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T&D<br />
A Comparison of<br />
Common Cable<br />
Diagnostic Indicators<br />
By Gary Catlin : HV Diagnostix<br />
T<br />
here is a range of technologies and products on offer in<br />
the market that can assist with the condition assessment of<br />
power cables.<br />
Power cables come in a range of designs, rated voltages, lengths,<br />
conditions - to name but a few of the possible variations. Insulation<br />
can also degrade via a range of mechanisms and cables can be<br />
damaged in a variety of ways.<br />
SPACE-AGE TECHNOLOGY FOR CABLES<br />
There is no universal diagnostic that is equally sensitive to the full<br />
range of problems that can be experienced over the wide range of<br />
cable installations at the various stages in their life-cycles. This is<br />
despite many manufacturers exuberant sales claims.<br />
A combination of test techniques can often give the best<br />
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