• DocumentCode
    3397525
  • Title

    Spacer cable reduces tree caused customer interruptions

  • Author

    Bouford, James D.

  • Author_Institution
    Syst. Studies at TRC Eng., Augusta, ME
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    21-24 April 2008
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    3
  • Abstract
    A specific type of compact overhead distribution construction is presented, utilizing insulated conductors supported on a high-strength messenger by insulated spacers. The benefit of using this type of construction to reduce tree related customer interruptions is noted. Also identified are the specific material requirements of a successful installation that will provide many years of reliable service.
  • Keywords
    insulators; power cables; power distribution lines; power overhead lines; trees (electrical); customer interruptions; high-strength messenger; insulated conductors; overhead distribution construction; spacer cable; Building materials; Cable insulation; Conducting materials; Conductors; Costs; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Polyethylene; Power cable insulation; Power cables; Trees - insulation; distribution; spacer cable; tree trimming;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2008. T&D. IEEE/PES
  • Conference_Location
    Chicago, IL
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-1903-6
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-1904-3
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/TDC.2008.4517133
  • Filename
    4517133