| 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 |