Power Cables in General (English)

This general course covers all the important aspects of MV and (E)HV cables and their accessories.

A relatively large number of cables are buried underground. This means many people will be involved with (underground) power cables professionally, and that associated knowledge is a key requirement. This basic course, Power Cables in General, covers all the relevant aspects relating to power cables – not always down to a detailed level (specialized courses are available for this purpose), but especially in a related context. This means the course provides a good overview of all the elements that are of interest, as well as the options available for approaching or solving certain problems. The textbook will also be a useful reference tool.

This course is part of a series of five on underground power cables. Supplementary to this general course, four in-depth multi-day courses have been developed, providing more detailed information on the following topics:

• Ampacity and engineering aspects of power cables

• Ageing, quality assurance, testing, diagnostics and failures of power cables
• Asset management, maintenance and remaining life of power cables

Subjects:

• Design parameters
• Materials & types of cable
• Cable manufacture
• Cable joints and terminations
• Cable installation
• Ageing
• Testing cables during the production and operation phases
• Field testing for commissioning and service aged cables
• Failure investigation
• Fault location

Target Audience:
Anyone involved (or to be involved) with power cables in the course of their daily work. It is recommended that the participants hold at least a Bachelor of Engineering degree.

Next to underground power cable courses, DNV also offers three courses in the field of HVDC and submarine power cables:

• HVDC power cables (three days)
• Submarine power cables (three days)
• HVDC submarine power cables (five days)