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Nexans and Tredegar Join Forces to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Power Cable Production

Nexans and Tredegar Join Forces to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Power Cable Production

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2023

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Greek company HELLENIC Cable Supplies Inter-Array Cables for Two U.S. Offshore Wind Projects

Greek company HELLENIC Cable Supplies Inter-Array Cables for Two U.S. Offshore Wind Projects

Hellenic Cables has finalized individual contracts with Ørsted and Eversource for two offshore wind projects in the U.S. Under these agreements, Hellenic Cables will design, manufacture, test, and supply approximately 260 kilometers of 66 kV XLPE-insulated subsea array inter-cable lines along with related accessories for the South Fork Wind and Revolution Wind projects in the northeastern U.S. Deliveries will be phased, with production set to begin by 2024.

09

2022

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P&O Shipping Logistics Company Launches "Zero-Emission" Cable-Laying Vessel

P&O Shipping Logistics Company Launches "Zero-Emission" Cable-Laying Vessel

P&O Maritime Logistics plans to convert one of its multi-purpose vessels (MCV) into a cable-laying vessel (CLV). This ship will be the company’s first in its rapidly expanding portfolio of specialized marine products and services powered by alternative energy sources. The vessel is set to begin operations in the third quarter of 2024, marking a key step in P&O Maritime Logistics’ commitment to decarbonizing the industry by gradually transitioning to zero-carbon operations.

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2022

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Fire-Resistant Cable Knowledge

Fire-Resistant Cable Knowledge

China's national standard GB12666.6 (equivalent to IEC 331) classifies fire-resistance tests into two levels: Level A and Level B. For Level A, the flame temperature ranges from 950°C to 1000°C, with a continuous fire exposure time of 90 minutes; for Level B, the flame temperature is between 750°C and 800°C, also with a continuous fire exposure time of 90 minutes. Throughout the entire test, the specimen must withstand the product’s specified rated voltage.

07

2021

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Characteristics of Fire-Resistant Wires and Cables

Characteristics of Fire-Resistant Wires and Cables

Flame-proof wires and cables are a general term for electrical wires and cables with fire-resistant properties, typically categorized into two types: flame-retardant cables and fire-resistant wires. From the perspective of fire safety and firefighting rescue operations, the requirements for the fire performance of wires and cables are steadily increasing, for example:

07

2021

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Basic Knowledge of High-Voltage Cables

Basic Knowledge of High-Voltage Cables

Among the many types of power cables, there is one capable of transmitting electricity between 10kV and 35kV—this is the high-voltage cable, which plays a pivotal role as the backbone of power transmission systems. Now, let’s take a look at the different types of high-voltage cables together.

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2021

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