To maintain the continuity of the
underground cables the need for the reliable jointing systems came
into existence. Cable terminations and joints have always been very
critical part in the whole distribution system involving underground
cables and have often been the causes of failure in the distribution
system as well. There has always been a need to improve the reliability
of the underground distribution system through newer materials that
can withstand stringent operating conditions and installed without
a room for errors.
There are wide range of cable jointing
systems available today, which can be classified by the way they
are applied such as taped type, pre-moulded / push-on / slip-on
type, cold application type and heat shrinkable type. The selection
criterion for an appropriate type of cable jointing system by the
user should be dependent on the site conditions, operating parameters,
voltage applications and cable types. |
