Selecting conductors for transmission line 132kv 100MW 95km

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around selecting the most suitable conductor for a 132 kV transmission line with a capacity of 100 MW over a distance of 95 km. Participants explore various conductor types, including ACSR, AAAC, and ACCC, while considering practical use, economic factors, and technical specifications such as sag, strength, and durability.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the best conductor choice, asking for advantages and disadvantages of ACSR, AAAC, and ACCC, while emphasizing the importance of economic considerations.
  • Another participant suggests consulting a "power transmission design handbook" due to the complexity of the topic.
  • Factors such as sag, strength, durability, cost, and capacity are highlighted as important considerations for conductor selection.
  • Participants mention looking at the procedures of power distribution companies for guidance on standards and practices.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the safety of working with high voltage and power levels, emphasizing that such matters should be handled by professionals.
  • A participant expresses their intent to learn about transmission construction as part of their professional development.
  • There is a request for recommendations on books specifically focused on construction design in power transmission.
  • One participant suggests starting with Wikipedia for basic information on overhead power lines.
  • Another participant emphasizes the importance of consulting experienced linesmen and company manuals for detailed procedures and standards.
  • Finally, a participant requests a straightforward comparison between ACCC and ACSR based on economic factors versus other considerations.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best conductor choice, and multiple competing views remain regarding the factors to consider in the selection process.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge the complexity of the topic and the limitations of discussing such technical matters in an online forum. There are references to specific standards and procedures that may not be universally applicable.

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Hello dears

i want to know which is best for 132kv transmission line. advantages and disadvantages as in prectical use. but also consider economical factor wisely . what you chose if you are in my place...

ACSR Conventional
AAAC ( All Aluminium Alloy Conductors )
ACCC Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (if i say most high tech and best ?)

thanks ..
 
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I think you should google "power transmission design handbook" There are many things to consider. Only a few can readily be discussed in an online forum such as this.
 
You could look online at the procedures of a power distribution company

for example these are the procedures of UK Power Networks, for 132 kV O/H, which you can find online

ENA TS 43-1 to 43-9 (steel towers)
ENA TS 43-50 (wooden poles)

you might want to look at the procedures of other network operators, like SSE, to compare.
 
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neduet said:
. what you chose if you are in my place...
Neduet, would you please share with us why you are asking this question? 132 kV and 100 MW represents lethal voltage and power levels, and should only be dealt with by professionals. As a rule, on Physics Forums we do not give advice on how to do dangerous things.
jason
 
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jasonRF said:
Neduet, would you please share with us why you are asking this question? 132 kV and 100 MW represents lethal voltage and power levels, and should only be dealt with by professionals. As a rule, on Physics Forums we do not give advice on how to do dangerous things.
jason

haha. ok. well . i am new in transmission construction company as learning tour. . so i like to understand . what is what. and what other doing as transmission constructor professional. its just for learning only .
 
anorlunda said:
I think you should google "power transmission design handbook" There are many things to consider. Only a few can readily be discussed in an online forum such as this.

can you suggest any best book for only construction design ?
 
neduet said:
haha. ok. well . i am new in transmission construction company as learning tour. . so i like to understand . what is what. and what other doing as transmission constructor professional. its just for learning only .
The company you mention will have their own procedures that will have been drawn up to stasify the relevant codes and laws.

The best people to talk to will be the linesmen that build and maintain the lines for the company - if they don't know it, it probably isn't worth asking.

They should have manuals that cover every inch of the company procedures.

The managers will have procedures regarding procurement and equipment and materials selection.
 
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ok. :smile:

forget all things , just choose between ACCC and ACSR. based on economical vs all other factors. :rolleyes:
 

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