Safety considerations of aerial systems using insulated and covered wire and cable

Author

Landinger, C.C. ; McAuliffe, J.W. ; Clapp, A.L. ; Dagenhart, J.B. ; Thue, W.A.

Author_Institution

Hendrix Wire & Cable, Milford, NH, USA

Volume

12

Issue

2

fYear

1997

fDate

4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1012

Lastpage

1016

Abstract

Insulated and covered wires and cables have been used in aerial power conductor applications for over fifty years. Some have suggested that covered wires and cables should be used in general applications solely for the purpose of providing safety to operating personnel and the general public. This paper discusses factors leading to the conclusion that nonshielded, covered conductors should not be installed solely to assure personal safety. The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) treats covered conductors as bare conductors for purposes of clearances to personnel spaces; such a requirement is strongly supported by this paper

Keywords

cable sheathing; power cable insulation; power cables; power overhead lines; power transmission lines; safety; standards; National Electrical Safety Code; aerial power conductor; applications; covered cable; covered wire; general public safety; insulated cable; insulated wire; operating personnel safety; safety considerations; Cable insulation; Conductors; Electrical safety; Insulation life; Polyethylene; Power cables; Samarium; Surface charging; Testing; Wire;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/61.584430

Filename

584430