Recent repeated flashovers and power outage incidents in an (400/132) kV substation. located in the Ad Diwaniyah Province. have called for extensive investigations to evaluate the effect of subsequent deposition of sandstorm and free carbon particles (soot) on the performance of HV insulators and probable flashover occurrences. In the Ad Diwaniyah Province. https://www.diegojavierfares.com/