Patent ID: 8816206
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: H01B,Y02A

Abstract:
1. An electric power cable, comprising: at least one electric conductor, an electric insulation surrounding said conductor and comprising a polymer, a tubular protective sheath surrounding said electric insulation without unsealed seams and acting as a water barrier that prevents water intrusion into the electric insulation, wherein said protective sheath comprises a metal as a main constituent, wherein said protective sheath comprises copper or steel as main constituent, and at least one density-raising element of a material of higher density than the material of the protective sheath, in order to increase the density of said cable such that too large motions thereof are prevented when the latter is installed in open sea, wherein said at least one density-raising element comprises lead as a main constituent, wherein said at least one density-raising element comprises a rod extending in the longitudinal direction of the cable.