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s from ABB
The global focus on environmen- system subject to transmission capacity and industry customers to improve
tal issues has lead to an increasing needs, environmental issues and cost performance while lowering environ-
demand for submarine cables. For for installation and operation. mental impact. We spend much time
example, governments and power and effort on research and develop-
ABB is one of the world’s leading
suppliers are supporting renewable ment to maintain our position as mar-
electro-technical groups with 104,000
energy sources such as off-shore ket leader and trend setter on cable
employees in more than 100 countries.
wind power. Also oil and gas compa- transmission systems.
ABB develops, produces, sells and
nies are replacing local generation on
services systems and products in a
platforms with power feeding from
wide range of areas related to the
the mainland. The knowledge we
production, transmission, distribu-
have acquired from all of our sub-
tion and application of electricity.
marine cable installations worldwide,
The focus is on power and automa-
makes ABB uniquely qualified to
tion technologies that enable utility
design and install the optimal cable
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From planning to installation
The earlier a customer involves ABB for planning, surveying, design and the project, from the equipment spe-
in the planning phase of a project, the manufacturing of the cable system and cification, purchasing of raw material,
more the customer can benefit from the installation and testing thereof. manufacturing, laying and installation
our extensive cable project experience. Together with other ABB companies operations, to taking over. It also mini-
We know the permit processes and we can also optimize and supply com- mizes the final commissioning time and
are able to assist our customers by plete distribution and transmission ensures optimum performance of the
supplying necessary documents for systems, including converter stations cable system with the highest possible
keeping the permit process as short and/or substations with overhead line availability.
as possible. connections. Our products and sys-
All submarine cable projects have their tems correspond to all internationally
own special challenges. Whether it is approved standards, and they are tailor-
the voltage, power rating, water depth, made for working together.
route length, installation or protection During the planning and tender pro-
method that requires special attention, cesses we form a designated project
the know-how of ABB assures that the team. When awarded the contract this ABB can supply the entire transmission
most efficient and optimized system team continues their work until suc- system.
is chosen. Being a project supplier, cessful completion of the project.
we also take complete responsibility This ensures the quality throughout
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Purchasing submarine
cable systems from ABB
provides the following benefits:
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We manufacture submarine
No two submarine cable projects are to ensure the longest possible service supply three different types of sub-
identical. Each has to be designed to life. That is why we often produce a marine cables:
fulfil its purpose, taking into account pilot length of cable that is then thor- • Extruded XLPE cables for AC
transmission distance, water depth, oughly tested both electrically and
• Extruded HVDC Light cables for DC
sea currents, risks of damage, etc. mechanically under realistic operating
Since the cable is the most vital part conditions. This means that both the • Mass-impregnated paper cables for DC
of an underwater transmission project, customer and ABB is assured of reli- XLPE-insulated AC cables can be
it must be of a robust, reliable design able subsequent operation. ABB can manufactured for system requirements
ABB
1 Polymeric HVDC Light cable for DC 2 Paper-insulated mass-impregnated cable for HVDC
cables of all types
of 420 kV and 1000 MVA for subma- Each cable type is being continuously
rine or land applications. developed in order to meet the mar-
Extruded HVDC Light cables are avail- ket’s demand for increased voltage
able for DC voltages up to 300 kV and power capacity. Better materials
and 1000 MW. and improved production and instal-
We can offer mass-impregnated lation techniques have resulted in
HVDC cables for 600 kV and 2000 many world firsts and world records
MW bipole. over the years.
ABB
3 XLPE-insulated three-core cable for AC 4 XLPE-insulated cable for AC
The world’s most modern
ABB's state-of-the-art plant for manu- the most up-to-date production, quality Modern equipment is important, but
facturing of paper-insulated and poly- and testing facilities. Close tolerances, even more important are the people
meric insulated cables for submarine high accuracy and continuous, careful who operate it. Our employees are
and underground applications, is monitoring throughout the entire experienced, highly skilled and have
located in Karlskorna on the south manufacturing process are essential specialist knowledge of cables and
coast of Sweden. The plant is specially for the production of reliable cables, cable projects.
designed for very long submarine thus ensuring maximum availability
cables, which can be loaded in full of the cable link. High voltage and
lengths on board the laying ship in high power testing facilities are also
the harbour by the production plant. located within the factory.
The cables are manufactured using The production plant in Karlskrona has lines
for paper- and XLPE-insulated cables.
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cable factory
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Transport, laying and prot
Cable installation requires experience and skill
The ABB group can supply complete Our factory has its own deep-sea our customers optimal laying methods
distribution or transmission projects. harbour for efficient loading of sub- and protection for every specific
The cable system technology is sup- marine cables. The cable is coiled or installation. Whether it is a heavy
ported by skilled and experienced laid on turntable on board, directly DC or AC cable together with fiber
installation services. Cable instal- from the production line. optic cables or smaller medium volt-
lations - deep down in the sea, age AC cables or HVDC Light cables,
through bedrock, clay or sands, tun- Laying and protection
nels or tubes - we have just about By making a pre-study of the cable Considering cable type and cable route, we
done it all, all over the globe. route and the seabed, we can offer choose the most suitable vessel.
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ection “ABB can offer the most
efficient and reliable cable laying
and cable protection available”
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ABB - one of the world’s most ex
submarine cable contractors
When connecting the island of Gotland the cable was replaced in 1985 with its position as the world leader. We
to the Swedish mainland with a 100 a new 150 MW interconnection. The have, in fact, supplied the major-
km long cable in 1953, ABB marked old cable showed no signs of ageing! ity of all HVDC submarine power
the start of a new era in cable trans- cables installed in the world, includ-
mission technology - the world’s first World leader ing prominent projects such as the
HVDC scheme was energized. Rated This ABB milestone in cable trans- Baltic Cable (Sweden – Germany),
originally 20 MW at 100 kV DC, the mission history has been followed the SwePol Link (Sweden – Poland)
cable was upgraded to 30 MW at 150 by many more. Especially in the
kV in 1970. After 32 years in service, HVDC field, ABB has maintained Before loaded on the laying vessel the cable
is stored on a turntable.
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xperienced
and latest, the NorNed cable (Norway or oil platforms. Today there are sub- In 1973 we produced and installed
- the Netherlands), a 580 km long marine HVDC Light cables installed the world’s first extruded polymeric
cable with a transmission capacity of for example between the mainland of insulated HVAC cable, - the 55 km
700 MW at 450 kV. Furthermore ABB Norway and the Troll A gas platform long, 84 kV AC cable to the island
is the only cable manufacturer in in the North Sea and across the Long of Åland in the Baltic Sea. No false
the world who can offer polymeric Island Sound in the U.S. of internal origin occured during its
insulated HVDC power cables. The service life. The high reliability of our
Sweden is a country with countless
HVDC Light system and its light and cables together with very rigid health,
islands and over 2,700 km of coast-
robust cables, were launched in the safety and environmental regulations,
line. Electrifying the islands has led
end of the 1990’s and has proved where some of the reasons why we
to an extensive use of submarine AC
a very successful concept. The low were chosen to deliver submarine
cables - the majority of which have
losses together with the possibility power cables to some of the most
been supplied by ABB. Also in the
to connect asynchronous networks, demanding offshore oil companies in
high voltage AC field, ABB has been
make it ideal for connections between the world, such as Saudi Aramco in
pushing the technology forward.
mainland and offshore windmill farms Saudi Arabia and Statoil in Norway.
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Using experience to meet
future demands
Submarine cables have been increasingly used for
power transmission in recent decades. Requirements
are increasing regarding more effective use of available
energy resources. We are equipped both with resources
and skills to meet any future demands for higher
voltages, higher power, deeper water and longer
distances.
Extensive research, development and experience
from past projects represent a good basis for new
projects emerging in the future. Vital know-how
has also been gained from HVDC equipment for
long distance transmissions and power system
interconnections. In this field ABB is the most
advanced and experienced company in the
world.
We are well prepared to meet future demands
for any type of power transmission, both
on land and at sea.
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Elanders, Västerås 2006
For additional information please contact you local ABB Sales Office
Brochure issued by:
ABB HVC 2GM5012-gb 3000 2006-05-11