Introduction -- Overview -- Distribution Grid and Its Working Techniques -- Theoretical Basis of Working Techniques -- Common Working Tools and Usages -- Test Techniques for Working Tools -- Application of Aerial Device with Insulating Boom and Insulating Platform -- Medium-Voltage Distribution Live Line Working -- Low-Voltage Distribution Live Line Working -- Bypass Working and Mobile Power Working -- Working Management and Emergency Measures -- Annex: Distribution Non-service Interruption Working Instructions (Template) -- Appendix 1: General Guidelines for Safety of Live Line Working -- Appendix 2: Technical Guidelines for Common Working Tools.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (John Wiley, viewed March 31, 2017).

Excellent reference outlining the technical basis and working principles of live-line working, with current application technology, tools and working methods -Introduces live-line working technology for the operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage power distribution networks, covering both the methods and techniques of live-line working on distribution networks with O&M field practices and experiences -Elaborates the technical basis and working principles of live-line working in detail, with current application technology, tools and working methods -Combining theory and practice closely, it provides technical guidance and helpful references to technical personnel who are engaged in distribution operation management, as well as related academics and researchers -Written by a team of authors with extensive experience in both industry and academic fields, providing first-hand testimony of the issues facing electricity distribution companies, and offering sound theoretical foundations and rich field experiences.