Electric Cables Handbook, 3rd Edition

* an extensive description of the recent developments in high temperature superconductivity, with an emphasis on practical applications in power engineering * a totally rewritten section on cables in fires covering the wider use of fire retardant cables and other environmental issues * detailed descriptions of the significant developments in high performance materials, both polymeric and paper laminate, including thorough coverage of the application of new materials to high voltage systems * a new and substantive section describing the application of optical fibres in power transmission systems * an addditional section on data communication cables, including a revision of the original chapter on electronic cables * an extensive appendix with over 150 pages of data, providing information on an extensive range of commonly used cables and their properties