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Copper in cables; undergrounding

Copper Power Cables

  • Why use copper rather than aluminium as the conductor in power cables?
  • Copper and Aluminium: A Comparison of Life-Cycle Cost
  • Installation and repair of power cables: Copper vs. aluminium
  • The weight advantage of copper in submarine cables
  • What are the most relevant physical properties for copper and aluminium in electrical applications?
  • Corrosion of aluminium and copper in cable conductors
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Underground Power Cables

  • What are the maintenance procedures for underground distribution?
  • What are the main selection and design criteria for cables used in underground distribution?
  • What are the different installation methods for underground cables and how do these compare with one another?
  • Which are the key cost components of an underground cable power distribution system and how do these compare with overhead lines over the lifecycle?
  • How do High Voltage Overhead Transmission Lines impact the environment and how can this be evaluated?
  • What are the important engineering considerations when going underground?
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