Title :
Silicone gel joints for power cable applications
Author_Institution :
Tyco Electron./Energy Div., Fuquay Varina, USA
Abstract :
Advancements in materials science technology have produced a silicone gel that is designed for the rigors of power cable application. This paper discusses the new gel and its unique properties that lead to reliable, easy to install power cable accessories.
Keywords :
cable jointing; gels; power cables; silicones; materials science technology; power cable applications; silicone gel; Aluminum; Circuits; Corrosion; Fingers; Hydrocarbons; Petroleum; Polymer gels; Power cables; Solids; Temperature;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2003 IEEE PES
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8110-6
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2003.1335060