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Cable Diagnostics Extend Service Life
Determining the status of high-voltage cable systems
The customer’s situation
Risks often remain undiscovered – Preventing failures and faults failed
Threatening problems usually are not noticed during ongoing operation of high-voltage cable systems. The following causes lead to potential risks:
- Undetected assembly errors or structural damage that cause consequential damage over time.
- Ageing and material fatigue of the cable systems and the fittings.
- Load peaks that lead to consequential damage at the system weak points.
- External influences, such as dust exposure or corrosion.
- General material errors in certain cable or accessory types, which become a risk.
Problem solving
Cable diagnostics help to detect risks on time
The following diagnostics from Brugg Cables are performed for oil and XLPE cables:
- Sheath check.
- High Voltage check.
- Recording and analysing partial discharges.
- Thermographic examinations (temperature analyses).
- Detailed material analyses (e.g., silicone oil, oil, and the lead sheath for oil cables).
- Quality check of fibre optics.
- Comprehensive visual inspections.
Cable diagnostics help to detect risks on time
- Objective evaluation of the condition and possible risks in the cable system.
- Timely introduction of measures, such as repairs or regular inspections, to prevent consequential damage and downtime.
- Ensuring reliable operation of the cable systems.
- Expanding the cable system usage duration and therefore its profitability.
- Preventing possible faults and failures.
- Reduction of the total operating costs due to:
- Cable diagnostics help to plan for maintenance measures on time Avoided fault and failure costs.
Brugg Cables
Brugg Cables is an innovative cable manufacturer from Switzerland that offers an extensive range of power trans- mission and distribution services. Established by Gottlieb Suhner more than 120 years ago, Brugg Cables is now one of the world’s leading cable manufacturers. Throughout our history, our defining characteristics have been our strong customer focus and a highly skilled and professional workforce. Our emphasis has been on innovation and outstanding Swiss quality – since 1896.
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Spare Parts Availability for High-Voltage Cable Systems
Standardised spare parts boxes ensure spare parts availability
The customer’s situation
Risks in warehousing, ordering processes and spare parts availability
The following situations occur repeatedly during a planned replacement or when a fault occurs:
- Necessary spare parts aren’t in stock, because they generally aren’t stored or the stock levels aren’t checked.
- Spare parts are only occasionally available from previous projects.
- The condition and operational capability, not to mention the fastest possible availability of spare parts, are not guaranteed.
- High risk of longer downtimes due to long spare parts delivery times.
Problem solving
An assortment of spare parts boxes – compiled for the relevant grid structure
- Assortment of 10 standardised boxes for: GIS, transformer, and outdoor terminations as well as joints.
- Three full replacement units per box.
- Boxes fit any voltage level within the range of 60 – 170 kV.
- Suitable for all XLPE cable types and diameters.
- Complete repair kit, including small parts, in one place.
- Return and inspection/refilling of the spare parts box by Brugg Cables possible.
- Boxes for > 170 kV available on request.
Customer benefits of the spare parts box
- Compilation of a box assortment that’s individually adapted to the grid structure.
- Guarantee of necessary spare parts – minimisation of downtimes.
- Safe storage on site (temperature, weather, and access) – quick availability.
- Sustainable and correct stocktaking – systematic reordering.
- Purchase or rental models possible.
- On customer request: Relief of their own human resources by outsourcing the responsibility.
Brugg Cables is an innovative cable manufacturer from Switzerland that offers an extensive range of power trans- mission and distribution services. Established by Gottlieb Suhner more than 120 years ago, Brugg Cables is now one of the world’s leading cable manufacturers. Throughout our history, our defining characteristics have been our strong customer focus and a highly skilled and professional workforce. Our emphasis has been on innovation and outstanding Swiss quality – since 1896.