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Electrical Connectors for Overhead Lines

Utility distribution systems utilize a variety of connectors to join and attach overhead conductors. These components are simple and relatively inexpensive; however, due to their…
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The Evolution of Utility Pole Engineering

Lessons learned and importance of data surveys BY CLAYTON JAMISON UYEDE, UTS Consultants Back in 2004, the Electrical Safety Authority, the workplace safety regulator for…
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Vibration and Noise Control in T&D

It is very often that “just putting some rubber” to isolate structures creates an inefficient or even a vibration isolation problem, without taking into account…
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The Fight Against Animal-Caused Power Outages

Every day across the country, animals enter substations for warmth, food, security, or simply out of curiosity. In many areas, wildlife intruding into power equipment…
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The Overlooked Benefits of High-Performance Powerline Conductors

Background:For over 100 years Transmission Engineers have relied on aluminum conductors strengthened by steel core wires, commonly referred to as ACSR conductors. These conductors offered…
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The Future of DC Transmission

An inside look at the rise of HVDC technologies BY DIETMAR RETZMANN & KARL UECKER, Siemens Energy The answer to the dreaded cry from towns…
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Using Continuous Offline Insulation Resistance Testing and CBM to increase Plant Safety and Reliability

Since over 80% of electrical maintenance testing involves evaluating insulation integrity, the first and most important test done on electrical equipment is an Insulation Resistance…
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Underground Smart Grid

Underground Smart Grid

In recent years, the cost to bury high-voltage power lines has decreased dramatically. The American…
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SAME DAY SWITCHING

SAME DAY SWITCHING

Same day switching avoids the extended outages and human and equipment costs associated with inoperable…
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I Need To Hire a Utility Contractor. Where Do I Start?

I Need To Hire a Utility Contractor. Where Do I Start?

In June 2012, the Ontario Legislature unanimously passed Bill 8, the Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification…
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Changing Utility Business Models And Electricity Investment In Europe

Changing Utility Business Models And Electricity Investment In Europe

The traditional utility business model of selling electricity from large-scale thermal power plants and expanding…
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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning

A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the…
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