Subject:- Discussion on Different types of

fault in distribution lines and its remedies.

1. Distribution Lines: 33 kv, 11 kv, 0.4 kv.
1.1. Lines: Vertical Line / Horizontal Line.
2. Distribution Line Constructed by
a) Pole
b) Conductor
c) Fittings
d) Distribution Sub-Station.
2.1. Pole:a) S.P.C (spun type pre-stress concrete) Pole
b) P.C (pre-stress concrete) Pole
c) Street Pole
2.1.1. LT Pole:

A-Type
9 meter, 140 mm
B-Type
12 meter, 190 mm
C-Type
15 meter, 190 mm
D-Type
15 meter, 220 mm

2.2. Conductor:

(33 Kv):
a) Gross beek

b) Marline

c) Woolf

(11 kv):
a) Dog b) Rabbit c) Ant
(0.4 kv):
a) Wasp b) Ant c) Gnat d) Gofar
2.3. Fittings:
A) Insulator: a) Post type b) Disc type c) Pin type d) Shakle
B) Cross Arm: a) Straight type
b) Mount type I) Pole mount
II) Side mount
c) D-type
2.4. Other Fittings:
a) Pole Band
b) Guy Assembly I) Guy Wire
II) Guy Plate
III) Guy Insulator
IV) Flying Guy
c) Supporting Pole

2.5. Distribution Sub-Station(11/04 kv):

11 kv Line
LA
DOFC
HT LOOP
Transformer
LT Loop
MCCB
LT Loop
0.4 kv Line

3. Maintenance of Distribution Lines:

3.1.1. Objectives:- a) To maintain the lines in the best possible way.
b) To ensure reliable and safe supply of power.
c) To ensure longevity of the lines.
3.2. Patrolling:- The main job of maintenance is regular patrolling. During
patrolling(Inspection) various troubles to be found out.
3.3. Classification of periodic inspection:a) Monthly inspection, b) Yearly, c) Emergency inspection- storm, heavy rainfall
or thunder etc.
During patrolling the group should wear approved uniforms, safety belt,
helmet and should carry scales, cutting pliers, hand axe, binocular, mobile,
notebook, reporting sheet, pencil etc.
3.4. Inspection Schedule:- Make Schedule of patrol to check whole length of
distribution line. Special section of lines should be patrolled where
a) Trees, Bamboo etc, grow quickly, b) Erosion seems to occur, c) House are
crowded, d) River crossing
3.5. Action:-The faults finding out during patrol should be removed as
necessary.

5. Different Types of Fault in Distribution Lines and its remedies.

Items to be inspected to find out fault during petrol of distribution lines
and its remedies:
Sl.
No.

Description of Faults

Remedies

Trees, bamboos, sugarcane, banana etc. near lines

Trimming of trees.

Building structure/over bridge/railway line/others near

line.

Report to XEN for n/a.

Any crack around foundation of tower/pole.

Repair.

Tree cutting or burning of crops by local people near the

line.

Report to authority for

n/a

inclined pole/tower

Straitening

Damaged pole/tower

Repair/Replacement.

Corroted/rusted poleCleaning/Painting

Cleaning/Painting

Missing of tower member Re-install

Re-install

Missing of bands/washers, nuts & bolts.

Re-install

10

Loosening of bolts

Tightening

11

Crack or damage on concrete foundation

Repair

12

Missing of tower/pole earthing

Earthing done.

13

Damaged cross-arm/fittings.

Repair/Replacement.

14

Corroted/rusted/x-arm/fittings

Cleaning and painting

15

Bent/inclined x-arm/fittings

Straightening

16

Broken/damaged/cracked insulator

Replace

17

Dirt/nest of birds on insulator

Cleaning

18

Loose nut/tension clamp/suspension clamp

Tightening

19

Loose binding of Conductor with insulator

Tightening

20

Broken strand

Sleeve fitting

21

Too much sag

Sag adjusting

22

Conductor joint not ok

Joint repairs

23

Damaged insulated conductor

24

Under size conductor

Replace

25

Defective/damaged preformed armor rod

Replace

26

Obstructs on conductor such as kite, dead bird etc.

Remove

Installation/repair

27

Damaged/corroted Earth wire

Replace

28

Loose Jumper/PG Clamp/Connector

Tightening

29

Loose Guy Wire/Stay line

Tightening

30

Missing guy wire

31

Corroted guy wire/anchor rod

Replacing/Repairing

32

Damaged insulator of Isolator

Replacing

33

Unsmooth operation of Isolator

Replacing/Repairing

34

Unsmooth operation of blade of Isolator

Replacing/Repairing

35

Corroted Isolator

36

Loosening of nuts of Isolator

Install

Cleaning/Painting
Tightening

THANK YOU

PRESENTED BY:

MD. MOQBUL HOSSAIN

SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER
O & M CIRCLE, CTG.(NORTH),
PDB, CHITTAGONG.