Development of Cable Accessories with SiR Insulation for 320kV HVDC Cables

HVDC cable accessories with environment-friendly insulating material and flexible compatibility other than ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) are demanded in the global market. In this paper, the authors present their newly developed silicone rubber (SiR) insulated cable joints and terminations as a potential answer to that call. Simulation models were built in computer programs. Three most venerable spots in the insulator were identified. SiR insulated accessories with optimised conductivity were produced and tested according to Cigre TB 496 and IEC 62895:2017. The test objects passed the type test with good success. It proved that with proper design, manufacturing and installation, SiR insulated cable accessories are able to provide good service in the power system networks.