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Webinar Invite | Sensored Cable Accessories For The MV Grid from 3M Electrical
May 17th, 2021
3m Sensored Cable Accessories
For The Medium Voltage Grid
Now there’s an economical, proven way to gain visibility to distribution grid electrical measurements.
The power generation mix is changing due to the integration of renewables and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructures.
Load profiles, voltage level fluctuations and power flow direction challenges are emerging and utilities need more insight into their medium voltage distribution system.
Join The Webinar
- 19th May, at 2 pm (UK time): The first webinar will provide an awareness of the trends impacting the medium voltage electric grid and will highlight 3M sensing solutions.
- 9th June, at 2 pm (UK time): The second webinar will focus on ENEL’s power Utility experience.
➡ Join The Webinar
Join our two live, free webinars to learn how 3M Sensored Cable Accessories can help to automate the medium voltage grid and support the integration of more renewable energies and the adoption of electric vehicles.
The first webinar “Digitising the Medium Voltage Underground Grid” will provide an introduction and the second one “Enabling ENEL’s Smart Grid Development” is about the experience of ENEL Power Utility.
3M Sensored Cable Accessories
Sensored Cable Accessories (SCA), from 3M, provide a retrofittable, compact and economical way for Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to gain visibility and data from their distribution grid with voltage and current measurements.
As the need and importance of measurement and data in the underground grid rises, 3M SCA provides a simple path to high accuracy solutions for assessing and improving fault detection, power flow and power quality. The advent of new regulations and integration of renewables into the medium voltage network, make the need for high accuracy measurements critical for assessing the health of your electrical grid and better managing the future of the network’s grid modernisation.
The Medium Voltage Electrical Network
3M Electrical Providing Visibility Into the Medium Voltage Electrical Infrastructure
3M Sensored accessories easily retrofit inside cable compartments, air insulated switches, gas insulated switches or on transformers inside substations. When you upgrade your existing medium voltage substation with our product, you gain high accurate sensing and overall insight into multiple nodes without the need to replace.
Sensored Cable Accessories
Features And Benefits
3M cable accessories for the medium voltage electrical infrastructure have a variety of features and benefits including:
- Small, compact & lightweight integrated form factor
- Robust design for retrofit or new equipment
- Modular integration interfaces as passive low power voltage transformer in compliance with IEC 61869-11 and IEC 61869-10 for the current sensor
- Integrated design fits into existing and constrained spaces
- Designed for the rugged underground environment, does not require proprietary sensing equipment
- Designed to integrate with multiple existing and new remote terminal units (RTUs) or Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs)
- Real-time measurements at underground nodes throughout MV distribution system
- Saves money by integrating into existing infrastructure
3M – DISTRIBUTORS, STOCKISTS & SUPPLIERS
Thorne & Derrick provide competitive prices and fast delivery from stock for the complete range of 3M Scotchcast and Cold Shrink cable joints, terminations, resins and Scotch electrical tapes – we stock high voltage cable joints and terminations manufactured from 3M using Cold Shrink for 11kV/33kV and up to 66kV cables.
LV, MV & HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt
Thorne & Derrick International are specialist distributors of LV, MV & HV Cable Installation, Jointing, Duct Sealing, Substation & Electrical Equipment – servicing UK and global businesses involved in cable installations, cable jointing, substation, overhead line and electrical construction at LV, 11kV, 33kV and EHV.
THORNE & DERRICK 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 HV
11kV EPR Triplex Cable Joints Using Lovink Enertech Medium Voltage LoviSil Cable Joints
May 13th, 2021Lovink Enertech LoviSil cable joints are developed on the basis of fluid silicones, a technology that can boast 25 years proven field experience with an extremely low cable joint failure rate.
Due to the construction and characteristics of the silicone-based insulation material, the Lovink LoviSil medium voltage cable joint is particularly suitable for applications with both polymeric and paper-insulated cables – the ideal transition joint, but also the perfect universal straight through joint.
Lovink LoviSil cable joints have been adopted by Western Power Distribution (WPD) due to their acknowledged low failure rate for the jointing of 11kV EPR cables.
11kV Lovink LoviSil Cable Joints (WPD Approved)
The cable jointer utilises mechanical shearbolt connectors for fast and simplified jointing of conductors without resort to hydraulic crimping tools and die sets.
The white inner casing is a polyester material which is bolted together and then sealed around the outside lip with a poly type resin which is very important to get level. The connections inside the case are filled with LoviSil dielectric silicone fluid. The outer red casing is filled with ProtoSil polyurethane resin.
The cable jointed on this occasion was 11kV Triplex 185sqmm with EPR insulation and bonded screen (WPD Specification).
Lovink cable joint completed by Dan Williamson (Cable Jointer)and Robert Upson (Jointers Mate).
Jointers blog
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Includes access to our popular JOINTERS BLOG with contributions from utility professionals, linesmen and cable jointers working on MV HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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Patton & Cooke 600 Amp PILC Cable Transition Module
May 13th, 2021Patton & Cooke Co.’s CTM’s are designed for splicing PILC (paper insulated lead covered) cable into solid dielectric cable. P&C modules allow easy and reliable construction of single phase taps or cable splices from PILC distribution cable feeders using Separable Insulated Connectors (i.e. Rubber Elbows).
CTM’s are rated for 15kV or 35kV applications and are available in 200, 600 or 900 Amp configurations.
Image Courtesy : John McGaughan – U.G. Cable Systems Operation Specialist/Safety Manager at Barrow Power LLC
Pictured : Patton & Cooke Transition Module – built by apprentice at TECO Training Centre.
Patton & Cooke
Since 1961, Patton & Cooke has been designing and manufacturing medium and high voltage electrical connectors and equipment for mines and utilities around the world.
From 600 to 25,000 volts, 145 to 500 Amps, Patton & Cooke designs and manufactures trailing cable couplers, junction boxes, and splitter boxes, as well as cable and coupler handling devices for the safe distribution of power to both mobile and fixed mining production equipment.
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 HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
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132kV Cable Jointing – A Showcase Page For Chris Barker (EHV Cable Jointer)
May 13th, 2021Extra High Voltage or EHV 132kV cable jointing is a highly-skilled area of electrical power engineering.
Cable jointing skill-sets are not automatically transferred up the voltage classes from 11kV to 33kV and onto 132kV.
Different techniques and technologies are applied to jointing EHV cables including polymeric, paper lead, oil, fluid-filled and transition jointing using ABB, Ericsson, Nexans, Brugg, Pfisterer Ixosil, Silec and 3M products.
Joint | Terminate | Connect Medium & High Voltage Cables MV HV EHV
This webpage has been created to demonstrate the diversity of accreditations and skills demanded in order to joint 132kV cable.
The content derives entirely from the professional workmanship of Chris Barker who is highly respected by peers throughout the UK and international EHV power industry.
Pictured : 132kV Transition Cable Joint. The image clearly shows the exceptional workmanship by EHV Jointer, Chris Barker.
A 16″ chamfer knife was used to achieve the perfect chamfering of the high voltage cable.
Prysmian 132kV Straight Joint
Double Circuit 132kV Prysmian Sectionalised Cable Joints
132kV Prysmian EHV Cable Termination – Finished MIG Weld
132kV 3M Cable Termination
132kV Prysmian Termination
132kV Prysmian Termination
132kV Crimping – 1200sqmm Copper Conductor On LS Straight Joint
“If I MIG weld an aluminium core when jointing I would normally make the weld larger than the core itself. But on a cable termination the jointer must grind it down to conductor size – this requires exceptional welding skills from the HV cable jointer. Cadweld is acceptable but the jointer must open up the cable core and clean and flux every strand,” says Chris Barker.
132kV Transition Joint
132kV Prysmian Straight Joints – Ready To Land The Pre-mould
Further Reading
Installing 132kV Prysmian Cable Joints Using Prysmian Multi Ram Crimping Tool
3M Cold Shrink HV Joints Splicing 66kV XLPE Cable
132kV Prysmian Cable Terminations
Masterclass – 132kV ABB Cable Termination
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 HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
15,000+ Subscribers. ➡
275kV Sectionalised Prysmian Cable Joint
May 13th, 2021Image Courtesy of: Chris Barker (Owner & EHV Cable Jointer at CB Jointing Ltd)
Pictured: 275kV Sectionalised Prysmian Cable Joint
T&D are distributors for Prysmian Cable Components which includes their range of cable joints, cable cleats, cable glands and jointer tooling for LV, MV and HV cables.
Prysmian Group
Chris is certified to install:
- Pirelli/Prysmian
- Prysmian Click-Fit
- Ericsson
- ABB
- Silec Cable
- Nexans
- Pfisterer/Ixosil
- Raychem
- Tyco TE Connectivity
- LS Cable
- 3M
275kV Sectionalised Prysmian Cable Joint
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 HV EHV cables and overhead lines typically at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and up to 132kV.
15,000+ Subscribers. ➡
