1998 Ieee Esmo Author:IEEE Power Engineering Society Field and design engineers in power distribution describe practical experience in maintaining power distribution systems and in extending their power handling capacity. Cost and long term economic factors of power line maintenance are discussed. Safety of maintenance and of failures are the design issues considered. — Contains- Overhead Fiber O... more »ptic Installation Techniques; Energized Work Methods; Protective Clothing for Workers; Innovative Construction Methods and Equipment; New Technology in Underground Fiber Optic Installation; R&D in Live-Line Working« less