Using new technology to improved reliability of an industrial cable distribution system

Author

Morrison, W.G. ; Arhart, R.J.

Author_Institution

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Newark, DE, USA

fYear

1991

fDate

3-7 June 1991

Firstpage

93

Lastpage

99

Abstract

The service history of medium-voltage power cables on the US plant sites of a major industrial manufacturer from 1961 through 1990 is summarized. In past years this company tended to be reactive, using specifications, diagnostic testing, and maintenance practices to manage the reliability of their cable distribution systems. Several new technologies in insulation systems, terminations, splices, and installation techniques, introduced in recent years, have allowed a more proactive stance to be taken. In addition, because of some specific failure problems, a highly qualified in-house team has been formed to evaluate existing and future technologies and new insulation materials to assure a reliable cable system. It is concluded that the combination of materials and engineering technology has brought a new dimension to the process of installing and maintaining reliable cable systems.<>

Keywords

cable jointing; cable testing; distribution networks; electric connectors; failure analysis; industries; installation; maintenance engineering; power cables; reliability; MV; cable insulation; diagnostic testing; distribution system; engineering technology; failure; industry; installation; maintenance; materials; power cables; reliability; service history; specifications; splices; terminations; History; Maintenance; Manufacturing industries; Materials reliability; Medium voltage; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Power system management; Power system reliability; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Pulp and Paper Industry Technical Conference, 1991., Conference Record of 1991 Annual

Conference_Location

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAPCON.1991.239660

Filename

239660