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How to Install Large Enclosures

How to Install Large Enclosures

Underground enclosures, commonly call handholes, pits, or vaults, come in a variety of shapes and...

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The Nature and Manifestation of Corona Discharge

The Nature and Manifestation of Corona Discharge

In physics, the glow and audible event occurring when an insulator is exposed to excessive voltages...

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High Voltage Insulator Testing Capabilities

High Voltage Insulator Testing Capabilities

To support design and development activities, we maintain a fully equipped electrical and...

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4 Common Pilot Protection Schemes for Line Protection

4 Common Pilot Protection Schemes for Line Protection

There are four common pilot protection schemes for line protection used today: (1) Direct...

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Evaluating Utility Foundations During Storm Restoration

Evaluating Utility Foundations During Storm Restoration

Rising water can damage or weaken existing transmission line and substation utility foundations. In...

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Color Banding on Toughened Glass Bell Insulators

Color Banding on Toughened Glass Bell Insulators

Toughened glass bell insulators are easily identified through the application of color bands on the...

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How Transmission Kitting Keeps your Project on Track

How Transmission Kitting Keeps your Project on Track

In Alaska, the 115-kV Quartz Creek transmission line connects two hydroelectric dams on the Kenai...

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Arrester Field Testing

Arrester Field Testing

All Hubbell Power Systems surge arresters are factory tested according to IEEE C62.11 and IEC...

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Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

THE IMPORTANCE OF EQUIPMENT REPOSITIONING In recent years, the U.S. has been faced with several...

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Line Performance Improvement

Line Performance Improvement

Consumer demands for reliable electric power have continued to increase over the years with...

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Comparing Deep Foundation Elements

Comparing Deep Foundation Elements

There are seven key deep foundation solutions: helical piles, micropiles, driven piles, rammed...

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8 Tips for Bolted Connectors

8 Tips for Bolted Connectors

All bolted deadends are rated 40% of the conductor RBS. Bolted deadends can be used in slack span...

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The Evolution of Surge Protection Technology

The Evolution of Surge Protection Technology

Lightning protection devices date back to the mid 1700’s. Early technology, such as the lightning...

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Winter Weather Challenges for Substation and Transmission Components

Winter Weather Challenges for Substation and Transmission Components

While heat is generally the enemy of power system transmission lines, strong winter weather brings...

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11 Tips for Installing Line Arresters

11 Tips for Installing Line Arresters

Follow the directions, recommended work practices and be safe when installing line arresters....

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