P35.004 Traditional Conductors and Connectors

Resource Title Resource Type
Overview of Causes of Compression Connector Failure Reference
Visual Inspection Reference
Dimensioning of Compression Connectors Reference
Infrared Thermography of Compression Connectors Reference
Radiography of Compression Connectors Reference
Resistance Measurement of Connectors Reference
Connectors 101 Training Video Training

Past EPRI Work on Topic

Product ID Title Description Published Date
3002030186 Field Guide: Construction and Inspection of Compression Connectors for Overhead Transmission Lines This guide describes typical applications, compression connector basics, construction methods, common assembly errors, and inspection methods. In addition, it provides a list of relevant technical and training resources. 12/10/2024
3002030187 Field Guide: Infrared Thermography for Overhead Transmission Lines—Insulators, Compression Connectors, Overhead Ground Wire, and Surge Arresters This guide is designed to assist both skilled IR thermographers and experienced engineers in improving measurement accuracy. 12/18/2024
3002030193 Field Guide: Inspection of Conductors for Overhead Transmission Lines This guide provides a general, field-deployable resource for utility professionals who are engagedin the inspection and assessment of overhead transmission lines. 12/18/2023
3002029564 Guidelines for Connector Inspection: Temperature Probe Evaluation and Member Survey Results Various inspection techniques and methods for connectors are discussed and described including the benefits and challenges of each technique. This guide currently covers visual inspection, dimensioning, thermal measurements, infrared thermography, resistance measurements, and radiography of compression connectors. 11/19/2024
3002029565 Connector Management Guide: Degradation Modes of T-Connectors This technical update provides how to create an inspection and management plan for compression connectors. 11/19/2024
3002029566 Evaluation of Aged Compression Connectors: Evaluation of a Failed T-tap Connector This document provides anoverview of three different types of compression connectors, describes factors that contribute to compression connector failures, presents the EPRI process for evaluating field-aged connectors, and catalogs results from aged compression connector evaluations. 11/11/2024
3002029567 Effects of Connector Compound Application in Overhead Transmission Connector Performance EPRI has set out to review, survey, and test connector compounds that have been in the market in the pastand that are currently being produced to better understand the impact of connector compounds on the performance of overhead transmission connectors,evaluate the compounds on the market, understand the degradation of connectors utilizing connector compounds, and how to apply connector compounds most effectively. 12/17/2024