Claims
- 1. A method for making an insulating column for an electrical power system, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a housing; b) providing a flange that includes an inner diameter; c) assembling the flange onto the housing; d) reducing the inner diameter of the flange; and e) containing an insulating gas within the housing.
- 2. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of applying an adhesive.
- 3. A method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of applying an epoxy adhesive.
- 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the steps of:
a) providing the insulating column with a groove; and b) applying an adhesive so that the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 5. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves.
- 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the insulating gas includes SF6.
- 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of sealing the insulating gas within the housing.
- 9. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of providing an interference fit between the housing and the flange.
- 10. A method for making an insulating column for an electrical power system, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a housing; b) providing a flange; c) heating the flange; d) assembling the flange onto the housing; e) allowing the flange to cool; and f) containing an insulating gas within the housing.
- 11. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of dimensioning an inner diameter of the flange for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 12. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of expanding a diameter of the flange.
- 13. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of applying an adhesive.
- 14. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of applying an epoxy adhesive.
- 15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the steps of:
a) providing the insulating column with a groove; and b) applying an adhesive so that the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 16. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves.
- 17. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 18. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 19. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 20. The method according to claim 10, wherein the insulating gas includes SF6.
- 21. The method according to claim 10, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 22. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of creating a gas-tight seal between the housing and the flange.
- 23. The method according to claim 10, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 24. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of sealing the insulating gas within the housing.
- 25. The method according to claim 10, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 26. The method according to claim 10, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 27. The method according to claim 10, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter dimensioned for heat shrinking onto the housing.
- 28. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the steps of:
a) heating the flange; and b) providing an interference fit between the housing and the flange.
- 29. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of heating the flange to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade so as to heat shrink the flange onto the housing.
- 30. The method according to claim 10, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 31. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during assembly.
- 32. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive after assembly.
- 33. The method according to claim 10, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during a heat shrink process.
- 34. A method for making an insulating column for an electrical power system, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a housing; b) locating a current carrying structure inside the housing; c) providing a flange; d) heating the flange; e) assembling the flange onto the housing; and f) allowing the flange to cool.
- 35. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of dimensioning an inner diameter of the flange for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 36. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of expanding a diameter of the flange.
- 37. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of applying an adhesive.
- 38. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of applying an epoxy adhesive.
- 39. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the steps of:
a) providing the insulating column with a groove; and b) applying an adhesive so that the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 40. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves.
- 41. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 42. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 43. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 44. The method according to claim 34, wherein the current carrying structure includes a contact member.
- 45. The method according to claim 34, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 46. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of creating a gas-tight seal between the housing and the flange.
- 47. The method according to claim 34, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 48. The method according to claim 34, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 49. The method according to claim 34, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 50. The method according to claim 34, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter dimensioned for heat shrinking onto the housing.
- 51. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the steps of:
a) heating the flange; and b) providing an interference fit between the housing and the flange.
- 52. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of heating the flange to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade so as to heat shrink the flange onto the housing.
- 53. The method according to claim 34, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 54. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during assembly.
- 55. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive after assembly.
- 56. The method according to claim 34, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during a heat shrink process.
- 57. A method for making an insulating column for an electrical power system, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a housing; b) locating a current carrying structure inside the housing; c) providing a flange; d) heating the flange; e) assembling the flange onto the housing; f) allowing the flange to cool; and g) containing an insulating gas within the housing.
- 58. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of dimensioning an inner diameter of the flange for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 59. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of expanding a diameter of the flange.
- 60. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of applying an adhesive.
- 61. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of applying an epoxy adhesive.
- 62. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the steps of:
a) providing the insulating column with a groove; and b) applying an adhesive so that the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 63. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves.
- 64. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 65. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving an adhesive.
- 66. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 67. The method according to claim 57, wherein the insulating gas includes SF6.
- 68. The method according to claim 57, wherein the current carrying structure includes a contact member.
- 69. The method according to claim 57, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 70. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of creating a gas-tight seal between the housing and the flange.
- 71. The method according to claim 57, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 72. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of sealing the insulating gas within the housing.
- 73. The method according to claim 57, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 74. The method according to claim 57, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than an outer diameter of the housing.
- 75. The method according to claim 57, wherein the flange is provided with an inner diameter dimensioned for heat shrinking onto the housing.
- 76. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the steps of:
a) heating the flange; and b) providing an interference fit between the housing and the flange.
- 77. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of heating the flange to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade so as to heat shrink the flange onto the housing.
- 78. The method according to claim 57, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 79. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during assembly.
- 80. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive after assembly.
- 81. The method according to claim 57, further comprising the step of providing the insulating column with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain an adhesive during a heat shrink process.
- 82. An insulating column, comprising:
a) a housing provided with an outer diameter; b) a current carrying structure located within the housing; c) an insulating gas contained within the housing; d) a flange provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than the outer diameter of the housing; e) an adhesive located between the flange and the housing; and f) a gas-tight seal, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded to provide a clearance between the housing and the flange and assembled onto the housing.
- 83. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is dimensioned for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 84. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded by heating.
- 85. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the adhesive includes an epoxy.
- 86. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove and the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 87. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves.
- 88. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 89. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 90. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 91. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating gas includes SF6.
- 92. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the current carrying structure includes a contact member.
- 93. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 94. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 95. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating gas is sealed within the housing.
- 96. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than the outer diameter of the housing.
- 97. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein an interference fit is created between the housing and the flange.
- 98. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the flange is heated to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade.
- 99. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 100. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during assembly.
- 101. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive after assembly.
- 102. The insulating column according to claim 82, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during a heat shrink process.
- 103. An insulating column, comprising:
a) a housing provided with an outer diameter; b) an insulating gas contained within the housing; c) a flange provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than the outer diameter of the housing; d) an adhesive located between the flange and the housing; and e) a gas-tight seal, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded to provide a clearance between the housing and the flange and assembled onto the housing.
- 104. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is dimensioned for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 105. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded by heating.
- 106. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the adhesive includes an epoxy.
- 107. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove and the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 108. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves.
- 109. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 110. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 111. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 112. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating gas includes SF6.
- 113. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 114. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 115. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating gas is sealed within the housing.
- 116. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than the outer diameter of the housing.
- 117. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein an interference fit is created between the housing and the flange.
- 118. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the flange is heated to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade.
- 119. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 120. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during assembly.
- 121. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive after assembly.
- 122. The insulating column according to claim 103, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during a heat shrink process.
- 123. An insulating column, comprising:
a) a housing provided with an outer diameter; b) a current carrying structure located within the housing; c) a flange provided with an inner diameter that is dimensioned to be less than the outer diameter of the housing; d) an adhesive located between the flange and the housing; and e) a gas-tight seal, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded to provide a clearance between the housing and the flange and assembled onto the housing.
- 124. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is dimensioned for heating and assembling onto the housing.
- 125. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the inner diameter of the flange is expanded by heating.
- 126. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the adhesive includes an epoxy.
- 127. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove and the adhesive is located within the groove.
- 128. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves.
- 129. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is machined to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 130. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a groove that is formed to provide a reduced diameter capable of receiving the adhesive.
- 131. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves having a reduced diameter and located between a plurality of alternating larger diameter portions.
- 132. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the current carrying structure includes a contact member.
- 133. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the housing includes a fiberglass.
- 134. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the flange is assembled onto the housing via a heat-shrink process.
- 135. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the inner diameter is dimensioned to be 0.010 of an inch less than the outer diameter of the housing.
- 136. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein an interference fit is created between the housing and the flange.
- 137. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the flange is heated to a temperature in the range of 150-200 degrees Centigrade.
- 138. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the flange includes aluminum.
- 139. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during assembly.
- 140. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive after assembly.
- 141. The insulating column according to claim 123, wherein the insulating column is provided with a plurality of grooves that are dimensioned to retain the adhesive during a heat shrink process.
Parent Case Info
[0001] This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 10/017,177, entitled “Method and Arrangement for Providing a Gas-Tight Housing Joint,” filed on Dec. 18, 2001, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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Continuations (1)
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