Summary

Guide for the assessment of old Cap & Pin and Long-Rod transmission line insulators made of porcelain or glass: What to check and when to replace. Based on the results of a series of standard IEC tests carried out on insulators that were in service for periods from 11 to 45 years, a test procedure has been established to determine the state of old insulators and to decide on the safe time for their replacement.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 306
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups WG B2.03
File size 1 MB
Pages number 37
Price for non member 80 €
Price for member Free
Guide for the assessment of old Cap & Pin and Long-Rod transmission line insulators made of porcelain or glass: What to  and when to replace
Guide for the assessment of old Cap & Pin and Long-Rod transmission line insulators made of porcelain or glass: What to and when to replace