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HV/MV/LV Power Cables: Specification, Installation, Testing and Jointing
Specialist course in the specification, installation, inspection, jointing and termination of high-, medium- and low-voltage cables
About this course
Selecting power cables and reviewing their specifications; planning pulling, installation, jointing and termination work; and reviewing tests and quality records in industrial and oil and gas facilities.
What you’ll learn
Cable construction, conductors, insulation, screens, armour and their applications.
Reading specifications and rated voltage, and selecting suitable cables and accessories.
Route planning, drum handling, pulling, bending, fixing and protection.
Types of joints, terminations, connectors, materials and preparation tools.
Electrical stress control, screen continuity, and preventing moisture and contamination.
Cable preparation, jointing and termination steps in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Pre-commissioning tests, continuity and insulation verification, results and acceptance limits.
Causes and analysis of cable failures, and preparing inspection, testing and handover records.
Days and teaching hours
12 days, totalling 40 hours: 10 days of theory (3 hours per day), one practical day (8 hours), and one examination day (2 hours).
Who is this course for?
Electrical engineers and technicians, cable jointing and termination technicians, quality assurance and quality control engineers and inspectors, and installation and commissioning supervisors.