Description

This paper covers the increasing demand for energy, competition from China’s booming economy, high-voltage transportation and cable quality, and convincing contractors with high-quality products. It discusses cable quality parameters, including dimensions out of specifications, pinholes, shielding faults, and periodic faults. It also addresses cable cost parameters, material consumption, start-up losses, production of scrap, and insufficient productivity. Lastly, it covers combining constant quality and efficient cost control.