Performance evaluation of 15-kV polymeric insulators for dead-end type applications on distribution systems

Journal Article · Sat Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1989 · IEEE Trans. Power Del.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/61.25607· OSTI ID:6222098

Rackliffe, G B; Lee, R E; Fritz, D E; Harmon, R W

This paper presents the test results of a research program to investigate the performance of polymeric insulators for 15-kV dead-end applications on distribution systems. The test program involved both new insulators from five different manufacturers and naturally-aged insulators removed from service on the distribution system of Pennsylvania Power and Light. The test series to evaluate the new insulators included: preconditioning treatments, salt fog and tracking wheel accelerated aging tests, electrical tests, and material and physical tests. The tests for the naturally-aged insulators were mainly limited to the electrical tests and the material and physical tests.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (US); Pennsylvania Power and Light Co., Allentown, PA (US); A.B. Chance Co., Centralia, MO (US)
• OSTI ID: 6222098
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Power Del.; (United States), Vol. 4:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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20 FOSSIL-FUELED POWER PLANTS
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
29 ENERGY PLANNING
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POLYMERS
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
MATERIALS TESTING
PENNSYLVANIA
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