DocumentCode
1692046
Title
Connectors - the weak link in the chain!
Author
Tamm, Carl R.
Author_Institution
Classic Connectors, Inc., USA
fYear
2011
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
10
Abstract
This paper briefly addresses the failure mechanisms of connectors, discusses methods for determining their present state of health, and methods to restore both mechanical and electrical integrity to connectors with a single device, designed to be installed on energized lines without the need for power interruptions.
Keywords
electric connectors; failure analysis; health and safety; overhead line conductors; connectors; failure mechanisms; overhead electrical conductors; single device; Aging; Aluminum; Conductors; Connectors; Inhibitors; Resistance;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance (ESMO), 2011 IEEE PES 12th International Conference on
Conference_Location
Providence, RI
ISSN
2152-985X
Print_ISBN
978-1-4577-0566-3
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/TDCLLM.2011.6042224
Filename
6042224
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