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Overhead line fittings

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Overhead Power Lines

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According to [10.1, 10.2], overhead line fittings serve for the mechanical attachment, for the electric connection and for the protection of conductors and insulators. In relevant standards, fittings are frequently designated as accessories which may consist of elements or assemblies.

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Kiessling, F., Nefzger, P., Nolasco, J.F., Kaintzyk, U. (2003). Overhead line fittings. In: Overhead Power Lines. Power Systems. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-97879-1_10

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