Abstract
Performance of power cable connectors is usually evaluated under bare conditions as for overhead applications, such as specified in the test standards ANSI C119.4 and IEC 61238-1. Significant differences exist between the requirements of these two standards, in particular, the short-circuit current test that only becomes optional in the recent ANSI 2011 edition. Furthermore, past and recent experience with testing medium-voltage cable splices according to the standard IEEE 404 have revealed the shortcoming of the aluminum connectors tested on aluminum conductors with overheating failure. New mechanical power connectors on the market offering range-taking capability and easy installation promise better connectivity and reproducibility based on the shear-bolt technology. This paper discusses the results as obtained in an accelerated aging test on different types of cable splices with both compression and mechanical connectors. Based on the test results, a simple and effective method is also proposed to identify a degraded connector inside a cable splice.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
