New advances in mitigating environmental impact of pipe-type cables

Through a comprehensive and aggressive rcsearch program Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) has designed, dcveloped, and installed scveral new products to address the environmental impact of dielectric fluid from pipe-type cable systems. These include; On Line Leak Detection, Lzak Location, Retractable Flow Direction Indicator, Full Stop Joints, and Transition Joints. This paper describes the application of the aforementioned products on the Con Edison underground transmission system.