Using new technology to improve reliability of an industrial cable distribution system

Author

Morrison, W. ; Arhart, R.

Author_Institution

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Newark, DE, USA

fYear

1990

fDate

10-12 Sep 1990

Firstpage

171

Lastpage

178

Abstract

The service history of medium-voltage power cables on the US plant sites of a major industrial manufacturer from 1961 through 1990 is summarized. In past years, this company tended to be reactive, using specifications, diagnostic testing and maintenance practices to manage the reliability of their cable distribution systems. Several technologies in insulation systems, terminations, splices, and installation techniques, introduced in recent years, have allowed a more proactive stance to be taken. In addition, because of some specific failure problems, a highly qualified in-house team has been formed to evaluate existing and future technologies and insulation materials to assure a reliable cable system. A brief review is presented of the new technology, reliability programs, and the accelerated cable life test

Keywords

cable insulation; cable jointing; cable laying; cable testing; power cables; reliability; MV power cables; US plant sites; accelerated cable life test; diagnostic testing; installation techniques; insulation systems; maintenance practices; reliability; specifications; splices; terminations; Cable insulation; History; Maintenance; Manufacturing industries; Medium voltage; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Power system management; Power system reliability; System testing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1990. Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 37th Annual

Conference_Location

Houston, TX

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1990.218098

Filename

218098