• DocumentCode
    1206052
  • Title

    Evolution of compound pellet inspection [power cables]

  • Author

    Robbins, Bruce

  • Author_Institution
    Reynolds Metals Co., Richmond, VA, USA
  • Volume
    5
  • Issue
    1
  • fYear
    1989
  • Firstpage
    24
  • Lastpage
    28
  • Abstract
    The history and merits of various techniques developed to achieve the current levels of cleanliness in the cable industry are reviewed, with regard to the fabrication of polyethylene and cross-linked polyethylene insulation and shield materials. The detection methods now used include magnetics, eddy currents, and electrooptics. A description of commercially available equipment and statistically based reasons for a 100% inspection program at the site of cable manufacturing are included.<>
  • Keywords
    cable insulation; inspection; manufacture; organic insulating materials; power cables; XLPE; cable manufacturing; compound pellet inspection; cross-linked polyethylene insulation; detection methods; eddy current method; electro-optic method; fabrication; magnetic method; power cables; shield materials; Cable insulation; Cable shielding; Fabrication; History; Inspection; Magnetic materials; Manufacturing industries; Polyethylene; Power cables; Textile industry;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0883-7554
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/57.16950
  • Filename
    16950