Resilient Design
Research and capabilities providing insights and aiding in improvement of reliability and resiliency of utility overhead structure designs.
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Distribution Design Tools
Technologies, strategies, and test results to enable more reliable and resilient structure designs
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Arc Flash
Analysis and protection options for arc flash in medium- and low-voltage scenarios
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Wood Poles
Better understanding wood poles using industry wide data
Sensors
Test results, information, and application guidance for distribution sensors
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Equipment
Evaluation of diagnostic techniques, remote monitors, degradation and failure modes on underground equipment
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Switching Devices
Test results and references for distribution switching devices (reclosers, automated switches, etc.)
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Equipment Performance
Equipment performance testing, including electrical, mechanical, flammability, and long-term aging results
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Cables and Cable Accessories
Life-cycle performance of cables, joints, terminations, and separable connectors
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Distribution Transformers
Better understanding distribution transformers using industry wide data
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Reliability and Resiliency
Evaluating distribution system reliability and resiliency investments
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Detecting and Preventing Live, Downed Conductors
Approaches to detect and prevent live, downed conductors on distribution systems
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Data Science Resources
Projects related to data analytics.
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Inspection and Maintenance
Overhead inspection and maintenance documentation
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Distribution Automation Practices
Identify, document, and share practices for the management of distribution automation
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Structures
Research on causes; evaluation of mitigation options and monitoring systems
Grounding and Personnel Protection Practices
Analysis of grounding and personnel protection on overhead, underground, and vehicle scenarios
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Knowledge
Compilation of underground practices and training
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Personnel Protection
Evaluation and tests of equipment and technologies to protect distribution workers
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Diagnostics
Research / Standards / White
Papers on the use of diagnostics for Underground Distribution Systems
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Publications
Compilation of public publications related to underground distribution
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Failure Rates of Underground Cable Systems
Failures of cables, joints, terminations, and separable connectors
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Demography of Distribution Assets
Demography of distribution cables, transformers and network assets
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Demography of Distribution Assets
Demography of distribution cables, transformers and network assets