Summary

Description of the tests currently available to determine the condition of joints in order to establish their quality and ability for a reliable and continuing service especially when an increase in electrical load is expected. For example when increasing the operating temperature of a line. It should be noted that this is not exclusive to ACSR joints.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 216
Publication year 2002
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups WG 22.12
File size 874 KB
Pages number 8
Price for non member 30 €
Price for member Free
Joints on transmission line conductors: field testing and replacement criteria
Joints on transmission line conductors: field testing and replacement criteria