Title :
Notes from Underground
Author :
Olearczyk, Matthew ; Hampton, R. Nigel ; Perkel, Joshua ; Weisenfeld, Neil
Abstract :
North America has a significant underground electric distribution system that is nearing the end of its design and service life. The cost of global replacement of aging underground facilities is prohibitive. Consequently, utilities require an enterprise approach to managing underground power cable systems (cables, joints, and terminations) in order to develop prudent investment and maintenance practices.
Keywords :
investment; power cables; underground cables; underground distribution systems; North America; aging underground facility; cable fleet management; enterprise approach; global replacement; investment; maintenance; service life; underground electric distribution system; Asset management; Electricity supply industry; North America; Power distribution lines; Power system planning; Underground power cables;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2010.938518
