Preventive maintenance this aims to thwart possible faults that arise from outright negligence of the power distribution infrastructure.
Underground cable installation procedures.
There are three main methods of laying underground cables which are i direct laying ii draw in system and iii solid system.
The reliability of underground cable network highly depends upon proper laying of cables quality of cable joints and branch connections etc.
Standardisedcable installation depth to minimum cover of750 mm and maximum depth of 1500mm section 14 9 added section 14 10 clarified marker tape and protective cover requirements section 14 11 clarified cable sealing exposed cables and terminated cables requirements section 14 13 14 14 and 14 15.
Added section on live end.
These three methods are explained below with their advantages and.
Underground cable maintenance procedures routine maintenance can help minimize the frequency of cable faults and these procedures are classified as follows.
In the following paper we would like to suggest some of these areas for your consideration in regards to equipment and procedures for underground.
Optical fiber cable should be carefully inspected when received and stored safely onside during storage before installation.