{"title":"Development of the semi-automatic hot-line work robot system \"Phase II\"","authors":"K. Yano, Y. Maruyama, K. Morita, M. Nakashima","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485059","url":null,"abstract":"Kyushu Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) has developed and introduced a high-accuracy position-finding laser sensor for use with the semi-automatic overhead distribution line hot-line work robot system \"Phase II\" on which development began in 1990. This resulted in an approximate 40% increase in work efficiency for the system (Prototype Version 2 of \"Phase II\") over Prototype Version 1. This paper gives an outline a Prototype Version 2 of \"Phase II\".","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"68 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123420491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Minimum approach distances in hotline work a practical method for their determination","authors":"L.G. Iglesias","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485060","url":null,"abstract":"The authors intend to establish, for each voltage value and not for each voltage bracket, two minimum approach distances for hot-line power transmission line maintenance which, as discussed in this paper, correspond to points, on two converging straight lines which cover virtually all clearances used in various countries and are highly consistent with the studies performed by the WG 10 of IEC/TC 78. It may be useful in practice to use one of these extreme clearances or some other intermediate value depending an the climate conditions; thus, for example, for relative humidity over 80% the maximum clearance distance would be taken: and for relative humidity under 20% the minimum clearance distance would be taken. It is likewise intended to separate the inadvertent movement distances and that these be taken into account as one of the parameters coming into the sum for all determinations of minimum approach distances, since said inadvertent movement dimensions are susceptible to variation with improvements in technology and work procedures. Furthermore, since they always come into the sum, one has to be careful that these inadvertent movement distances cannot be left out or added twice.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"37 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122874493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Partial discharge measurements and insulation diagnoses of solid insulating composites","authors":"Z. Tian","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485033","url":null,"abstract":"The method and techniques of partial discharge measurements for solid insulating composite tubes were studied and some tubes were used to measure PD quantities. It was found that PD measurement was a sensitive and reliable diagnostic means for detecting internal insulation defects and evaluating property charges of solid insulating composite materials for high voltage usage. It was recommended that PD measurements be included in the rest standards of solid insulating composites for HV live working and power equipment. Some technical considerations were also proposed for the future applications.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124340348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Life extension of an existing transmission line","authors":"M. Ishac, I.F. Boulos, A. Goel, D. Horrocks","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485031","url":null,"abstract":"The Ontario Hydro Grid System has been built up over the past 89 years and currently consists of 29,000 cct. km (18,000 cct. miles) of 115, 230 and 500 kV lines. Some of the oldest 115 kV lines, constructed in 1906, are still in-service today with most of the original components. By the year 2000, more than one-third of the transmission lines will exceed their 50 year design life. As virtually all these lines are needed indefinitely, they need to be refurbished or replaced to ensure a safe, reliable and economic operation of the transmission line system. The purpose of this paper is to present a process of assessment and evaluation of an existing overhead line and to provide some practical guidelines for life extension of old transmission lines.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130149188","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Super Arm working method [power distribution line maintenance]","authors":"M. Nakagawa, Y. Andoh, K. Nezuka, K. Nakajima","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485048","url":null,"abstract":"This paper shows the \"Super Arm\" working method which is applied with hot sticks for live-line power distribution line maintenance work. This development study will be projected to future robotics work. The results as described in this paper show a substantial increase in productivity.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133350442","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"High-pressure washing tests on polymer insulators","authors":"J. Burnham, J. Frank, M. Eby","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485043","url":null,"abstract":"Florida Power and Light Co. (FPL) has installed various types of polymer insulators throughout its transmission system over the years. Contamination levels vary from light to heavy among these installations. In the heavy contamination areas, high-pressure washing techniques are utilized on ceramic insulators to combat contamination build-up. However, existing guidelines on the washability of polymer insulators are not readily available nor practical. 138 kV and 230 kV suspension insulators manufacturers were pressure wash tested under varying test conditions. The purpose of the test was to determine safe washing parameters, including water pressure and nozzle tip to insulator distance, that could be used on all the insulator types in the FPL transmission system. Test results were translated into a uniform washing procedure to be used by field crews.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130351143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Gela, H. Kientz, H. J. Fox, J. D. Mitchell, P. Lyons
{"title":"Defective insulators in live working on a 550 kV compact steel lattice tower","authors":"G. Gela, H. Kientz, H. J. Fox, J. D. Mitchell, P. Lyons","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485050","url":null,"abstract":"Research was conducted to determine the minimum number of healthy insulator units needed to ensure worker safety in live working on a compact 550 kV steel lattice tower. A large variety of worksite conditions was investigated. Test results confirm the conservative nature of the CIGRE formula for defective insulator units, and modifications to the formula are suggested, The recommended number of healthy units is 12 in a string of 24 units for the case of live work on a compact 550 kV tower, when the portable protective gap (PPG) is used. Adjustment for altitude should be made above 900 m (3000 ft.).","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133267348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mechanisation of the installation of aircraft warning spheres on overhead lines","authors":"P. Ruaux","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485046","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485046","url":null,"abstract":"At the present time, overhead power line aircraft warning markers are installed by operators in direct contact with the live conductors. This paper describes how, since mid-1994, EDF-STH has been studying the possibility of carrying out these same operations with an automatic machine, placed on the conductor by helicopter.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129081404","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cost saving benefits of wood structure maintenance [for power overhead lines]","authors":"N.G. Bingel","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485030","url":null,"abstract":"For most electric utilities, the wood pole plant is one of its largest assets. The average life expectancy for a wood pole varies in different parts of the US from 30 to 40 years. However, an effective maintenance program can extend the average pole life by 10 or 20 or more years. Tremendous cost savings are realized through pole life extension, improved reliability, reduced outages and better management decisions based on data collection. This paper emphasizes the economic benefits of a comprehensive wood structure maintenance program. Accurate inspection and data acquisition, effective supplemental preservatives and dependable restoration systems provide the tools for more efficient management of the wood pole plant yielding tremendous economic benefits. Lowering operating costs, while maintaining a satisfactory customer service, is an important key for today's successful utilities.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130746628","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Aracil, L. Peñín, M. Feme, L. M. Jiménez, A. Barrientos, A. Santamaria, P. Martínez, A. Tudun
{"title":"ROBTET: a new teleoperated system for live-line maintenance","authors":"R. Aracil, L. Peñín, M. Feme, L. M. Jiménez, A. Barrientos, A. Santamaria, P. Martínez, A. Tudun","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485058","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a new teleoperated system for live-line maintenance developed for the IBERDROLA electrical utility. Its aim is to increase the safety and comfort of the workers and the overall efficiency, as well as to reduce labour requirements. Its design is based on other already developed systems but with a new approach. It consists of a pair of hydraulic-driven master-slave teleoperated manipulators, placed on top of an insulated boom, which execute directly on the hot line, the tasks commanded via master arms by an operator on the ground. Telepresence of the operator is accomplished through a 3-D vision system, a multimedia interface and the force-feedback capabilities of the manipulators. This paper describes in detail all these elements, as well as the teleoperation architecture that interface them, with special attention to the telepresence issues which seem to lack in similar systems.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129468734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}