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Euromold by Nexans | 11kV Cable Terminations (WPD UK DNO Approved)
April 28th, 2021Images courtesy of: PWR-X Cable Jointing Specialists – Manchester, UK
Pictured: 11kV Nexans Euromold Terminations
DNO: WPD
The cable jointing team at PWR-X recently completed two sets of terminations to help meet a clients outage. “We always go the extra mile to meet our clients demands. Whilst ensuring our works is carried out to the highest standards!”
nexans euromold
Thorne & Derrick are Main Distributors for the complete range of Nexans Euromold Connectors, Joints and Terminations for medium voltage cables utilising EPDM rubber, cold-shrink, push-on and heat shrink technologies. We distribute from stock and provide expert technical support for the Euromold range of Separable Connectors – the European manufactured connectors are manufactured from high quality EPDM rubber and include elbow, straight and tee connectors supplemented by a complete range of 11kV-33kV bushings.
Separable connectors are typically used to terminate cables on power systems and circuits distributing MV-HV electricity at 6.6kV, 11kV, 33kV and 66kV.
Nexans Euromold are the leading European manufacturer of Medium & High Voltage Cable Connectors & Accessories for MV-HV energy and electricity distribution – providing an underground cable accessory range including premoulded EPDM rubber separable connectors for cables and Euromold epoxy bushings for cable termination into gas insulated electrical equipment transformers and switchgear.
Euromold connectors can be “piggy-backed” to allow for multiple stacked cable connections per phase – ATEX certified cable connectors are available to safely terminate and connect MV-HV cables into electrical equipment situated in potentially explosive atmospheres including Zone 1 and Zone hazardous areas.
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345kV USI PPL HPPT Straight Joint – Boston USA
April 28th, 2021Image Courtesy of: Steve Fielder – HV/EHV Cable Jointer at S Fielder Jointing Ltd Grade 1/Leading Hand 400kV Oil 500kV XLPE Senior Cable Jointing Technician.
We are delighted to feature the work of Steve Fielder on our Jointers PhotoBlog – Thorne & Derrick are committed to highlighting the high skill levels and expertise required in the cable jointing industry at a time when widespread concerns prevail about declining jointers workmanship.
Pictured: 345kV USI PPL HPPT Straight Joint
Steve Fielder – Technical Qualifications
- ABB Jointing XLPE Power Cables 52-170kV
- BBUSL (J19) Plumbing Refresher
- Prysmian 132kV DELFT Transition Joint
- BBUSL (J13) Aux Cable Testing
- Nexans Transition Jointing 132kV XLPE/LPOF cables
- Nexans Jointing & Termination 132kV XLPE cables
- Prysmian 132kV XLPE Outdoor Sealing Ends, Gas Immersed Termination
- BBUSL (J11) 275/400kV Fluid Filled Cables
- BBPN (J9) 132kV F/F Cable Jointing
- BICC (J25) Plumbing Part 3 Fluid Filled PPL Cables
- BICC (J2) Plumbing Part 2 Fluid Filled Cables
- BICC (HV3) 66/200kV Fluid Filled Cable Jointing
- CEAT CAVI Field Factory Joint 33kV EPR Insulated Cables (Italy)
- BICC (HV5) 66/500 XLPE Cable Jointing
- BICC (J28) XLPE MIG Welding
- Prysmian Oil Filled MIG Welding
- BICC CAD Welding
- BICC 33kV Solid & Oil Filled Cable Jointing
- BICC (J1) Plumbing Part 1
- Prysmian 132kV 3 Core Oil Click Fit Transition Joint
- Brugg Joints & Terminations for Polymer Cables up to 170kV
- Raychem 11kV-33kV Cable Joints and Terminations
- Tyco 11kV- 33kV Cable Joints and Terminations
- 3M 11-33kV Cable Joints & Terminations
- C & W 33kV Hot Splice Transition Cable Joints
- Prysmian 400kV Oil Filled GIS Cable Terminations
Further Reading
More of Steve’s work
- 110kV G&W Cable Termination – HPFF High Pressure Fluid Filled
- 138kV HPPT
- G&W Gas Straight Joint (40kV 3 Core PILC)
- Masterclass – 400kV Low Pressure Oil Filled Prysmian Extended Ferrule Straight Cable Joint
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115kV Straight & Stop Joint On LPLF, PILC Cables In Cable Vault
April 20th, 2021This series of excellent photographs taken from site have been kindly provided by: Douglas Page, Instructor & Cable Splicer at Hydro One (Training and Development Services)
“It must be said, cable jointing is a team effort with multiple cable splicers, confined space entry personnel, there’s a “kitchen cook” that is outside the space, that keeps tapes and oil hot, hands us kettle after kettle of flushing oil, certain size rolls and tapes before we know we need them – there are very few splices that are completed by one person,” adds Douglas.
HV-EHV Cable Splicing Team : Douglas Page, Peter Hatziiounou, Craig Dowling, Walter Ryan and Bob McViegh in the “kitchen”.
115kV Straight & Stop Joint On LPLF, PILC Cables In Cable Vault
Pictured: Classic “roman arch” conductor, 115kV LPLF, PILC Transmission Cable (Low Pressure Liquid Filled, Paper Insulated Lead Covered).
Originally installed in the 1960’s the sequence shows back to back cable splices in a 16 foot cable vault – the cable jointing was required after the original cable splice became damaged in an explosion. The images cover the cable preparation and jointing stages required to reinstate the 115kV cable.
Conductor insert to prevent crushing the oil duct during cable crimping
Cable polishing
Hand taping by the cable splicer to restore cable to “factory insulation diameter”
After build up is complete, “carbon black” is added – this is the semi-conductive screen in modern cable manufacture
In the background is the completed insulated cable splice – the EHV cable splicers then had to make the 115kV stop joint shown in the preceding images about 18″ to 24″ distant from the straight joint on the same cable to allow the installation to be accommodated within the confines of the cable vault.
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EHV 132kV Outdoor Termination NKT Cable
April 20th, 2021Images Courtesy of: Tamer Ali – EHV Cable Jointer at Ibn Omairah Company, Saudi Arabia
Pictured: 132kV Cable Termination, NKT Cable
NKT have been a pioneer in the cable industry since the company was established in 1891. They offer a wide range of cable joints, terminations and cable accessories for LV, MV & HV projects.
NKT’s flexible and reliable solutions bring power to interconnections, hydro-electric and nuclear power plants, as well as onshore and offshore wind farms, oil and gas platforms and solar energy. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions for a lifetime and for generations to come.
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3M Cold Shrink 25kV Straight Joint & Cable Termination
April 20th, 2021Image Courtesy of: Andy O’Malley – IBEW 258, EHV Cable Jointer/Splicer
Pictured: 3M Cold Shrink 25kV Straight Joint & Cable Termination
3M Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Termination 25kV
3M Cold Shrink High Voltage Cable Joint 25kV
Further Reading
- MANWEB – Cable Jointing Past & Present by Patrick & Andy O’ Malley
- Confined Spaces Cable Jointing Using 3M Cold Shrink Straight Joint Splice (25kV)
- EHV Cable Joint – LS Cable 240kV 3000 KCMIL XLPE Cable Circuit
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