Types of Conductors Used in Overhead Power Lines By Kiran Daware Kiran is a guest author for Peak Demand’s Knowledge Center and editor of Electrical Easy found at electricaleasy.com. A conductor is one of...
Are HDPE insulators better than Porcelain insulators? The question that has been kicking around the utility space for the several years is a simple one, “Are HDPE pin insulators better than...
Should I Use HDPE or Porcelain Insulators? Utility professionals are accustomed to using porcelain insulators. And for good reason. Porcelain has helped to build the backbone of the existing electrical grid...
Why is Strike Distance So Important in Insulator Design? By Jon Rennie When designing and specifying an insulator, one of the key electrical characteristics is its strike distance. So what is strike...
What is meant by Creep Distance in Insulator Design? By Jon Rennie You might have heard the term creepage or creep distance when referring to insulator design and specifications. So what is...
The Super Powers of Insulators By Jon Rennie Insulators are everywhere. They are one of the most common components used in electrical transmission and distribution applications yet they are still somewhat misunderstood....
The Dielectric Strength of Insulating Materials Electrical insulators are used throughout transmission and distribution circuits to separate voltage from ground. The materials used in the design and production of electrical insulators...
Different contamination levels require special consideration when designing or specifying electrical distribution equipment. This is critical to ensure products will perform safely over time. Specifying engineers need to define not...