Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines

Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines: The important considerations in the design, operation and Classification of Overhead Transmission Lines are the determination of voltage drop, line losses and efficiency of transmission.…

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Skin Effect in Transmission Lines

Skin Effect in Transmission Lines: Skin Effect in Transmission Lines - When a conductor is carrying steady direct current (d.c.), this current is uniformly distributed over the whole X-section of…

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Constants of a Transmission Line

Constants of a Transmission Line: A transmission line has resistance, inductance and capacitance uniformly distributed along the whole length of the line. Before we pass on to the methods of…

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Economic Choice of Conductor Size

Economic Choice of Conductor Size: The cost of conductor material is generally a very considerable part of the total cost of a transmission line. Therefore, the determination of proper Conductor…

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Comparison of Conductor Material in Overhead System

Comparison of Conductor Material in Overhead System: In comparing the relative amounts of Conductor Material in Overhead System necessary for different systems of transmis­sion, similar conditions will be assumed in…

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