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Fire Protection Coating: How to Protect Wooden Utility Poles from Wildfires

Fire Protection Coating: How to Protect Wooden Utility Poles from Wildfires

Utilities recognize that wooden poles are vulnerable to fire. However, replacing millions of wooden...

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Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound

Components of a Reliable Polymer Compound

Polymer compounds suitable for electrical insulation can consist of 10 or more ingredients which...

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Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Polymer for High Voltage Insulation

Ensure Long-Term Reliability of Polymer for High Voltage Insulation

After defining the characteristics required of an ideal polymer housing material, the next step is...

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More Than Hydrophobicity: Ideal Polymer Characteristics for Distribution Arresters

More Than Hydrophobicity: Ideal Polymer Characteristics for Distribution Arresters

It’s a commonly held belief that the single most important characteristic for insulating materials...

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Understanding Distribution Arrester Types for Effective Equipment Protection

Understanding Distribution Arrester Types for Effective Equipment Protection

There are three distribution arrester types commonly used to protect overhead distribution...

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Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters

Gapped vs Gapless Distribution Arresters

When comparing different arrester designs, it is important to understand how the arrester was built...

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Substation Arrester Selection

Substation Arrester Selection

Surge arresters can extend the life of system assets by limiting the voltage across expensive...

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