Electrical Breakdown Of Air & Solid Dielectrics

By Chris Dodds on 30th October, 2013

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In this first of a series of 15 blogs we provide Chapter breakdowns for the Nexans published book, "Medium Voltage Cable Accessories, A Theoretical and Practical Approach".

Today, we overview Chapter 2, Electrical Breakdown Of Air & Solid Dielectrics.

The book covers the installation of medium voltage cable terminations, separable connectors, cable joints and associated equipment such as cable glands and cable cleats.

Great emphasis is placed on failure modes and methods of preventing potential problems in service.

Essential reading for:

• Lead Electrical Engineers
• Electrical Project Engineers
• Principal Electrical Engineers
• Plant Engineers
• LV HV EHV Cable Jointers
• ATEX Inspectors
• Substation Commissioning Managers
• LV HV EHV Project Managers
• Buyers & Procurement Managers
• SAP's
• Sales Managers & Engineers

The book is an instant hit with DNO's, IDNO'S, ICP's, MV HV Cable Jointers, Cable Contractors, Utility Cable Jointer Training Schools, Electrical Contractors and Substation Engineers.

Chapter 2 Electrical Breakdown of Air & Solid Dielectrics 

from Medium Voltage Cable Accessories

• 2.1 Electrical breakdown of air
• 2.2 Electrical breakdown of solid insulating materials
• 2.3 Effect of air/solid combinations on voltage distribution
• 2.3.1 Voltage distribution between infinite parallel plates
• 2.3.2 Voltage distribution between concentric cylinders
• 2.3.3 Voltage distribution between concentric cylinders with two dielectrics
• 2.3.4 Maximum electric stress in a cylindrical dielectric

Nexans (Euromold) manufacture high voltage Screened Separable Connectors (Elbow & Bolted Tee), Cable Joints & Cable Terminations (Cold Shrink & Heat Shrink), Bushings and Surge Arresters are available to suit 11kV, 33kV and up to 42kV distribution networks.

Medium Voltage Cable Accessories Book Published By Nexans

• Format: Hardback
• Extent: 160pp
• Size: 300x215mm [Nexans 11kV 33kV Cable Jointers Book]
• ISBN: 978-0-9573785-0-6
• RRP: £79.99
• Illustrations: Nexans Power Accessories (UK)
• Publication Date: March 2013

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