VARIOUS TYPES OF INSULATORS USED IN POWER SYSTEM FOR SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES

Obi, P. I.; Iloh, J.P.I.

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Obi, P. I.

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Iloh, J.P.I.

Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chukwemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli,Anambra State, Nigeria

Abstract

Summary

Overhead bare conductors on steel towers or concrete poles are utilized in transmission and distribution of bulky electric
power. These conductors are bare and do not have any insulated coating over them. To ensure safe operation of the lines,
a necessary clearance between metal structure in case of tower and bare conductors, insulators are mounted. Insulators
provide support to the bare conductors and also provide insulation of high voltage conductors with metal structures. In
this paper, the importance of insulators in power system transmission is discussed along with the structure, operational
principle, types, failure, choice of insulators and recommendations proffered.

Keywords

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Insulator Transmission Distribution Conductor and Flashover voltage.

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Authors: Obi, P. I., Iloh, J.P.I.

Volume/Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1

Pages: 1-8

Published: February 29, 2016

Affiliations: Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria, Department of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Chukwemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli,Anambra State, Nigeria

Obi, P. I., Iloh, J.P.I. (2016). VARIOUS TYPES OF INSULATORS USED IN POWER SYSTEM FOR SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES. International Journal of Innovative Engineering, Technology & Science (IJIETS), Volume 1, Issue 1, 1-8.

Obi, P. I., Iloh, J.P.I.. "VARIOUS TYPES OF INSULATORS USED IN POWER SYSTEM FOR SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES." International Journal of Innovative Engineering, Technology & Science (IJIETS), vol. Volume 1, Issue 1, 2016, pp. 1-8.

Obi, P. I., Iloh, J.P.I.. "VARIOUS TYPES OF INSULATORS USED IN POWER SYSTEM FOR SAFE OPERATIONS OF THE TRANSMISSION LINES." International Journal of Innovative Engineering, Technology & Science (IJIETS) Volume 1, Issue 1 (2016): 1-8.

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