B1.
Mission
To facilitate and promote the progress of engineering and international exchange of information and knowledge in the field of insulated cables. To add value to this information and knowledge through synthesis of advanced practices and development of recommendations. To make managers, decision makers and regulators in the Electric Power Industry (EPI) aware of the results of SC B1's work in the field of insulated cables.
Technological Scope
AC and DC insulated power cable systems for transmission, distribution and power generation connections in land and submarine applications. Power cable systems related to microgrids and integration of distributed resources.
Scope
Within its technical scope of activity, Study Committee B1 deals with issues throughout the lifecycle stages of asset management; from conception, through research, development, design, manufacturing, deployment, operation and end of life. Lifecycle assessment techniques, risk management techniques, education and training are also important aspects. Additional focus on optimization of cable design for "non-conventional" use as part of the energy transition.
Within this framework, additional specific areas of attention include:
Theory, principles and concepts, functionality, technological development, design, performance and implementation of materials, efficiency;
Manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, application guidance, planning, routing and positioning, construction, establishment, installation;
Reliability, availability, dependability, maintenance and upkeep, service, condition monitoring, diagnostics, restoration, repair, charging, upgrading, enhancement;
Refurbishment, reuse/redeployment, deterioration, dismantling, disposal.
At all stages, technical, safety, economic, environmental and social aspects are addressed, as well as interactions with and integration into the evolving power system and environment.