Calculating Insulator Lifecycle Cost

Background

Insulators play a crucial role in guaranteeing the resilience of the electrical grid, but when it comes to insulator selection, technical engineers are often required to balance the very fine line between optimal performance and costs. To meet budgetary targets, insulators with a lower initial cost are sometimes favoured over their more expensive counterparts, regardless of their expected lifespan.

In this video, ITG Expert Contributor Christoph Purucker explores the advantages of performing a lifetime costs analysis, and how engineers can make more informed decisions that balance initial cost with long-term performance and reliability by taking a holistic overview of insulator cost of ownership.