Cable End Termination Systems

Type CETS, 100 kV up to 800 kV

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 Situation & Application Cable Terminations

HV tests of extruded cables require special measures for The general principle is based on the field-control by using
the connection of the HV source to the cable under test. Water- deionised water with a specific, controllable conductivity together
controlled cable end termination systems allow a reliable and with its high dielectric constant. As cable diameters can vary the
easy handle of this connection. The required international electric field distribution can change significantly within the same
standards and requirements for testing cables are all fulfilled by cable end termination. Thus a suitable field-control is needed,
using our cable end termination systems (IEC 60840 / 30-150kV, that means the correct conductivity within the cable termination is
IEC 62067 / 150-550kV, IEC 60060-1, IEC 60060-2, IEC 60270). crucial and thus an important design factor of the cable end
terminations. Furthermore, one negative consequence of using
Cable End Termination Systems (CETS) are designed and water with limited conductivity as a medium for the correct field-
manufactured for routine and type testing of medium, high control, electric energy is dissipated within the water. This may
and extra high voltage plastic-insulated cables. Additionally, lead to a significant and unwanted temperature rise. This effect is
the system can also be operated in the framework of avoided by the application of an effective cooling system for the
development tests and other applications as: water and by choosing the correct conductivity.

• HV AC withstand tests The main components of the cable end termination system
• PD measurement tests (the terminations are PD free up consist of two cable end terminations CET for each end of the
to the rated voltage of the system) cable to be tested and the water conditioning unit, CEU, see title
• HV impulse (LI and SI) tests figure. Additionally, accessories like silicone sealing compound,
• Step-up tests deionisation resin, water tubes and spare parts complete this
• HV AC long term tests (the system is designed for testing system. The cable is inserted from below into the end
continuous duty cycle) termination for voltages up to 800 kV, Fig. 1.
• C/tan δ measurement on request (special preparation of
the cable ends without changing of water end The termination CET is designed as a 2-tube system in
terminations) which the deionised water circulates. Together with the water
conditioning unit a closed water system is formed. Each cable
Notice, CETS are not intended for cable operation or service after termination is connected by two hoses to the water conditioning
installation. In addition, if high current tests above 100 A are unit, see title figure.
needed, this has to be considered from case to case.

The CETS series includes terminations from 100 kV up to

800 kV for a maximum cable diameter of 160 mm over the outer
semi-conducting layer. Cable end terminations are based on the
field control within the end termination and in the ambient air by
using water with a specific and adjustable conductivity. Due to the
concept of the fully automatic control of the conductivity, the
temperature as well as the filling and emptying process, the cable
end termination systems are perfectly suited to perform all above
mentioned tests. They were developed in such a way that they
can be delivered as fully automatic stand-alone systems. The
great advantage for the user is a comfortable and easy
integration into the existing control and measuring system of the
HV test equipment via a fibre optic link.

Fig. 2: CET 300/120 with manual Fig. 3: CET 300/120 with

jacking system motorized jacking system

To lift the CET a standard version with manual jacking system,

Fig. 2, is available. The motorized version, Fig. 3, is offered as an
option.

Fig. 1: View of a cable end termination for 300 kV, CET 300/120
 Water Processing Unit

Two water processing units, type CEU are available to Via a fibre optic link and by the PROFIBUS system, the
cover all needs for the voltage levels from 100 kV up to 800 kV. water conditioning unit can be incorporated in the HIGHVOLT
Design and geometry of the cables to be tested change the field control and measurement system of high voltage AC and LI
distribution and energy losses within the cable end termination. sources.
The water conditioning unit is the key component which controls This allows visualization on a central display, the remote control
both conductivity and temperature of the water circulating through of all parameters and the starting of all processes of the CEU.
the cable end terminations. Furthermore, for very high voltage applications and power, two
CEUs can be controlled by only one touch panel, as the two
water conditioning units can be connected by one optical fibre
The water conditioning unit (Fig. 4) is equipped with a link.
sufficient water reservoir which holds the deionised water.
Together with the two cable terminations, which are connected by
four hoses with the water conditioning unit, a closed water system As heat losses rise strongly with the increase of the applied
is formed, see title figure. By an effective pump, the water is voltage level and by decrease of the cable diameter (volume of
circulated with a flow rate of 30 l/min. or 60 l/min. through the water is increased), cooling capacities for the CEUs cover two
cable end terminations. With the help of a heat exchanger the ranges. The smallest CEU has a maximum cooling capacity of
excess heat is taken away by external cooling water. The 60 kW and the larger version is equipped with a cooling capacity
conductivity is controlled by a deionisation resin contained in a of 120 kW.
bottle. The arrangement of this bottle within the water circulating
system in conjunction with the conductivity control allows a very
long life time of about one year, even if the system is used
intensively.

Control of water condition:

The four different operation states
- Deionisation / Internal circulation 0,34 0,35
- Charging / External Circulation
- Testing / External Circulation 34,9 35
- Discharging
can easily be selected by buttons on the touch panel (Fig. 5). 40,1 39,9
All operation states, critical values like conductivity, temperature, 65 62
and water flow rate can be preset and are automatically
processed and controlled. No manual operations are necessary
like opening and closing valves or a manual correction of the
conductivity during a HV test. If critical conditions occur, as water
leaks or overheating, a signal is produced and the high-voltage
Fig. 5: Visualization of key parameters on the CEU touch
will be automatically switched off. Fig. 6 shows as an example the
screen during testing
visualization of the key parameters during cable testing on the
CEU touch screen.

Easily changeable bottle with

deionization resin

Control cabinet with touch panel

Cabinet for water processing,

measurements etc.
Hose connections for two CETs
Hose connection for
external cooling water

Fig. 4: Front view of CEU 120

 Available Systems

Type designation for the cable end termination systems and The cable terminations alone:
their components is as follows:
CET a/b G
The system (consisting of two cable end terminations together a rated voltage
with the water conditioning unit): b maximum cable diameter in mm across
CETS a/b-c semi-conducting layer
G guard electrode for tan δ measurement
a rated voltage in kV
(as option)
b maximum cable diameter in mm across
semi-conducting layer Example: CET 350/120 is a pair of cable end termination for
c maximum cooling capacity in kW 350 kV, 120 mm across semi-conducting layer
Example: CETS 350/120-60 is a system for 350 kV, 120 mm The water conditioning unit:
across semi-conducting layer, 60 kW cooling capacity
CEU c R
c maximum cooling capacity
Further technical information about the components can be found
in the HIGHVOLT Data Sheets No. 7.93 and 7.95 R remote control (as option)
Example: CEU 120 means a water conditioning unit with 120 kW
cooling capacity

Type Pair of cable terminations Water Conditioning Unit Accessories 2)

CETS 100/120-60 CET 100/120 CEU 60 CEA 100/120
CETS 150/120-60 CET 150/120 CEU 60 CEA 150/120
CETS 200/120-60 CET 200/120 CEU 60 CEA 200/120
CETS 250/120-60 CET 250/120 CEU 60 CEA 250/120
CETS 300/120-60 CET 300/120 CEU 60 CEA 300/120
CETS 350/120-60 CET 350/120 CEU 60 CEA 350/120
CETS 350/160-60 CET 350/160 CEU 60 CEA 350/160
CETS 400/120-60 CET 400/120 CEU 60 CEA 400/120
CETS 400/160-120 CET 400/160 CEU 120 CEA 400/160
CETS 500/120-120 CET 500/120 CEU 120 CEA 500/120
CETS 500/160-120 CET 500/160 CEU 120 CEA 500/160
CETS 600/120-120 CET 600/120 CEU 120 1) CEA 600/120
1)
CETS 600/160-120 CET 600/160 CEU 120 CEA 600/160
CETS 700/120-240 CET 700/120 2 x CEU 120 CEA 700/120
CETS 700/160-240 CET 700/160 2 x CEU 120 CEA 700/160
CETS 800/160-240 CET 800/160 2 x CEU 120 CEA 800/160
Detailed technical data see data sheet 7.93 see data sheet 7.95
1)
Table 1: Overview of cable end termination system CETS optional are also two CEU 120, each for one cable end termination
2
) includes spare parts, silicone sealing compound, deionization resin

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