Development of Condition Assessment Criteria for Medium Voltage Underground Cable Water Ingress Joint Using Combined Diagnostic Testing

• Main Authors: Anthony T.M., Mohd Ariffin A., Sulaiman S., Nik Ali N.H.
• Other Authors: 26422816100
• Format: Conference Paper
• Published: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2024
• Subjects: Diagnostics and Testing; Medium Voltage Cable; Tan Delta TD; Time Domain Reflectometry TDR; Very Low Frequency VLF; Cable sheathing; Defects; Insulation; Reflection; Reflectometers; Telecommunication cables; Underground cables; Condition assessments; Diagnostic and testing; Diagnostic testing; Medium voltage cables; Tan delta TD; Time domain reflectometry; Time domain reflectometry TDR; Very low frequency; Very low frequency VLF; Water ingress; Partial discharges
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

In an electric power utility system, medium voltage underground cable joint condition assessment is a crucial part of the network for meeting today's asset management needs. The improperly installed cable joints are exposed to water due to the moist surroundings. Currently, it is challenging to...