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  Maximizing & Validating Ultimate Capacity in High Strength Insulator Applications

  in Insulators

  Maximizing tensile performance of a polymeric suspension insulator is a function of increasing rod diameter, upgrading end fittings and optimizing compression of fittings onto the core rod during crimping. Read More >

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  Knowledge & Experience in On-Site Commissioning Testing of High-Voltage Cable Systems

  in HV/HP Testing

  To ensure proper cable installation and the correct assembly of accessories, international IEC standards mandate electrical testing after installation—known as commissioning tests—for newly installed cable circuits. Read More >

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  Best Practices for Bushing Installation

  in Bushings

  The grid is composed of many components, sometimes with sub-components that all require specific know-how. Read More >

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  Practical Guidelines for Condition Assessment of Transmission Insulators

  in Insulators, Maintenance

  While there are a variety of methodologies for inspecting insulation, few are as rapid and cost-effective as simple visual observation conducted by experienced inspectors. Read More >

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  Manufacturing Porcelain Insulators

  in Insulators

  Ceramic bodies of porcelain insulators are prepared according to precise recipes that involve compromise in the relative proportions of different ingredients to achieve long service life, ease of production and optimized cost. Read More >

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  Monitoring Condition of Surge Arresters

  in Arresters

  Metal oxide surge arresters have high reliability and will function as intended almost indefinitely, assuming that they have been well designed, properly manufactured and operated within their specified range of applied voltage, temporary overvoltage, surge magnitude and surge energy. Read More >

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  Composite Insulating Cross-Arms for 400 kV Lattice Towers

  in Utility Practice & Experience

  A great deal of research has been devoted to finding tower designs that utilize composite cross-arms to replace insulators as well as traditional steel cross-arms. Read More >

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  Best Practice in Lightning Protection for Distribution Systems

  in Arresters, Woodworth on Arresters

  As demand for reliable power continues to grow worldwide, improving the lightning reliability of distribution systems becomes more and more common. Read More >

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  Understanding Energy Rating of Distribution Arresters

  in Arresters, Editorial Columns, Woodworth on Arresters

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