Transmission Inspection and Maintenance System.(pen-based computer system)(Brief Article)

Streamlined inspection and maintenance procedures for overhead transmission systems that help ensure the levels of reliability expected by customers are critical priorities for utilities today Most utilities still gather inspection data using clipboards and paper forms or their electronic equivalent. But too often, information collected this way is inconsistent and can vary significantly from one inspection to another. As a result, the information is underutilized in transmission line management decisions concerning equipment repair, replacement, and upgrades. EPRI developed an integrated, hand-held computer system for …