Power Cables and Their Application, Power Cables and their Applications: Part 1, 3rd Edition

Lothar Heinhold, Editor Power Cables and their Application This book provides a comprehensive summary of the cables and insulated wires in use today. Apart from detailed descriptions of constructional elements and their materials, as well as accessories, guidance is included for laying, installation and testing. All calculation methods necessary for the planning of cable installations are discussed and explained by the use of practical examples. Detailed construction data and technical values for project planning for the engineer and the installer may be found in Part 2. Overview of Contents Constructional Elements Conductors Insulation Protective Sheaths Protection against Corrosion Insulated Wires and Flexible Cables Types of Wires and Cables Core Identification of Cables Application and Installation of Cables Power Cables National and International Standards Types of Construction of Low- and High-Voltage Cables Power Cables for Special Applications High-and Extra-High-Voltage Cables Planning of Cable Installations Guide for Planning of Cable Installations Cable Rated Voltages Current-Carrying Capacity Short-Circuit Conditions Resistance Capacitance Inductance Insulation Resistance Economic Optimization of Cable Size Interference of Power Cables with Control and Telecommunication Cables Design and Calculation of Distribution Systems Laying and Installation Cable Identification Marking Laying the Cable Installation Guide Cable Accessories Cable Plan Measuring and Testing of Power Installations Electrical Measurements in the Cable Installation, as Installed Locating Faults