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to ensure that cables and accessories meet the
requirements of a particular installation and
provide long life and reliability.
to minimize future cable failures and unscheduled
outages. Ensure quality control by use of the correct
test program and the correct test equipment. Dramatic
improvements to both quality and reliability can be
achieved when the program is witnessed and tailored
to the product.
to ensure that cable products are manufactured
to high standards in the cleanest possible environment.
Contamination and manufacturing defects are major causes
of reduced cable reliability. Well written specifications,
factory inspections and a stringent testing program provide
the maximum reliability for your cable system.
for new and existing installations to help maintain a
high level of reliability
to solve problems in the development of future cable
systems and products. Independent expertise is available
to assit with proposal assessment and contract management.
Testing programs can be designed and recommended.
to ensure that results obtained are meaningful and
relate to in-service operation.
to educate and train cable personnel at any technical
level, from designers to installers and compound chemists.
Keep cable staff up-to-date with the latest technology on
how to install euipment correctly and efficiently. Programs
offered range from two day hands-on workshops to five day
seminars.
of in-service cables and accessories. In-situ diagnostic
methods are being developed to predict remaining cable life
that will help to defray replacement costs. Let us establish
the cause of cable failures and provide a cost-effective solution.
See recent publications (1) (2).
to ensure that in the case of a dispute, a fair, honest and expert opinion is available.
on new cable products to improve positioning.
where underground cable expertise is not maintained in-house.
over cable abandonment of lead covered cable and oil filled
cable.
to upgrade existing power cable corridors by increasing the power density
into large cities and communities.
Title Page, Forward, Preface (1) (2) (3) and Table of Contents (1) (2)
"Fluid-filled Underground Transmission Cable Condition Assessment"
Harry Orton
Orton Consulting Engineers International Ltd.
Phone: (604) 929 3234 Fax: 604 929 3802
e-mail: heorton@msn.com
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