The Impact of Standardized Cable System Design on Transmission System Reliability

Maryam Ali Abdulqader, Yahya Alzarooni, Hubaibu Mohamed Kader

Abstract: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has for many years sustained its position being one of the best power utility companies around the world. Sustaining such a position was associated with a journey accompanied by several challenges which in turn required various structural enhancements to ensure design, installation, testing & commissioning, operation and maintaining its network reliability at the highest standards possible. In the area of Transmission Cables specifically, DEWA has formulated its own specification to standardize the cable and cable accessories design suitable to its network. This specification was developed by combining historical data, site experience, and relevant international standard such as IEC, IEEE, CIGRE, AEIC, BS standard etc. In addition, periodic revision of specification is ensured as a part of continuous improvement, that is to sustain a high standard of best practices, and become a target entity for benchmarking.

Keywords: Transmission, Cables, Cable System, XLPE, Accessories, Joints, Terminations, Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Standardization