Reference

Technologies, strategies, and test results to enable more reliable and resilient structure designs

Equipment performance testing, including electrical, mechanical, flammability, and long-term aging results

Overhead inspection and maintenance documentation

Life-cycle performance of cables, joints, terminations, and separable connectors

Research / Standards / White
Papers on the use of diagnostics for Underground Distribution Systems

Evaluation of diagnostic techniques, remote monitors, degradation and failure modes on underground equipment

Failures of cables, joints, terminations, and separable connectors

Compilation of underground practices and training

Compilation of public publications related to underground distribution

Research on causes; evaluation of mitigation options and monitoring systems

Identify, document, and share practices for the management of distribution automation

Test results, information, and application guidance for distribution sensors

Test results and references for distribution switching devices (reclosers, automated switches, etc.)

Analysis and protection options for arc flash in medium- and low-voltage scenarios

Approaches to detect and prevent live, downed conductors on distribution systems

Analysis of grounding and personnel protection on overhead, underground, and vehicle scenarios

Evaluation and tests of equipment and technologies to protect distribution workers

Projects related to data analytics.

Better understanding distribution transformers using industry wide data

Evaluating distribution system reliability and resiliency investments

Better understanding wood poles using industry wide data