EPT Micro Project
EPT Micro Project
EPT Micro Project
The term Transmission Lines broadly refers to overhead transmission lines and underground
cables. The key function of a transmission line is to transfer bulk power between generation
sources and load centers. Transmission Lines are made up of various components, namely
lattice structures, conductors, cables, insulators, and earthing systems. These components
are described in more detail in this document.
The purpose of this document is to provide a high level summary of the various components.
Primary and secondary functions of transmission line components are provided for context.
PART B
AAC: All Aluminium conductors. AAC (all aluminum conductor) is the most
economical bare overhead conductor due to its lighter weight. It offers easier
handling during installation and use of simpler fittings. The wire is corrosion
resistant due to its homogeneous construction.
AAAC: All Aluminium Alloy conductors. This conductor is made from aluminum-
magnesium-silicon alloy of high electrical conductivity containing enough
magnesium silicide to give it better mechanical properties after treatment. These
conductors are generally made out of aluminum alloy 6201.
Fiber optic cables: A fiber-optic cable, also known as an optical-fiber cable, is an
assembly similar to an electrical cable, but containing one or more optical fibers that
are used to carry light.
4. Insulator: An insulator gives support to the overhead line conductors on
the poles to prevent the current flow toward earth. In the transmission lines,
it plays an essential role in its operation. The designing of an insulator can
be done using different materials like rubber, wood, plastic, mica, etc.
Pin Insulator: A pin insulator is a device that isolates a wire from
a physical support such as a pin (a wooden or metal dowel of about
3 cm diameter with screw threads) on a telegraph or utility pole. It
is a formed, single layer shape that is made out of a non-
conducting material, usually porcelain or glass.
Strain Insulator: A strain insulator is an electrical insulator that is designed to work in
mechanical tension (strain), to withstand the pull of a suspended electrical wire or cable. They
are used in overhead electrical wiring, to support radio antennas and overhead power lines.
Stay Insulator: A Stay insulator is a form of low voltage insulators made to counterweight and
fasten the dead-end pole by combining stay wire or guy grip. It is also introduced as an egg
insulator or stay part.
Shackle Insulator: The shackle insulator (also known as a spool insulator) is usually used in
low voltage distribution network. It can be used in both the horizontal or vertical positions. The
use of such insulator has decreased recently after increasing the using of underground cable for
distribution purpose.
5. Earthing system: Ground wires or earth wires offer a shield to the line.
Earth wires intercept lightning strikes before they can hit the conductors or
power lines, protecting them from damage and power surges. These earth
wires are bare conductors placed and attached at the top of the
transmission towers.
3.0 COURSE OUT COMES
Interpret various components.
Interpret the normal operation of the electric transmission and distribution
systems.
Maintain the functioning of the medium and high voltage transmission
system.
Used for transmission of high-frequency signals over long as well as short distances.
Used in television cables, internet connections, printed circuit boards, etc.
Used for measuring optical and elastic properties of materials.
Used in telephone lines.
Used in voltage transformers.
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