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In this chapter, line insulators are covered from the perspective of Cigré work and related activities. In principle, it is to differentiate into conventional insulator technology, which includes glass and porcelain cap and pin insulator as well as porcelain longrod insulators and into polymeric insulator technology. When considering higher distribution and transmission voltages level, the concept of the composite insulator is used, where different materials contribute to the insulator function in accordance to the relevant material properties (fibre reinforced plastic rod (FRP) for force function, housing as environmental protection, both for electrical function).

Originally published by Cigré, 2014, under the ISBN 978-2-85873-284-5.

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Schmuck, F., Papailiou, K.O. (2017). Insulators. In: Papailiou, K. (eds) Overhead Lines. CIGRE Green Books. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31747-2_11

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