The use of polymer horizontal vee arms for 120kV to 230kV conversion

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States)

OSTI ID:5104721

Doubley, D ^[1]

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1. Detroit Edison Co., MI (United States)

This paper reports on Detroit Edison which is using the horizontal-vee configuration to convert 120 kV tower lines to 230 kV. This approach is an improvement over previous methods of existing line conversion. The design provides reduced construction costs; both in labor and material. It also provides improvement in line structure strength as well. The all polymer horizontal-vees as replacement for crossarms on existing towers make a substantial improvement in productivity. They are lighter, easier to handle, and less likely to break than their porcelain equivalents.

• OSTI ID: 5104721
• Report Number(s): CONF-9104106-; CODEN: PAPWA
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the American Power Conference; (United States), Vol. 53; Conference: 53. annual American power conference, Chicago, IL (United States), 29 Apr - 1 May 1991; ISSN 0097-2126
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
POWER TRANSMISSION TOWERS
CONVERSION
CONSTRUCTION
DESIGN
KEV RANGE 100-1000
POLYMERS
ENERGY RANGE
KEV RANGE
MECHANICAL STRUCTURES
TOWERS
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