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Pu t t i n g Hi g h Vo l t a g e C a b l e t o t h e Te s t

Kinectrics is an established, independent company offering clients the advantage of over 95 years of proven expertise and experience, founded on solving the most demanding technical challenges for Ontario Hydro, one of North Americas largest and most reliable utilities. Our Transmission and Distribution group utilizes unique High Voltage, High Current and other specialized laboratory facilities and mobile test equipment to perform a wide range of testing services for electrical equipment manufacturers, industrial power users, transmission/distribution utilities, and power producers. Our services include power apparatus commissioning tests, independent equipment certification testing, standard testing and development, safety equipment testing, revenue power metering calibrations, and equipment failure investigations. Kinectrics testing services can help utilities resolve equipment failures and network system outage problems to achieve cost-effective system operation, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Proven capabilities
Kinectrics has established a long-term record of success in HV transmission class and electrical cable testing for numerous international clients. Mark Fenger, Senior Engineer, Transmission and Distribution Technologies, has over 10 years experience in diagnostic testing and cable assessments and is an active contributor to multiple technical committees and societies. His area of expertise is aging of solid insulation materials, particularly partial discharge detection, measurement, and interpretation, as well as dielectric spectroscopy measurement on solid dielectric cable. Mark Fenger is a licensed engineer with the province of Ontario, holds a M. Sc. E.E. from the Technical University of Denmark as well as an M.B.A. from the Schulich School of Business, York University. Howard Sedding, Principal Engineer Transmission and Distribution Technologies, has over 25 years experience in diagnostic testing of electrical equipment and components. Howard Sedding has been involved in numerous projects related to the specification, testing, monitoring and maintenance of solid, liquid and gaseous electrical insulation systems for high voltage equipment. He has over 100 publications in technical journals and conferences in the above fields and is a contributor to industry testing standards.

Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n o n h ow K i n e c t r i c s c a n p u t y o u r Hi g h Vo l t a g e C a b l e t o t h e Te s t . . . c o n t a c t :
Russell Pennington, Director, Business Development 704.948.4118 russell.pennington@kinectrics.com Kinectrics Inc. 800 Kipling Ave. Toronto, Ont. M8Z 6C4 Phone: 416.207.6000 Fax: 416.207.6532 Mark Fenger, P. Eng. 416.207.6000 x6347 mark.fenger@kinectrics.com Howard Sedding, C Eng. MIEE 416.207.6000 x6172 howard.sedding@kinectrics.com George Anders, P. Eng. FIEE 416.207.6000 x6251 george.anders@kinectrics.com

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Pr ov i d i n g C o m p re h e n s i v e Se r v i c e s f o r Hi g h Vo l t a g e C a b l e Te s t i n g
Laboratory Testing and Post Failure Analysis Condition assessment and failure investigation HV Cable engineering projects Commissioning Testing AC Hi-Pot Testing as per IEC 62067 and IEC 60840 Partial Discharge Testing as per IEEE 400.3 Cable Qualification IEC, AEIC, ICEA and IEEE Standards Maintenance Testing Maintenance AC Hi-Pot Testing Partial Discharge Testing for solid dielectric, PILC and HPFF systems Dielectric Spectroscopy for solid dielectric and PILC systems Real-time rating systems Underground cable leak detection and location

AC Hi - Po t Te s t i n g
AC Hi-Pot Testing detects gross installation defects by causing a low-energy breakdown with minimal damage. In both respects it is superior to the 24 hr. Soak Test, which is not as sensitive to serious defects, and the power follow-through current can cause severe damage, complicating repairs. When combined with PD testing, AC Hi-Pot Testing is a powerful tool that can help ensure long system life. Provides elevated electrical stress appropriate for defect detection, yet safe for healthy insulation. Test frequency 20 Hz to 300 Hz Recommended high-potential test level ranges from 1.25 U0 up to 2.5 U0 Meets national and international industry standards

HV Cable Commissioning / Ma i n t e n a n c e O p t i m i z a t i o n
The primary objective of a commissioning test is to check the integrity of the main insulation of individual system components as well as the quality of the installation. By applying an AC over voltage continuously for a period of 60 minutes, latent defects may be identified via partial discharge testing before the cable is placed in commercial service. Kinectrics is uniquely qualified to perform Hi-Pot qualification and proof of function tests on high voltage power cables, and now offers testing services using an advanced high power Mobile Resonant Power Supply system rated 260 kV at 83 amps for transmission class cable lines. Kinectrics testing services encompass cables with extruded insulation and high-pressure self-contained fluid-filled (HPFF) cables as well as the associated accessories.

O n - Si t e H V C a b l e C o m m i s s i o n i n g Te s t i n g w i t h K i n e c t r i c s Mo b i l e Re s o n a n t Te s t Sy s t e m ( RTS )
Kinectrics variable RTS - the only commercially available system of its kind in North America - is capable of performing post-installation tests on transmission class XLPE cables (83 A at 260 kV). Kinectrics RTS is also equipped with state-of-the-art partial discharge (PD) detection equipment to identify incipient cable system flaws. High-frequency PD signals are subjected to significant attenuation and dispersion. To ensure proper signal coverage, Kinectrics performs a PD measurement at every cable joint and termination. Kinectrics RTS is designed to meet the challenge of commissioning testing for long lengths of HV transmission cable, i.e. supply power sufficient to energize cable at voltages up to 1.7 U0 with 20 Hz to 300 Hz per IEC standards 60840 and 62067. Kinectrics RTS has carried out successful AC Hi-Pot and PD testing on the longest 345 kV HV underground XLPE cable ever commissioned in the U.S.

Pa r t i a l Di s c h a r g e Te s t i n g
Partial Discharge (PD) testing is a predictive/diagnostic test used to identify problems (defects within cable terminations and joints/splices). PD testing can be done on-line, either in service during a Soak Test, or off-line during an AC Hi-Pot test. Early detection of partial discharges can help utilities avoid costly high-energy cable failures. Comprehensive Partial Discharge testing services by Kinectrics: Expert operation, monitoring and data interpretation Individual assessment of joints and cable sections Non-invasive and intrinsically safe testing Calibration for factory testing and shorter cable lengths PD source location technology pinpoints the exact location of defects Meets national and international industry standards

C o m p l e t e C a b l e Te s t i n g Se r v i c e s
Recent Cable Testing Projects

Withstand Tests DC Hi-Pot Testing: primarily for PILC cables VLF Hi-Pot Testing AC Hi-Pot Testing Diagnostic Tests Partial Discharge Testing Dielectric Spectroscopy Voltage Recovery Measurement Dynamic Feeder Rating Systems: Kinectrics offers complete system implementation for performing real-time current rating for HV cable systems rated 115 kV and above, to optimize the load capability of the cable system without causing thermal overheating of the main insulation system and related components.

Underground Leak Detection and Location: Kinectrics has successful experience performing oil leak location using per-fluorocarbon tagging and a combination of above and in-ground air-sampling techniques. Leak detection for high pressure fluid-filled cables is achieved with artificial intelligence methods. System Tests Capacitance Impedance, Positive and Zero-Sequence Testing Forensic Analysis - Post failure investigation Laboratory Testing - Kinectrics has long-term experience with qualification and production tests of high-voltage cable and accessories. This testing spans all insulation types, including extruded, self-contained fluid-filled and high-pressure pipe-type, according to recognized industry standards from IEC, AEIC, ICEA and IEEE.

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Test AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot AC Hi-Pot

PD

Voltage 345 kV 230 kV

Cable Type XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE XLPE

Length 2 miles 0.6 miles 12 miles 12 miles 6.2 miles 1.5 miles 1 mile 6.2 miles 1.8 miles 6.2 miles

Utility Location Northeast USA Northeast USA West Coast USA Northeast USA Middle East Midwest USA Northeast USA Middle East Middle East Middle East

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230 kV 345 kV 220 kV 138 kV 345 kV

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220 kV 66 kV 380 kV