Title :
Practical Aspects of Applying Soil Thermal Stability Measurements to the Rating of Underground Power Cables
Author :
Martin, M.A., Jr. ; Bush, R.A. ; Black, W.Z. ; Hartley, J.G.
Author_Institution :
Georgia Power Company
Abstract :
Due to the increased interest in the operating reliability of high ampacity underground cable systems, more concern is placed on heat transfer in soils and the necessity to properly rate direct buried cables.
Keywords :
Conductors; Dielectric losses; Earth; Power cables; Power measurement; Power system reliability; Soil measurements; Temperature; Thermal stability; Underground power cables;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1981.316975