DocumentCode
3434959
Title
The basics of power cable
Author
Powers, W.F., Jr.
Author_Institution
Southwire Co., Carrollton, GA, USA
fYear
1993
fDate
27-28 April 1993
Firstpage
74
Lastpage
81
Abstract
Cable components and basics of operation are reviewed. The focus is on single-conductor cables, but these fundamentals can be applied to multiple-conductor cables as well. Two basic components in a low-voltage cable, the conductor and the electrical insulation (dielectric), are discussed. Different types of conductors and insulation are described. Other components that are added to handle higher electrical stresses as voltage increases are also discussed, to help the engineer specify the type of components required for specific applications.<>
Keywords
cable insulation; power cables; electrical insulation; electrical stresses; low-voltage cable; power cable; single-conductor cables; Aluminum alloys; Annealing; Cable insulation; Coatings; Conductors; Copper; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Power cables; Solids; Wire;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electrical Engineering Problems in the Rubber and Plastics Industries, 1993., IEEE Conference Record of 1993 Forth-Fifth Annual Conference of
Conference_Location
Akron, OH, USA
Print_ISBN
0-7803-0897-2
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/RAPCON.1993.255310
Filename
255310
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