4.1 Introduction

This chapter discusses, in brief, few important processes relevant to the Busbar Systems comprising:

The table below lists the main purpose of subjecting different components of the Busbar System to the above processes

C – Conductivity       E – Emissivity      I – Insulation      P – Protection      S – Strength

(Protection – corrosion, erosion, rain & u/v radiation)

Ag -Silver,   Cu– Copper,   Sn – Tin,   Al – Aluminium,    Fe – Steel

The processes are carried out on the surfaces of conductors, enclosures, and support structures.