Title :
Field tests of a robot system prototype for the underground distribution lines
Author :
Allan, J.-F. ; Reiher, S. ; Lambert, G. ; Lavoie, S.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Robot. & Civil Eng., Hydro-Quebec´´s Res. Inst., Varennes, QC, Canada
Abstract :
This paper describes a R&D project at Hydro-Québec´s Research Institute (IREQ) regarding the development of a mobile robot for underground distribution lines. It discusses the advantages of a robotic system for the operation and maintenance of power distribution lines. The tasks to be performed on a Joslyn load break switch located in an underground vault are given, and the prototype of the robot system with its main sub-systems is presented. Field tests with this robot system at IREQ´s vault and at a de-energized vault of the distribution network in Montreal are commented.
Keywords :
Manipulators; Orbital robotics; Power distribution lines; Power industry; Prototypes; Research and development; Robotics and automation; Robots; Switches; System testing; Distribution; lines; maintenance; manipulator; prototype; robot; underground;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2010 IEEE PES
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-6546-0
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2010.5484592
