Title :
Wedge-connector technology in power utility applications
Author :
Sprecher, J.D. ; Schindler, J. ; Johnson, B. ; Menechella, G. ; Timsit, R.S.
Author_Institution :
Pacific Gas & Electr. Co., San Francisco, CA, USA
fDate :
29 Oct-3 Nov 1995
Abstract :
This paper reviews the results of performance investigations of several types of tap connectors under thermal cycling conditions, and under harsh-environmental conditions. The superior performance of fired wedge-connectors is pointed out. The paper relates the performance attributes of fired wedge-connectors to key design characteristics that allow the generation of stable electrical contact interfaces
Keywords :
cable jointing; electrical contacts; electricity supply industry; power cable testing; power cables; applications; design characteristics; electrical contact interfaces; fired wedge-connector technology; harsh environment; performance; power lines; power utility; tap connectors; thermal cycling; ANSI standards; Aluminum; Character generation; Circuit testing; Conductors; Connectors; Contacts; Power transmission; Temperature distribution; Wire;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Construction and Live Line Maintenance, 1995. ESMO-95 Proceedings., Seventh International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Columbus, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2506-0
DOI :
10.1109/TDCLLM.1995.485045
