Live–Line Operation and Maintenance of Power Distribution Networks

This book examines the methods and techniques of live–line working on distribution networks, which are closely combined with field practices and management experiences. A range of detailed field working illustrations, plus panoramic field graphics, are provided to help readers understand and address practical engineering challenges.

Introduces live–line working technology for the operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage power distribution networks, covering methods and techniques of live–line working on distribution networks with O&M field practices and experiences Elaborates the technical basis and working principles of live–line working in detail, with current application technology, tools and working methods Combining theory and practice closely, it provides technical guidance and helpful references to technical personnel who are engaged in distribution operation management, as well as related academics and researchers Written by a team of authors with extensive experience in both industry and academic fields, providing first–hand testimony of the issues facing electricity distribution companies, and offering sound theoretical foundations and rich field experiences

This useful reference is written with power engineers in mind; graduate students of electrical engineering and industry professionals will also benefit from this comprehensive text.

Foreword

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1 Overview

Chapter 2 Distribution Grid and Its Working Techniques

Chapter 3 Theoretical Basis of Working Techniques

Chapter 4 Common Working Tools and Usages

Chapter 5 Test Techniques for Working Tools

Chapter 6 Application of Aerial Device with Insulating Boom and Insulating Platform

Chapter 7 Medium–voltage Distribution Live Line Working

Chapter 8 Low–voltage Distribution Live Line Working

Chapter 9 Bypass Working and Mobile Power Working

Chapter 10 Working Management and Emergency Measures

Annex

Appendix 1

Appendix 2

Index

Tianyou Li, State Grid Fujian Electric Power Company Limited, China

QIUJIN LIN, Quanzhou Power Bureau, China

Genghuang Chen, Quanzhou Power Bureau, China