A comprehensive guide to cable materials, markets, and productsThe Global Cable Industry presents a comprehensive overview of the most recent developments of nuclear power station cables, undersea cables, coaxial cables, optical wires, medium- and high-voltage cables. With contributions from noted researchers and developers in the field, the book includes information on material developments for polymers, crosslinked elastomers and flame retardant non-halogen- and also PVC cable compounds.The contributors provide information on technologies to crosslink polymers, an overview of foam polymers, and field experiences of the new cable fire test within the Construction Product Regulation framework. In addition, this comprehensive resource contains the most relevant economic questions related to the cable industry that highlights materials, market segments, and countries. This important book:* Includes contributions from researchers and developers of key companies in the cable industry* Presents information on the most recent developments in cable industry and it?s markets.* Covers the most industry-relevant cable types such as nuclear power cables, undersea, coaxial, optical, medium- and high-voltage cablesWritten for power engineers, materials scientists, chemists and engineering scientists in industry, The Global Cable Industry is an up-to-date guide to the multi-billion-dollar cable enterprise.

Market Aspects of the Cable IndustryPolymers in the Cable IndustryElastomers for the Cable IndustryFlame Retardant Non-Halogen Compounds for the Cable IndustryCable Extrusion of Thermoplastic MaterialsCable Extrusion to Foam PolymersCrosslinking of CablesNuclear Power Station CablesMedium- and High-Voltage CablesAutomotive CablesUndersea CablesCoaxial CablesOptical Fibres CablesCable Fire Testing Under the CPR Regulation