•A literature search summarizing the work practices
adopted by utilities in
maintaining (most washing) their lines. What kind of data do utilities monitor that help them decide when to wash (ESDD,
leakage current, dust deposit
gauges, experience, monitoring weather conditions, etc). How effective is live-line washing when compared to
de-energized washing? how
many utilities do live-line vs. de-energized? are these criteria dependent on the nature (chemical make-up) of
contamination.
•Place dummy insulators and simple shape devices at
various locations on the
distribution system to begin field contamination phase.
•Develop and test simple diagnostic tool for
contamination detection.
•Perform field measurements with diagnostic tools and
compare accuracy with ESDD
method on contamination assessment.
•Provide a detailed report summarizing the results of the
project