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Addressing Escalating Circuit Failure: A Proactive Approach
Electrical connectors, fundamental components of any power distribution system, are subject to inevitable aging and degradation. The only exception to this is a thermal-fusion weld, which effectively eliminates the electrical interface by creating a…
Wildfire Mitigation Benefits of ClampStar Engineered Electrical/Mechanical Shunts
As wildfire seasons become increasingly severe, the need for robust wildfire mitigation strategies has never been more critical. The risks posed by electrical systems operating in overgrown, dry environments are substantial, making effective management…
Integrate DLR and EEMS for a Future-Ready Grid
Will the implementation of dynamic line rating and engineered electrical mechanical shunt technologies aid in increasing transmission conductor capacity?
Will The Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating Technology Aid In Increasing Transmission Conductor Capacity?
Will The Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating Technology Aid In Increasing Transmission Conductor Capacity?
Extending the Life of Overhead Aging Assets with Focus on the Energized Portion of Transmission Line
CARL R. TAMM Classic Connectors, Inc USA SUMMARY The 21st Century has been deemed “The Era of Rebuilding.” Infrastructure around the globe, much built in the early 20th century, including roads, bridges, pipelines, and not to be ignored, our electrical…
Mitigate Wire-Down Incidents and Wildfires
During a routine wildfire mitigation inspection on this 500kV 2300 kcmil, AAC line, a suspect repair sleeve adjacent to a suspension clamp was identified. Rather than taking a risk to spend time and money performing a detailed inspection and analysis of…
Do You Change the Tires on the Family Auto?
By, Carl Tamm Most of us gray haired guys well remember the advent of radial belted tires! There was significant skepticism initially, as some of the early models wound up with bulging “pump knots” on the sidewalls, but eventually the problems were…
The Truth About Infrared Inspections
Hangin’ Your Repairs on Temperature? By, Kimberly Lewis HOT/SHOT Infrared Inspections, Inc. Infrared technology has been heavily utilized by the utility industry for over 30 years and yet it is still vastly misunderstood. In a perfect world,…
Connectors - The Weak Link
When considering increased conductor temperatures, numerous issues are of concern, particularly with the dynamic effects on electrical connectors when suspended overhead aluminum conductors are operated at high temperatures, specifically above 93°C…
Alabama Power Repairs Hot Splice In 8 Minutes and 23 seconds!
Following annual line surveys at Alabama Power, with the discovery of some hot (aged) splices found with IR Thermography, a decision was made to utilize the advantage of a helicopter to quickly and efficiently install ClampStar units over the hot splices…