Atualmente, a intensidade de campo elétrico, campo magnético e campo eletromagnético é um fator determinante não só para a implantação de novas instalações, mas também, para as instalações existentes no sistema elétrico. Apesar de não existir nenhum estudo conclusivo que comprove a evidência direta entre a exposição a estes campos e os efeitos nocivos na saúde das pessoas, muitos países, inclusive o Brasil, definiram em suas legislações limites básicos à exposição de campos elétrico e magnético provenientes dos sistemas elétricos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir para análise de campo magnético de linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão existentes ou linhas em fase inicial de projeto, visando atender os limites de exposição vigentes na legislação local. Nele é apresentada a metodologia de cálculo de campo magnético baseada na Lei de Biot-Savart e no princípio da superposição. Estudos analíticos para verificação da influência dos parâmetros de instalação e elétricos de linhas sobre o campo magnético são apresentados para linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão compostas por um e dois circuitos com diferentes tipos de instalação e aterramentos. Comparações entre valores analíticos e valores de medições de campo magnético de linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão existentes em operação também são abordadas neste trabalho. As principais técnicas de mitigação de campo magnético utilizadas em linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão, tais como técnicas de compensação envolvendo laços de cabos e técnicas de blindagens com materiais metálicos externos aos cabos, também são apresentadas. Devido ao campo elétrico externo ao cabo isolado ser praticamente zero, assuntos referentes a este campo não são abordados neste trabalho. Por simplicidade, campo magnético refere-se à densidade de fluxo magnético neste documento. / Nowadays, the intensity of electric field, magnetic field and electromagnetic field is a determining factor, not only for implantation of new installations, but also for existing installations in the power system. Although no exist conclusive study that proves the direct evidence between exposure to these fields and adverse effects on human health, many countries, including Brazil, have defined in their laws basic limits for exposure to electric and magnetic fields produced by the electric system. This work aims to contribute to analysis of magnetic field for both existing high voltage underground lines and lines in initial stage of project, aiming the actual exposure limits of the local legislation. In it, is shown the magnetic field calculation methodology based on the Biot-Savart\'s law and the superposition principle. Analytical studies to verify the influence of installation and electrical parameters of lines on the magnetic field are presented for high voltage underground lines consist of one and two circuits with different types of installation and earthing. Comparisons between analytical and measurement values of magnetic field of existing high voltage underground lines in operation are also addressed in this work. The main mitigation techniques of magnetic field used in high voltage underground lines, such as compensation techniques by loop of cables and shielding by metallic materials, are also presented. Due the electric field outside the insulated cable be practically zero, issues related to the electric field are not addressed in this work. For simplicity, the magnetic field refers to the magnetic flux density in this document.

Este trabalho é um conjunto de conhecimentos sistematizado, alguns já disponíveis através da engenharia e/ou da tecnologia, e outros desenvolvidos durante este trabalho para solução de problemas que freqüentemente se apresentam na modalidade de instalação de linhas de transmissão subterrânea enterradas diretamente no solo. Nas linhas de transmissão diretamente enterrada, a corrente máxima circulante nos condutores depende do salto térmico entre o condutor e a temperatura máxima do solo em um ponto remoto onde os cabos estão instalados. Duas variáveis além da corrente teem um papel de extrema relevância: A resistência elétrica do condutor e blindagens que define as perdas joules geradas pelos condutores e capas metálicas, respectivamente e a resistência térmica externa do solo circunstante ao cabo enterrado. A parte devido às perdas joules já foi exaustivamente estudada e sistematização atual é suficiente para a solução da maioria dos problemas de engenharia, mas a parte do conhecimento da resistência térmica externa tem ainda muitos pontos que ainda não foram totalmente esclarecidos: sejam na modelagem, sejam nos materiais sejam no controle da fenomenologia. O escopo deste trabalho é dar uma contribuição no papel da resistência térmica externa aos cabos enterrados através de uma engenharia simultânea (Elétrica, Mecânica e Civil) assistida por tecnologia de desenvolvimento de materiais (Backfill). / The present work is a set of systematized knowledge, some of them available in the engineering and technological literature and others developed during this work to solve problems which presents in direct buried cables modalities. In direct buried transmission lines the current carrying in the conductors depends on the temperature rise of the conductor in respect of the temperature of remote soil. Two variables beyond the electrical current on the conductor play a paramount role: The electrical resistance of the conductor and sheaths which define the Joules losses upon the conductor and sheath and the thermal resistance between cable and soil. The role of Joule losses has been sufficiently studied providing solutions for large class of engineering problems, but the available knowledge regarding external thermal resistivity has several points under considerations yet: Even in modeling, materials and phenomenology control. The scope of this work is to present a short contribution on the role of external thermal resistance between cables and soil through the simultaneous frame work (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil engineering) and Technological development of materials (Backfill).

Este trabalho é um conjunto de conhecimentos sistematizado, alguns já disponíveis através da engenharia e/ou da tecnologia, e outros desenvolvidos durante este trabalho para solução de problemas que freqüentemente se apresentam na modalidade de instalação de linhas de transmissão subterrânea enterradas diretamente no solo. Nas linhas de transmissão diretamente enterrada, a corrente máxima circulante nos condutores depende do salto térmico entre o condutor e a temperatura máxima do solo em um ponto remoto onde os cabos estão instalados. Duas variáveis além da corrente teem um papel de extrema relevância: A resistência elétrica do condutor e blindagens que define as perdas joules geradas pelos condutores e capas metálicas, respectivamente e a resistência térmica externa do solo circunstante ao cabo enterrado. A parte devido às perdas joules já foi exaustivamente estudada e sistematização atual é suficiente para a solução da maioria dos problemas de engenharia, mas a parte do conhecimento da resistência térmica externa tem ainda muitos pontos que ainda não foram totalmente esclarecidos: sejam na modelagem, sejam nos materiais sejam no controle da fenomenologia. O escopo deste trabalho é dar uma contribuição no papel da resistência térmica externa aos cabos enterrados através de uma engenharia simultânea (Elétrica, Mecânica e Civil) assistida por tecnologia de desenvolvimento de materiais (Backfill). / The present work is a set of systematized knowledge, some of them available in the engineering and technological literature and others developed during this work to solve problems which presents in direct buried cables modalities. In direct buried transmission lines the current carrying in the conductors depends on the temperature rise of the conductor in respect of the temperature of remote soil. Two variables beyond the electrical current on the conductor play a paramount role: The electrical resistance of the conductor and sheaths which define the Joules losses upon the conductor and sheath and the thermal resistance between cable and soil. The role of Joule losses has been sufficiently studied providing solutions for large class of engineering problems, but the available knowledge regarding external thermal resistivity has several points under considerations yet: Even in modeling, materials and phenomenology control. The scope of this work is to present a short contribution on the role of external thermal resistance between cables and soil through the simultaneous frame work (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil engineering) and Technological development of materials (Backfill).

Atualmente, a intensidade de campo elétrico, campo magnético e campo eletromagnético é um fator determinante não só para a implantação de novas instalações, mas também, para as instalações existentes no sistema elétrico. Apesar de não existir nenhum estudo conclusivo que comprove a evidência direta entre a exposição a estes campos e os efeitos nocivos na saúde das pessoas, muitos países, inclusive o Brasil, definiram em suas legislações limites básicos à exposição de campos elétrico e magnético provenientes dos sistemas elétricos. Este trabalho tem como objetivo contribuir para análise de campo magnético de linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão existentes ou linhas em fase inicial de projeto, visando atender os limites de exposição vigentes na legislação local. Nele é apresentada a metodologia de cálculo de campo magnético baseada na Lei de Biot-Savart e no princípio da superposição. Estudos analíticos para verificação da influência dos parâmetros de instalação e elétricos de linhas sobre o campo magnético são apresentados para linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão compostas por um e dois circuitos com diferentes tipos de instalação e aterramentos. Comparações entre valores analíticos e valores de medições de campo magnético de linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão existentes em operação também são abordadas neste trabalho. As principais técnicas de mitigação de campo magnético utilizadas em linhas subterrâneas de alta tensão, tais como técnicas de compensação envolvendo laços de cabos e técnicas de blindagens com materiais metálicos externos aos cabos, também são apresentadas. Devido ao campo elétrico externo ao cabo isolado ser praticamente zero, assuntos referentes a este campo não são abordados neste trabalho. Por simplicidade, campo magnético refere-se à densidade de fluxo magnético neste documento. / Nowadays, the intensity of electric field, magnetic field and electromagnetic field is a determining factor, not only for implantation of new installations, but also for existing installations in the power system. Although no exist conclusive study that proves the direct evidence between exposure to these fields and adverse effects on human health, many countries, including Brazil, have defined in their laws basic limits for exposure to electric and magnetic fields produced by the electric system. This work aims to contribute to analysis of magnetic field for both existing high voltage underground lines and lines in initial stage of project, aiming the actual exposure limits of the local legislation. In it, is shown the magnetic field calculation methodology based on the Biot-Savart\'s law and the superposition principle. Analytical studies to verify the influence of installation and electrical parameters of lines on the magnetic field are presented for high voltage underground lines consist of one and two circuits with different types of installation and earthing. Comparisons between analytical and measurement values of magnetic field of existing high voltage underground lines in operation are also addressed in this work. The main mitigation techniques of magnetic field used in high voltage underground lines, such as compensation techniques by loop of cables and shielding by metallic materials, are also presented. Due the electric field outside the insulated cable be practically zero, issues related to the electric field are not addressed in this work. For simplicity, the magnetic field refers to the magnetic flux density in this document.

The increased need for electric power combined with an aging underground cable infrastructure in a deregulated market environment have forced utilities to refocus their attention on reliability while at the same time reducing maintenance costs as much as possible. This has created a significant need for diagnostic methods and technologies to assess the condition of the underground cable systems. However, while several cable diagnostic technologies are available, they have not all yet been fully accepted in the United States. This is because the different technologies lead to different conclusions for the same cable system, and thus utilities do not completely trust the conclusions. A better understanding of the diagnostic technologies and their correct application is therefore required. The most widely used diagnostic technologies in the United States include dissipation factor (Tan-delta and partial discharge measurements; these tests are therefore, the main focus of this thesis; in particular, when applied to underground extruded cable systems. The purpose of this research is to advance the field of characterization of power cable defects by addressing a number of theoretical and practical diagnostic measurements and their interpretation issues. The discussion is based on data from laboratory experiments and field tests. This thesis consists of two major parts. The first part is devoted to the characterization by Tan-delta measurements in which the major contribution is a new approach for condition assessment using this technology. The second part is devoted to the work on characterization by partial discharge measurements, and the major contribution is a novel approach that is able to analyze, evaluate, and reduce the number of partial discharge diagnostic features.

Orientador: Luiz Carlos Pereira da Silva / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-18T01:45:50Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Villar_FernandaSpada_M.pdf: 4737992 bytes, checksum: 3ce0cbb4f82fc2a7fd54013a9d3724f1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2011 / Resumo: Neste trabalho a propagação de transitórios de tensão dentro de uma rede coletora de parques eólicos marítimos foi estudada. Foram analisados especificamente os transitórios de tensão originados durante a energização do parque eólico, e foi modelado o efeito dos múltiplos pontos de reflexão na composição da forma de onda da sobretensão transitória. O momento de energização desperta interesse pois todos os transformadores localizados nos topos das torres, por estarem descarregados, se comportam como um ponto de circuito aberto, refletindo de volta para a rede 100% de qualquer onda de tensão viajante que incide sobre ele. As configurações de rede coletora escolhidas foram as comumente utilizadas em Parques Eólicos Marítimos atualmente pela Europa. Ainda, uma topologia alternativa que emprega a rede de cabos em estrela foi estudada. Para validação dos estudos analíticos e da modelagem desenvolvida foi utilizado o software PSCAD. A análise numérica dos coeficientes de reflexão e refração nos nós da rede coletora e de seu efeito na propagação dos transientes em questão mostrou que o efeito atenuador resultante de refrações consecutivas dentro da rede, no caso do coeficiente de refração menor que 1, tem grande importância, chegando a anular o efeito amplificador da interferência construtiva, decorrente da existência de múltiplos pontos de reflexão / Abstract: In this dissertation, the propagation of voltage transients inside a collection grid of Offshore Wind Parks (composed by cables) is studied. Mainly the transients generated during the WP energizing are analyzed, and the effect of the multiple reflection points in the composition of the overvoltage is modeled. The energizing moment is a special case to study because all the transformers at the towers top, being unloaded, behave like an open circuit and reflect 100% of the incident voltage travelling waves back to the grid. The grid configurations chosen are the commonly used in modern Offshore Wind Parks in Europe. Also an alternative layout, that uses the cables in a star grid, is studied. In order to validate the theory developed, simulations were made using the software PSCAD. The numerical analysis of the reflection and refraction coefficients in every node of the collection grid and its effect in the voltage transient's propagation showed that the attenuation effect, as a result of the consecutive refractions inside the grid in the cases where the refraction coefficient is smaller than 1, is important enough to cancel the amplification effect of the constructive interference, that happens due to the multiple reflection points. / Mestrado / Energia Eletrica / Mestre em Engenharia Elétrica

Our research focuses on re-using a waste a material, cross-linked polyethylene abbreviated XLPE, which is a widely used coating for wires. XLPE is strong and has excellent thermal properties due to its chemical structure - what leads to the significance of recycling this valuable polymer. Properties of XLPE include good resistance to heat, resistance to chemical corrosion, and high impact strength. A wire is usually composed of a metal core conductor and polymeric coating layers. One creates a new coating, including little pieces of recycled XLPE in the lower layer adjacent to the wire, and virgin XLPE only in the upper layer. Industries are often wasting materials which might be useful. Mostly, some returned or excess products could be recycled to create a new type of product or enable the original use. This method helps cleaning the waste, lowers the costs, and enhances the income of the manufacturing company. With the changing of the thickness of the outer layer, the roughness changes significantly. Moreover, different processing methods result in surfaces that look differently.

Thesis (M. Tech.) - Central University of Technology, Free State, 2011 / The objectives of this research were to investigate and establish a procedure to determine the self-damping characteristics of transmission line conductors subjected to free and forced vibrations. The TERN and Aero-Z IEC62219-REV240609 conductor cables were the transmission line conductors that were readily available at the Vibration Research and Testing Centre (VTRC) of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). The question to be answered was whether the self-damping characteristics of the TERN and Aero-Z IEC62219-REV240609 conductors were adequate to suppress Aeolian or wake-induced vibrations. In other words, is it necessary for external damping mechanisms to be used with these conductors? This study confirmed that the self-damping characteristics of conductors are not adequate to suppress Aeolian or wake-induced vibrations. Governing partial differential equations describing the characteristics of the catenary and parabolic cable conductors were developed to validate the experimental results. The experimental tests involved both conductors being subjected to an impulse function (a free vibration method) and also to a harmonic function (a forced vibration method). Measurements were carried out using accelerometers, and the recording equipment consisted of oscilloscopes and the PUMA system. With both the free and forced vibration methods, the damping factor of the TERN conductor was confirmed to be ζ ≤ 0.05, whereas the damping factor of the Aero-Z IEC62219-REV240609 was confirmed to be ζ ≤ 0.2. A procedure for determining the self-damping characteristics of the TERN and Aero-Z IEC62219-REV240609 conductors was developed, with the damping factor found to be ζ ≤ 0.2 for both conductors. These methods can assist in the implementation of procedural analysis of the self-damping behaviour of different types of transmission conductors and in finding the most suitable mass absorber (damper) to use in reducing the rate of failure of transmission line conductors. The results of this study can be used to improve the mathematical modelling of Aeolian and wind-induced vibrations where both self-damping properties and a mass absorber are incorporated.

L'usage des câbles électriques comme support de transmission de données numériques en vue d'applications comme l'accès à Internet ou la domotique, est certes très attractif. Cependant, les rayonnements électromagnétiques (EM) non intentionnels, engendrés par les systèmes filaires lors d’une transmission CPL, peuvent être une source de pollution EM et constituent un problème gênant de compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM). L'évaluation de ces rayonnements en champ proche revêt donc un intérêt certain.Dans ce manuscrit, le travail de recherche effectué, consiste à modéliser le rayonnement électromagnétique engendré par les conducteurs filaires utilisés par la technologie des courants porteur en ligne (CPL). En effet, l’estimation du rayonnement d’un réseau CPL de point de vue de la CEM, s’avère très importante pour la prédiction des niveaux d’émissions rayonnées. Les valeurs des champs rayonnés par le réseau CPL sont parfaitement définies si la distribution du courant est déterminée, en pratique, l'accès à la mesure de ces courants est très difficile voire impossible.On propose, donc dans ce mémoire une approche simplifiée des équations intégrales des champs électromagnétiques afin de quantifier convenablement le rayonnement EM émis par les systèmes filaires avec un minimum d’informations mesurées. Ce modèle est capable de traiter des cas pour lesquels l’identification du courant le long des conducteurs est compliquée et numériquement fastidieuse à obtenir avec les codes de simulation existants (FEKO, NEC,… etc.). Notre modèle a été largement validé, soit par simulation, en utilisant le logiciel Feko, ou bien expérimentalement à travers une étude comparative effectuée sur différents cas tests. / The use of electric cables as a support for transmitting digital data for applications such as Internet access or home automation is certainly very attractive. However, unintentional electromagnetic radiation (EM) from such wire systems for PLC transmission may be a source of EM pollution and a problem of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Therefore, the evaluation of the corresponding radiations in the near-field zone is of a certain interest. In this manuscript, a mathematical model for estimation of the electromagnetic radiation from wire conductors used by the PLC technology is presented. From the EMC standpoint, the radiation of a PLC network is observed from the aspect of the emission levels. The corresponding radiated values of the fields may be appropriately determined if the current distribution in the PLC network is known. However, in practice the approach to measuring these currents is very difficult or even impossible. Therefore, a simplified approach based on the integral equations of the electromagnetic fields is proposed in order to adequately quantify EM radiation from PLC wire conductors in cases of least measured data. Also, this model may be applied in cases where estimation of current distribution is numerically difficult even by using existing numerical software (FEKO, NEC, etc.). The proposed model is validated either by simulations compared to FEKO software, or experimentally through a comparative test case studies.

This research examines the impact of purchasing constraints and demand variability on working capital balances. The working capital accounts considered are creditors, debtors and raw material inventories. Purchasing constraints and demand uncertainty are defined. The supply chain of the South African cable industry, and one manufacturer in particular, and the challenges faced in the cable manufacturing process are discussed. To quantify the influences, a comparison between working capital accounts in the case of economic order quantity and actual purchasing practices is performed. A simulation model is developed to reproduce a larger sample of demand data, matching the cumulative probability density function of each cable type contained in the annual sales budget. The results show, that the working capital accounts react differently to changes in purchasing conditions and variations in demand, the most sensitive being raw material inventories. The study quantifies the influence of purchasing constraints on each working capital value. / Business Management / M.Com. (Business Management)