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Offshore Wind Submarine Cable Spacing Guidance
Offshore Wind Submarine Cable Spacing Guidance Contract # E14PC00005 United States Department of Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement December 2014, For Public Use Offshore Wind Submarine Cable Spacing Guidance Contract # E14PC00005 United States Department of Interior Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement December 2014, For Public Use The authors gratefully acknowledge permission of the Crown Estate to base parts of this report on their study “Principles of Cable Routing and Spacing (2012)”, Reference ID 8 in this report Document Control Responsible for Job Title Name Date Signature Chris Sturgeon Cables specialist Jim Hodder Cables specialist Colin Poat Cables specialist Content 2014-12-15 Cables specialist Steven Drew Principal Environmental Consultant Rachel McCall EHS Senior Consultant Tanjia Maynard Checked EHS Senior Consultant Tanjia Maynard 2014-12-15 Approval Principal Engineer Jim Doane 2014-12-15 Copyright: PMSS © Document Reference: 734300670/140708 Signatures in this approval box have checked this document in line with the requirements of QP16 This report has been prepared by TÜV SÜD PMSS and Red Penguin Associates with all reasonable skill and care, within the terms of the contract with the Client. The report contains information from sources and data which we believe to be reliable but we have not confirmed that reliability and make no representation as to their accuracy or completeness. The draft report is confidential to the Client and TÜV SÜD PMSS accepts no responsibility to any third party to whom information in this report may be disclosed. No part of this document may be reproduced without the prior written approval of TÜV SÜD PMSS © TÜV SÜD PMSS 2014 Offshore Wind Submarine Cable Spacing Guidance 1 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement Table of Contents Abbreviations 2 1. -
Offshore Wind Submarine Cabling Overview Fisheries Technical Working Group
OFFSHOREoverview WIND SUBMARINE CABLING Fisheries Technical Working Group Final Report | Report Number 21-14 | April 2021 NYSERDA’s Promise to New Yorkers: NYSERDA provides resources, expertise, and objective information so New Yorkers can make confident, informed energy decisions. Our Vision: New York is a global climate leader building a healthier future with thriving communities; homes and businesses powered by clean energy; and economic opportunities accessible to all New Yorkers. Our Mission: Advance clean energy innovation and investments to combat climate change, improving the health, resiliency, and prosperity of New Yorkers and delivering benefits equitably to all. Courtesy, Equinor, Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm Offshore Wind Submarine Cabling Overview Fisheries Technical Working Group Final Report Prepared for: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Albany, NY Morgan Brunbauer Offshore Wind Marine Fisheries Manager Prepared by: Tetra Tech, Inc. Boston, MA Brian Dresser Director of Fisheries Programs NYSERDA Report 21-14 NYSERDA Contract 111608A April 2021 Notice This report was prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc. in the course of performing work contracted for and sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (hereafter “NYSERDA”). The opinions expressed in this report do not necessarily reflect those of NYSERDA or the State of New York, and reference to any specific product, service, process, or method does not constitute an implied or expressed recommendation or endorsement of it. Further, NYSERDA, the State of New York, and the contractor make no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, as to the fitness for particular purpose or merchantability of any product, apparatus, or service, or the usefulness, completeness, or accuracy of any processes, methods, or other information contained, described, disclosed, or referred to in this report. -
2020 National Electrical Code® Style Manual
2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE® STYLE MANUAL 1 FOREWORD August 2020 The National Electrical Code® is used nationally and internationally as the basis for safeguarding persons, buildings, and their contents from hazards arising from the use of electricity. It is vitally important that the text be as explicit as possible, and that maximum consistency be achieved in the language used in the text. The Code contains those provisions considered necessary for safety and thus is widely used as a basis for legal enforcement in the installation of electrical conductors and equipment in buildings and certain other premises (as detailed in the Code itself); this places a major responsibility on those involved in the preparation of document text to use forms of expression that promote uniform interpretation. The National Electrical Code Correlating Committee has recognized these responsibilities and has issued this manual. Preparation and Date of Adoption. This manual was originally prepared by the Editorial Task Group of the National Electrical Code Committee and adopted by the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee on May 13, 1969. It was amended September 22, 1975, October 11, 1984, October 12, 1989, and May 9, 1994. In January 1999, the Correlating Committee Task Group on the Usability of the NEC rewrote the manual. It was adopted by the National Electrical Code Correlating Committee on March 19, 1999 and by the Standards Council on April 15, 1999. It was amended March 1, 2001, January 15, 2003, and August 9, 2011, August 2015, and December 2020. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword ........................................................................................................ 2 Chapter 1 General 4 1.1 Purpose ............................................................................................ -
Electrical Inspection Checklist for One-Family Homes Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®)
Electrical Inspection Checklist for One-Family Homes Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code® (NEC®) NOTE: The Board of Electricity adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) with an effective date of Nov. 17, 2020. Accordingly, the Department of Labor and Industry began enforcing the 2020 NEC on Nov.17, 2020. Electrical work authorized by permits issued on or after this date must comply with the 2020 NEC. Electrical license examinations are based on the requirements of the 2020 NEC beginning Jan. 1, 2021. However, due to concerns regarding the availability of 2-pole GFCI circuit breakers, the department delayed enforcement of the requirements for 250-volt GFCI receptacles and outlet requirements found in NEC 210.8(A) and 210.8(F). On April 5, 2021, DLI will begin enforcing the 250-volt GFCI receptacle and outlet requirements found in NEC 210.8(A) and 210.8(F). Industry circuit breaker manufacturers have confirmed that supply-chain challenges will be resolved in March 2021. Electrical work authorized by permits issued on or after April 5, 2021, must comply with the 2020 NEC. 001 An owner (i.e. homeowner) who files a Request for Electrical Inspection form (i.e. permit) with the Department of Labor and Industry or other electrical inspection authority is signing an affidavit and declaring they own and occupy the residence and they will personally perform all of the electrical work, including the planning and laying out of the electrical work. 002 The term “owner” is defined in law as a natural person who physically performs electrical work on premises the person owns and actually occupies as a residence or owns and will occupy as a residence upon completion of construction. -
Analysis and Study the Performance of Coaxial Cable Passed on Different Dielectrics
International Journal of Applied Engineering Research ISSN 0973-4562 Volume 13, Number 3 (2018) pp. 1664-1669 © Research India Publications. http://www.ripublication.com Analysis and Study the Performance of Coaxial Cable Passed On Different Dielectrics Baydaa Hadi Saoudi Nursing Department, Technical Institute of Samawa, Iraq. Email:[email protected] Abstract Coaxial cable virtually keeps all the electromagnetic wave to the area inside it. Due to the mechanical properties, the In this research will discuss the more effective parameter is coaxial cable can be bent or twisted, also it can be strapped to the type of dielectric mediums (Polyimide, Polyethylene, and conductive supports without inducing unwanted currents in Teflon). the cable. The speed(S) of electromagnetic waves propagating This analysis of the performance related to dielectric mediums through a dielectric medium is given by: with respect to: Dielectric losses and its effect upon cable properties, dielectrics versus characteristic impedance, and the attenuation in the coaxial line for different dielectrics. The C: the velocity of light in a vacuum analysis depends on a simple mathematical model for coaxial cables to test the influence of the insulators (Dielectrics) µr: Magnetic relative permeability of dielectric medium performance. The simulation of this work is done using εr: Dielectric relative permittivity. Matlab/Simulink and presents the results according to the construction of the coaxial cable with its physical properties, The most common dielectric material is polyethylene, it has the types of losses in both the cable and the dielectric, and the good electrical properties, and it is cheap and flexible. role of dielectric in the propagation of electromagnetic waves. -
Electrical Code Amendment
CITY OF GRAPEVINE Chapter 7, Buildings and Construction, Article III, Electrical Code ARTICLE III. ELECTRICAL CODE DIVISION 1. GENERALLY Sec. 7-30. Definitions. For the purposes of this article, hereinafter referred to as the electrical code or this code, the following terms, phrases, words, and their derivatives shall be construed as set out in this section: Approved: Acceptable to the building inspection division and/or the electrical board of appeals of the city. Authorized person: Any person, as defined in section 1-5, registered or licensed under the provisions of this code to do work as permitted under the specific provisions of this code. Buildings, building use: Words relating to buildings and building use, when not otherwise separately defined, shall have meanings which conform to the meanings set out in the zoning ordinance of the city; otherwise, they shall have their usual dictionary meanings. City: The territory within the corporate limits of the city, or the legally constituted governing body thereof, its agents and its officers. Conductor: A wire or cable or other form of metal suitable for carrying electric current or potential. Electrical apprentice: Any person who has been issued a license from the State of Texas as an electrical apprentice as provided for by state law. Electrical construction: All work and materials used in installing, maintaining, or extending a system of electrical wiring and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith, inside or outside of or attached to any building, structure, lot or premises. Electrical contractor: Any person who has been issued a license from the State of Texas as an electrical contractor as provided for by state law. -
Don't Be Confused by Your Fuse
Head Office Neptronic® 400 Lebeau Blvd. HVAC Controls Electric Actuators Actuated Valves Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4N 1R6 Tel.: (514) 333-1433 Humidifiers Electric Heaters Fax: (514) 333-3163 Toll Free: 1-800-361-2308 Don’t be confused by your fuse: MCA and MOP for your humidifier explained Before we start, we need first to understand what MCA and MOP are. The minimum circuit ampacity (MCA) and maximum overcurrent protection (MOP) ratings provide a guide for safely connecting field-wired equipment to the building mains. Understanding these ratings, and their relationship to each other, is critical to properly selecting wire and circuit breaker sizes. What is MCA? Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) is a calculated value that specifies the minimum main power wire size. It is also used to determine the minimum wire size required for a field wired product. This specification is necessary in order to guarantee that the wiring will not overheat under expected operating conditions. The wire size takes into account the normal current draw, aging of components and anticipated faults. More specifically, the MCA is the highest steady-state electrical current that the unit should see when operating correctly. What is MOP? Maximum Over-Current Protection (MOP) is a calculated value that determines the maximum size of the over-current protection device (fuse or breaker). There are different MOP equations depending on your application. The maximum overcurrent protection (MOP) is the maximum circuit breaker size required to properly protect the equipment under anticipated fault conditions. The MOP takes into account startup surges and component aging. Supply wiring must be rated to carry the amps shown as MCA. -
Drop Cable Construction Manual
Construction manual Broadband applications and construction manual Drop cable products Contents Introduction 3 Description of cable types 5 Cable selection guide 6 Planning the run 12 Aerial installation 13 Buried installation 16 Attaching to the ground block per NEC 830 19 Attaching to the NIU per NEC 830 20 Residential interior cabling 22 Multiple dwelling units (MDUs) 28 Commercial installations 31 Drop cable descriptions/specifications 32 Appendix 33 Broadband resource center 36 commscope.com 2 How to use this guide The drop cable applications and construction guide is written for the cable installation professional who, due to the diverse services offered by CATV and telecommunication service providers, needs a quick and handy reference to practical installation information, especially in the case of retrofitting. We’ve tried to simplify the decision-making process as to which cables to choose for what installation, taking into account factors such as performance over distance, preventing RF interference and fire/safety codes. We also want to introduce you to some products that may ease some of your installation headaches, such as BrightWire® anti-corrosion treatment for braid shields, and QR® 320, an ultra-long-reach coaxial cable. One of the big changes in our industry is the introduction of powered broadband services, which are addressed in the National Electrical Code’s Article 830. This manual shows you when to use NEC 830 cables; pages 13 and 16 (aerial and buried installations) cover specific issues involving installation clearances; other chapters carry special callouts concerning NEC 830 issues. Most attention is paid to residential installations (page 22) which has the most “practical” information, especially for trim-out. -
2018 Canadian Electrical Code Saskatchewan Interpretations
120 Based on the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code Effective: January 1, 2019 V4.2 (this page left intentionally blank) ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS Preface and Scope The Canadian Electrical Code, Part l, Twenty-Fourth Edition, as interpreted by these requirements, issued under Section 5 of The Electrical Inspection Act, 1993, shall govern the workmanship and all other matters pertaining to electrical equipment and the installation of electrical equipment in or upon any land, buildings, structures, and premises. All previously issued bulletins are superseded by these interpretations. This document contains supplementary information to clarify the requirements of the 24th edition of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), and by their inclusion herein is adopted as requirements under Section 5 of The Electrical Inspection Act, 1993. Report of Accident The Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 c.E-6.3 s.27 requires: “Where an accident involving an electrical installation or electrical equipment occurs and results in a death or injury of a person or in a fire or an explosion, the contractor or the contractor’s agent or the owner of the electrical equipment or the owner’s agent shall immediately notify the Chief Electrical Inspector, stating the precise location of the accident, its general nature and results”. Investigation of Accident The Electrical Inspection Act, 1993 c.E-6.3 s.28 requires: The accident site is to be preserved, “no part of any electrical plant or electrical equipment involved is to be removed or its position altered by any person”, “until the written permission of an Inspector has been obtained”. 2018 Saskatchewan Interpretations Page 1 ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS Table of Contents PREFACE AND SCOPE .................................................................................................................................................. -
POWR-GARD Technical Application Guide
Application Guide POWR-GARDTechnical Application Guide This Technical Application Guide or ‘Fuseology’ provides the information needed to select the correct types of Littelfuse POWR-GARD® fuses for most applications. If there are any questions or if additional data is needed for a specific use, call the Littelfuse Technical Support and Engineering Service Group at 1-800-TEC-FUSE (1-800-832-3873), email them at [email protected] or visit us at littelfuse.com. TECHNICAL APPLICATION GUIDE Table of Contents Fuseology Fundamentals ............................................................... 3 Selection Considerations ............................................................... 5 Time-current Curves and Peak Let-through Charts ........................ 9 Selective Coordination ..................................................................11 UL/CSA Fuse Classes and Applications ........................................14 Technical Information Terms and Definitions ...................................................................16 White papers, and a library of technical information is Motor Protection Tables ............................................................... 23 available online at littelfuse.com/technicalcenter UL Fuse Classes & Selection CHart ............................................ 26 Condensed Fuse Cross Reference .............................................. 27 littelfuse.com 2 © 2017 Littelfuse POWR-GARD® Products Technical Application Guide FUSEOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS I. OVERCURRENT PROTECTION 3. Minimizes -
Technical Information Handbook Wire and Cable
Technical Information Handbook Wire and Cable Fifth Edition Copyright © 2018 Trademarks and Reference Information The following registered trademarks appear in this handbook: Information in this handbook has been drawn from many Alumel® is a registered trademark of Concept Alloys, LLC publications of the leading wire and cable companies in the industry and authoritative sources in their latest available Chromel® is a registered trademark of Concept Alloys, LLC editions. Some of these include: Copperweld® is a registered trademark of Copperweld Steel Company CSA® is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association • American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) CCW® is a registered trademark of General Cable Corporation • Canadian Standards Association (CSA) ® DataTwist is a registered trademark of Belden • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Duofoil® is a registered trademark of Belden Flamarrest® is a registered trademark of Belden • Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA) Halar® is a registered trademark of Solvay Solexis • International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Hypalon® is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company • National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Hypot® is a registered trademark of Associated Research, Inc. • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) IBM® is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation Kapton® is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company • Naval Ship Engineering Center (NAVSEC) Kevlar® is a registered trademark of E. I. DuPont de Nemours & Company • Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) ® K FIBER is a registered trademark of General Cable Corporation • Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Kynar® is a registered trademark of Arkema, Inc. Loc-Trac® is a registered trademark of Alpha Wire Note: National Electrical Code (NEC) is a registered trademark of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA. -
2002 Massachusetts Electrical Code (Amendments)
UNOFFICIAL COPY 527 CMR 12.00: 2002 MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRICAL CODE (AMENDMENTS) The 2002 Massachusetts Electrical Code (527 CMR 12.00) of the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations shall be the 2002 National Electrical Code modified as follows: Delete Article 80 and insert the following provisions ahead of the body of the Code: Rule 1. All installations, repairs and maintenance of electrical wiring and electrical fixtures used for light, heat, power, signaling and communications purposes in buildings and structures subject to the provisions of M.G.L. c. 143 shall be reasonably safe to persons and property. Rule 2. Conformity of installations, repairs, and maintenance of electrical wiring and electrical fixtures used for light, heat, power, signaling and communica- tions with applicable regulations set forth in the Code, which is hereby filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth shall be considered as complying with these requirements. Rule 3. Additions or modifications to an existing installation shall be made in ac- cordance with this Code without bringing the remaining part of the installa- tion into compliance with the requirements of this Code. The installation shall not create a violation of this Code, nor shall it increase the magnitude of an existing violation. Rule 4. Where an actual hazard exists, the owner of the property shall be notified in writing by the authority enforcing this Code. (See M.G.L. c. 166, §§ 32 and 33, for enforcement authority.) Rule 5. References are made in this code to other standards. Those standards, where duly adopted by law or regulation, may be enforced by the appropriate offi- cial.