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Leading Team to Develop Overhead Line Weather Maps (Ice, Snow & Wind) for the UK and Irish Electricity CompaniesVarious Strategic Technology Projects for the UK Electricity CompaniesField testing screw anchors for pole staysPerformance of CPI wedge taps with shear-off boltsInstallation of ducts buried underground (for electricity power cables operating in the range LV to 132kV)Comparison of processes for the treatment of redundant fluid filled cables and the analysis of recovered cable samplesThermal and Mechanical Performance of Plastic Duct Systems Containing Triplexed CableUser specification for plastic ducts Fluid filled cable design tool Performance ageing tests on polymeric terminations/Partial discharge measurements and U/V camera analysisComparing Future Designs of HV and EHV Polymeric CablesSpecial stabilised backfill: Survey of existing products and potentialitiesShrink back of polymeric oversheath materials: study of type and processDetecting sheath faults in plastic ducts: evaluation of possible methodsExtra high voltage (EHV) outdoor terminations - additional user requirementsInvestigation of live-line jumper-cutting limitationsAlternatives to wood polesMechanical erection procedures, foundation capabilities, pull tests and fittings for concrete polesExperimental investigation of icing of novel conductorsExperimental Investigation of Novel Conductors at Deadwater Fell Severe Weather Test Site.Novel Conductors for 132kV Wood Pole LinesLV shrouding review of current practices and standardsReview of Australian Utility Overhead Line maintenance & refurbishment PoliciesManaged Whole-life policies for 60,000km of Cable & OHL Networks up to 132kVOverhead Line Design SpecificationsWood pole failure investigations for the Health & Safety Executive Introduced 11kV “Rubber Glove” working into United UtilitiesIncluded Policy, Method Statements, Safety Case and delivering Training to staff