Analytical assessment of industrial contamination level on outdoor high voltage insulators at western region of Peninsular Malaysia

• Main Authors: Ahmad A.S., Ahmed S.
• Other Authors: 7202040740
• Format: Conference Paper
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Dust; Electric conductivity; Insulation; Ionization of gases; Maintenance; Pollution; Break down voltages; Cement dusts; Economic constraints; High voltage insulators; Industrial contaminations; Industrial pollutions; Insulation designs; Insulation levels; Malaysia; Operating experiences; Power lines; Weather conditions; Air pollution

Salt is the main pollutant in the areas, which are very close to the sea, whereas in areas of industrial pollution the pollutants are coals, cement dust, chemical fumes and soot. This pollution, when moistened by light rain, mist or fog, produces an electrolyte on the surface of the insulators, whic...