Electrical Power Cable Engineering

Covers the design, manufacture, installation, testing, operation and performance expectations of low- and medium-voltage electrical power cables used wordwide. The work discusses: dielectric theory; conductors; cable characteristics; sheaths, jackets and armours; ampacity; treeing; and more.

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This work provides coverage of the design, manufacture, installation, testing, operation and performance expectations of electrical power cables used wordwide, focusing on low- and medium-voltage cables. The work discusses: basic dielectric theory; conductors; cable characteristics; electrical properties of insulating materials; shielding power cables; sheaths, jackets and armours; standards and specifications; splicing and terminating; ampacity; treeing; lightning protection; corrosion; and more.