Innovative 132kV Joint Development

Apr 2013

Electricity Distribution

Reference:

Status: Live

Start Date: Apr 2013

End Date: Unknown

Funding Licencee(s): UK Power Networks

Contact: UKPN Innovation Team

Funding Mechanism Innovation Funding Incentive

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): High Voltage Technology

Estimated Expenditure: £106,365.00

Introduction: EDF Energy Networks currently operates approximately 50 kilometres of 132kV Gas Compression cable, a technology that has become difficult to support due to the availability of replacement cable and joints.

This project examined the potential for the adaptation of an existing design of 132kV joint for use as a new repair technique for an existing 132kV gas compression cable system.

Objectives: The focus of this project was to work with a cable and accessory manufacturer to design, build and test a new 132kV transition joint to enable the connection of the existing gas compression cable to new freely available 132kV XLPE cable.