacturers are Approved provided that they are compatible with OHL-03-087 10.4 Steel Towers Manufacturer Supplier Description Remarks Painter Brothers Had Fab Ltd Painter Brothers Had Fab Ltd Tower lattice steelwork. Tower lattice steelwork. Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. 10.5 Twin & Quad Spacers and Dampers Manufacturer Supplier Description Remarks Preformed Line Products Tyco (Thailand) Preformed Line Products Tyco Spacers and Spacer Dampers Vibration Dampers Spacers and Spacer Dampers Vibration Dampers Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. MR Power (Thailand) Mosdorfer Spacers and Spacer Dampers Vibration Dampers SP Power Systems Limited Page 18 of 22
10.6 Conductor Accessories Manufacturer Supplier Description Remarks Overhead Line Fittings Overhead Line Fittings Suspension Clamps Wedge Clamps Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. 10.7 Steelwork & Associated Fittings Manufacturer Type Description Remarks BB Price Steelwork Crossarms & Fittings ENA TS 43-95 fittings, BS 3288 fittings, arcing horns, corona screens, NGTS 3.4.5 fittings and NGTS 3.4.6 fittings. Had-Fab Steelwork Crossarms ENA TS 43-95 crossarms, tower lattice steelwork and tower anti-climbing devices. Rebosio (Italy) Steelwork Fittings BS 3288 fittings, arcing horns, corona screens, NGTS 3.4.5 fittings and NGTS 3.4.6 fittings. Mosdorfer (Thailand) Tyco (Thailand) Steelwork Fittings Steelwork Fittings BS 3288 fittings, arcing horns, corona screens, NGTS 3.4.5 fittings and NGTS 3.4.6 fittings. BS 3288 fittings, arcing horns, corona screens, NGTS 3.4.5 fittings and NGTS 3.4.6 fittings. Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. Overhead Line Fittings Steelwork Fittings BS 3288 fittings, arcing horns, corona screens, NGTS 3.4.5 fittings and NGTS 3.4.6 fittings. Anti-climbing devices Darfen Steelwork Fittings Anti-climbing devices SP Power Systems Limited Page 19 of 22
10.8 11kV Fusemounts Manufacturer Supplier Type Description SAP Part Number Fusemount Base. 30980818 INAEL (Spain) Renley (Ireland) C Type Fuse Carrier complete with arc shortening rod. 30980819 Solid Link. 30980820 10.9 Wood Poles and Blocks Manufacturer Type Size Remarks Finnforest BBH Ltd Calders & Grandidge Scots Pine (Pinus Sylvestris) All sizes Equipment from listed manufacturers will be considered on a product by product basis. SP Power Systems Limited Page 20 of 22
10.10 Stays 10.10.1 Stay Rods Manufacturer Supplier Type Size SAP Part Number BB Price BB Price Type 1 Light Construction 30982911 Type 2 Heavy Construction 30983087 10.10.2 Stay Wire Manufacturer Supplier Type Size SAP Part Number Hascelik (Turkey) SwedWire (Sweden) Garrite Mosdorfer* SwedWire (Sweden) 7/3.25mm 7/4.00mm 7/4.75mm 7/3.25mm 7/4.00mm 7/4.75mm Light Construction Grade 1150 Heavy Construction Grade 1150 Heavy Construction Grade 1150 Light Construction Grade 1150 Heavy Construction Grade 1150 Heavy Construction Grade 1150 30980864 30980865 30981469 30980864 30980865 30981469 * Note: Mosdorfer are the distributors for more than one staywire manufacturer, only Hascelik are approved for use on the SPEN network. SP Power Systems Limited Page 21 of 22
10.10.3 Stay Wire Guards Manufacturer Supplier Length Colour SAP Part Number PLP (USA) Cobra Plastics PLP (GB) Boddingtons Electrical 1.8m Yellow 30981504 1.8m Yellow 30981504 10.11 Bird Flight Diverters Manufacturer Supplier Type Conductor Style Bird Flight Diverter Helical Preformed Line Products Preformed Line Products Target Swan Marker All conductors up to 150mm² Clamp Hammer Line Products (Norway) Clydesdale Target Firefly All conductors up to 150mm² Clamp 10.12 Fasteners & Fixings Manufacturer Supplier Type Remarks BB Price RCF BB Price RCF Nuts, bolts, washers and coach screws Nuts, bolts, washers and coach screws Hex bolts to be 8.8 grade Hex bolts to be 8.8 grade SP Power Systems Limited Page 22 of 22