High Voltage Accessories of Brugg Cables - en
High Voltage Accessories of Brugg Cables - en
High Voltage Accessories of Brugg Cables - en
Brugg Cables – products and services of the Business Unit High Voltage Accessories 3
Introduction 5
Dear customer 5
Brugg Cables – reliable technology made in Switzerland 6
Additional equipment 45
Earthing equipment 47
General information 47
Earthing- and Cross-bonding boxes 48
Tools 49
Tools 49
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General information 51
Our standards and services for reliable products 53
Our basis – advanced technology combining experiences with innovations 53
The basis of our quality – production at high standards 54
The guarantee for our quality – fully tested equipment 55
Quality beyond the factory – installation services 56
We offer more – after sales services, monitoring and diagnostics 57
Our know-how and experiences for your success – The Brugg Cables Academy 58
Our Experience for your success 59
Brugg – a history of experiences in cable systems 59
References I 60
References II 61
Brugg markets – worldwide and close to you 62
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Dear customer
Thanks to your support, we've already succeeded in delivering We'd like to express our appreciation and thanks for your
over 40 000 accessories. The success of these products, which constant support and assistance in the continual improvement
today covers a voltage range of 60 kV to 550 kV, enables us to of our products and services, and hope that you will continue to
provide consistent and reliable energy supplies on all five conti- accompany us now and into the future.
nents – day and night. We go beyond providing our customers
with products of the highest Swiss quality. Our considerable
Yours sincerely,
experience within the global market allows us to deliver tailor-
made products and, ultimately, electrical energy into millions of
households. With your help, we've been able to create an ef- Patrick Frei
fective and communicative business. This success is felt daily Head of Business Unit High Voltage Accessories.
and makes our work all the more enjoyable.
So why do our products work so well? They're simple to pro-
duce and install, easy to connect, compatible with all types of
energy cables and can cope with the wide range of defects and
inconsistencies occurring in energy network systems. We wel-
come challenging projects and excel in finding solutions for
those of a difficult or complex nature – technical, climatic or
cultural. So don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to realise
your project; simply, efficiently and to your outmost satisfaction.
Patrick Frei
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Terminal stud
Corona shield
Insulator:
– porcelain
– polymer
– epoxy type
Insulating
compound
SiR slip-on
stress cone
Polymer cable
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General
Our terminations for polymer cables are designed to be used At a glance, the main advantages of the prefabricated and
independently of any type of polymer cable or cable manufac- pretested SiR stress cones are:
turer from 72.5 to 550 kV and up to a conductor cross-section of * Very high breakdown strength of >23 kV/mm at 50/60 Hz
2500 mm². * Excellent temperature stability of between –50 and +180°C
Termination design * Very high life exponent of n >>40
Terminations for polymer cables consist of a stress cone with * Excellent field grading performance at high frequency with
the deflector, an insulating compound, an insulator, a corona deflectors of solid material
shield and a terminal stud. * Optimum electrical stress distribution due to computer-based
design
Outstanding properties of the SiR stress cone * Zero failure guarantee with final high voltage pretesting
Stress cones are pre-moulded sleeves, which ensure field * Void-free contact pressure on the cable surface at normal and
grading between the outer semiconducting layer and the insu- elevated load conditions due to excellent elasticity of the SiR
lation. Made of silicone rubber (SiR), they combine outstanding * Easy installation due to excellent mechanical properties and
electrical and mechanical properties with excellent interface elasticity, no high mechanical forces needed
behaviour.
The electrical properties are designed to minimise stress, Five types of terminations for your applications
whilst mechanical properties ensure an optimum level of sur- Five different types of terminations are available.
face pressure on the cable which remains constant throughout For outdoor applications we offer terminations with porcelain
the lifetime of the termination. and composite insulators. Each type of termination has a spe-
The deflectors are made of solid semiconducting material. cific insulating compound, which can be chosen according to
Although costly, this ensures that they function properly at all customer specifications – oil or SF6 gas.
voltage loads and guarantees a long and reliable lifetime. Terminations for transformers are made of cast epoxy resin in-
For optimum electrical stress distribution, the stress cones are sulators and can also be filled with silicone oil or SF6 gas.
designed with the help of computer simulations. For gas insulated switchgears (GIS), we offer two different
Quality in production and testing for reliable devices types of terminations, traditional terminations and dry type
Our stress cones are one-piece and fabricated in-house in an plug-in terminations.
extremely clean surrounding. To ensure best quality, the fabri- Our terminations for polymer cables are:
cation is made with computerised machines. For zero failure * Outdoor terminations with porcelain insulators
production, every part is tested several times in the fabrication * Outdoor terminations with composite insulators
process. The stress cones must pass a final acceptance test. * Traditional GIS terminations
Each device is certified individually. This ensures that every * Dry type plug-in GIS terminations
stress cone leaving our factory is 100% reliable. * Transformer Terminations
Technical data of outdoor terminations with porcelain insulators for polymer cables
Operating Max. conductor Ø over XLPE insulation Max. Ø of outer sheath Type Creepage distance
voltage cross-section (Cu/Al)
Umax/kV mm² mm mm mm
Technical data of outdoor terminations with composite insulators for polymer cables
Operating Max. conductor Ø over XLPE insulation Max. Ø of outer sheath Type Creepage distance
voltage cross-section (Cu/Al)
Umax/kV mm² mm mm mm
Technical data of dry type plug-in GIS terminations for polymer cables
Operating voltage Max. conductor cross-section Ø over XLPE insulation Max. Ø of outer sheath Type
(Cu/Al)
Umax/kV mm² mm mm
General
Our joints for polymer cables are designed to be used inde- At a glance, the main advantages of the prefabricated and
pendently of any type of polymer cable or cable manufacturer pretested SiR stress cones are:
from 72.5 to 550 kV and up to a conductor cross-section of * Very high breakdown strength of >23 kV/mm at 50/60 Hz
2500 mm². * Excellent temperature stability of between -50 and +180°C
Joint design * Very high life exponent of >>40
Joints for polymer cables consist of a conductor clamp, an in- * Excellent field grading performances at higher frequency with
sulation body with semiconductive deflectors and middle elec- deflectors and middle electrode of solid material
trode, a moisture barrier, a mechanical protection and the con- * Optimised electrical stress distribution due to computer-
nections of the outer conductor. based design
* Zero failure guarantee with final high voltage pretesting
Variety of conductor clamps * Void-free contact pressure on the cable surface at normal and
Conductor clamps connect both conductor ends of the cable. elevated load conditions due to excellent elasticity of the SiR
Their main task is to ensure a low contact resistance during * Easy to install due to excellent mechanical properties and
lifetime. Our joints are designed to suit all common types of elasticity, no high mechanical forces needed
conductor clamps. Due to their many advantages, such as being
easy to apply, we recommend the use of screwed conductor 100% moisture protection with metal shield
clamps. Our standard joints are equipped with a real transverse mois-
Outstanding properties of the SiR insulation body ture barrier made of a metal shield. This gives 100% moisture
The insulation body consists of semiconductive deflectors at protection to the joint and results in a prolonged lifetime, mak-
both sides, a semiconductive middle electrode and the insula- ing it highly reliable. In its basic version, the barrier is a metal
tion compound. It ensures field grading between the semicon- sheet. In the more sophisticated version, the moisture barrier is
ducting layers of the cable and the conductor clamp. Made of a metal tube.
silicone rubber (SiR), the insulation body combines outstanding Variety of designs for mechanical protection
electrical and mechanical properties with excellent interface High reliability and a long lifetime are further ensured by the
behaviour. first-rate mechanical protection of the joint. Suited to the di-
The electrical properties are designed to minimise stress, verse applications of the customer, we offer a wide variety of
whilst mechanical properties ensure an optimum level of sur- mechanical protection designs.
face pressure on the cable. The optimum surface pressure re- Basic protection is provided by a heat shrink cover. For a higher
mains constant throughout the lifetime of the joint. The field degree of protection, steel or copper (Cu) housing and/or a box
grading deflectors and middle electrode are made of solid of polyester can be chosen. This polyester protection box is
semiconducting material. Although costly, this ensures that filled with an insulating compound, giving excellent sealing to
they function properly at all voltage loads and guarantees a long the joint.
and reliable lifetime. The different designs of mechanical protection enable you to
For optimum electrical stress distribution, the insulation body is select the best technical and cost-efficient solution for your ap-
designed with the help of computer simulations. plication.
Quality in production and testing for failurefree devices
Our insulation bodies are one-piece and fabricated in-house in
an extremely clean surrounding. To ensure best quality, the fab-
rication is made with computerised machines. For zero failure
production, every part is tested several times in the fabrication
process. The insulation bodies must pass a final acceptance
test. Each device is certified individually. This ensures that every
joint leaving our factory is 100% reliable.
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Our protection designs for polymer cable joints are: All joints are designed and tested according to international
* Metal sheet with heat shrink cover standards, such as IEC 60840 (≤150 kV), IEC 62067 (>150 kV) or
* Metal sheet with protection box IEEE Std 404-2000.
* Cu-tube with coating of high density polyethylene (HDPE Their main advantages are:
coating) * Very compact dimensions
* Cu-tube with protection box * 100% failurefree pretested one-piece SiR slip-on bodies
* Steel housing * Total moisture barrier with standard use of metal sheet
* Steel housing with protection box * High variety in application with different types of mechanical
protection design
* Easy to handle and fast and easy to install
* No preload needed during transport or storage due to design
with SiR slip-on bodies
* Excellent track record in all environments, laying conditions
and climate zones
* In service for more than 20 years at Brugg Cables with out-
standing results
Joints with polyester protection box in a concrete pit Subject to changes without notice
MPAH Metal sheet Heat shrink * Extremely compact * For limited dimensions, such as small
cover dimensions manholes
* Basic sealing against * In tunnels or concrete manholes without
moisture permanent water ingress
* Cost effective
MPAP Metal sheet Protection * Good mechanical protec- * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
box tion in different environ- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
ments tions
* Total sealing against * In buried installations with humid soil
moisture
MPCC Cu-tube Cu-tube with * Compact dimensions * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
HDPE coating * High degree of mechani- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
cal protection tions
* Total sealing against * In installations with permanent humidity
moisture or shallow water
MPCP Cu-tube Cu-tube and * Highest degree of * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
protection mechanical protection concrete pits or directly buried installa-
box * Total sealing against tions
moisture * In installations with permanent humidity
or shallow water
-21 Straight through connection, insulated to ground Direct connection of cable screen without cross
bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing
-31 Screen interruption, insulated to ground for cross Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
bonding
72.5 1000 46 - 101 155 MPAH 1.72-21/-31 Metal sheet with heat shrink cover
2500 46 - 101 155 MPAP 1.72-21/-31 Metal sheet with polyester protection box
2500 46 - 101 155 MPCC 1.72-21/-31 Cu-tube with HDPE coating
2500 46 - 101 155 MPCP 1.72-21/-31 Cu-tube with protection box
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MPAH Metal sheet Heat shrink * Extremely compact * For limited dimensions, such as small
cover dimensions manholes
* Basic sealing against * In tunnels or concrete manholes without
moisture permanent water ingress
* Cost effective
MPAP Metal sheet Protection * Good mechanical protec- * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
box tion in different environ- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
ments tions
* Total sealing against * In buried installations with humid soil
moisture
MPCC Cu-tube Cu-tube with * Compact dimensions * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
HDPE coating * High degree of mechani- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
cal protection tions
* Total sealing against * In installations with permanent humidity
moisture or shallow water
MPCP Cu-tube Cu-tube and * Highest degree of * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
protection mechanical protection concrete pits or directly buried installa-
box * Total sealing against tions
moisture * In installations with permanent humidity
or shallow water
-21 Straight through connection, insulated to ground Direct connection of cable screen without cross
bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing
-31 Screen interruption, insulated to ground for cross Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
bonding
145 2500 46 - 101 155 MPAH 1.145-21/-31 Metal sheet with heat shrink cover
2500 46 - 101 155 MPAP 1.145-21/-31 Metal sheet with polyester protection box
2500 46 - 101 155 MPCC 1.145-21/-31 Cu-tube with HDPE coating
2500 46 - 101 155 MPCP 1.145-21/-31 Cu-tube with protection box
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MPP Protection Protection * Good mechanical protec- * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
box box tion in different environ- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
ments tions
* Good sealing against * In buried installations with humid soil
moisture
MP / Cu-tube Cu-tube with * Compact dimensions * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
MPCC HDPE coating * High degree of mechani- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
cal protection tions
* Total sealing against * In installations with permanent humidity
moisture or shallow water
-21 Straight through connection, insulated to ground Direct connection of cable screen without cross
bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing
-31 Screen interruption, insulated to ground for cross Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
bonding
MPCC Cu-tube Cu-tube with * Compact dimensions * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
HDPE coating * High degree of mechani- concrete pits or directly buried installa-
cal protection tions
* Total sealing against * In installations with permanent humidity
moisture or shallow water
MPSP Steel housing Steel housing * Highest degree of * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
stainless steel and protec- mechanical protection concrete pits or directly buried installa-
tion box * Total sealing against tions
moisture * In installations with permanent humidity
or shallow water
-21 Straight through connection, insulated to ground Direct connection of cable screen without cross
bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing
-31 Screen interruption, insulated to ground for cross Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
bonding
245 2500 68 - 115 150 MPCC 1.245-21/-31 Cu-tube with HDPE coating
2500 68 - 115 150 MPCP 1.245-21/31 Cu-tube with protection box
2500 68 - 115 150 MPSP 1.245-21/-31 Steel housing with protection box
MP / Steel housing Steel housing * Highest degree of * In all types of laying, such as in tunnels,
MPSP and protec- mechanical protection concrete pits or directly buried installa-
tion box * Total sealing against tions
moisture * In installations with permanent humidity
or shallow water
-21 Straight through connection, insulated to ground Direct connection of cable screen without cross
bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing
-31 Screen interruption, insulated to ground for cross Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
bonding
300 2500 68 - 115 150 MPSP 1.300-21/-31 Steel housing with protection box
420 2500 82 - 115 175 MPSP 1.420-21/-31 Steel housing with protection box
550 2500 100 -129 175 MPSP 1.550-21/-31 Steel housing with protection box
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Terminal stud
Corona shield
Insulator:
– porcelain
– polymer
– epoxy type
Insulating liquid
Paper-taped
stress cone
Oil-filled cable
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General
Our terminations for oil-filled cables are designed to be used Four termination types available
independently of any type of oil-filled cable or cable manufac- Four types of terminations are available. For outdoor applica-
turer from 72.5 to 420 kV and up to a conductor cross-section of tions, we offer porcelain and composite insulators. Terminations
2500 mm². for SF6 gas insulated switchgears (GIS) or transformers are
Termination design made of cast epoxy resin insulators. The insulating liquid for all
Terminations for oil-filled cables consist of a paper-taped stress oil-filled terminations is oil. The corona shield is designed to
cone, an insulating liquid, an insulator, a corona shield and a minimise electrical stress.
terminal stud. Our terminations for oil-filled cables are:
Prefabricated stress cones * Outdoor terminations with porcelain insulators
The prefabricated paper-taped stress cones are a tried and * Outdoor terminations with composite insulators
tested design that has been used for terminations of Brugg * GIS terminations
Cables for more than 75 years. * Transformer terminations
The main advantage of these products is that the coils for stress
All additional equipment available
cones are prefabricated in a clean and dry environment at our
factory. We deliver all additional equipment required to operate an oil-
After a high quality process of taping, drying and impregnation, filled cable system, such as oil expansion tanks or pressure
the coils are stored and delivered in sealed and oil-filled con- control cabinets.
tainers. Consequently, the coils remain dry in any degree of hu- Future delivery assurance
midity and oil-impregnated for the installation. Our track record reflects our degree of commitment to quality,
For the best solutions, our prefabricated stress cones are made reliability and service. This means that our customers can rely
according to customer specifications. on us to deliver cables, accessories and all other equipment for
The advantages of the prefabricated design are: oil-filled cable systems for many years to come.
* High degree of quality and reliability due to production of pre-
fabricated paper-taped coils in a clean and dry environment
* Very good thermal stability of up to 85°C
* Excellent field grading performances at normal frequency and
higher frequency load
* Can be applied under supervision of Brugg personnel
* Excellent track record in all environment, laying conditions and
climate zones
* In service for more than 75 years at Brugg Cables with out-
standing results
Technical data of outdoor terminations with porcelain insulators for oil-filled cables
Operating voltage Max. conductor cross-section (Cu/Al) Type Creepage distance
Umax/kV mm² mm
Technical data of outdoor terminations with composite insulators for oil-filled cables
Operating voltage Max. conductor cross-section (Cu/Al) Type Creepage distance
Umax/kV mm² mm
General
Our joints for oil-filled cables are designed to be used inde- Our joints for oil-filled cables are:
pendently of any type of oil-filled cable or cable manufacturer * Straight-through joints
from 72.5 to 420 kV and up to a conductor cross-section of * Stop joints
2500 mm².
Joint design All additional equipment available
Joints for oil-filled cables consist of a conductor clamp, a paper- We deliver all additional equipment that is needed to operate an
taped insulation, a moisture barrier, a mechanical protection and oil-filled cable system, such as oil expansion tanks or pressure
an earthing link. control cabinets.
Variety of conductor clamps Future delivery assurance
Conductor clamps connect both conductor ends of the cable. Our track record reflects our degree of commitment to quality,
Their main task is to ensure a low contact resistance during reliability and service. This means that our customers can rely
lifetime. Although all typical conductor clamps can be used, we on us to deliver cables, accessories and all other equipment for
recommend using pressed clamps for the conductor connec- oil-filled cable systems for many years to come.
tion of joints for oil-filled cables. 100% moisture protection with metal housing
Prefabricated coils Joints for oil-filled cables come with a standard metal housing.
The prefabricated paper-taped coils are a tried and tested design This acts as a radial moisture barrier. Together with the me-
that has been used for Brugg Cables joints for more than 50 chanical protection of the joint, it guarantees a prolonged life-
years. time, making it highly reliable.
The main advantage is that the coils are stored and delivered in Choice of mechanical protection design
sealed and oil-filled containers. The basic mechanical protection is provided by the metal hous-
Consequently, the coils remain dry in any degree of humidity ing. For additional protection, a box of polyester can be chosen.
and oil-impregnated for taping during installation. This polyester protection box is filled with an insulating com-
The advantages of the paper-taped design are: pound giving excellent sealing to the joint.
* High quality and reliability of the paper-taped coils Our protection designs for oil-filled cable joints are:
* Very good thermal stability of up to 85°C * Metal housing
* Excellent field grading performances at normal frequency and * Metal housing and protection box
higher frequency load
* Can be applied under supervision of Brugg personnel
* Excellent track record in all environment, laying conditions and
climate zones
* In service for more than 50 years at Brugg Cables with out-
standing results
OM... -01 Steel hous- Steel housing * High degree of mechanical pro- * In concrete tunnels or concrete
or -11 ing tection in different environments pits
* Total sealing against moisture * In insulated formations
penetration
OM...-21 Steel hous- Steel housing * Highest degree of mechanical * In all types of laying, such as in
or -31 ing with protection protection in different environ- tunnels, concrete pits or buried
box ments installations
* Total sealing against moisture * In installations with permanent
penetration humidity or temporary flooding
-21/-01 Straight through connection, either insulated to Direct connection of cable screen without cross
ground (-21) or not insulated to ground (-01) bonding
-21sp Straight through connection with direct or indirect Connection of cable screen to earthing link
earthing, insulated to ground
-31/-01 Screen interruption and interruption of metal Cross bonding of cable screen at the joint
housing for cross bonding, insulated to ground
(-31) or not insulated to ground (-11)
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72.5 630 OM 1.72-01 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
3 x 400 OM 3.72-01 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
145 1000 OM 1.145-01 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
1000 OM 1.145-11 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
1000 OM 1.145-21 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
1000 OM 1.145-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
170 800 OM 1.170-01 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
800 OM 1.170-11 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
800 OM 1.170-21 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
2000 OM 1.170-22 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
800 OM 1.170-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
2000 OM 1.170-32 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
245 2000 OM 1.245-21 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
2000 OM 1.245-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
300 2000 OM 1.300-21 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
2000 OM 1.300-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
420 2000 OM 1.420-01 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
OS Standard Steel Metal housing * Highest degree of mechani- * In all types of laying, such
stop joint housing or Metal hous- cal protection in different as in tunnels, concrete or
ing and pro- environments buried installations
tection box * Total sealing against mois- * In installations with perma-
ture penetration nent humidity or temporary
flooding
OSF Stop joint Steel Steel housing * High degree of mechanical * In laying with concrete,
with back-to- housing protection in different envi- such as in tunnels or con-
back design ronments crete pits
* Total sealing against mois- * In insulated formations
ture penetration
Standard stop joint 170 1200 OS 1.170-11 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
Standard stop joint 245 2000 OS 1.245-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
Standard stop joint 300 2000 OS 1.245-31 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
Stop joint with back-to- 420 2000 OSF 1.420-11 Metal housing or Metal housing and protection box
back design
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General
Our transition joints are designed to be used independently of Designed for very high pressure values
any type of cable or cable manufacturer from 72.5 to 420 kV and Our transition joints can be designed for operating pressures up
up to a conductor cross-section of 2500 mm². to 14 bar – hydraulic or pneumatic – and emergency pressures
Joint design up to 24 bar. This is achieved by means of reinforced casing that
Transition joints are used to connect polymer- with paper- can be individually designed according to customer specifica-
insulated cables. tions.
They consist of a conductor clamp, SiR stress cones with an Single and three core transition joints
insulator for the polymer cable side and paper-taped coils for We offer two different types of transition joints, single core and
the paper-insulated cable side. Transition joints are covered by a three core transition joints.
moisture and a mechanical protection, and have an earthing Single core transition joints are used to connect single core
link. polymer-insulated cables to different types of single core paper-
Variety of conductor clamps insulated, or paper/polypropylene-insulated cables.
Conductor clamps connect both conductor ends of the cable. Three core transition joints are used to connect a three core
Their main task is to ensure a low contact resistance during polymer-insulated cable with three single core paper-insulated
lifetime. or paper/polypropylene-insulated cables.
Choice of mechanical protection design
Outstanding properties of the SiR stress cone and insulator
A stainless steel casing covers the whole arrangement. This
of the polymer cable side
gives an electrical connection of the metallic sheath between
The stress cone and insulator of the polymer cable side are the both cables and ensures that moisture and a strong mechanical
same as those used for conventional GIS or transformer termi- protection is maintained. For additional protection, a box of pol-
nations. Thus, the transition joint profits from the well proven, yester can be chosen. The box is sealed with an insulating
prefabricated and pretested silicone slip-on stress cones of compound of epoxy type, giving excellent sealing to the joint.
Brugg Cables.
High flexibility in earthing
The hydraulic oil-barrier is achieved with the epoxy insulator of
the polymer cable side. All components within the insulator are Our transition joints can either be chosen with straight through
completely separated and connected to an external stainless connection or with screen interruption for cross-bonding.
steel expansion tank. Wealth of experiences
Reliable technology of paper-taped coils for the oil-filled The prefabricated stress cone on the polymer cable side and the
cable side paper-taped stress cone on the oil-filled cable side are tried and
Stress cones for the paper-taped cable side are of the same re- tested designs, which have been used for these types of joints
liable and qualitative design as those for paper-taped joints or for more than 20 years.
terminations. Thus, the transition joints profit from the well pro- Our protection designs for transition joints are:
ven, paper-taped coils of Brugg Cables. * Steel housing
Flexible application of Brugg transition joints * Steel housing and protection box
The main advantage of our transition joints is their excellent
quality and enduring reliability. They can be installed inde-
pendently of any type of low-pressure oil-filled (LPOF) or high-
pressure pipe type (HPPT) cable.
TOS...-11/-12 Steel Steel * High degree of mechani- * In laying with concrete, Straight through
housing housing cal protection in differ- such as in tunnels or con- connection, not
ent environments crete pits insulated to
* Total sealing against * In insulated formations ground
moisture penetration
TOS...-31/-32 Steel Steel * Highest degree of * In all types of laying, such Straight through
housing housing mechanical protection in as in tunnels, concrete or connection,
with pro- different environments buried installations insulated to
tection * Total sealing against * In installations with per- ground
box moisture penetration manent humidity or tem-
porary flooding
General information
As a partner for complete solutions, Brugg Cables delivers all
additional accessories and equipment needed for the optimum
functioning of your cable system.
All additional equipment from one source
Brugg Cables supplies all additional equipment for your cable
system such as:
* Cable clamps
* Earthing equipment for terminations
Cable clamp
* Earthing equipment for joints
* Expansion tanks and pressure control cabinets for oil-filled
cables and accessories
Cross-bonding box
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Tools
We provide you with all the necessary tools to guarantee quality
installation.
Complete set of tools
In order to provide you with high quality installation, we offer the
necessary tools for the installation of high voltage accessories.
Our tools can be bought or rented.
If you require detailed information concerning these items, just
contact our experts for a separate catalogue and offer.
Press head of 60 t
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Brugg Cables' modern, fully screened test room for AC voltages up to 600 kV
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New office and production facilities in Brugg and home of the "Brugg Cables
Academy"
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References I
From the 75 years of delivering high voltage accessories, we
have a reference list that is far too large to be listed here in
detail.
Installation of joints in Abu Dhabi Outdoor terminations with porcelain insulators in the USA
Outdoor terminations with composite insulators in Switzerland Installation of transition joints in Germany
Outdoor terminations with composite insulator in Brazil GIS-terminations of the highest voltage level (550 kV) in Egypt
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References II
We are pleased that we could carry out projects that have lead
to more than 40'000 references with different cable designs in
all climate zones in 66 countries on 5 continents.
Transformer terminations in indoor application in South Africa Checking of delivery of transition joints in the USA
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Discussion of technical details at a joint bay in Qatar Preparation for the installation of outdoor terminations in Norway
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