Seismic Requirements for Substations: Experience & New Standard in Chile
A major earthquake exposed serious vulnerabilities, notably failure of conventional equipment and components located far from the quake’s epicenter. These failures underscored the need to re-evaluate seismic criteria then in effect. Read More >
Deterioration of Polymeric Transformer Bushings: Experience in Malaysia
Bushings equipped with liquid silicone rubber housings in storage at a 132 kV substation exhibited visible surface degradation that included discoloration and advanced alligator cracking. This raised concern and prompted an extensive detailed internal investigation. Read More >
