LPOF - Low Pressure Oil Filled Cable system

We offer a full range of accessories for LPOF cables up to 170 kV. Even today, in close cooperation with our customers, we are developing customised LPOF solutions for repairs or for use as a transition joint for a new XLPE cable.

Especially for the transition technology, the goal is cost-efficient and fast installation in order to maintain the existing oil-filled cable system.

Some of the advantages using NKT LPOF-solutions:

• Contemporary and advanced products for the fastest and easiest installation

• Simple, cost-effective storage due to overlapping cable cross-sections and cable types

• Extensive expertise with years of experience in the condition of oil cable systems

NKT – A Reliable Expert

LPOF cables and gas pressure cables are used for the transmission of electrical power over several decades. Thanks to our extensive experience and world-wide installations, we are a reliable expert when it comes to service, maintenance or transition to XLPE-insulated cables. We have a high level of expertise for service, maintenance, repair and reconstruction as well as dismantling and disposal of oil-filled cable systems:

• Expertise on the condition of oil-cable systems
• Tests and preventive measures
• Condition of insulating oil
• Filling factor
• Gas-in-oil analysis
• Pressure volume tests on tanks
• High voltage test
• Localisation of leaks
• Repair of leaks
• Disposal of dismantled materials in accordance with local regulations
• Flushing of oil cables in the case of poor oil quality