Electric power industry consulting
Let me pay attention to one very common mistake that can be very expensive. In the construction of a single-core cables, the main elements are the core and XLPE-insulation. The metal screen (Cu, Al) and the outer sheath of the cable are usually perceived as auxiliary elements of the cable. As a result, people carry
The photo shows the ordinary cable termination of 10 kV, which was overheated due to high currents induced in the screens. We can see traces of excessive heating at the junction of the screen with its grounding wire, caused by significant currents passing there. The quality of the screen and wire connections is a separate
The photo shows a monitor (meter) for metal-oxide surge arrester (MOA). The device combines two functions: 1️⃣ To measure the «conduction current» passing through MOA under the influence of the AC operating voltage of the 50 Hz frequency. 2️⃣ To count the «number of impulses» through MOA. Both functions are absolutely useless! I will explain
On today’s photo there is a nice modern bright transition tower (pylon, support) for mixed cable and overhead line. What can be advised to improve this facility next time? Unfortunately, many details are not so good:✅ Link-boxes for cable screens.✅ Black pipes which protect cables above the ground level.✅ Red corrugated pipes which protect cables