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First find distance to fault - then thump

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Reducing the number of thumps to find cable faults can be achieved with the use of a time-domain reflectometer (TDR). The TDR displays pulse reflections produced with and without high voltage application to the cable. This is used to estimate the distance of the fault.

Author: Gnerlich, Hans, McCallister, David
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
Electric Utilities, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Usage, Electrical cables, Reflectometer, Reflectometers, Fault location (Electric cables)

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Field tools and equipment

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Electric utility line crews need the proper clothing and equipment to ensure their safety. A 12-in wrench, side cutting and adjustable pliers, a skinning knife and a belted tool pouch are all necessary equipment. Trucks should be well-equipped to enhance safety.

Author: Bretz, Elizabeth A.
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993

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Municipal plans nation's first coal-fired unit with SCR

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The Orlando Utilities Commission will install a selective catalytic reduction-unit to meet the area's increased electric demand by 1997. An analysis of the planned design specifications, licensing requirements and environmental needs is given.

Author: Bretz, Elizabeth A.
Publisher: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
Innovations, Energy use, Orlando, Florida

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