New methods and materials for terminating power cables

1. This ?shortie? termination based on the track resistance of pressure-sensitive silicone tape and the hiding-of-the-ground is expected to find wide use in areas where space Iimitations prohibit the use of the 30? taped termination. Examples of such Iocations are pad mounted transformers, switch gear, motor leads and portable high voltage cable couplers. 2. This design is versatile. It can be used on either shielded or concentric neutral cables and will perform on cable insulations such as butyl rubber, oil-based rubber, ethylene-propylene rubber, polyethylene, and cross-linked polyethylene. 3. The ?shortie? termination qualified for 15 kv rating under the AIEE No. 48, Standard For Potheads. 4. Shortened terminations are more susceptible to failure due to poor workmanship and therefore must always be constructed with care.