Title :
Implementation of 220 kV in-service insulator performance test tower in Namibia
Author :
Vosloo, W.L. ; Engelbrecht, F. ; Heger, N. ; Holtzhausen, J.P.
Author_Institution :
Eskom, Sandton
Abstract :
This publication reports on the implementation, and presents the first series of data obtained from an in-service insulator performance test tower, as installed on a 220 kV electrical power line close to the Walmund substation in Namibia. The data obtained forms part of the Insulator Pollution Program for Namibia.
Keywords :
insulators; poles and towers; substations; Namibia; Walmund substation; electrical power line; in-service insulator performance test tower; insulator pollution program; voltage 220 kV; Corona; Flashover; Insulation; Insulator testing; Manufacturing; Poles and towers; Pollution; Rubber; Strontium; Substations; Insulator; Test Tower;
Conference_Titel :
AFRICON 2007
Conference_Location :
Windhoek
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0987-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0987-7
DOI :
10.1109/AFRCON.2007.4401631
