Title :
Performance of reduced wall EPR insulated medium voltage power cables. I. Electrical characteristics
Author :
Cinquemani, Paul L. ; Wen, Yingli ; Kuchta, Frank L. ; Doench, Claus
Author_Institution :
Pirelli Cable Corp., Lexington, SC, USA
Abstract :
Paper insulated lead covered cables (PILC) have had a long and successful heritage. After almost 100 years, this design of cable is still in operation and continues to be manufactured. However, utilities are now looking for a reliable replacement for PILC cables. This is due to two primary reasons: (1) difficulty in installing and maintaining this type of cable, and (2) increasing pressure to replace these cables due to environmental concerns. To date, diameter limitations of conventional extruded dielectric cables has impeded their replacement in existing PILC conduits. This paper describes a study for the evaluation for reliably reducing the insulation thickness to achieve a lower diameter cable to effectively replace PILC cable in existing conduits. Part I of the investigation reviews the theory of insulation wall determination and the test program carried out to evaluate electrical performance of reduced wall EPR cables. Additionally, cable design concepts and constructions are discussed
Keywords :
ethylene-propylene rubber; insulation testing; power cable insulation; power cable testing; cable design concepts; cable design constructions; electrical characteristics; extruded dielectric cables; insulation thickness reduction; medium voltage power cables; reduced wall EPR insulated power cables; test program; Cable insulation; Conductors; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; IEC standards; Manufacturing; Mechanical cables; Medium voltage; Paramagnetic resonance; Power cables; Stress;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3522-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1996.547549
