Author :
Bradt, M. ; Bates, Matthew ; Behnke, M.R. ; Bloethe, W.G. ; Brooks, Christopher Lee ; Camm, Ernst H. ; Dilling, W. ; Goltz, B. ; Hermanson, J. ; Li, Jie ; Loy, P. ; McLean, Kenneth ; Niemira, J. ; Nuckles, K. ; Patiflo, J. ; Reza, Muhammad ; Richardson, B
Abstract :
This paper presents a summary of the most important considerations for wind power plant collection system underground and overhead cable designs. Various considerations, including conductor selection, soil thermal properties, installation methods, splicing, concentric grounding, and NESC/NEC requirements are discussed.
Keywords :
power cables; power overhead lines; underground cables; wind power plants; concentric grounding; conductor selection; overhead cable lines designs; soil thermal properties; underground cable designs; wind power plant collection system; Conducting materials; Conductors; Medium voltage; North America; Power generation economics; Power industry; Splicing; Underground power cables; Wind energy; Wind turbines; Turbine layout; collection system; wind power plant; wind turbine generator;
