JDR Cable Systems has adopted a ‘Resonant Test System’ (RTS) to support testing of 66kV array cables for offshore wind farms.
The test system is designed and manufactured in Germany by Highvolt Pruftechnik Dresden according to the international standard IEC 63026.
Highvolt said RTS is well established in the onshore transmission and distribution sector.
The new test system will be DNV certified and smaller in scale compared to the land based equivalent to allow for the demanding logistics of working offshore, the company said.
It is due to be used on a major UK based offshore wind farm project mid-late 2021.
JDR Cables asset manager Ross Piercey said: “JDR has looked at what our clients need, to adhere to the latest IEC 63026 Submarine Power Cable standard and how we can support them to satisfy insurers the wind farm installation is fit for purpose.
“It’s clear that with the upgrade to 66kV inter arrays, a more robust post installation test method is needed, to ensure the cable and all accessories are defect free upon install.
“We are delighted to work with HighVolt in bringing this world leading concept to our clients.
“JDR will be the first offshore test and terminations company to offer Resonance, VLF and DAC technologies to our customers.”