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Title: Condition Monitoring of Cables Task 3 Report: Condition Monitoring Techniques for Electric Cables

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1013436· OSTI ID:1013436

For more than 20 years the NRC has sponsored research studying electric cable aging degradation, condition monitoring, and environmental qualification testing practices for electric cables used in nuclear power plants. This report summarizes several of the most effective and commonly used condition monitoring techniques available to detect damage and measure the extent of degradation in electric cable insulation. The technical basis for each technique is summarized, along with its application, trendability of test data, ease of performing the technique, advantages and limitations, and the usefulness of the test results to characterize and assess the condition of electric cables.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission/Non-Nureg
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1013436
Report Number(s):
BNL-90735-2009-IR; R&D Project: N-6744; 401001060; TRN: US1102639
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English