CSE 001

This new journal is the outcome of CIGRE's desire to broaden its publication to scientific articles of interest for its members, and outside the CIGRE sphere.

This first issue of CIGRE Science & Engineering presents a selection of the best papers presented at the 2014 Paris Session following peer reviews by the Study Committees:

• Ageing phenomena of cellulose/oil insulation in natural ester and mineral oil
• Capacitive current switching capability of air-insulated high voltage pantograph disconnectors
• Belgian philosophy and experience with temperature monitoring of cable systems by means of distributed temperature sensing techniques and future PD monitoring techniques
• Conversion of AC multi-circuit lines to AC-DC hybrid lines with respect to the environmental impact
• Optimized…