Technological progress in high-voltage XLPE power cables in Japan. I

The author reviews technological progress in the design and production of cross-linked polyethylene cable and discusses the present status of the products taking advantage of this technology. A brief historical background is given. The methods for determining or choosing cable characteristics, such as insulation thickness, service life, and cable quality, are discussed. Progress in production technology is discussed, covering improvements in polyethylene, three-layer common extrusion, dry curing, and smoothing of the semiconductive shield layers.>