{"title":"In situ method of inspecting anchor rods for section loss using the cylindrically guided wave technique","authors":"G. Niles","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485039","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485039","url":null,"abstract":"A nondestructive evaluation technique has been developed to measure and analyze section loss due to corrosion for anchor rods used in guying steel transmission poles. The anchor guy system tested consists of a steel plate embedded in concrete connected to a steel rod buried in earth and attached to the guy wire from the pole. The method used was ultrasonics and specifically, the cylindrically guided wave technique. Field correlation of the method was verified by digging up and inspecting several rods. This approach has optimized the ultimate replacement and maintenance expense.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"64 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":"114879145","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":"Live working on underground low voltage systems","authors":"J. Oury, J. Becker","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485061","url":null,"abstract":"In France, live working is performed at all voltage distribution levels from 400 V up to 400 kV on overhead lines as well as in substations. The low voltage network is partially an underground system, especially in town. This report gives a survey of different work being done on underground low voltage networks. Some operations are presented and information is given about the working personnel, their training and about working rules.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"13 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":"125627963","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":"Utility Helicopter Operations Flying In the Wire Environment Tutorial for Power Line Professionals","authors":"R. A. Feerst, F. A. Culver","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485062","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485062","url":null,"abstract":"In the increasingly competitive utility environment there are correspondingly increasing demands on utility helicopter programs, whether in-house or contracted. The obvious advantage of helicopter maintenance and inspection programs combined with conventional methods is a science which is just now beginning to emerge. Its increasing popularity is leading utilities throughout the world, to use helicopters in continually new and innovative ways. Along with this increase in helicopter utilization, comes a need for greater safety awareness and careful attention to political, community and environmental concerns. The tremendously important role that helicopters will play in the future of the power transmission industry will require close association and cooperation between utilities and the aviation industry. It is vital that both industries understand all the related issues so as not to risk political constraints which could adversely impact the use of this remarkable tool.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"11 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":"122763538","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}
J. Sprecher, J. Schindler, B. Johnson, G. Menechella, R. Timsit
{"title":"Wedge-connector technology in power utility applications","authors":"J. Sprecher, J. Schindler, B. Johnson, G. Menechella, R. Timsit","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485045","url":null,"abstract":"This paper reviews the results of performance investigations of several types of tap connectors under thermal cycling conditions, and under harsh-environmental conditions. The superior performance of fired wedge-connectors is pointed out. The paper relates the performance attributes of fired wedge-connectors to key design characteristics that allow the generation of stable electrical contact interfaces.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"15 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":"125628539","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":"Performance of high voltage insulators under heavy natural pollution conditions","authors":"I.Y. Al-Hamoudi","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485032","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485032","url":null,"abstract":"Insulator contamination is the most important factor for the selection of power transmission line insulators in the coastal areas of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. SCECO-East has overcome the problem by increasing the specific creepage distance of insulators, using different insulator designs and materials and high pressure live line washing. Contamination flashovers have been significantly reduced. This paper describes SCECO-East's experience and evaluation of insulator performance.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"451 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":"134415348","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":"Network planning and service reliability optimization in MV distribution systems","authors":"F. Mocci, C. Muscas, F. Pilo, M. Tosi","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485034","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485034","url":null,"abstract":"Utilizing optimization programs may facilitate the task of the MV distribution network planner. Suitable algorithms and programs have been developed for medium term planning of large distribution networks with several hundred load points. An important aspect of power system planning is to achieve a predetermined standard of service reliability. In this paper models, algorithms and computational techniques for quantitative network reliability assessment are presented, and some examples of application are illustrated.","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":"129836552","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":"EMF Research - Lineworker EMF Monitoring PG&E Lineworker EMF Monitoring Study: Results of Personal","authors":"T. Bracken, R. Rankin, P. J. Long, R. Senior","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485063","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"11 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1995-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"113967581","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}
D.C. Sunkle, J.T. Tillman, D. Schroeder, D. Brakenhoff
{"title":"Effect of vibration recorder mass on field vibration measurements [on power transmission lines]","authors":"D.C. Sunkle, J.T. Tillman, D. Schroeder, D. Brakenhoff","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485056","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485056","url":null,"abstract":"Some researchers believe, based on mathematical models, that the mass of the vibration recorder can distort vibration data significantly in overhead power transmission line measurements. At least one laboratory conducted tests which confirmed that significant distortion of data can occur under worst-case conditions. Power overhead line vibration data, presented in this paper, was gathered in the field under normal operating conditions and shows that the mass of vibration recorders has no significant effect on the vibration data.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"9 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":"130607982","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":"Shielding of workers from electric and magnetic fields during live line work in Ukraine","authors":"E. Udod, V.L. Taloverya, L.P. Nijnik","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485052","url":null,"abstract":"The report gives the main results of research on methods for protection of personnel against the impact of electromagnetic fields. It also details individual means of protection for personnel and ways for improving and simplifying such protection. The authors discuss protection against electric fields, screening efficiency calculation, capacitive currents screening, screening fabrics and clothing sets, and magnetic field protection.","PeriodicalId":197796,"journal":{"name":"Proceedings of ESMO'95 - 1995 IEEE 7th International Conference on Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance","volume":"71 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":"114110250","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":"The verification testing and application of an all-composite silicone rubber distribution deadend","authors":"T. Grisham, R. Mancoll, S. Hahn, B. Anderson","doi":"10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485041","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485041","url":null,"abstract":"Nonceramic distribution deadend insulators typically consist of a pultruded fiberglass resin core (FRP) with crimped or epoxy potted metal end fittings and a molded rubber housing. New technology has allowed for improved designs of distribution deadends, optimizing dry arc and leakage distances for constant section lengths. A patented fiber winding process, which is different from pultrusion and filament winding, has enabled new designs for lighter weight insulators. This paper discusses a distribution insulator design made with a new technique and the testing that was conducted to verify the integrity of the insulators.","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":"116207232","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}