With the development of fiber-optic technology

we have seen the pluralistic trends of optical fiber cable development.As one of the special power cables

OPGW cable has been rapidly developed and applied in the optical communications for electric power systems because of its unique advantages.This paper first introduces its concept and feature requirements.Then

it describes in detail the precautions for its design

construction and applications in power systems.Finally

in connection to the development plan for Xuchang electric power communication network

it illustrates its present application status and future development in Xuchang electric power system

which has a certain value of reference for the engineering design and construction of electric power systems.