11kV Trifurcating Transition Cable Joints (3 Core PILC to Single Core XLPE)
Published 08 Jan 2020
Images Courtesy of: John Penny – HV Cable Jointer at BELAC Group Ltd
Pictured: John Penny, measuring the copper tape screen that has been terminated using stress control prior to installing the silicone cold shrink tubes.
The photograph neatly contrasts the technical development of cable manufacturing technology over 50 years – the existing PILC cable manufactured in 1967 compares with the improved safety and easier to joint construction of today’s modern polymeric insulated cables with specially modified Low Smoke Zero Halogen cable sheath.
In this application, the existing cable is 11kV 3 core BICC SWA CTS PILC .3 Cu being jointed to 3 x 11kV Single Core XLPE LSOH 300sqmm and connected into a Hawker Siddely Switchboard.
Location : Cable Tunnels (below Edinburgh city centre).
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd is a manufacturer of a range of indoor and outdoor medium voltage distribution and transit switchgear.
Hawker Siddeley Indoor Primary Distribution switchgear solutions are specified throughout the distribution network for both primary and secondary applications – medium voltage product offerings include air insulated and gas insulated panels with a choice of gas or vacuum circuit breakers.
Today, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Ltd encompasses Brush Switchgear, South Wales Switchgear and Whipp & Bourne.
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