Development of an Explosive Proof High Voltage Cable Connector

摘要

Trailing cable splices made on location in underground mines are one of the weakest points of the cable run. There are safety advantages if these splices can be eliminated. The Bureau of Mines initiated this program to design and fabricate a proto-type coupler suitable for use on high voltage cables supplying power to Permissible mining machines. Work was recommended as result of USBM contract number 166069 and others.