IEEE Std 524 of 2003 entitled IEEE Guide to the Installation of Overhead Transmission Line Conductors’ scope is focused in providing general recommendations in the selection of tools, equipments and methods that have been found to be practical for the stringing of overhead groundwires and overhead transmission line conductors. The standard also provides a comprehensive list of definitions for equipment and tools used in stringing and for stringing terms commonly employed.
The purpose of this guide is to present in one document sufficient details of present day methods, materials, and equipment to outline the basic considerations necessary for maintaining safe and adequate control of conductors during stringing operations. References are given in Clause 2 and the bibliography in Annex A for those desiring more detailed information. Because the terminology used for many hardware items and for many stringing terms varies from place to place, a list of definitions is included to provide correlation and clarification of the terms most commonly employed.
This guide is broad enough, yet specific enough, to be applicable to the stringing of conventional overhead transmission conductors and overhead groundwires (OHGW) of the following types: AAAC, AAC, AACSR, ACAR, ACSR, ACSR/TW, CU, aluminum-clad steel OHGW, and galvanized steel OHGW.1
Since stringing practices for different projects will be strongly influenced by the magnitude and nature of each project and by local circumstances, alternate methods that have been successfully employed are presented. Information contained in this guide may not be sufficient for certain special cases, such as when stringing extremely long spans, severe line angles, high tensions, or special conductors. In these cases, the manufacturer should be consulted. The practices that are described in this guide provide for continuous control of the conductor from the initial setup to the ready-for-service condition. Any legal requirements of national, state, or local regulations must, of course, be observed.
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