Patent ID: 6152149
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: C11D

Abstract:
A method of cleaning a power cable in preparation for splicing, said cable comprising a conductor successively surrounded by a semi-conductive layer, an insulating layer, and an outer jacket, said method comprising the steps of:selecting a cleaning solution comprising a brominated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of n-propyl bromide and isopropyl bromide;selecting a piece of material for absorbing the cleaning solution;removing a portion of the insulating layer and the outer jacket to expose a portion of the semi-conductive layer;soaking the piece of material with the cleaning solution; andcleaning the power cable by wiping the semi-conductive layer with the piece of material soaked with the cleaning solution, wherein the cleaning solution comprising the brominated hydrocarbon selected from the group consisting of n-propyl bromide and isopropyl bromide removes at least a portion of the semi-conductive layer.