ASTM D2802-14

Standard Specification for Ozone-Resistant Ethylene-Alkene Polymer Insulation<brk/> for Wire and Cable (Withdrawn 2020)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers an ozone-resisting crosslinked rubber insulation compound for electrical wires and cables. The polymer shall consist substantially of ethylene-alkene copolymer (EAM) or ethylene-alkene diene terpolymer (EADM). This polymer type includes ethylenepropylene copolymer (EPM) and ethylenepropylene diene terpolymer (EPDM). The crosslinked insulation shall conform to the requirements for physical properties specified. Tests shall be performed in accordance to the following test methods: AC voltage withstand test; insulation resistance; DC voltage withstand tests; capacitance and dissipation factor; partial discharge level test; accelerated water absorption; and ozone resistance.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers an ozone-resisting crosslinked rubber insulation compound for electrical wires and cables. The polymer shall consist substantially of ethylene-alkene copolymer (EAM) or ethylene-alkene diene terpolymer (EADM). This polymer type includes ethylenepropylene copolymer (EPM) and ethylenepropylene diene terpolymer (EPDM).  
1.2 This type of insulation is considered suitable for use on wire or cable which will be used in wet and dry locations with conductor temperatures up to 90°C during continuous operation, to 130°C during emergency overload conditions, and to 250°C during short-circuit conditions. It is considered suitable for all sizes and voltage classifications of single- and multiple-conductor power cables up to 35 000 V phase-to-phase at the 100 % insulation level and up to 25 000 V at the 133 % insulation level as listed in Table 1D of Test Methods D470. Single-conductor cables shall have a supplementary covering over the insulation, and multiple-conductor cables shall have an overall covering.  
1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 In many instances the insulation material cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable. Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this specification solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation and not to test the conductor or completed cable.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers an ozone-resisting crosslinked rubber insulation compound for electrical wires and cables. The polymer shall consist substantially of ethylene-alkene copolymer (EAM) or ethylene-alkene diene terpolymer (EADM). This polymer type includes ethylenepropylene copolymer (EPM) and ethylenepropylene diene terpolymer (EPDM).
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials, this specification was withdrawn in August 2020. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement it is no longer being maintained.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2014
• Withdrawal Date: 31-Aug-2020
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials
• Drafting Committee: D09.07 - Electrical Insulating Materials

Relations

• Referred By: ASTM F2321-23 - Standard Specification for Flexible and Rigid Insulated Temporary By-Pass Jumpers
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D2802 −14
Standard Specification for
Ozone-Resistant Ethylene-Alkene Polymer Insulation
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for Wire and Cable
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2802; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.
1. Scope* 2. Referenced Documents
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1.1 This specification covers an ozone-resisting crosslinked 2.1 ASTM Standards:
rubber insulation compound for electrical wires and cables. D470 Test Methods for Crosslinked Insulations and Jackets
The polymer shall consist substantially of ethylene-alkene for Wire and Cable
copolymer (EAM) or ethylene-alkene diene terpolymer D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
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(EADM). This polymer type includes ethylenepropylene copo-
2.2 ICEA Standard:
lymer (EPM) and ethylenepropylene diene terpolymer T-24-380 Guide for Partial Discharge Procedure
(EPDM).
3. Terminology
1.2 This type of insulation is considered suitable for use on
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
wire or cable which will be used in wet and dry locations with
specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
conductor temperatures up to 90°C during continuous
operation, to 130°C during emergency overload conditions,
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and to 250°C during short-circuit conditions. It is considered
3.2.1 aging (act of), v—exposure of materials to air at a
suitable for all sizes and voltage classifications of single- and
temperature of 121°C for 168 h.
multiple-conductor power cables up to 35 000 V phase-to-
4. Physical Properties
phase at the 100 % insulation level and up to 25 000 V at the
133 % insulation level as listed in Table 1D of Test Methods
4.1 The crosslinked insulation shall conform to the require-
D470. Single-conductor cables shall have a supplementary
ments for physical properties specified in Table 1.
covering over the insulation, and multiple-conductor cables
4.2 The values specified in Table 1 are applicable only to
shall have an overall covering.
insulation having a nominal wall thickness of 0.030 in.
1.3 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different
(0.76 mm) or greater.
units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in
5. Electrical Requirements
parentheses are for information only.
5.1 Order of Testing—Perform the ac voltage withstand,
1.4 In many instances the insulation material cannot be
insulation resistance, and dc voltage withstand tests in that
tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable.
order when any of these tests are required. The sequence for
Therefore, tests are done on insulated wire or cable in this
other testing is not specified.
specification solely to determine the relevant property of the
insulation and not to test the conductor or completed cable.
5.2 AC Voltage Withstand Test—Eachinsulatedconductorin
the completed cable shall withstand for 5 min the ac test
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
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Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials. Members of ASTM For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Committees D02 on Petroleum Products and Lubricants, and B07 on Light Metals contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
and Alloys, have contributed to this specification. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as D2802 – 03 (2010). Available from the Insulated Cable Engineers’ Assn., P.O. Box 440, S.
DOI: 10.1520/D2802-14. Yarmouth, MA 02664.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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D2802−14
TABLE 1 Physical Property Requirements for Ozone-Resistant-
4.0 and dissipation factor not exceeding 0.02. The measure-
Type EAM or EADM Insulation
ments shall be made at the rated voltage to ground of the cable
Physical Requirements (original):
under test.
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 700 (4.8)
Elongation at rupture, min, % 250
5.7 Partial Discharge (Corona) Level Test:
Physical Requirements (after aging in an
5.7.1 Each length of completed shielded cable rated for
air-oven at 121 ± 1°C for 168 h):
service at
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