摘要 |
An underwater electric power cable in which the normal liquid impregnant, such as alkylaryl derivatives, polybutenes, polyisobutylenes, mineral oils, etc. having a specific gravity less than the specific gravity of water, is mixed with a second liquid having a specific gravity higher than that of water in proportions which will provide a mixture having a specific gravity substantially equal to that of the water in which the cable is immersed. The second liquid is miscible with the first liquid, and has low dielectric losses, a low dielectric constant, a viscosity at least as low as that of the first liquid and a boiling point of at least 150 DEG C. A halogenated hydrocarbon, such as hexachlorobutadiene, is a preferred second liquid. |