IEEE Approved Draft Standard for Testing and Performance of Hardware for Optical Fiber Composite Overhead Phase Conductor (OPPC)

The performance, test requirements, procedures, and acceptance criteria for the hardware of a transmission line overhead conductor with optical fibers commonly known as optical phase conductor (OPPC) are covered. Functional requirements, such as electrical, mechanical, optical fiber, environmental, and test requirements related to design, installation, in service, and maintenance, including routine tests, are included.