Power Cable Technology
Your power cables are part of THE connection between the generator and the consumer
How to deal with increasing demands, network ageing, network extensions and decentralized (renewable) power generation? How to avoid huge capital expenditures and cut operational expenditures and still keep the lights on in today's competitive environment?
Power cables come in a variety of sizes, materials, and types, each particularly adapted to its uses. Moreover, apart from the cables itself, in a cable network one will find different types of joints and terminations (sealing ends) and especially these accessories have a large impact on the network reliability.
Underground power cables are divided into two categories:
- high-voltage power-transmission cables (69-500 kV)
- distribution cables (less than 69 kV), of which extruded solid dielectric cables dominate the 15-33 kV urban distribution system.
For more information:
Focus maintenance costs and investments on the parts of the underground cable network that really need it!
A rule of thumb frequently used by many businesses, including utilities around the world is that approximately 10% of the investment costs can be saved for each year an investment is postponed.
Asset managers and network operation managers need to know the transport capacity of power cables in normal and in emergency situations without jeopardizing the reliability of the cable system.
Securing utility infrastructure through effective storm planning and resilience management
KEMA houses expert knowledge on electromagnetic fields and can perform measurements and calculations as well as provide solutions to reduce electromagnetic fields
Integrating modern technology solutions for effective, efficient, secure T&D systems
Minimizing the power interruption duration
Taking the right decisions for your new energy infrastructure projects requires thorough preparation.
Extension, overhaul or upgrade of your assets is a costly matter.
KEMA's expertise covers all services related to the complete equipment life-cycle