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Coal mine electrical system evaluation. Volume III. Shielded cables. Annual report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6188446
Proposed advantages and disadvantages of low-voltage shielded trailing cables are formulated utilizing the literature and industry sources. A partial analysis of these proposed advantages and disadvantages is completed through a review of the literature. Cable costs are assembled from mine operators, cable and splice manufacturers, and actual cable purchases. To confirm each advantage and disadvantage, an underground test site is established, and testing is performed here and in the laboratory. All testing procedures are completely described. The results of this investigation are reported and used to formulate recommendations attendant to low-voltage shielded cables. Suggestions for installation, handling, and maintenance are presented.
Research Organization:
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park (USA). Dept. of Mineral Engineering
OSTI ID:
6188446
Report Number(s):
PB-283492
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English