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Installation

While 66kV XLPE Cables are manufactured with the highest degree of Quality Assurance beginning from the raw material stage till the time of the despatch of the cable it is equally important to ensure safe handling of the cable right from the storage at Site to the time it is commissioned. For safe and optimum performance installation of 66kV XLPE Cable plays a vital role.

Generally the laying practices employed for laying Power Cable as laid down BIS (Ref : IS : 1255) also applies to 66kV cables but special attention requires to be paid to the consolidation of the soil and surrounding environment in case of direct burial in the ground to ensure adequate heat dissipation.

The laid down procedures and checklists are to be strictly followed during laying, installation and commissioning with special attention to the following areas :

Gable Laying - Schematic Background

  • Selection of Sheath bonding system
  • Route Survey & Selection of Route
  • Ensuring Safety of Other Utilities
  • Transportation of Cable Drum
  • Excavation
  • Dressing of Trench
  • Consolidation of Soil
  • Supporting Services
  • Cable Laying
  • Checking Integrity of Outer Sheath
  • Use of Thermal Blackfills
  • Commissioning Test

Note: Installation Procedure of 66 kV XLPE Cable can be provided on request.

 

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