Title :
Simulation of Wood Pole Replacement Rate: Application to Distribution Overhead Lines
Author :
Gustavsen, Bjorn ; Rolfseng, L. ; Andresen, O. ; Christensen, Helen ; Falch, B. ; Jankila, K. A. ; Myhr, T. ; Sandvik, H. ; Thomassen, H.
Author_Institution :
SINTEF Energy Research; Akershus Nett; Dalane Elverk; Helgeland Kraftlag; Ostfold Energi Nett; Enfo; Vestfold Kraft; Tr??gstad Elverk
fDate :
7/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
SINTEF Energy Research and some Norwegian utilities are currently performing an R& D project with the objective to improve the efficiency of the planning and maintenance of distribution overhead lines. This paper reports the progress made on the subtask of wood pole management.
Keywords :
Circuit breakers; Circuit faults; Computer aided manufacturing; Lightning; Measurement standards; Poles and towers; Power system harmonics; Power system reliability; Research and development; Voltage fluctuations;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Review, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPER.2002.4312426
