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
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