Transmission cable pulled through solid rock
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Pennsylvania Power and Light Co overcame construction problems and health concerns by running its power cables under a street. The process was to bore a small tunnel where lengths of steel shielding pipes can be pulled into to house the power cables. Horizontal directional drilling was used to drill the tunnels.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Joint trenches: do you know if arcing conductor lines are burning up gas lines
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PECO Energy has teamed up with General Electric Power Management to develop the Digital Feeder Monitor, a system that enables the monitoring of electric cable arcing that may endanger nearby gas lines. The system works by monitoring cables for tell-tale voltage fluctuations which signal arcing incidences.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1997
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Dielectric degradation in the environment
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Environmentally-friendly dielectric coolants with fine-resistant properties, were developed for electrical utilities. They can opt for Dow Corning's silicone-based transformer fluid, Cooper Power Systems Envirotemp FR3 dielectric coolant and Dielectric Systems' biodegradable dielectric fluids.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1999
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