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Practical HV Cable Jointing & Terminations For Engineers and Technicians

This document provides an overview of practical cable jointing and terminations for high voltage cables. It discusses the need for high voltage cables and cable joints, as well as various cable types such as PVC, polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, paper insulated lead sheathed, and oil-filled cables. It also covers cable connections in joints and terminations, including the types of connectors used and methods of conductor connections. Stress control in cable joints and terminations is another important topic discussed.

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Practical HV Cable Jointing & Terminations For Engineers and Technicians

This document provides an overview of practical cable jointing and terminations for high voltage cables. It discusses the need for high voltage cables and cable joints, as well as various cable types such as PVC, polyethylene, cross-linked polyethylene, paper insulated lead sheathed, and oil-filled cables. It also covers cable connections in joints and terminations, including the types of connectors used and methods of conductor connections. Stress control in cable joints and terminations is another important topic discussed.

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Practical HV Cable Jointing & Terminations

for Engineers and Technicians

Contents
1 Overview 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Need for high voltage cables 3
1.3 Advantages over overhead transmission lines 4
1.4 Disadvantages of cables in power transmission 5
1.5 Various types of high voltage cables 5
1.6 Need for cable jointing (splicing) 6
1.7 Need for termination kits 8
1.8 Summary 9

2 Constructional aspects of cables 11


2.1 Introduction 11
2.2 PVC insulated high voltage cables 12
2.3 Polyethylene insulated Cables 13
2.4 Cross- Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) Cables 14
2.5 Paper insulated lead sheathed cables (PILC) 20
2.6 Oil-filled cables 22
2.7 Application Areas 24
2.8 Good Installation practices 24
2.9 Summary 25

3 Cable connections in joints and terminations 27


3.1 Introduction 27
3.2 Types of connectors used in cables 28
3.3 Current Path 29
3.4 Methods of conductor connections 31
3.5 Contact resistance 40
3.6 Preferred methods in practice for different cable ratings 41
3.7 Galvanic Corrosion and use of Bimetals 41
3.8 Summary 42

4 Joints and terminations–theory 45


4.1 Basic Approach 45
4.2 Classification of joints 46
4.3 Pre-moulded (slip on) joints 50
4.4 Slip-on terminations 53
4.5 Cold shrink terminations 56
4.6 Heat shrinkable joints 60
4.7 Extrusion molded joints 61
4.8 Additional requirements for outdoor terminations 62
4.9 Reconstitution of cable properties 63
4.10 Connectivity for cable screen and armour 66
4.11 Mechanical protection of joint and terminations 66
4.12 Special joints 66
4.13 Summary 72

5 Stress control in cable joints and terminations 73


5.1 Stress gradients in cable joints and terminations 73
5.2 Areas requiring stress control 79
5.3 Terminations 80
5.4 Joints 81
5.5 Basics of stress control approach 81
5.6 Summary 86

6 Practical aspects of cable jointing and termination 87


6.1 Kits for joints and terminations 87
6.2 Shelf Life 92
6.3 Issues with prefabricated kits 93
6.4 Preparation of cable for termination and jointing 93
6.5 Connection and Reconstitution of cable properties 101
6.6 Continuity and grounding aspects 107
6.7 Sealing, Healthiness of joint/termination & Repairs 107
6.8 Installation aspects for cables and joints 110
6.9 Safety issues and access for repairs 111
6.10 Summary 113

7 Cable termination to equipment 115


7.1 Basics of equipment terminations 115
7.2 Termination to indoor switchgear 116
7.3 Termination to electrical machines 121
7.4 Termination of outdoor HV installation 123
7.5 Terminations to GIS installation 125
7.6 Importance of correct orientation of terminations 127
7.7 Summary 128

8 Standards and testing 131


8.1 International/National standards 131
8.2 Standards for high-voltage and extra high-voltage cables 132
8.3 Type tests 134
8.4 Routine tests 141
8.5 Field Tests 143
8.6 Limitations 144
8.7 Training and certification 144
8.8 Summary 146

9 Failures and analysis 147


9.1 Reasons for failures in high voltage cables 147
9.2 Documentation of work done 149
9.3 Documentation of failures 149
9.4 Analysis of failures 150
9.5 Predictive approach 153
9.6 Summary 160

10 New trends161
10.1 Increasing use of underground cables 161
10.2 New technologies for very high capacities and voltages 165
10.3 EHV XLPE cable systems 167
10.4 High temperature superconductivity cables 168
10.5 Summary 174

Self Assessment quiz with answers 175

Appendices Technical papers 193

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