Special Cables Radiation-Resistant Cables for Extreme Environments

In nuclear facilities, cables must withstand decades of ionizing radiation and extreme LOCA scenarios. Read why material selection and special polymers are absolutely essential for reliable plant operation. 

Cables in nuclear facilities are subjected to exceptional stresses that are unique in both their intensity and combination. They must be capable of operating under the most demanding conditions, such as high temperatures, humidity, chemical influences, and mechanical stresses. However, the greatest challenge is ionizing radiation. Over many years, radiation penetrates the cable materials and gradually alters them, damaging their molecular structure. This slow degradation often goes unnoticed for a long time and is typically only detected when the cable's functionality has already been compromised.