Power Cable Consulting
Focus maintenance costs and investments on the parts of the underground cable network that really need it!
Determine a strategy, select the cable circuits to be diagnosed and then take action! This is the systematic, logical approach developed by KEMA. It results in reduced operational costs and focuses only on the investments of those parts of the network that really need to be refurbished. Savings exceed the costs!
Security of service, cost control, flexibility and optimal asset utilization are the aims of every modern business in today’s competitive environment. Including those that own and manage cable networks. This places enormous pressure on the decision-making and quality control processes, since the performance of a cable link is a product of events during each preceding stage of its life cycle. Like any chain, the sequence of decisions and actions is as strong as its weakest link. The primary links in the life cycle of a cable network include not only specification, design, engineering, production, project realization, operation, removal and recycling or disposal, but also research and development.
Decisions made and checks performed at each implementation phase influence the success of the project as a whole. If at any point one loses the grip on the course of events, an irreversible slide towards delayed delivery, operational problems and even premature decommissioning is liable to be set in motion. Network quality is always harder to restore than retain; once lost, customer approval is difficult to regain. It is therefore imperative that both the cable itself and the accessories – joints, terminations, etc – are kept in optimum condition. Similarly, all the associated tools and monitoring systems, such as optical fibers and PD sensors, need to be carefully looked after.
KEMA is the expert to ensure that every step in the decision-making and control processes support the effectiveness of your network. Success is guaranteed by hiring KEMA for:
- conceptual design of cables and cable routes
- formulation of specifications and quality plans
- tender support for specifications, evaluation, discussions
- materials to be used, quality control and testing
- load management, magnetic field calculations and early warning systems
- implementation of new fiber technology in combination with dynamic thermal calculations
- diagnostics and maintenance
- expert support for failure analysis and failure statistic forecasting
- refurbishment, dismantling and recycling of materials
- training in a variety of fields relating to cable systems.