The EGLA (Externally Gapped Line Arrester) is the latest arrester deign that adapts itself perfectly for the protection of transmission and distribution lines. Join us this Friday as ArresterWorks presents an overview of this arrester and how it can be effectively used to reduce lightning induced outages. The eSeminar is 1 hour long and it qualifies for CEU or PDH credit. Registration is $99 and can be paid directly with CC.
The term wildlife protective device (WPD) is relatively new to the industry and refers to any device that is used on power systems to reduce the effect of wildlife on system outages. Other terms often used to describe this device are animal guard, bird guard, bird deterrent to name a few. The device has been in existence for many decades although its earliest use is not identified. However old power system photos show some equipment covers that appear to be similar to wildlife protective devices. ...more
Power Engineers Conference
Thought Provoking Event
I attended the Power Engineers Substation and Line Design Conference this month. Two presentations left me thinking about how arresters can be used to increase the Sustainability of Transmission Lines. However it must start with the designers. Read my post on Facebook and then hit the Like Button for ArresterWorks on Facebook and you will get routine feeds to your Facebook page as we build our FB presence.
ArresterWorks is an International Consulting Firm, owned an operated by Jonathan Woodworthand Deborah Limburg, focused on assisting others in improving power system reliability through design, production and application of arresters to mitigate the effect of lightning and other transients.
