Title :
Development of pre-molded normal straight joint for 66 kV XLPE cables for short-term use
Author :
Hata, T. ; Owada, S. ; Shimomura, T.
Author_Institution :
Tokyo Electr. Power Co. Inc., Japan
fDate :
4/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A premolded normal straight joint for 66 kV cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) insulated power cables that requires less time and skill in jointing was developed for temporary applications. This plug-in type ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) normal straight joint has an expected useful life of one year. In various tests carried out on the developed joints, it was shown that the joint can be assembled quickly (in about one hour) without requiring much skill. The initial characteristics tests revealed that these joints are satisfactory for 66 kV XLPE cables. The expected performance of the joints are confirmed in long-term tests and in subsequent residual performance tests
Keywords :
cable insulation; cable jointing; organic insulating materials; polymers; power cables; 66 kV; EPR; XLPE insulated power cables; cross-linked polyethylene; ethylene-propylene rubber; long-term tests; plug-in type joint; pre-molded normal straight joint; residual performance tests; short-term use; Accidents; Assembly; Cable insulation; Chemical elements; Conductors; Paramagnetic resonance; Polyethylene; Power supplies; Testing; Underground power cables;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
