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NEWSMAKERS: * Ampacet * Brugg Cable * CIGRE * ExcelPlas * Hellenic Cables * LOC Korea * LS Cable * Nexans * NKT * Prysmian * XLPE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Prysmian Group Files Legal Proceedings for Patent Infringements
https://www.oceannews.com/news/subsea-cable/prysmian-group-files-legal-proceedings-for-patents-infringements

NKT Is Preferred Turnkey Supplier For High-Voltage Offshore Wind Farm Project
https://www.cabletechnologynews.co.uk/nkt-is-preferred-turnkey-supplier-for-high-voltage-offshore-wind-farm-project/

Hellenic Cables Solidifies its Position in the UK market with New Turnkey Contract for HV Land Cables
https://www.cablel.com/Article/149/hellenic-cables-to-supply-and-install-132-kv-land-cables-for-sp-transmission-s-douglas-north-project/

LS Cable & System Enters into 5-year Agreement with Global Offshore wind leader Orsted to supply high voltage export cables for offshore wind farms
https://www.cabletechnologynews.co.uk/ls-cable-system-signs-framework-agreement-with-orsted-for-high-voltage-export-cables/

LOC Korea Wins Another Subsea Cable Contract On Major Solar Project
https://www.cabletechnologynews.co.uk/loc-korea-wins-another-subsea-cable-contract-on-janggam-solar-project/

CIGRE Working Groups Approved in 2020 – CALL FOR EXPERTS
https://www.cigre.org/article/GB/cigre-active-working-groups–call-for-experts

State-of-the-Art Polymer Laboratory for Testing and Analysis of Cable Insulation and Sheathing for Global Applications
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Cable-Testing-NTs.pdf

CABLE DEFECT DETECTION

New Technology for Fault Detection in XLPE Power Cables
https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/11617/116171X/Hydrothermal-synthesis-of-flower-shaped-NiO-nanomaterials-and-its-fault/10.1117/12.2585242.short?SSO=1

Investigation on Electrical Treeing Behaviour at Needle Defects in Cable Insulation Under AC voltage
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9275511

Advanced Characterization Techniques Based on Luminescence in XLPE and Modified XLPE
https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03008898/

NEW MATERIALS

Development of a Liquid Silicone Rubber for the Application in HVDC Cable Accessories
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9275508

NEW MANUFACTURING METHODS

NKT Patents Method in the Manufacturing of an Insulated Electric High Voltage DC Termination or Joint
https://uspto.report/patent/grant/10,855,063

NEW ADDITIVES

Ampacet Offers Halogen-Free Flame Retardant Masterbatches for Wire and Cable
https://www.ampacet.com/ampacet-offers-halogen-free-flame-retardant-masterbatches/

Additive Concentrates for Laser Marking Wire Jackets and Cable Insulation
https://www.ptonline.com/products/additive-concentrates-for-laser-marking-wire-jackets-and-cable-insulation

ETHANOX™ 330 Antioxidant for Wires & Cables
https://www.chempoint.com/en-mx/insights/si-group-ethanox-330-antioxidant-for-wires-cables

NEW RESEARCH

Partial Discharges of Artificial Defects in Cable Joints Under High DC Voltage
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9275538

Investigation on Dielectric Losses and Electric Field Distribution inside PVC Nanocomposites Insulation of Power Cables
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2542504820300567

Effect of Crosslinking Temperature on Charge Transport Behaviour in Crosslinked Polyethylene (XLPE)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0304388620301224

Influence of Charge Emission Behaviour of Semi-Conductive Shielding Layer on Charge Accumulation Properties of Insulation Layer for HVDC cables
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2053-1591/abcf7b/pdf

Graphene Enhanced Electrical Properties of Polyethylene Blends for High-Voltage Insulation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13391-019-00158-3

NEW UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Polymers in Cables (June 2021, Virtual Summit)
https://www.ami.international/events/event?Code=C1127

NEW JOBS

Seeking Polymer Engineer to Development Wire and Cable Insulation
https://www.mendeley.com/careers/job/rd-materials-engineer-1667923

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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)

ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:
-DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
-FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
-TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
-X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
-Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
-Carbon Black Dispersion
-Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
-Melt Flow Index (MFR)
-Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
-Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)
http://excelplas.com/

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)
* PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
* XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
* Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:
* Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
* Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
* Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
* Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:
• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

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NEWSMAKERS: * Borealis * Borlink™ * CIGRE * ExcelPlas  * Nexans * NKT * Prysmian * Sumitomo Electric * XLPE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Prysmian Group Announces 450 Mill Euro Investment in Race to Net Zero CO2 Emissions
https://w3.windfair.net/wind-energy/pr/36120-prysmian-group-sustainability-net-zero-energy-transition-digitalization-co2-emissions-project-stakeholders-investment-climate-change-warming-carbon-trust

NKT Selected for EUR-250m Offshore Wind Cabling Job
https://renewablesnow.com/news/nkt-gets-picked-for-eur-250m-offshore-wind-cabling-job-722460/

Hitachi ABB Power Grids to Invest Over $100 Million in Strategic Realignment of Global High-Voltage Switchgear Business
https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/hitachi-abb-power-grids-invest-123000836.html

Up-Dating of Service Experience With HV Underground and Submarine Cable Systems
https://www.pesicc.org/iccWebSite/subcommittees/E/E04/2009/E4-2009Fall-UpDating-of-Service-Experience-of-HV-Underground-and-Submarine-CableSystems.pdf

NEW PATENTS

BOREALIS AG Patents Polymer Composition and Cable with Advantageous Electrical Properties
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/10822478.pdf

CABLE AGEING

Dielectric Loss and Extended Voltage Response Measurements for Low-Voltage Power Cables: Potential Methods for Aging Detection Due to Thermal Stress
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00202-020-01121-4

XLPE CABLES

Examining Impact of Vapor-induced Crosslinking Duration on Dynamic Mechanical and Static Mechanical Characteristics of Silane-water XLPE Cable compound
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941820321620

Thermally Stimulated Depolarization Current Spectra of XLPE and the Influence of Cross‐Linking By-products
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/pol.20200470

SILICONES

Silicone Insulation Advantages are Numerous in Wire and Cable Applications
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/JxzSTAqNuMBwnSD#pdfviewer​

NEW RESEARCH

New Fire-Retardant Additive Formulated for Thermoplastics
https://www.plasticstoday.com/additivescolorants/new-fire-retardant-additive-formulated-thermoplastics

Enhancing the High Voltage XLPE Cable Insulation Characteristics Using Functionalized TiO2 Nanoparticles
http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=316&doi=10.11648/j.ajpst.20200603.11

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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)

ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:
-DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
-FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
-TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
-X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
-Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
-Carbon Black Dispersion
-Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
-Melt Flow Index (MFR)
-Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
-Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)
http://excelplas.com/

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)
* PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
* XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
* Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:
* Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
* Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
* Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
* Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:
• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

Copyright 2020 Cable News
www.cablenewsaustralia.com.au

Cable News Alerts (CNA)- The Leading Source of Industry News on Power Cables and Cable Insulation

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NEWSMAKERS: * Borealis * Borlink™ * ExcelPlas * Nexans * NKT * Prysmian * Sumitomo Electric * XLPE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Scottish Energy Company Investigates Blackout Caused by Subsea Cable Failure
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/oct/22/scottish-energy-company-ssen-investigates-blackout-caused-by-subsea-cable-failure

Nexans Cable-Lay Vessel Launched in Norway
https://www.offshore-mag.com/rigs-vessels/article/14187019/nexans-cablelay-vessel-launched-in-norway

NEW PATENTS

BOREALIS AG Patents Polymer Composition and Cable with Advantageous Electrical Properties
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/10822478.pdf

CABLE FAILURE & PREVENTION

Study on Identification of Defect Types in XLPE Cables
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1659/1/012040/pdf

Hybrid Technique Based Voltage Stabilizers for XLPE Cable Insulation
Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE) power cable is commonly used as the medium for transmitting power supply in the power system network. However, frequent exposure of XLPE cable to the high voltage causes its insulation to degrade over time leading to electricity outages. Electrical treeing is a commonly observed phenomenon associated with dielectric breakdown in solid dielectrics.
http://solidstatetechnology.us/index.php/JSST/article/view/2855

Several Reasons for the Ageing of Polymer Cables
http://www.zonegemma.org/category/material-evaluation/

Material Development Approach for Injection Moulding Rejuvenation for Cable Insulation Failure [PDF]
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1639/1/012058/pdf

NEW RESEARCH

Enhancing the High Voltage XLPE Cable Insulation Characteristics Using Functionalized TiO2 Nanoparticles
http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/journal/paperinfo?journalid=316&doi=10.11648/j.ajpst.20200603.11

Degradation of Flame Retardance: A Comparison of EVA and LDPE Cables With Two Different Metal Hydroxides
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/app.50149

Thermal Oxidation of Cross-linked PE and EPR used as Cable Insulation Materials: Multi-Scale Correlation over a Wide Range of Temperatures
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941820321425

Examining Impact of Vapor-Induced Crosslinking Duration on Dynamic Mechanical and Static Mechanical Characteristics of Silane-Water Crosslinked Polyethylene Compound
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941820321620

Extended Thermal Rating Calculations of 400 kV XLPE cables for Urban Grid Applications Based on Long-Term Experimental Data
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00502-020-00841-6

Graphene Enhanced Electrical Properties of Polyethylene Blends for High-Voltage Insulation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13391-019-00158-3

TESTING

This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)
ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:

• DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
• FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
• TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
• X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
• Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
• Carbon Black Dispersion
• Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
• Melt Flow Index (MFR)
• Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
• Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)

http://www.excelplas.com

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)

• PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
• XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
• Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber)

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:

• Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
• Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
• Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
• Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
• Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
• Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
• Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
• Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
• Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:

• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

Copyright 2020 Cable News
https://www.cablenewsaustralia.com.au

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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)

ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:
-DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
-FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
-TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
-X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
-Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
-Carbon Black Dispersion
-Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
-Melt Flow Index (MFR)
-Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
-Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)
http://excelplas.com/

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)
* PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
* XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
* Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:
* Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
* Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
* Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
* Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:
• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

Copyright 2020 Cable News
www.cablenewsaustralia.com.au

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Nexans Case Study – Titanex™ Rubber Cables, Made to Survive
https://www.nexans.com/business/Building—Territories/Building/Titanex,-made-to-survive.html

Press Release: Nexans Commits to Carbon Neutrality by 2030
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2020/09/22/2097153/0/en/Press-Release-Nexans-Commits-to-Carbon-Neutrality-by-2030.html

Avient Showcases Connected Wire And Cable Solutions At Wire China 2020
https://www.avient.com/avient-showcases-connected-wire-and-cable-solutions-wire-china-2020

Prysmian Launches Fibre Network with 90% Recycled Plastic and Reduced Diameter
https://www.bbcmag.com/breaking-news/prysmian-launches-fiber-network-with-90-recycled-plastic-and-reduced-diameter

Prysmian Introduces HV cables for Refineries & Petrochemical
https://www.prysmiangroup.com/en/en/hv-cables-for-refineries-and-petrochimical.html

Borealis Borlink™ Technology Is Powering German Corridor Projects at 525 kV Level 
https://www.modernplasticsglobal.com/2020/09/30/borealis-borlink-technology-is-powering-the-german-energiewende/

Borouge and Borealis Polymer Portfolio for Cables at Wire China 2020
BOROUGE INTRODUCES BORLINK™ LS4201S FOR HIGH STRESS 220KV HV APPLICATIONS AT WIRE CHINA
https://www.polymerupdate.com/news/press-release-details.aspx?id=19105

JZD XLPE Cable Passed SAA Certification
https://www.jzdcable.com/news/Company-News/jzd-xlpe-power-cable-passed-saa-certification.html

Smarter Cables of the Future: OCSiAl Opens its First Graphene Nanotube R&D Centre in Europe
https://ocsial.com/news/smarter-materials-and-cars-of-the-future-ocsial-opens-its-first-graphene-nanotube-r-and-d-center-in-europe/
http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/ocsial-opens-its-first-graphene-nanotube-rd-center-europe

OCSiAl to Commercialize up to 100 Tonnes of Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes Annually in Europe
http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/ocsial-commercialize-100-tonnes-single-wall-carbon-nanotubes

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NEW ADVANCES

Self‐Healing of Electrical Damage in Polymer Cables
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/advs.202002131

Graphene Enhanced Electrical Properties of Polyethylene Blends for High-Voltage Insulation
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13391-019-00158-3

Smarter Cables of the Future: OCSiAl opens its first graphene nanotube R&D Centre in Europe
https://ocsial.com/news/smarter-materials-and-cars-of-the-future-ocsial-opens-its-first-graphene-nanotube-r-and-d-center-in-europe/
http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/ocsial-opens-its-first-graphene-nanotube-rd-center-europe

Offline Partial Discharge Testing of Cables
https://eatechnology.com/australia/technical-services/cable-condition-assessment/cable-partial-discharge-mapping-service/

NEW RESEARCH

Analysis of an Application Possibility of Geopolymer Materials as Thermal Backfill for Underground Power Cable System
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10098-020-01942-8

Polyethylene-Based Single Polymer Composites Prepared under Elongational Flow for High-Voltage Applications
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c02846

Electrical and Environmental Aging of Modern Cable Insulation
https://www.ijert.org/research/electrical-and-environmental-aging-of-modern-cable-insulation-IJERTV9IS090506.pdf

Study of Electrical Field Distribution in the Insulation of High-Voltage Cables
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-15-6403-1_49

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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)

ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:
-DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
-FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
-TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
-X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
-Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
-Carbon Black Dispersion
-Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
-Melt Flow Index (MFR)
-Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
-Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)
http://excelplas.com/

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)
* PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
* XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
* Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:
* Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
* Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
* Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
* Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:
• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

Copyright 2020 Cable News
www.cablenewsaustralia.com.au

Cable News Alerts (CNA)- The Leading Source of Industry News on Power Cables and Cable Insulation

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NEWSMAKERS:  * Arkema   * Borealis  *  Borlink™   * ExcelPlas   * Nexans  * NKT  * Prysmian *  Sumitomo Electric  * XLPE

INDUSTRY NEWS

Prysmian Group to Apply E3X Coating Technology to Bare Overhead Transmission Conductors
https://www.tdworld.com/overhead-transmission/article/20972201/prysmian-group-to-apply-e3x-technology-to-bare-overhead-transmission-conductors

Prysmian Group Joins the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders Project
Cable and optical fibre technology are key for the energy transition and digitalisation
https://electricenergyonline.com/article/energy/category/t-d/56/853869/prysmian-group-joins-the-50-sustainability-climate-leaders-project.html

Borealis Introduce HE1355, the ADCA-free Compound for Telecommunication Cables
World’s first chemically-foamed, high-density polyethylene grade free of azodicarbonamide
https://www.borealisgroup.com/news/he1355-the-adca-free-compound-for-telecommunication-cables

Borealis Plays Part in Cables for German Renewables
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/8DdfSUzuSMVz0B6​

NEW PRODUCTS

New Device Finds HV Cable Faults
The instrument, which also has facilities for sheath fault testing and sheath fault pinpointing, is particularly suitable for use on long HV cables.
https://www.tdworld.com/test-and-measurement/article/20964292/bridge-finds-hv-cable-faults

Methods Used in the Condition Management of Medium Voltage Cable Network 
https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/download-center/books-and-guides/electricity-generation-t-d/mv-cables-condition

Finding Faults in MV ad HV Cables
https://kephv.com/img/publications/files/hipot-cable-testing.pdf

NEW RESEARCH

Impact & Mitigation of Icing on Power Network Equipment – Insulator Flashover (Video)
https://www.inmr.com/overview-impact-mitigation-icing-power-network-equipment-insulator-icing-flashover-video/

Diagnosis and Location of High-voltage Cable Fault Based on Sheath Current
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8602318/

High-voltage Cable Fault Analysis base on X-ray Image Processing
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/1627/1/012006/pdf

Corrosion of Aluminium and Copper in Cable Conductors
https://help.leonardo-energy.org/hc/en-us/articles/202771412-Corrosion-of-aluminium-and-copper-in-cable-conductors

Investigation of Electrical Tree Growth of XLPE Nano Composites using Time–Frequency Map and Clustering Analysis of PD Signals
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42835-020-00532-4

Effect of Aging under AC Superimposed Harmonic Voltage on Trap and Carrier Transport Properties of Silicone Rubber
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/17/6006/pdf

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upcoming Conference on Polymers in Cables, February 2-3, 2021
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/ldgrCtdvIXbd9jh

Video Webinar on PVDF for Wire and Cable Applications
https://www.extremematerials-arkema.com/en/media/webinars/?wchannelid=mc4u6jejqf

Video Webinar on Polymer processing Aids (PPA) in Wire and Cable Processing
https://www.extremematerials-arkema.com/en/media/webinars/?wchannelid=mc4u6jejqf

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This Newsletter is brought to you by the Australian Cable Material Testing Laboratory (NATA Certified)

ExcelPlas Cable Insulation Testing Laboratory Capabilities:
-DSC Thermal Analysis to identify melting point, Glass transition (Tg) and Thermal Stability (OIT)
-FTIR Infra-red Analysis for compositional analysis of polymers and additives
-TGA Thermogravimetric Analysis for weight loss with loss of additives, oils, polymer decomposition, filler levels
-X-Ray Analysis (EDS/XRD) to identify the crystalline phase and composition of inorganic additives
-Carbon Black Content (ASTM D1603, AS/NZS 2904 Clause 7.4.5 which uses AS 1463 Appendix B)
-Carbon Black Dispersion
-Oxidative Induction Time (OIT)
-Melt Flow Index (MFR)
-Stress Cracking Resistance Testing (ESCR testing)
-Failure Analysis (processing, water treeing, contamination ID, etc)
http://excelplas.com/

Examples of Polymer Materials Excelplas Can Test:
XLPE and HDPE Cable Insulation Testing (QA, QC, incoming raw materials)
* PVC (V-90) (Soft (plasticised) Polyvinyl Chloride compound)
* XLPE (X-90, X-HF-110) (Crosslinked Polyethylene)
* Rubber (R-EP-90, R-HF-90, R-HF-110) (Ethylene Propylene Rubber).

ExcelPlas Undertakes the Following Cable Testing as per AS/NZS 5000 and AS/NZS 3808:
* Measurement of thickness of insulation and sheath (sample test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – before ageing (type test)
* Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath material – after ageing (type test)
* Loss of mass of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Pressure test at high temperature of insulation and sheath (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Heat shock (thermoplastic materials only) (sample test)
* Hot set test (cross linked materials only) (type test)
* Exudation of plasticizer (thermoplastic materials only) (type test)
* Compatibility test of cables materials (type test)

Other Cable and Insulation Testing Offered by ExcelPlas NATA Labs:
• Shore A/D Hardness
• Density Determination
• Accelerated Weathering testing
• Charpy and Izod Tensile Tester
• Laboratory press for preparing samples
• Plasticizer extraction analysis apparatus
• Loss in Mass (volatility) analysis
• Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) Analysis of Cables
• Wire Insulation Abrasion
• Testing Composition of Low Smoke Zero Halogen Cables
• Testing of %Crosslinking of XLPE Cables
• Testing of Tree Retardant XLPE Cables
• Identification of Contamination/Foreign Matter
• Determination of % Carbon Black in Cable Sheathing
• Determination of Filler Content/Composition in Cable Insulation
• Limiting Oxygen Index of Flame Retardant Cables
• Plasticizer Level and Content of PVC Insulated Cables
• Compliance Testing of Important Cable to Ensure it is Compliant with Australian Standards

Copyright 2020 Cable News
www.cablenewsaustralia.com.au