Mechanical and electrical issues concerning the use of composite materials for the supporting core in transmission line conductors

Gorur, R.S.; Chawla, Nikhilesh; Hunt, James; Dyer, M.

doi:10.1109/ceidp.2006.311979

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“…HTLS not only offers better geometry configuration but also has good electrical conductivity. Other advantages of HTLS include [58], [60], [61]:  Good conductivity and low resistivity, which allows more current flow to optimize the carrying capacity.  A low thermal expansion coefficient, which gives it the ability to withstand high operating temperatures with lower thermal elongation, resulting in minimum sag impact.…”

Section: B Modified Conductorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Review of Thermal Stress and Condition Monitoring Technologies for Overhead Transmission Lines: Issues and Challenges

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The overhead transmission line system is one of the methods of transmitting electrical energy at a high voltage from one point to another, especially over long distances. The demand for electrical energy is increasing due to the increase in the world population, the evolution of transport technology, and economic expansion, thereby resulting in overloading to the overhead line (OHL) system. In building new infrastructure for transmission lines, several issues need to be addressed. Thus, optimizing existing power by increasing the ampacity of power line is a practical solution to meet energy demand issues. During long-term operation, the temperature of OHL conductors may increase beyond their rated temperature, which is typically 75 °C for conventional conductors such as aluminum-conductor steel-reinforced cable. This condition is defined as thermal stress, which results in lower sag vertical clearance, tensile loss, elongation and creep, and reduced life span of the conductors. This condition must be avoided to ensure that the line is not permanently elongated, which can disrupt the vertical ground clearance, and to expand the conductor's life. Other factors such as lightning, wildfire, aging, and degradation of the conductor can also cause thermal stress on the conductors and have thermal effects on the conductor's performance. Therefore, unwanted thermal stress needs to be examined and identified by monitoring the thermal effect and behavior of the lines. This paper presents the state of the art in monitoring technologies that can be used to identify thermal stress on OHL conductors, including the issues and challenges in monitoring. At the end of this paper, a few suggestions are included to address the occurrence and assessment of thermal stress in lines. Ultimately, this work may provide complete information to researchers and maintenance engineers to enable them to make better decisions on condition monitoring, operation, and maintenance of the system. INDEX TERMS Overhead transmission line, thermal rating, conductor temperature, thermal stress effect, conditioning monitoring.

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Section: B Modified Conductorsmentioning

confidence: 99%