High Voltage Subsea Cable Systems at the Tony

High Voltage Subsea Cable Systems at the Tony Davies High Voltage Laboratory Overview Cable System Testing • The Laboratory was constructed on its current site in 1991 with funding from STC Submarine Cable Systems • We undertake a range of Research, Testing and Consultancy work across a variety of HV Systems • Seven academic staff, possessing a wide range of high voltage expertise, are based in the laboratory • Alongside our high voltage facilities we have a fully equipped HV workshop • We regularly test high voltage products on behalf of UK/EU based manufacturers • A wide range of tests can be performed on cable systems (both land submarine), including withstand tests, impulse voltage tests (lightning and switching) and partial discharge tests • Tests on cable accessories are also offered, including x-ray analysis to verify the integrity of polymeric cable joints. • Experience in testing distribution, submarine fibre optic and neutrally buoyant cable systems and accessories such as joints and wet connectors Research & Development Consultancy & Forensics • Substantial breadth of research in cable systems, from blue sky to end application • Significant work in the development and understanding of novel dielectric materials for both ac and dc application • Use of novel techniques in cable system condition monitoring to make better use of online data • Longstanding work in operational modelling and standards development in areas such as current rating • We have a strong track record of working with industrial partners from manufacturers to transmission utilities • Consultancy has always been a core element of our business, with staff involved in an array of projects both within the UK and overseas • We regularly draw upon our analytical facilities to assist clients in forensic examinations, either for quality control or failure analysis purposes • Work carried out in a range of environments from laboratory to cable ships to cable tunnels www. highvoltage. soton. ac. uk Contact: Prof Paul Lewin Faculty of Physical and Applied Science pll@ecs. soton. ac. uk 02380 593586