Abstract

Low voltage cables are mostly 600V cable designs supporting power, instrument, and control functions. Assessing the condition of these low voltage (LV) cables has its own challenges compared to medium and high voltage applications. The main factors responsible for aging of LV cables are thermal conditions, chemical/wet environments, and, in limited applications, radiation/UV exposure. Among these factors, thermal aging is typically the primary concern.

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Webinar Details

You will gain valuable insights on the nature of low voltage cable aging, existing methods to assess material properties, as well as get an overview of advanced electrical testing methods that can be deployed.

Topics to Cover

  • Overview of Low Voltage Cables
  • Degradation and Failure Mechanisms
  • Condition Assessment Methods and Challenges
  • Novel Electrical Technologies for Condition Monitoring
  • Laboratory Analysis of Cables

Who Should Attend?

  • Cable Program Owners
  • Electrical Engineers responsible for plant operations
  • Facilities Managers/Asset Owners - Critical Assets
  • Equipment Qualification Program Owners
  • Critical Aerospace Asset Owners
  • Critical Infrastructure Owners

Presenters

ABL1 Organization Rick Easterling 170215

Rick Easterling

Director, Cable Lifecycle Management
ABL1 Organization Rick Easterling 170215

Rick Easterling

Director, Cable Lifecycle Management

Rick Easterling has more than 15 years of experience supporting condition assessment and failure evaluations of low and medium voltage cables.

He holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and completed graduate work in nuclear engineering, energy management, and business from the University of Pittsburgh and Virginia Commonwealth University. Mr. Easterling has diverse work experience, including work as a field engineer, chemical water treatment consultant, project and program management at Westinghouse and EPRI, and is currently the Director of US Operations for Kinectrics Medium Voltage Cable and Electrical Services.

Mr. Easterling has served on several IEEE Standards Committees and presented a variety of technical papers at IEEE meetings and conferences, particularly on low and medium voltage cables and commercial grade dedication topics.