Title :
Experience with dielectric surfaces of FRP tools used in live line work
Author :
McDermid, W. ; Swatek, D.
Author_Institution :
Manitoba Hydro, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Abstract :
Manitoba Hydro has experienced two flashovers of supposedly clean FRP hot sticks used in live line work. These events have resulted in extensive investigations to identify the conditions that may lead to flashover as well as possible means of prevention.
Keywords :
dielectric materials; flashover; FRP hot sticks; FRP tools; Manitoba Hydro; dielectric surfaces; flashovers; live line work; Accidents; Conductors; Electrodes; Flashover; Meteorology; Surface contamination; Surface treatment; Live line work; insulated tools; vehicle-mounted aerial device;
Journal_Title :
Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TDEI.2014.004527
