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    2026 Planned Research P37.101: Transformer Life Management P37.102: Circuit Breaker Life Management P37.103: Protection and Control P37.104: Substation Corrosion Management P37.105: Balance of Substations: Batteries, Arresters and Ratings P37.108: Gas Insulated Substations and Lines P37.113: Polymer Bushing Life Management P37.114: Substation Physical Security P37.116: HVDC Converter Stations and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) Devices P37.117: Using Voltage and Current Measurements for Monitoring Asset Conditions

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    • 2026 Planned Research
      • P37.101: Transformer Life Management
      • P37.102: Circuit Breaker Life Management
      • P37.103: Protection and Control
      • P37.104: Substation Corrosion Management
      • P37.105: Balance of Substations: Batteries, Arresters and Ratings
      • P37.108: Gas Insulated Substations and Lines
      • P37.113: Polymer Bushing Life Management
      • P37.114: Substation Physical Security
      • P37.116: HVDC Converter Stations and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) Devices
      • P37.117: Using Voltage and Current Measurements for Monitoring Asset Conditions
    • Transformer Life Management
      • Project Overview
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      • Research & Technical Content
        • Copper Book Technical Series
        • Latest monitor evaluation research results
    • Circuit Breaker Life Management
      • Project Overview
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      • Research & Technical Content
        • Novel SF6 Leak Sealing Techniques
          • Adhesive Vent Pipe
            • Field Trials
            • Application Guides
          • Tape & Putty
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            • Application Guides
          • Metal Patch & Adapter
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        • Circuit Breaker Reference Guide
          • Introduction
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          • Diagnostic testing
          • Investigating Problems and Failures
          • Lubrication
          • Pump and Compressor Maintenance
          • Evaluation of Cleaners for SF6 Interrupters
          • Specifications and Procurement
          • Installation
          • Continuing Development
        • Circuit Breaker Lubrication
        • Circuit Breaker Pump and Compressor Maintenance
    • Protection & Control
      • Project Overview
      • Updates & Events
      • Research & Technical Content
        • EPRI Testbed System for Simulating Power Swings
    • Substation Corrosion Management
      • Project Overview
      • Updates & Events
      • Research & Technical Content
        • Coating System Selection and Application: Case Study Update
        • Corrosion Behavior of Sub-Grade Mechanical Fasteners
        • Substation H-Frame Inspection Report
        • Cathodic Protection and the Effects of Stray Current
        • Substation Ground Grid Corrosion Study 1
        • Substation Ground Grid Corrosion Study 2
        • Corrosion Monitoring System
        • Subgrade Corrosion Map Update
    • Balance of Substations: Batteries, Arresters and Ratings
      • Project Overview
      • Updates & Events
      • Research & Technical Content
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          • Functional Specifications for a Substation Robot
          • Test Plan for evaluating substation robots
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    • Gas Insulated Substations and Lines
      • Project Overview
      • Updates & Events
      • Research & Technical Content
        • SF6 Leak detection
        • SF6 Alternatives
        • Guidebook Development
    • Polymer Bushing Life Management
      • Project Overview
      • Updates & Events
      • Research & Technical Content
    • Physical Security
      • Project Overview
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      • Research & Technical Content
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          • Drone Detection Testing in Lenox
        • Research Result Summaries
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    • Using Voltage and Current Measurements for Monitoring Asset Conditions
      • Project Overview
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      • Research & Technical Content
        • CCVT Asset Health Testing Setup and Results
        • Transformer Asset Health Testing Setup and Results
    • Robotics
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          • Evaluation of Substation Inspection Robotics Platform in Lenox – Test Plan
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          • Functional Specifications for an Autonomous Substation Robot Analytics Software
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2026 Planned Research

The research team is happy to share our plans for this year’s R&D. Thanks to all of our utility advisors that have given input throughout the planning process. We are excited to continue working together!

P37.101: Transformer Life Management
P37.102: Circuit Breaker Life Management and SF6 Management
P37.103: Protection and Control
P37.104: Substation Corrosion Management
P37.105: Balance of Substations: Batteries, Arresters and Ratings
P37.108: Gas Insulated Substations and Lines
P37.113: Polymer Bushing Life Management
P37.114: Substation Physical Security
P37.116: HVDC Converter Stations and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission System (FACTS) Devices
P37.117: Using Voltage and Current Measurements for Monitoring Asset Conditions

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