Possibilities of Increasing the Ampacity of Overhead Lines Using High-Temperature Low-Sag Conductors in the Electric Power System of the Slovak Republic
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Abstract
The examination of ampacity in overhead transmission lines offers a comprehensive overview, covering its definition, thermal evaluation methodologies, standards, practical applications, and the potential of high-temperature low-sag (HTLS) conductors. By navigating through static and dynamic approaches to thermal evaluation and detailing methodologies prescribed by international standards like those from CIGRE and IEEE, this study provides a solid understanding of how ampacity is determined and optimized. Furthermore, the exploration of HTLS conductors introduces a forward-looking perspective on enhancing transmission capacity while mitigating the need for extensive infrastructure modifications. Through an analysis of regional considerations and preferences using Slovak standards and CIGRE Technical Brochure 601, insights are provided into how environmental factors influence transmission line performance. The analysis of the transition from traditional ACSR (Aluminium Conductor Steel-Reinforced) to advanced ACCC (Aluminium Conductor Composite Core) conductors demonstrates the tangible benefits of adopting advanced conductor technologies in real-world scenarios.
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OpenAlex topics: Thermal Analysis in Power Transmission · Railway Systems and Energy Efficiency · Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis
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Affiliations
Department of Electric Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Technical University of Kosice, Letna 9, 042 00 Kosice, Slovakia
Department of Power Electronics and Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology, Wincentego Pola 2, 35-959 Rzeszow, Poland
Department of Power Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka 38D, 20-618 Lublin, Poland
Funding
Slovak Research and Development Agency
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