An experimental study of the rise of potential on commercial transmission lines due to static disturbances caused by switching, grounding, etc

The purpose for which the tests hereinafter described were undertaken was the experimental study of “static effects,” on full-sized commercial systems, the method used being the isolation of the various sorts of phenomena and the elimination of disturbing influences. It was hoped that by a study of the effects of simple fundamental causes on commercial plants the understanding and control of the more complex static disturbances met with in actual experience would be much facilitated.