Title :
Silicone gel technology for power cable accessories
Author :
Yaworski, H.G. ; Bukovnik, Rudy
Author_Institution :
Energy Div., Tyco Electron., Fuquay Varina, NC, USA
Abstract :
Silicone gel based products are now becoming accepted as a primary method of jointing power cables. This paper discusses a new silicone gel that is specifically tested and formulated for the rigors of power cable application. This paper also reviews some of the wide range of applications for the technology and the designs that lead to reliable, easily installed, accessories for power cables worldwide
Keywords :
cable jointing; gels; power cable insulation; silicone insulation; power cable accessories; power cables jointing; silicone gel technology; Assembly; Cable insulation; Connectors; Force feedback; Mechanical factors; Power cables; Silicon on insulator technology; Testing; Thermal resistance; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2001 IEEE/PES
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7285-9
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2001.971347
