Electric Power Transmission Lines

TEACHING UNIT 1. OVERVIEW OF A POWER LINE PROJECT Introduction Official Construction Project Phases of Developing a Construction Project for a Power Line. Estimated Duration of the Phases of a Power Line Project. References TEACHING UNIT 2. OVERHEAD POWER LINE TECHNOLOGY Introduction Insulation Conductors Supports Fittings High-Voltage Power Line Regulations. Standards References TEACHING UNIT 3. INSULATED CABLE LINE TECHNOLOGY Introduction Applicable regulations and standards Types of power cables and basic components Grounding systems Accessories Types of insulated cable system installations Overhead-to-Underground Transition Supports Tests on Insulated Cables Bibliography TEACHING UNIT 4. ELECTRICAL CALCULATIONS FOR OVERHEAD LINES Introduction Line Parameters Line Models Grounding Systems for Insulated Cables Voltage Drop Capacity of Insulated Cables Lightning Protection TEACHING UNIT 5. MECHANICAL CALCULATIONS FOR OVERHEAD LINES Mechanical Calculations for Conductors Calculation of Forces on Overhead Line Supports Calculation of Foundations for Overhead Line Supports TEACHING UNIT 6. CONSTRUCTION OF OVERHEAD LINES Introduction On-Site Organization Civil Engineering Work for Supports and Access Roads Assembly and hoisting of supports Conductor stringing Bibliography TEACHING UNIT 7. CONSTRUCTION OF INSULATED CABLES Introduction History of insulated cables Types of high- and extra-high-voltage insulated cables General overview of the construction model Civil Engineering Work Stringing Manufacturing of Accessories Post-Installation Testing Bibliography. TEACHING UNIT 8. SPECIAL PROJECTS Unique Aspects of Projects Real-World Projects