Table of Contents

1. Overview
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Purpose
   1.3 Application
2. Normative references
3. Definitions, acronyms, and abbreviations
   3.1 Definitions
   3.2 Acronyms and abbreviations
4. Technical considerations
   4.1 Introduction
   4.2 Insulating properties
   4.3 Air as insulation
   4.4 Factors that affect the air insulation
   4.5 Air gap distances
   4.6 Distance equations
   4.7 Factors used to determine MAID, MTID, MAD,
        Mad for Tools, and MHAD
   4.8 Control of TOVs
   4.9 Application of MAID, MTID, MAD, MAD for Tools,
        and MHAD
   4.10 Insulation systems
5. Tools and equipment
   5.1 Categories of insulating tools and equipment
   5.2 Equipment rating
   5.3 Electrical current flows
   5.4 Tool and equipment testing
   5.5 Testing of FRP live work tools
   5.6 Typical tests for insulating tools
   5.7 Worksite procedures
   5.8 Shop or laboratory procedures
   5.9 Insulating rope
   5.10 Histograms
   5.11 Electrical test references
   5.12 Marking and identification-general
   5.13 Restoration or temporary structures
6. In-service checking and care of insulated tools and equipment
   6.1 Introduction
   6.2 Scope
   6.3 Field care, handling, and storage
   6.4 Periodic inspection and checking
   6.5 Maintenance and repair of tools and equipment
7. Work methods
   7.1 Introduction
   7.2 Categories of energized-line maintenance
   7.3 Precautions when working energized lines
   7.4 Requirements when working energized lines
   7.5 Insulating equipment used in energized-line work
   7.6 Noninsulating equipment used in energized-line work
   7.7 Insulating devices used in energized-line work
   7.8 Methods for positioning personnel
   7.9 Insulator cleaning
8. Work in the vicinity of energized lines and devices
   8.1 Introduction
   8.2 Physiological aspects of live-line work
   8.3 Flame-resistant clothing
   8.4 RF field protection
   8.5 Precautions when performing live work
   8.6 Step and touch voltages
   8.7 Mechanical equipment
Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
Annex B (informative) - Sample distance calculations
Annex C (informative) - Sample PPAG calculations
Annex D (informative) - Distance tables
Annex E (informative) - Determining maximum anticipated
        per-unit TOV (T)

Abstract

Describes the general recommendations for performing maintenance work on energized power lines. It is not intended to include all of the proven practical methods and procedures; however, these selected comprehensive recommendations are based on sound engineering principles, engineering safety considerations, and field experience by many utilities.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
Pages
ISBN
Supersedes	IEEE DRAFT 516 : D6 DEC 94