ETT Study Guide Book 3: Component Testing
C. Cables
1. Properties and Types
Identify properties, types, and applications 2, 3, 4
- Wire Wisdom Providing answers to some of the most frequently asked electrical and electronic wire and cable technical questions.
- Okonite Technical Reference Center and Guides
- Wire and Cable Marking Guide 2
- Percent Insulation Level 3
- Wire Temperature Ratings and Terminations
Identify properties, types, and applications of accessories 2, 3, 4
- Dead Break Elbows v Load Break Elbows
- 200A Loadbreak Elbows
- Maximum size conductor for 200A load break elbow
2. Inspection and Test Procedures
Apply visual and mechanical inspections 2, 3, 4
- The Reorganization of NEC Article 310
- NFPA 70 2020: Article 311 Medium Voltage Cable Type MV 2, 3, 4
- NFPA 70: Wiring Methods and Materials
- Bending Radii and Pulling Tensions
- Electrical treeing
Employ methods and procedures for electrical tests 2, 3, 4
- Power Cable Testing and Diagnostics Overview
- Low Voltage Cable Testing and Inspection Techniques
- General Guidelines for Online Partial Discharge Testing of Power Cables
- Best practices for offline diagnosis of MV cables
- Assessing Service-Aged, Medium-Voltage Power Cables
- Power factor testing of cables and potheads
Demonstrate knowledge of cable fault locating 2, 3, 4
- Fault location on power cables
- Cable test and fault location equipment
- TDR basic operation guide
- Using a TDR to find cable faults without applying a high voltage
- Sheath testing for fault location
3. Interpretation of Test Results
Evaluate results of electrical tests 2, 3, 4
Important Cable Testing Standards
- NETA-ATS 2017: Section 7.3 Cables 2 3 4
- NETA-MTS 2019: Section 7.3 Cables 2 3 4
- NFPA 70B: Chapter 11.21 Cables 2 3 4
- IEEE 400 Guide for Field Testing and Evaluation of the Insulation of Shielded Power Cable Systems Rated 5 kV and Above 3
- IEEE 400.2 Guide for Field Testing of Shielded Power Cable Systems Using Very Low Frequency (VLF)(less than 1 Hz) 3
- Overview of the IEEE 400 Bundle
- IEEE 48 Standard for Test Procedures and Requirements for Alternating-Current Cable Terminations Used on Shielded Cables Having Laminated Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 765 kV or Extruded Insulation Rated 2.5 kV through 500 kV 4
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Guide Table of Contents, Book 3
- Book 3 Overview
- A. Switchgear and Switchboard Assemblies
- B. Transformers
- C. Cables
- D. Metal-Enclosed Busways
- E. Switches
- F. Circuit Breakers
- G. Circuit Switchers
- H. Network Protectors
- I. Protective Relays
- J. Instrument Transformers
- K. Metering Devices
- L. Regulating Apparatus
- M. Grounding Systems
- N. Ground-Fault Protection Systems
- O. Rotating Machinery
- P. Motor Control Centers and Motor Starters
- Q. Adjustable-Speed Drive Systems
- R. Direct-Current Systems
- S. Surge Arresters
- T. Capacitors and Reactors
- U. Outdoor Bus Structures
- V. Emergency Systems
- W. Automatic Circuit Reclosers and Line Sectionalizers
- X. Fiber-Optic Cables
- Y. Insulating Liquids and Gases
- Z. Fuses
- AA. Electric Vehicle Charging Systems