ArcGIS Electric Network data model ArcGIS utility network • January 22, 2018

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Duct (C) Switchgear (C) Structure Boundary dense collection of features.
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Trench (C) Cabinet (C) contains Electric Distribution Assembly
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A structure junction is a component which Storage Facility (C) Structure Line
A structure boundary can
not have power flowing through it but is
is attached to the distribution network but Substation (C) contain every type of network Structure Junction
connected to the distribution network.
does not have power flowing through it. Vault (C) and structure feature. Structure Boundary