Title :
Ice testing of outdoor disconnecting switches to simulate field conditions
Author_Institution :
Westinghouse Electric Corporation, East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Abstract :
The problems involved in testing outdoor switches to determine their effectiveness as ice-breaking mechanisms are numerous. This article describes an ice test and the design features of a switch which can be operated under severe icing conditions.
Keywords :
Blades; Coatings; Coils; Ice; Rain; Storms; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1951.6437271
