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Pre-qualification, High Current Induction & DC Superimposed Impulse Test Rigs

Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult · £850,000 · closes 30 Jan 2018

£850,000

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Deadline

18 Dec 2017

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Lot 1: Pre-qualification Test Supply Rig - for testing of submarine export cables in alternating current (AC). Able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of 150m with potential voltage levels of interest. This will also be used to test cables with simulated submarine operational stresses including accelerated aging and thermal cycling. Lot 2 - High Current Induction Rig - able to accommodate testing of cables up to a maximum length of150m with potential voltage levels of interest. This will also be used to test cables with simulated submarine operational stresses including accelerated aging and thermal cycling; and Lot 3 - Upgrade of existing laboratory equipment for superimposed impulse testing of HVDC cables - using the ORE Catapult' existing 1 MV DC power supply to carry out superimposed impulse testing. This shall include the provision of suitable data acquisition and measurement systems associated with Lots 1 &2.