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Published 22 Sep 2020
Images : Mohamed Ali (Electrical Cable Jointer). Jointers blog Subscribe now to our POWER NEWSLETTER– a monthly email circulation packed with news, projects, videos, technical tips, training information, promotions, webinars, career opportunities and white papers. Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
BS 7671 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations The IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) now require all new electrical system designs and installations, as well as alterations and additions to existing installations, to be assessed against transient overvoltage risk and, where necessary, protected using Surge Protection Devices (SPDs). Covered in...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
Stress Control Methods Choosing Cable Terminations to Reduce Electrical Stress The following information has been republished with kind permission of 3M Electrical. Traditional Geometric Stress Cone This method reduces the electrical stress at the shield discontinuity by extending the shield and gradually increasing the thickness of insulation under the...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
RISE NOFIRNO System Pipe Sealing With DNV GL Approval RISE NOFIRNO sleeves and sealant by CSD Systems are made from the highest grade silicone materials, and have a tested service life of over 20 years. Unlike some competitive systems, the RISE NOFIRNO system contains no cheap calcium silicate or...
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Published 22 Sep 2020
ALUminium Cables Ship Connect System Republished with the kind permission of Hermod Iverson at Amokabel Norway AS A new alternative to copper electrical cables is offering shipowners more flexibility and a potential weight reduction of 55% per ampere. In the race towards more environmentally friendly shipping solutions, reducing a...
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