Abb Research Ltd.

Abb Technology Ag

Abb Hv Cables Gmbh

Johan Ekh

Erik A Eriksson

Andreas Tyrberg

Marc Jeroense

Claes Sonesson

A radial water barrier is provided for a dynamic high-voltage submarine cable. The water barrier includes a corrugated metal tube having an inner diameter in a range of 50-90 mm and a corrugation pitch in a range of 6-10 mm. The metal tube has a wall thickness in a range of 0.7-1 mm and a corrugation depth of more than 6 mm.

Radial water barrier and a dynamic high voltage submarine cable for deep water applications

An electric power sea cable including at least one cable core. The cable core includes an electric conductor, an electric insulation surrounding the conductor, and a protective sheath surrounding the electric insulation and acting as a water barrier. At least one outer layer surrounds the at least one cable core. The protective sheath is made of metal and the electrical power sea cable includes at least one friction reducing layer surrounding the at least one cable core and arranged inside of the at least one outer layer.

Electric power cable

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Västerås, Sweden

Johan Ekh