Material and cable design for nuclear power generating station installations

Operational reliability of electrical cable-long of prime importance in electric utility generating stations-has become a fundamental need with the coming of age of nuclear fueled installations and their attendant potentially severe environment. New dimensions for retarding flame propagation and maintaining circuit integrity for extended periods of time during a fire are being specified, and in fact, reflect legitimate need. Trends towards more severe testing are supported by the Atomic Energy Commission and by the Nuclear Energy Property Insurance Association.