Title :
The transition from paper-insulated, lead-covered cable to cross-linked polyethylene-insulated cable - a personal account
Abstract :
This article describes the events that occurred during the transition from PILC to XLPE-insulated cables in the United States. This personal account is from a utility perspective as experienced by Pacific Gas and Electric Company engineers with emphasis on the effect of water treeing.
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; paper; power cable insulation; trees (electrical); PILC; XLPE-insulated cables; cross-linked polyethylene-insulated cable; lead-covered cable; paper-insulated cable; water treeing effect; Cable shielding; Polyethylene; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Trees - insulation; HMWPE insulation; MV cable; PILC cable; URD; XLPE cable; water tree;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2013.6545256
