Summary

Recent developments of the practice to install HV cables in air, created a general concern regarding fire safety. This Technical Brochure wants to describe, but also to increase the awareness, that safety is a duty, not an option, and proper design and installation are good investments for the Transmission System Operator. A summary table is presented as a synthesis of the TB in order to give an overview of the various mitigation systems: the technicians can refer to it as a first screening, to focus on the best solution, according to the expected performance. The conclusion is to avoid a large disturbance thanks to a modest investment which limits material damage and allows fast recovery of the functionality of the system.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_297_5
Publication year 2018
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Insulated cables (B1)
Working groups WG B1.51
File size 2 MB
Pages number 4
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free

Authors

VOROBJEV, LUO

Keywords

Electra magazine

Fire issues for insulated cables installed in air
Fire issues for insulated cables installed in air