DocumentCode
541464
Title
Cable oversheath selection: The right material for the right application
Author
Sutton, Simon J. ; Geussens, Theo ; Bolz, Kurt
Author_Institution
Dow Chem. Co., Staines, UK
fYear
2010
fDate
13-16 Sept. 2010
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
6
Abstract
The oversheath (jacket) of a cable provides the first line of defence for the cable during transportation, installation and throughout its life. As such the oversheath is an integral part of the cable system and choosing the appropriate material is essential to protect the cable throughout its life. This paper reviews the range of oversheath materials in use today by utilities, and will focus on which are most appropriate in particular situations. A particular emphasis will be placed on benefits of modern halogen free flame retardant (HFFR) compounds as an alternative to PVC.
Keywords
cable sheathing; electricity supply industry; flame retardants; halogens; PVC; cable jackets; cable oversheath; cable protection; halogen free flame retardant; oversheath materials; Cable shielding; Compounds; Fires; Materials; Mechanical cables; Power cables; Resistance; Cable; Flame Retardant; Jacketing; Mechanical Properties; PVC;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Electricity Distribution (CICED), 2010 China International Conference on
Conference_Location
Nanjing
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-0066-8
Type
conf
Filename
5736187
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