Field Operation and Service
Installation, repair and maintenance
of cable systems - worldwide.
Field and Service
Over the past decades ABB has gained extensive experience from underground
and submarine cable installations, performed under the most varying conditions
worldwide.
With our state-of-the-art equipment, experienced and skilled installation crews, and
elaborate know-how, ABB is uniquely qualified to successfully execute complex and
challenging underground and submarine cable projects in all parts of the world.
Turn to us if you need technical advice or training of your personnel. In case of a
fault, we can quickly provide help anywhere in the world.
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Submarine Cable Laying
ABB is one of the world’s largest submarine cable manufacturers with experience in everything from complicated sub­
marine interconnection projects between countries to near
shore feeder projects with relatively small cables. Regardless
of your needs, we can provide the equipment and resources
needed to provide solutions quickly and cost-efficiently. Take
advantage of our unmatched knowledge and experience from
AC and DC high voltage cable installations.
Scope of supply
–– Cable laying vessels
–– Marine works
–– Trenching and protection of the cable
–– Equipment for cable pulling
–– Route survey
–– Directional drilling at shores
–– Field testing
–– Calculation of tensile forces
–– Installation plans
We offer the most cost efficient and reliable cable laying and
cable protection available.
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Underground Cable Laying
ABB has extensive experience from installation activities
under the most varying conditions. Let us join you in reviewing
your project, evaluating feasible routes for cable laying, and
based on that finding the optimal solution. Take advantage of
our knowledge and experience from power cable installations
around the globe.
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Scope of supply
–– Civil works
–– Vertical installations in shafts
–– Installations in tunnels, ducts or open trenches
–– Directional drilling
–– Route planning
–– Calculation of tensile forces
–– Flowchart drawings and installation plans
–– Equipment for cable pulling
Installation of Cable Accessories
High level of expertise in all
phases of the installation
Testing after Installation
Our highly skilled and trained personnel install joints and
terminations for:
We offer state-of-the-art equipment for final testing of cable
systems.
– – XLPE-insulated cables up to 500 kV AC
–– HVDC Light cables up to 320 kV DC
–– Mass-impregnated paper-insulated submarine cables
up to 600 kV DC
For cable system voltage testing, we can make equipment
available virtually anywhere in the world:
–– AC and DC testing of high and extra high voltage cable
systems
–– PD measurements
–– TDR (Time-Domain-Reflectometry), pulse echo testing
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Training
By professionals for
professionals
Training at ABB
– for your success
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For more than 50 years, we have been teaching installation
techniques and are pleased to share with our customers our
elaborate know-how and hands-on experience.
Exchanging experiences with our clients helps us optimize
our products and services. We offer training classes that will
familiarize you with different types of cables and cable accessories, technologies and methods available for cable laying
and installation of accessories. We can provide both on-site
and classroom training to fit all clients’ needs.
Repair and Maintenance
Off-shore and on-shore cable service
– – ABB is a complete supplier of cable system solutions. We
offer everything from unique cable expertise to marine engineering - all tailored to the specific needs.
–– We commit us to hold qualified personnel and equipment
available to our customers – our service is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide:
–– 24/7 -telephone and on-site support
–– Fault location
–– Cut and cap
–– Turn-key repair
–– Guaranteed repair crew
–– Marine engineering
–– Preventive maintenance
–– Storage of equipment and spare parts
Worldwide Repair Service
– – We quickly locate and repair cable damages both on land
and at sea - worldwide
High Voltage Cable Support
Tel. + 46-21 32 50 00
cablesupport@se.abb.com
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ABB AB
High Voltage Cable
Phone: +46 455 556 00
Fax:
+46 455 556 55
E-Mail:sehvc@se.abb.com
ABB Inc.
High Voltage Cable
Phone: +1 704 379 - 9600
Fax:
+1 704 379 9604
www.abb.com/cables
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