JTS Joint | Nexans Power Accessories Gears up for HS2
Nexans JTS Joint Supports HS2
As work ramps up on one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the UK – HS2 – Nexans Power Accessories has geared up its product range in readiness to support HS2 system designers and electrical installation contractors.
Set to offer more capacity, better connectivity and zero carbon rail travel for a greener future, HS2 and its contractors seek to work with companies that demonstrate compliance with mandatory technical, safety and environmental standards at all time. And Nexans Power Accessories can offer exactly that, with innovative components fit for purpose that align with the company’s pioneering objective to ‘Electrify the Future’.
With approved separable connectors – the Medium Voltage (MV) range of Euromold – already in service in the rail sector around the world, including London Underground systems, Nexans has heavily invested in significant testing and approvals regime on its next generation of heat shrinkable joints.
Recently launched, Nexans innovative triple wall MV joint range – JTS joint – is currently undergoing further flame and toxicity testing in order to conform with LU Standard S1085 to gain full approval.
The below video shows the Triple Wall design of the JTS Joint reducing installation times with corresponding labour savings.
Already subjected with associated terminations to Nexans rigorous testing procedures and fully certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001as well as ISO/TS 22163 – IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard), ISO 45001 and ISO 37001 the JTS heat shrinkable joints reduce complexity, installation time and improve overall connection quality.
Revolutionizing the cable jointing sector, JTS is a triple layer tube innovation that enables cable jointers to heat only one tube instead of three for 12kV to 24kV applications and heat only two tubes instead of three to 42kV applications.
And Nexans recently received Network Rail PADS approval acceptances for its 52kV rated separable “T” boot connectors and associated medium voltage bushings, which are recommended by Network Rail for connection onto ISP and T&R ground and structure mounted 25kV transformers for auxiliary supplies (PADS No PA05/05422). Similarly, its 52KV rated AFN slip on technology terminations for 25kV air insulated switchgear (PADS No PA05/06215) is also approved for use on the Network Rail.
The company’s product range including its components already Network Rail approved will offer the whole package involved in supplying and connecting both 11kV & 25kV services for traction and none traction power on these rail electrification systems.
Thorne & Derrick supply an extensive range of 400V-33kV Rail Cable Accessories & Power Distribution Systems including feeder pillars to contractors undertaking Low Voltage Power Distribution, HV Electrification & Substations, DC Traction & Networks, OLE and Track Feeder Cable Renewals – a complete range of Network Rail PADS approved track terminations, cable joints, cable repair and connection products up to 25kV AC.
Full range of Cable Pulling Equipment & Products to ensure safe and efficient of rail cables in to cable ducts and containment infrastructure including cable troughs.
Thorne & Derrick | CONNEX Distributed from Stock | Approved Supplier
66kV Wind Turbine Terminations At Seagreen Project
SSE Renewables and Vestas have selected the offshore-optimised SEANEX inner cone system by PFISTERER to connect more than 100 wind turbines in the Seagreen project in the Western North Sea.
PFISTERER is supplying SEANEX joints as well as preassembled and tested cables with SEANEX connectors for construction. Each of the Vestas turbines will be connected using SEANEX accessories. The cable joints and preassembled cables link the submarine cables to the gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) in the tower of the turbines.
“We are pleased that our SEANEX solution has been selected for this project. This confirms that in SEANEX, we have developed a compact, robust connection system that is perfectly suited to 66kV offshore wind farms,” said Dr Peter Muller, Head of Renewables at PFISTERER.
“The SEANEX Connection System has helped us simplify our fabrication and delivery activities by providing a clear interface point between the inter-array cables and the turbine, accelerating the project execution and saving time and costs while providing a permanently robust and secure connection,” commented James Allan, Lead Engineer – Array Cables of Seagreen/SSE Renewables, summarising the advantages.
“The connection system will provide an easier, quicker, cost efficient and safer approach to connect the wind turbine HV network to the array cable infrastructure in a pluggable variant. SEANEX ensures an end-to-end pretested configuration, allowing the possibility to test the entire array cable infrastructure prior to turbine installation, and will last as long as the turbine.
It will also reduce the time for connecting the individual wind turbine generators (WTGs) to the array network, and still allow a primary gas-insulated switchgear in the transition piece to become redundant since it is directly connected to the WTG HV switchgear. It feels like plugging in your extension cord at home on a bigger scale,” explains Stephan Kremers, Project Manager at Vestas.
As the wind turbines are installed, the pluggable connection between the submarine cable and the tower cable allows the project partners’ individual construction phases to be clearly separated. In addition, the 39cm long SEANEX cast resin joints are designed to be more flexible handling during offshore installation process.
They are solid-insulated and therefore SF6 gas free, resistant to salt water and UV radiation, and submersible. They are suitable for various cable types up to a diameter of 800sqmm.
In the Seagreen project, the XLPE insulated submarine cables are connected to the switchgear via flexible, preassemble and pretested “dropper cables” at sea, when installing the turbine, it is simply a case of plugging the cable into the preassembled joint.
This reduces the offshore installation time. The touch-safe, gas-free and maintenance-free inner cone fitting feature separate mechanical and electrical contacts which are stable in continuous operation under load.
PFISTERER will deliver the SEANEX fittings for the Seagreen project when construction starts.
The Seagreen offshore wind farm is located 27km off the Angus Coast in the Firth of Forth.
It will be developed and operated by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited.
Once constructed, the wind farm will be the largest in Scotland. Phase One will feature 114 MHI Vestas V-164-10 MW turbines and is expected to provide low carbon energy for more than one million homes.
In September 2019, Seagreen secured a 15-year CfD contract awarded by the UK government. SSE Renewables is leading on the development and construction of the first 1,140 MW, supported by Total, and will operate the asset on completion, which is expected in 2022/23.
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage cable systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
MV Connex Products | Ex Stock Thorne & Derrick | Inner Cone Cable Connectors 33kV
Thorne & Derrick | Approved SEANEX Supplier | UK & Export Sales
66kV Inter-Array Cable Connections & Termination
The SEANEX inner cone solution by PFISTERER distributed by Thorne & Derrick is an offshore variant of the successful Connex HV connection system that is specially adapted for 66kV inter-array cabling.
The new offshore cable accessories by PFISTERER combines all the proven performance features – salt water resistance, solid insulation, pluggable and touch-safe – yet it is much more compact, lighter in weight, and lower in cost.
Moreover, the mechanically robust inner cone technology offers clear advantages in terms of installation, corrosion resistance and reliability in harsh environments.
The optimised SEANEX HV cable connector together with the corresponding cast resin joint forms a perfect fitting for connecting and cabling 66kV offshore wind farms.
PFISTERER adapted the system specifically for this application.
Because of the growing number of projects, and particularly with the changeover from 33kV to 66kV in the wind farm networks, we set ourselves the goal of optimising our existing solution for even easier and more flexible wind turbine installation.
The cast resin connection joint in the SEANEX system enables rapid connection of the wind turbine to the wind farm network
The inner cone technology is optimally suited for this application and guarantees reliability and durability well beyond the projected operational life of a wind farm.
In combination with the cast resin joint, the solution is unique,” explains Dr. Peter Müller, Head of Renewables at PFISTERER.
During the development process, HV specialists at PFISTERER always kept the design-to-cost principle in mind. Accordingly, the HV fittings have been strictly optimised for offshore requirements. Thanks to a significantly more compact design, the new cast resin joint measures just 39cm long and weighs 28kg. “Aside from the lower costs, these advantages give our customers greater flexibility for handling and installing the HV fittings,” Müller points out.
SEANEX Connections for Seagreen 1 Offshore Wind Farm. As the wind turbines are installed, the pluggable connection between the submarine cable and the tower cable allows the project partners’ individual construction phases to be clearly separated. In addition, the 39cm long SEANEX cast resin joints enable more flexible handling during the offshore installation process.
Thorne & Derrick are national distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing businesses involved in cabling, jointing, substation, earthing, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and EHV. Supplying a complete range of power cable accessories to support the installation and maintenance of low/medium and high voltage cable systems:
Key Product Categories: Duct Seals | Cable Cleats | Cable Glands | Electrical Safety | Arc Flash Protection | Cable Jointing Tools | Cable Pulling | Earthing | Feeder Pillars | Cable Joints LV | Joints & Terminations MV
MV Connex Products | Ex Stock Thorne & Derrick | Inner Cone Cable Connectors 33kV
9th March 2022 by Natalie Lundie Supply Chain: Marketing Lead | Thorne & Derrick
Thorne & Derrick welcomed Karl McFadden (Commercial Sales Manager at PFISTERER) and Drew Houghton (Commercial Sales at PFISTERER) to our offices for product training including an overview of their market-leading and new generation of SICON shearbolt connectors.
Additional manufacturer updates included an impressive presentation on their major project award at Seagreen with SSE Renewables for the SEANEX range of cable connectors for 66kV inter-array cable termination.
Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm project is located 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea and is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%). Seagreen will be Scotland’s largest and the world’s deepest offshore wind farm when complete.
The Sales and Marketing Team at Thorne & Derrick benefitted from the slick content, engaging animations and well presented slides that successfully simplified the complex.
We shall now look forward to further strengthening our business relationship in 2022 with ongoing product training, technical support and joint sales-marketing strategies.
Pictured SEANEX is a dry pluggable inner cone connection and termination system designed for renewable energy offshore applications up to 66/72.5kV – based on the PFISTERER CONNEX system the SEANEX components have been further developed for the service and operational requirements in the offshore renewable industry.
SEANEX is certified by DNV GL and compliant with the new offshore standard IEC 63026.
Read Article | SEANEX | PFISTERER Connectors Selected For 66kV Wind Turbine Terminations At Seagreen Project
“I genuinely enjoyed today’s presentation – Karl and Drew demonstrated such technical authority, purpose and passion in both representing and presenting the PFISTERER brand and its credentials, that’s infectious. This week we have significantly increased stock holding levels of the CONNEX range of connectors to satisfy customer demand within substation projects for the termination of 33kV cables – our ability to specify CONNEX correctly and deliver from stock overnight has driven sales forward for Thorne & Derrick,” comments Chris Dodds (Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick.
The PFISTERER CONNEX range of high voltage electrical equipment includes: plug-and-sockets, multiple sockets, busbar couplings, surge arresters and voltage testing systems.
PFISTERER meets future challenges with the knowledge that comes from one hundred years of experience. This expertise has developed continuously with advances in technology – and technology has advanced thanks to PFISTERER’s expertise.
Numerous innovations and patents continuously drive our growth with further investment in R&D planned for 2022 and beyond.
The PFISTERER corporate group has been dealing with the interfaces in the flow of electricity ever since it was founded back in 1921. Their success has turned PFISTERER into a globally active company – with a distribution network in 70 countries and 21 locations in Europe, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East.
SEANEX by PFISTERER | High Voltage Connections For Inter Array Cables 66kV
Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of PFISTERER CONNEX MV HV inner cone cable plugs and connection terminations.
Thorne & Derrick supply from stock MV HV cable plugs and terminations manufactured by PFISTERER MV-CONNEX that are suitable for medium voltage levels and applications up to 33kV where MV cables must be reliably connected, terminated and distributed within the electricity supply industry.
PR by Chris Dodds Sales & Marketing Manager at Thorne & Derrick | 08.03.2022
Following extensive and successful field trial testing the Nexans Euromold range of Connectors & Bushings have now received Full Acceptance by Network Rail with Official PADS Approval – specifically this includes Nexans Tee Connector model QM909TB Interface F and associated equipment bushing QM909AR.
The product authorisation by Network Technical Head Power Distribution HV/LV on behalf of the Network Rail Acceptance Panel (NRAP) permits the installation of the Tee Connectors and Bushings to ground mounted oil filled transformers up to 52kV – this covers:
Nexans Euromold Tee Connector Model QM909TB | Interface F Nexans Part Number 7009193 | PADS Catalogue No 0086/099432
Nexans Euromold 52kV 1250A Bushing | Interface F including 6 hole KBCDS-400 Clamping Kit & Sealing Gasket | PADS Catalogue No 0086/099430
➡ See Certificate of Acceptance PA05/05422 | Network Rail Certification
Thorne & Derrick are currently supplying this range of transformer terminations to several UK rail projects – we are Approved Vendors to Network Rail, CP6 Framework Delivery Partners and several HS2 Joint Ventures working on rail transport projects.
➡ For further information on Interface F Cable Accessories including Tee Connectors, Slip-on Terminations, Joints & Bushings refer to the download.
Further Reading
Nexans AFN36-6 42kV single core cable terminations are Network Rail PADS Approved for indoor 25kV air insulated switchgear applications.
The cold-applied Slip-on rail cable termination is approved for use with Siemens ASG25 – 25kV air insulated switchgear for AC traction power supply systems.
Nexans 42kV Order Code AFN36-6
Network Rail 054/214930
Network Rail Certificate of Acceptance PADS PA05/06215
AFN36 cable terminations are used to connect medium voltage feeder cables to supply three-phase AC electrical power to traction substations on electrified lines.
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