Module (01) Introduction

• 1.1 Cable Construction
• 1.2 Types of conductors
• 1.3 Conductor Arrangement
• 1.4 Cable Types
• 1.5 Insulations
• 1.6 Shielding and SEMICONDUCTING Tape
• 1.7 Finishes and Jackets

Module (02) Procedures and Techniques in Failure Analysis

• 2.1 Stages of an Analysis
• 2.2 Data Gathering
• 2.3 Visual Examination
• 2.4 Analytical Methods
• 2.5 Determining the Failure Mechanism
• 2.6 Actions following an Investigation 

Module (03) Failure Investigation in the Field

• 3.1 Information Gathering
• 3.2 Initial Actions
• 3.3 Examination and Testing
• 3.4 Selection of Samples
• 3.5 Oil Sampling
• 3.6 Handling and Transportation

Module (04) Soil Thermal Resistivity

• 4.1 Component Materials
• 4.2 Density and Thermal Resistivity
• 4.3 Water Content and Thermal Resistivity
• 4.4 Customized Backfill
• 4.5 Thermal Resistivity Measurements 

Module (05) Grounding System Impacts on Cables

• 5.1 Solid Resistance Grounding
• 5.2 Impact on Voltage During Fault
• 5.3 Impact on Insulation Thickness
• 5.4 Effect on Fault Current

Module (06) Cable Failure and Their Analysis

• 6.1 Mechanical Failures
• 6.2 Corrosion of Sheath
• 6.3 Moisture in The Insulation
• 6.4 Heating of Cables
• 6.5 Fire and Lighting Surges
• 6.6 Electrical Puncture
• 6.7 Inherent Causes
• 6.7.1 Sheath or Jacket Defects
• 6.7.2 Insulation Defects
• 6.7.3 Conductor Defects
• 6.8 Noninherent Causes
• 6.8.1 Corrosion of Sheath
• 6.8.2 Local Galvanic Action
• 6.8.3 Chemical Action
• 6.8.4 External Fire and HV Surges
• 6.8.5 Over Heating
• 6.8.6 Mechanical Damage
• 6.9 Other Causes
• 6.10 Failure Case Studies 

Module (07) Cable and Joint Failure Modes

• 7.1 Electrical treeing
• 7.2 Water Treeing
• 7.3 Effects of DC Testing
• 7.4 Failures of Joints and Accessories

Module (08) Partial Discharge Techniques

• 8.1 What is Partial Discharge
• 8.2 PD Detection for Cable Diagnostics
• 8.3 Why Test for Partial Discharge
• 8.4 Physical Background of PD
• 8.5 Types of Partial Discharge
• 8.6 Characteristic of Discharge Patterns
• 8.7 Breakdown Cable Voltage
• 8.8 Partial Discharge Test Facility
• 8.9 Test Circuit inside Shielded Room
• 8.10 How to Calibrate the Partial Discharge System?
• 8.11 How to Measure Partial Discharge
• 8.12 Charge in Fault vs Measured Apparent Charge and Measurement Results
• 8.13 PD Measurement Methods Available
• 8.14 Importance PD for Insulation Of Old XLPE Cable Systems 

Module (09) Very Low Frequency VLF

• 9.1 Standard for Onsite Testing Including VLF
• 9.2 Principle of VLF Generator
• 9.3 Dissipation Factor (Tanδ)
• 9.4 Evaluation of Tan Δ Measurements Based On XLPE
• 9.5 Water Treeing In Polymeric Insulation
• 9.6 Comparison of Electrical Treeing and Water Treeing
• 9.7 Comparison Channel Growth
• 9.8 Simplified Dielectric Equivalent Circuit of a New Cables
• 9.9 Examples of Water Trees
• 9.10 Application of VLF / PD Diagnosis

Module (10) Cable Fault Location and Tracing

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Cable Fault Location Procedures
• 10.3 Cable Fault Types
• 10.4 PD Tracks in Slip Joins For Cables
• 10.5 Methods of Cable Fault Location
• 10.6 Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR)
• 10.7 Impulse Reflection Method IRM)
• 10.8 Secondary Impulse Method (SIM)
• 10.9 Multiple Impulse Method (MIM)
• 10.10 Fault Distance from Cable End
• 10.11 Bridge Method (Wheatstone)
• 10.12 Cable Tracing
• 10.13 Cable Locator
• 10.14 Acoustic Fault Location
• 10.15 Propagation Time Measurement
• 10.16 Pin Pointing Set
• 10.17 Audio Frequency Twist Method
• 10.18 Cable Sheath Fault Location
• 10.19 Cable Test Va