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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
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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Published 22 Sep 2020
“If you are encountering issues with circulating currents or standing voltages on extended circuit lengths of single core MV cables up to 33kV there is now a solution from Nexans to help control these unwanted and potentially dangerous issues by installing GTSIS.W screen break joints – these cable joints...
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Published 07 Sep 2020
Semi-Conducting Screens STANDARD TECHNIQUE: CA2C/9 Relating to General Requirements for 11kV Cable Jointing Extract from a Western Power Distribution Company Directive The below guide explains the best way for the removal of semi-conducting screens. Before commencing the level of PPE required for this operation shall be as the matrix...
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Published 07 Sep 2020
Online Monitoring Transfix DGA 500 Transformer Gas Analyser Guest Article | Fundamentals Ltd Fundamentals exists to solve problems. Their products and solutions have been improving the health and performance of the medium voltage and high voltage electrical grid for 25-years. The Transfix DGA 500 transformer gas analyser is no...
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