Power Cables: Selection, Installation & Jointing

Understand the power cables that keep buildings, plants and networks running.

3 daysIntermediate5 modules

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Overview

About this course

Understand the power cables that keep buildings, plants and networks running. You will learn cable construction and ratings, how to size and select cables, safe installation methods, low- and medium-voltage joints and terminations, and the tests that confirm a cable is ready for service.

What you'll learn

Describe the construction and insulation types of power cables.
Size and select cables for current, voltage drop and installation conditions.
Apply safe installation methods for trays, ducts and direct burial.
Prepare low- and medium-voltage joints and terminations.
Carry out and record insulation and continuity tests.

Curriculum

5 modules

Conductors and insulation
Armour and sheaths
Voltage ratings

Current rating and derating
Voltage drop
Short-circuit considerations

Trays, ladders and ducts
Direct burial
Pulling and bending limits

Low-voltage joints
Medium-voltage terminations
Heat-shrink and cold-shrink

Insulation resistance
Continuity and phasing
Safe isolation

Who it's for

Electrical technicians, engineers and supervisors who specify, install or maintain power cables.

Before you start

Basic electrical knowledge

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