Abstract :
This article reviews the different components, conductors, semiconductive shields, insulation, sheaths, and jackets, that make up extruded, high-voltage cables. The different types of conductors are described as are the different insulation systems that are available for medium and HV cables. There is a comparison of the two main insulators used in extruded HV cables, EPR, and XLPE. Each material has some properties that are better than those of the other material.
Keywords :
XLPE insulation; cable sheathing; cable shielding; conductors (electric); extrusion; polymer insulators; power cable insulation; EPR; XLPE; cable jackets; cable semiconductive shields; cable sheaths; conductors; extruded HV cables; insulators; polymer insulated high voltage cables; Cable insulation; Cables; Conducting materials; Conductors; Dielectric losses; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Plastic insulation; Polymers; Trees - insulation; Voltage;
