Title :
Diagnostics for nonceramic insulators in harsh environments
Author :
Ramirez, Isaias ; Hernandez, Ramiro ; Montoya, Gerardo
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Investig. Electr., Cuernavaca, Mexico
Abstract :
One of the main reasons for using nonceramic insulators in polluted regions is the reduction of maintenance needed to keep a line in service. Because the useful lifetime of these insulators depends largely on the pollution conditions, it is advisable to inspect the insulators on a regular cycle. The article discusses several diagnostic techniques that can be applied to detect risky conditions before failure.
Keywords :
inspection; insulator contamination; Insulator pollution; diagnostic techniques; maintenance reduction; nonceramic insulators; risky condition detection; Corona; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Environmentally friendly manufacturing techniques; Industrial pollution; Leakage current; Pollution measurement; Power transmission lines; Preventive maintenance; Sea measurements; Transmission line measurements; Nonceramic insulators; corona; diagnostic techniques; failure; inspection; pollution;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MEI.2009.5313708
