Worldwide underground distribution cable practices

Author

Pegram, J.B. ; Orton, H.E. ; Samm, R.

Author_Institution

John B. Pegram Consulting Services, Mississauga, Ont., Canada

Volume

1

fYear

1999

fDate

11-16 Apr 1999

Firstpage

62

Abstract

Underground distribution cables are a vital part of any power distribution system. The selection of a particular cable design needs to be based on a consideration of technical factors and their economic benefit. This paper focuses on the design, installation and service environment of distribution cables in service in several countries and geographic regions. In addition to basic cable components, the effect of several enhancements such as filled strands, smooth conductor shields, water swellable tapes and powders and metal tapes, is reported. The material presented only covers medium voltage (15-35 kV) insulated utility cables

Keywords

cable laying; electricity supply industry; power cables; power distribution economics; underground cables; underground distribution systems; 15 to 35 kV; MV insulated utility cables; cable design selection; economic benefit; filled strands; installation; metal tapes; power distribution system; service environment; smooth conductor shields; technical factors; water swellable powders; water swellable tapes; worldwide underground distribution cable practices; Cable shielding; Conducting materials; Environmental economics; Powders; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Power distribution; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Underground power cables;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1999 IEEE

Conference_Location

New Orleans, LA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5515-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.1999.755317

Filename

755317