Impact of Weather Conditions on Line Ampacity of Overhead Transmission Lines

Oliver Dzobo, Henerica Tazvinga

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Abstract

The weather parameters along the overhead line change significantly and this have a significant effect on the thermal behaviour of the conductors. The thermal behaviour of the conductors is of great importance to the optimization and increase in line ampacity. Calculation of line ampacity of transmission lines helps power system operators to solve specific high demand and emergency situations in the power system network and simultaneously ensuring that the temperature limits and line ampacity of the conductors are not exceeded. In this paper, the line ampacity of an overhead line under different weather conditions is analysed. The results from the case study show that changes of weather conditions along the overhead line have an important impact on the line ampacity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728126586
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2019
Event9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019 - Perth, Australia
Duration: 10 Dec 201912 Dec 2019

Publication series

Name2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019

Conference

Conference9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ICPES 2019
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityPerth
Period10/12/1912/12/19

Keywords

  • line ampacity
  • overhead line
  • thermal behaviour
  • weather parameters

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Fuel Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Control and Optimization

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