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Calculation of electric field and potential distribution along nonceramic insulators considering the effects of conductors and transmission towers by Zhao, T., Comber, M.G.

“…Calculation of the electric field and potential distribution is extensively performed in the design and development of nonceramic insulators for high voltage…”
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Influence of nonuniformity of ZnO varistors on their energy absorption capability by Bartkowiak, M., Comber, M.G., Mahan, G.D.

“…A simple thermo-mechanical model is applied to evaluate the influence of the nonuniformity of ZnO varistor disks used in surge arresters on their energy…”
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Discussion of "Calculation of electric field and potential distribution along nonceramic insulators considering the effects of conductors and transmission towers" [Closure to discussion] by Olsen, R.G., Zhao, T., Comber, M.G.

“…The author comments on the paper by T. Zhao et al. (see ibid., vol.15, no.1, p.313-18, 2000) with particular emphasis on the effect of weathersheds. The…”
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Failure modes and energy absorption capability of ZnO varistors by Bartkowiak, M., Comber, M.G., Mahan, G.D.

“…Thermal and mechanical behavior of ZnO varistors used in surge arresters is simulated for current pulses of various magnitude and duration. Time dependence of…”
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Discussion of "Calculation of electric field and potential distribution along nonceramic insulators considering the effects of conductors and transmission towers" [Closure to discussion] by Olsen, R.G., Zhao, T., Comber, M.G.

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HVDC Testing at Project UHV by Comber, M.G., Russell, D.

“…As part of an effort to explore the feasibility of high voltage dc transmission as an alternative or complementary technology to high voltage ac transmission,…”
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Audible Noise Performance of Regular and Asymmetric Bundles and effect of Conductor Aging on Project UHV's Three-Phase Test Line by Comber, M.G., Nigbor, R.J.

“…Audible noise produced by corona during foul weather is an important consideration in the design of high-voltage transmission lines. The measurement, analysis…”
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Audible noise performance of the first three-phase ultra-high voltage transmission test line at EPRI's project UHV by Comber, M.G., Nigbor, R.J.

“…A three-phase ultra-high voltage transmission test line at EPRI's Project UHV was energized in January 1975. Analyses of the audible noise performance of the…”
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Audible noise generation of individual subconductors of transmission line conductor bundles by Comber, M.G., Cortina, R.

“…Audible noise duo to corona on high-voltage transmission line conductors can be reduced by introducing an asymmetry into the conductor bundle geometry…”
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Three-phase testing facilities at EPRI's project UHV by Comber, M.G., Doyle, J.R., Schneider, H.M., Zaffanella, L.E.

“…A description is given of the expanded facilities at Project UHV for the study of UHV ac transmission up to 1500 kV. These include a three-phase test line for…”
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The Development of an Oil-Immersed Surge Arrester for Distribution Transformers by McMillen, C. J., Comber, M. G., Hopkinson, R. H., Schoendube, C. W.

“…The recent development of an oil- immersed, zinc oxide surge arrester meets a need for distribution transformer protection that is immune to environmental…”
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Power Line Interference and Assessment of Television Picture Quality by Janischewskyj, W., Harvey, E. B., Comber, M. G.

“…Transmission line corona and gap discharges on defective hardware of power lines can be responsible for interference with television's reception of the visual…”
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Performance of Contaminated Insulators Tested from 200 Kv to 1000 Kv DC by Comber, M. G., Nigbor, R. J.

“…The performance of insulators as determined by artificial tests for various contaminant levels at voltage levels ranging from 200 to 1000 kV dc are presented…”
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Investigation of the corona performance of conductor bundles for 800-kV transmission by Baker, A.C., Comber, M.G., Ottosen, K.E.

“…An investigation of the corona performance of several different conductor bundles for 765/800-kV transmission lines was carried out under a program jointly…”
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The Use of Single-Phase Overhead Test Lines and Test Cages to Evaluate the Corona Effects of EHV and UHV Transmission Lines by Comber, M. G., Zaffanella, L. E.

“…Economic considerations often limit the use of full-scale 3-phase test lines for the investigation of transmission-line corona effects. Testing of a large…”
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