NEMA WC 53:2008
NEMA WC 53:2008 Standard Test Methods For Extruded Dielectric Power, Control, Instrumentation, And Portable Cables For Test Applies to the testing of extruded dielectric insulated power, control, instrumentation, and portable cables.
Table of Contents
FOREWORDSCOPE
1.INDUSTRYSTANDARDSREFERENCEDINTHISDOCUMENT
2.ELECTRICALMETHODS
ConductorDCResistance
VoltageWithstand
InsulationResistance
DissipationFactor(DF),Capacitance(C),and
Permittivity(SIC)
SparkTesting
SuitabilityofInsulationCompoundsforUseonDC
CircuitsinWetLocations
AcceleratedWaterAbsorptionTest,ElectricalMethod
at60Hz(EM-60)
PermittivityandVoltageWithstandforNonconducting
StressControlLayers
SpecificSurfaceResistivity
U-BendDischargeResistance
TrackResistance
3.DIMENSIONALMETHODS
ConductorCross-SectionalAreabyDiameterMeasurements
ThicknessofComponentsoveraConductor
DiameteroverCableComponents
4.PHYSICALDEMANDS
Adhesion(StrippingForce)
ColdBend
HeatDeformation(Distortion)
Flexibility
TearResistance
GravimetricWaterAbsorption
DirectionandLengthofLay
JacketIrregularityInspection
HotCreepTest
VerticalTrayFlameTest
ListofTables
2.1FactorsforConvertingMeasuredDCResistanceof
Conductorsto25degC
2.2FactorsforConvertingInsulationResistanceto
15.6degC(60degF)
4.1Loadvs.ConductorSizeinHeatDeformationTest
4.2JacketIrregularityInspection