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Electricity Distribution
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Apr 2013
Electricity Distribution
Long Underground EHV Cables
Reference:
Status:
Live
Start Date:
Apr 2013
End Date:
Unknown
Funding Licencee(s):
Northern Powergrid
Contact:
Chris Goodhand, Innovation Manager (01977 605641)
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Funding Mechanism
Innovation Funding Incentive
Research Area:
None
Core Technology(ies):
High Voltage Technology
Estimated Expenditure:
£17,632.00
Introduction:
To identify the potential issues with long distance distribution using underground cables.
Objectives:
To assess the potential issues with long distance distribution using underground cables (and identify solutions), including but not limited to:
Earthing & bonding
Electrical protection and control
Switching
Pre-commissioning tests
Fault location.
It is anticipated that the study will address issues including but not limited to:
Charging currents as they affect testing, protection and voltage control
The merits of distance, unit, and other protection schemes
Communications over 40-50 km of cable
Intermediate switching points
Shunt and series compensation
DC links.
Related Links
NPG Home on May 10, 2013
http://www.northernpowergrid.com/