Submarine cables to use for transmission
Submarine cables to use for transmission
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An island that utilizes 13.2 kV lines would like to lay submersible cable to transmit power to an island that is approximately 20km away. The depth of the water is between 150-200 meters deep. What is the best submersible cable for this scenario?
An island that utilizes 13.2 kV lines would like to lay submersible cable to transmit power to an island that is approximately 20km away. The depth of the water is between 150-200 meters deep. What is the best submersible cable for this scenario?






RE: Submarine cables to use for transmission
We used direct burial cable to feed an island about 300 meters off shore. the cable was three twisted conductors; each conductor being lead sheathed, paper insulated and PVC jacketed.
The cable was purchased on the surplus market.
The cable was jetted a foot or so below the surface with divers using "T" nozzles to give protection from dragging anchors.
I doubt that you will find 20 km of any type of cable on the surplus market. You are most likely looking at a special purchase and custom mill run.
A more robust construction for submarine cable consists of a concentric wrap of steel rods for mechanical protection. The sample I saw used rods about 1/4 inch in diameter, wrapped to give 100% coverage.
Bill
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RE: Submarine cables to use for transmission
RE: Submarine cables to use for transmission