Engineering Guide

Click on the headers below to obtain detailed information on each section in PDF form. 

• Cable Testing  
  This section provides general cable testing information and practices from the factory to the field.
  
  
• DC Testing  
  This section covers generic procedures for DC testing as well as limitations of applied voltages.
  
  
• General Calculations  
  This section includes general calculations in regard to typical power cable applications. Some of these calculations include voltage drop, amperes when phasing, kVA, horsepower, or kW is known, induced sheath voltages and short circuit currents for phase conductors.
  
  
• Glossary  
  This section contains definitions of terms relating to power cables and their usage in the electrical industry in general.
  
  
• Handling and Installation  
  This section covers various aspects of cable handling and installation including minimum bending radii, maximum pulling tensions, sidewall bearing pressure limitations, as well as various instructions on handling power cables while on the shipping reel(s).
  
  
• Megger Testing  
  This section covers generic procedures and set-up for megger testing of various insulation materials in a laboratory environment.
  
  
• Technical Data  
  This section covers various data relative to the cable conductors, such as diameters, DC resistances and coverting resistances based on temperature differentials.
  
  
• Terminating and Splicing  
  This section provides a general overview regarding cable preparation for power cable terminations and splices.