• DocumentCode
    1297167
  • Title

    Assuring cable reliability

  • Author

    Hartshorn, Gary ; Lanz, Benjamin ; Broussard, Bruce

  • Author_Institution
    Lyondell Chem. Predecessor Co., Morris, IL, USA
  • Volume
    15
  • Issue
    5
  • fYear
    2009
  • Firstpage
    66
  • Lastpage
    74
  • Abstract
    This paper deals with the latest technology and best practices for commissioning new and diagnosing aged shielded power cable systems. This article is an overview covering best practices for commissioning new installations and applying predictive diagnostic programs to aging cable systems rated 5 kV and higher with extruded insulation and a metallic shield. It examines the failure mechanism in extruded cable and accessories.
  • Keywords
    ageing; cable shielding; commissioning; installation; power cable insulation; aging; cable reliability; commissioning; extruded cable accessories; extruded insulation; installations; metallic shield; predictive diagnostic programs; shielded power cable systems; voltage 5 kV; Cable insulation; Cable shielding; Maintenance; Petrochemicals; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Power system reliability; Reliability engineering; System testing; Trees - insulation;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    1077-2618
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MIAS.2009.933404
  • Filename
    5200926