Power Cable Standards and Industrial Applications

The relationship between recognized insulated power cable specifications and their application to the pulp and paper industry is discussed. Differences in wall thicknesses and the relationship between grounded, ungrounded, and percent of insulation level are pointed out. An explanation of ampacity ratings, the various tables available, and how shields should be related to short circuit current is provided. The effect of aging on cable life and a description of objectives of field tests with recommended test values are included.