About the Book
Power Cable Technology provides a precise understanding of the design, manufacture, installation, and testing of a range of electric power cables—from low-voltage, 1,000/1,100V cables to extra-high-voltage, 400kV cables—with reference to future trends in the industry.
The authors’ mantra is: know your cable. Thus, the book begins with a comprehensive overview of power cable design and manufacturing through the ages, and then:
Describes the characteristics of the materials currently used in the production of various power cables
Explains how to calculate the die orifice for drawing wires, how tolerance in manufacturing affects material weight and consumption, and how and why lubricants are used
Addresses the formation, stranding, and insulation of the electrical conductors, as well as the sheathing, armouring, and protective covering of the power cables
Delivers an in-depth discussion of quality systems, quality control, and performance testing
Covers the many nuances of cable installation, including laying, jointing, and terminating
Throughout, the authors emphasise consonance between design theory and practical application to ensure production of a quality power cable at a reasonable cost. They also underscore the importance of careful handling, making Power Cable Technology a must read for power cable engineers and technicians alike.
Table of Contents:
Introduction. Basic Materials for Manufacturing Various Types of Electric Power Cables. Wire Drawing: Copper and Aluminium. Conductor Formation–Stranding: Theory and Practice. Insulation and Insulated Conductors. Assembling and Laying Up of Multicore Cable and Protective Metal Sheathing. Armouring and Protective Covering. Electrical Parameters for Designing Cables. Quality Systems, Quality Control and Testing. Some Special Cables. Power Cable Laying, Jointing and Installation. References.
About the Author :
Sushil Kumar Ganguli has more than 50 years of experience in the electrical cable industry. After graduating in physics from St. Xavier’s College, he was trained as a cable technologist in the reputable German cable industry, then appointed technical and production manager at Universal Cables Ltd., where he researched, designed, and developed new, better performing, more competitive types of cables for railways and defense. He subsequently worked in various capacities with Gloster Industries; joined Cable Corporation of India (in collaboration with Siemens Germany) as head of R&D and took charge of the Technical Department as technical manager; helped develop cable manufacturing machinery at Vidhya Kabelmats India Pvt. Ltd.; and served as technical advisor to Paramount Communication Ltd., AEI Cables Ltd. UK, Hindusthan Vidyut Products Ltd., and Uniflex Cables. Widely published, he has lectured at the Institute of Electrical Engineers, Electrical Contractors Association, National Test House, Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation Ltd., and Electrical Cable Development Association.
Vivek Kohli has 37+ years of experience in running businesses with P&L responsibility, and has led core functions, projects, business development, administration, operations, and technology. After earning his BE in electrical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, he began his career as chief operations manager with RPG Cables Ltd. He subsequently worked with Hindusthan Vidyut Products Ltd. as technical vice president, Polycab, Ravin Cables Ltd., and Sterlite Technologies Ltd. as CTO and business head. He is currently CEO for power business and group HR, and IT lead in Hindusthan Group. Prior to CEO, he was president of strategic new business and projects at Hindusthan Group. Widely known as an EHV cable and HTLS conductor expert and business head for several startups in the wire and cable industry, he was instrumental in making the first XLPE cable and HTLS conductor in India. He is an Indian Institute of Plant Engineers corporate member, as well as a member of the Society of Power Engineers, Cigré, and Belgian-Luxembourg Business Association.
Review :
"This two-volume set thoroughly details system-level design, micro design, logic verification, and testing of integrated circuits. Electronic design automation (EDA) is a category of software tools for designing electronic systems such as printed circuit boards and integrated circuits. The tools work together in a design flow that chip designers use to design and analyze entire semiconductor chips. EDA is also referred to as electronic computer aided design (ECAD).
There is a wealth of information contained in these two volumes for readers working with or interested in learning about microprocessor design, testing, and verification."
—John Shea, IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, March/April 2017 Issue
"... very useful for everybody in the cable industry and studying electrical engineering. ... theory meets with experience in this book. ... an extraordinary masterpiece in this field. Fills many gaps, and answers a lot of questions that never could have been answered so well before."
—Erkan Muslu, Colleague
"Power Cable Technology, offers an understanding of the design, manufacture, installation and testing of a range of electric power cables—from low-voltage, 1000/1100 V cables to extra-high-voltage, 400 kV cables. The book offers an overview of power cable design and manufacturing."
— Wire & Cable Technology International, June 2016 Issue
