Southwire’s EPIC™ HPFF Retrofit Solution
- Southwire #
- HVUD39
A customized, cost-effective solution designed per customer project specifications. Southwire's EPIC™ HPFF Retrofit Solution modernizes aging high-pressure fluid-filled (HPFF) cable systems by replacing legacy cable with advanced solid dielectric technology while utilizing existing pipe infrastructure. This approach improves reliability, reduces environmental risks, and lowers upgrade costs compared to full system replacement.
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Available sizes & constructions
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Application & features
- Ideal for utilities seeking to extend the service life of aging HPFF transmission systems
- Used for transmission system reliability improvement projects
- Applicable to infrastructure modernization and grid upgrade initiatives
- Improves long-term system reliability and performance
- Reduces maintenance and operating costs
- Eliminates leak-related and fluid management concerns
- Preserves valuable existing infrastructure while upgrading cable performance
- Reduces overall project costs compared to complete system replacement
- Enhances environmental performance by removing dielectric fluid from operation
- Supports communications and asset monitoring through fiber-optic integration
Standards & references
- Supports modernization of aging high-pressure fluid-filled (HPFF) transmission cable systems
- Designed for utility transmission infrastructure renewal and life-extension programs
- Enables compliance with environmental risk-reduction initiatives by eliminating dielectric fluid
- Supports fiber-optic installation for system monitoring and communications