Building on the success of our past cables workshops held in 2008, CEATI International's 2013 event will focus on asset management, operational strategies as well as design and worker safety. The program will focus on best practices as well as lessons learned.
Supported by over 40 utilities from around the world, CEATI's Distribution Assets Life Cycle Management and Transmission Underground Cables Interest Groups will combine forces once again to develop the T&D industry's premier cables focused utility gathering.
Session 1: Asset Management & Life Extension
- Development of Asset Management Programs for UG Cable Systems
- The History and Status of Silicone Injection Technology
- Health Indices and Cable Condition Assessment
- Distribution Cable Section Health Indexing and Risk Assessment
- Life Extension - XLPE and EPR Cable Rejuvenation
Session 2: UG Cable Operation & Diagnostic Tools
- Science & Application of Dissolved Gas Analysis on Oil Filled Cables
- Application of Partial Discharge Testing to UG Cable Systems
- Cable Diagnostics
- Application of DTS on Underground Cable Systems
- A Review of Real Time Thermal Rating Systems
Session 3: Design & Installation Options
- Application of Horizontal Direction Drilling for UG Cable Systems
- Con Edison's Harlem River Crossing Project
- Mechanical Protection of Submarine Cables
- Development of EHV DC XLPE Cable Systems
- Latest Developments and Projects on HVDC Systems
Session 4: Worker Safety
- Worker Protection on De-Energized Systems and Arc Flash
- Utility Practices on Grounding and Bonding in UG Cable Maintenance Work
- Maintenance Procedures and Worker Safety
- Educate each other;
- Provide knowledge and procedures necessary to manage the risks associated with T&D cables;
- Identify areas where additional research may improve our knowledge of T&D cables;
- Identify ways to assure that the knowledge of the past is available for the future;
- Develop a strategy to ensure the continuation of global communication, coordination and collaboration.
