Longest 500 kV underground link between two Shanghai substations
Project description:
- Nexans manufactured and installed a 17-km 500 kV underground power cable circuit between Shibo and Sanlin substations in Shanghai, the first intra-city cable of this size using XLPE insulation.
Customer challenges:
- Time was a factor, since new infrastructure was being installed for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo.
- The underground tunnel zigzagged across the city requiring over 100 perfect joints, and had to pass under the Huangpu River.
- Population density required careful planning and logistics.
- Training was important for future maintenance.
Nexans solutions:
- Three separate 17 km lengths were laid within the cable tunnel.
- For the cable, a metallic screen was used in smooth laminated aluminum, which was a much lighter solution than conventional lead.
- The cable was drawn in record time using computer control.
- Nexans fully supervised the project and provided extensive training in our Training Center.