A device and method of positioning a component on a cable. The method includes: moving a collet into position on the component; engaging the component with the collet; moving the collet with the component positioned thereon into alignment with an end of the cable; securing the collet to the end of the cable; moving the component from the collet to the cable; and removing the collet from the end of the cable.

A method for welding at least three cables, each with two conductors protruding from the sheath ends of the cables includes stripping ends of the first conductors and stacking from opposite directions atop one another forming a first stack. The stripped ends of the second conductors are stacked atop one another from opposite directions at a working distance from the first stack forming a second stack. The first stack is arranged in a welding area of a welding device and welded to a first welding point, while the second stack is arranged in a waiting area spaced by the working distance from the welding area. The first welding point is moved by the working distance from the welding area to a storage area, while the second stack is moved by the working distance from the waiting area into the welding area and is welded to a second welding point.

A method for improving the properties of a joint between two cable ends having obtaining two cable ends, having uncovered conductors being joined in a connection zone, each cable end also including an uncovered insulation zone including uncovered insulation formed as a cone adjacent the uncovered conductor, covering the conductors with an additional insulation layer, measuring the additional insulation layer and the cones, determining the geometry of the cones and the additional insulation layer based on the measurements, determining a deviation of the geometry from a desired geometry of the cones and the additional insulation layer, where the desired geometry includes a smooth transition between two zones, determining, based on the deviation determination, material to be removed from the cones and the additional insulation layer achieving the desired geometry, and removing the material from the cones and the additional insulation layer.

A method for improving the properties of a joint between two cable ends having obtaining two cable ends, having uncovered conductors being joined in a connection zone, each cable end also including an uncovered insulation zone including uncovered insulation formed as a cone adjacent the uncovered conductor, covering the conductors with an additional insulation layer, measuring the additional insulation layer and the cones, determining the geometry of the cones and the additional insulation layer based on the measurements, determining a deviation of the geometry from a desired geometry of the cones and the additional insulation layer, where the desired geometry includes a smooth transition between two zones, determining, based on the deviation determination, material to be removed from the cones and the additional insulation layer achieving the desired geometry, and removing the material from the cones and the additional insulation layer.

The present disclosure relates to a submersible apparatus (1) for testing a submarine high voltage (HV) cable system. The apparatus (1) includes a cable termination (100) including an electrical insulator (101) and a shielding electrode (102) for the electrical connection with a cable end (201). The apparatus (1) additionally includes a cable bend restrictor (300) having a through channel (301), and a termination locking (400) in through communication with the cable bend restrictor (300) and the cable termination (100). According to another aspect, a method for testing a submarine high voltage (HV) cable apparatus using the above testing apparatus (1) is additionally disclosed.

The present disclosure relates to a submersible apparatus (1) for testing a submarine high voltage (HV) cable system. The apparatus (1) includes a cable termination (100) including an electrical insulator (101) and a shielding electrode (102) for the electrical connection with a cable end (201). The apparatus (1) additionally includes a cable bend restrictor (300) having a through channel (301), and a termination locking (400) in through communication with the cable bend restrictor (300) and the cable termination (100). According to another aspect, a method for testing a submarine high voltage (HV) cable apparatus using the above testing apparatus (1) is additionally disclosed.

An apparatus for dismounting and mounting a high-voltage line T-connector in a hot-line operation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a lifting platform (1), a four-axis platform (2) and an end-effector mechanism (3); the four-axis platform (2) and the end-effector mechanism (3) are both electrically conductive structures; the four-axis platform (2) is fixedly mounted on the top of the lifting platform (1), and an insulating layer is provided between the four-axis platform (2) and the lifting platform (1); the four-axis platform (2) is movable in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction, and is rotatable around the Z direction; the four-axis platform (2) is provided with an equipotential mechanism (26); the end-effector mechanism (3) is detachably fastened to the four-axis platform (2); and a bolt loosening/tightening mechanism (312) or a nut cutting device (36) capable of moving in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction is provided on the end-effector mechanism (3). The apparatus replaces a manual hot-line operation manner, so that an operator can be away from a high-altitude and dangerous operation environment, thereby preventing accidents such as electric shock and high-altitude falls from occurring; and high-voltage line T-connectors can be dismounted or mounted under hot-line conditions by means of the end-effector mechanism, thereby avoiding the negative effects of power failure and improving power supply reliability.

An apparatus for dismounting and mounting a high-voltage line T-connector in a hot-line operation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a lifting platform (1), a four-axis platform (2) and an end-effector mechanism (3); the four-axis platform (2) and the end-effector mechanism (3) are both electrically conductive structures; the four-axis platform (2) is fixedly mounted on the top of the lifting platform (1), and an insulating layer is provided between the four-axis platform (2) and the lifting platform (1); the four-axis platform (2) is movable in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction, and is rotatable around the Z direction; the four-axis platform (2) is provided with an equipotential mechanism (26); the end-effector mechanism (3) is detachably fastened to the four-axis platform (2); and a bolt loosening/tightening mechanism (312) or a nut cutting device (36) capable of moving in the X direction, the Y direction, and the Z direction is provided on the end-effector mechanism (3). The apparatus replaces a manual hot-line operation manner, so that an operator can be away from a high-altitude and dangerous operation environment, thereby preventing accidents such as electric shock and high-altitude falls from occurring; and high-voltage line T-connectors can be dismounted or mounted under hot-line conditions by means of the end-effector mechanism, thereby avoiding the negative effects of power failure and improving power supply reliability.

The present disclosure relates to a power cable and an intermediate connection structure, for connection thereof, which is capable of preventing the concentration of stress on a soldered part, which is configured to join a metal sheath of the power cable and a metal sheath restoration layer of the intermediate connection structure while ensuring airtight or watertight sealing therebetween, preventing deformation of or damage to the soldered part due to stress applied thereto, and minimizing thermal history in the power cable during the formation of the soldered part.

A reinforced water barrier over a joint between power cables is suited for subsea cables having different water barrier/sheathing designs. The reinforced water barrier comprises an intermediate water barrier made of lead or a lead alloy which stretches over the joint and is attached to the underlaying water barriers of the joined cables, and which is reinforced by being coated with a layer of polyethylene based adhesive followed by a layer of polymeric outer sheathing. The adhesive layer and the layer of polymeric outer sheathing are thermally set by a heat treatment.