In order to guarantee the optimal quality and state of the insulator chains of the first 500 kV transmission line of Bolivia Carrasco – Santivañez, Ende Transmission has carried out a Important status measurement work of the porcelain insulators chain with the line energized. For this, a new technology was used for the diagnosis of the state of the insulators of the chains.The equipment used for this measurement is a new instrument called positron.

Porcelain insulators are essential elements in high voltage transmission lines, that They provide efficient electrical insulation that prevents current leakage and guarantees system integrity.Its relevance becomes especially critical in adverse conditions, such as Storms, extreme fluctuations of temperature, pollution and other climatic events.

A specialized linen team of the company was in charge of the measurement work with the equipment Positron.This team measures and records the electric field through a scan that makes it long of the insulators chain and reveals all its conductive defects, allowing a job Line personnel insurance.In addition to providing an early diagnosis of the state of Insulators Without the need to disregard the line, it helps to identify possible problems before convert In critical failures.During the measurement security protocols were followed for guarantee The correct operation of the measurement equipment and obtaining reliable results.

The maintenance of porcelain insulators in high voltage transmission lines is a activity Very important to ensure the reliability and availability of the country’s transmission system.