Composite Technology Conductor Trial

Apr 2013

Electricity Transmission

Reference:

Status: Live

Start Date: Apr 2013

End Date: Unknown

Funding Licencee(s): National Grid Electricity System Operator

Contact: National Grid TO Innovation Team

Funding Mechanism Innovation Funding Incentive

Research Area: None

Core Technology(ies): Asset Management

Estimated Expenditure: £985,000.00

Introduction: Overhead line conductor systems/Installation and handling of new conductor technology and maintenance access across composite insulators.

Objectives: To gain experience in and develop methods and procedures for the handling, installation and maintenance of both Composite Technology Corporation conductor (fibre glass core) and polymeric insulator strings.