Title :
Using very-low-frequency and oscillating-wave tests to improve the reliability of distribution cables
Author :
Su, Charles Q. ; Li, C.R.
Author_Institution :
Charling Technol., Melbourne, VIC, Australia
fDate :
January-February 2013
Abstract :
The reliability of distribution cables is a concern for the electricity supply industry. A new test strategy was applied to the maintenance of 6.6-kV cables, mainly XLPE-insulated and operated by a utility, and significantly reduced the in-service failures.
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; power cable insulation; power cable testing; power distribution reliability; XLPE; distribution cables reliability; electricity supply industry; in-service failures; oscillating-wave tests; very-low-frequency tests; voltage 6.6 kV; Oscillators; Partial discharges; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Power system reliability; Testing; insulation; oscillating-wave test; partial discharge; power cable; reliability; very-low-frequency test;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2013.6410538
