Summary

This TB has been prepared to address the issues arising from the disruptive discharge of XLPE cable accessories. It is mainly concerned with outdoor terminations and non-buried joints. The Brochure reviewed the experience of such faults in many countries, the resultant effects and the reasons, if any, attributed to the causes of the faults. The TB also deals with material selection and testing. The TB recommends a course of action for existing and new circuits.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 560
Publication year 2013
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Insulated cables (B1)
Working groups B1.29
File size 2 MB
Pages number 64
Price for non member 130 €
Price for member Free
Guideline to Maintaining the Integrity of XLPE Cable Accessories
Guideline to Maintaining the Integrity of XLPE Cable Accessories