Increased productivity in medium-voltage XLPE insulating with continuous type change

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The margins for MV (medium-voltage) cables are typically low and there is a clear need to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Type change normally means significant down time. The CV-line needs to be run down and the crosshead disassembled. It easily takes an hourโ€”often a full shiftโ€”before the line is back in operation. With continuous type change (CTC) there is no down time. Type change to a different conductor size or insulation thickness can be done at full speed without depressurizing the CV-tube.

Description

The margins for MV (medium-voltage) cables are typically low and there is a clear need to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Type change normally means significant down time. The CV-line needs to be run down and the crosshead disassembled. It easily takes an hourโ€”often a full shiftโ€”before the line is back in operation. With continuous type change (CTC) there is no down time. Type change to a different conductor size or insulation thickness can be done at full speed without depressurizing the CV-tube.

Additional information

Author(s)

Jorma Leppรคnen and Pekka Huotari, Maillefer Extrusion Oy; and Eero Korolainen, Neutro Oy, Finland

Publication/Event/Pages

Milan ITC

Year

2013