학술논문

The Evolution of Medium Voltage Power Cables
Document Type
Periodical
Author
Source
IEEE Potentials Potentials, IEEE. 31(3):20-25 Jun, 2012
Subject
General Topics for Engineers
Engineering Profession
Power cables
Power cable insulation
Temperature
Technological innovation
Voltage control
Language
ISSN
0278-6648
1558-1772
Abstract
This article introduces a survey on the state-of-the-art and the technological progress in medium-voltage (MV) power cables for distribution systems. At present, MV cable insulation technology is characterized by a changeover from the conventional lapped-paper, paper-insulated laminated (PIL), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) to tree-retardant cross-linked polyethylene (TRXLPE), and ethylene propylene rubber (EPR). The former types have many disadvantages such as high dielectric loss, high operating cost, and low power handling capability.