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COMPONENTS OF OVERHEAD LINES-modified 1

The document discusses the various components of overhead power lines, including conductors, line supports, insulators, cross arms, ground wires, and arrestors. It describes the function of each component and the types used for different voltages. Wooden poles are common for voltages up to 22kV, while steel towers are used for higher voltages of 132kV to 400kV. Insulators provide insulation between the energized conductor and grounded supports. The document compares overhead and underground lines and concludes that overhead lines have a lower cost and can carry more power over longer distances than underground lines.

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COMPONENTS OF OVERHEAD LINES-modified 1

The document discusses the various components of overhead power lines, including conductors, line supports, insulators, cross arms, ground wires, and arrestors. It describes the function of each component and the types used for different voltages. Wooden poles are common for voltages up to 22kV, while steel towers are used for higher voltages of 132kV to 400kV. Insulators provide insulation between the energized conductor and grounded supports. The document compares overhead and underground lines and concludes that overhead lines have a lower cost and can carry more power over longer distances than underground lines.

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COMPONENTS OF

OVERHEAD LINES
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPONENTS
CONDUCTORS
LINE SUPPORTS
INSULATORS
CROSS ARMS & STAY SETS
GROUND WIRE & LIGHTENING ARRESTORS
FUSES AND ISOLATING SWITCHES &
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
 Functions of each components
 Comparison between overhead and
underground lines
 conclusion
Introduction:
Overhead lines are the lines which carry electrical power
Overhead lines are the important components of the
power system as they have thousand kilometer run .
The overhead lines have the following components :
 Conductors
 Line supports
 Insulators
 Cross arms
 Stay sets
 Ground wire
 Lightening Arrestors(L.A.)
 Fuses and isolating switches
 Miscellaneous items Components Of Overhead Lines
Functions of each component:
 Conductors :
Conductors are used to carry electric power from the
sending end to the receiving end . Conductors used for
transmission and distribution purpose are made up of
Copper , Aluminium or A.C.S.R. .
 Line supports:
• Line supports provides the safe clearance between the conductor
and ground . The height of line support depends on system
voltage .
• Line supports must possess the following properties:
 High mechanical strength
 Light in weight
 Longer life
 Low maintenance cost
 Good appearance

• Types of line supports :


 Wooden poles
 Steel poles
 R.C.C.
 Steel towers
 Wooden poles :
• Useful for comparatively smaller cross
section of conductor for voltages upto
22000 V and for spans upto 60 metres .
• Under special conditions single ‘H’
poles may be employed for lines
working at voltages as high as 132 kV
and span length of 150 meters .
• Double pole structures of ‘A’ type or
‘H’ type are used to obtain higher
support than what a single pole could
provide .

‘A’ & ‘H’ Type Wooden Poles


Steel Poles
• Possess better mechanical strength and
useful life than wooden poles .
• It is used in distribution system:
i. 11 kV , 150 m in primary distribution .
ii. 450 V , 50 m in secondary distribution .
• Used up to 33 kV line voltage for 100 to 150
meter span .
• Main disadvantages of steel poles are :
i. They are costlier then wooden poles .
ii. Owing to their weight , their
transportation and erection are difficult
iii. They need to be galvanized or painted
regularly in order to achieve long life .

Steel Poles
 R.C.C :
• R.C.C poles have a much higher
mechanical strength .
• They can be used for a longer span up
to 75 meters .
• Longer life .
• Low maintenance .
• Good insulating properties .
• They can withstand all types of
weather conditions .
• Used upto 33 kV in urban as well as
rural areas .
• The main disadvantage is that due to
their heavy weight , it is difficult to
transport , also it increases the
transportation cost . R.C.C. Poles
 Steel towers:
• Used where voltage level is quite high
i.e. 132 kV ,220 kV and 400 kV .
• Possess greater mechanical strength
• longer life
• Can withstand most worst climatic
conditions .
• Require periodic painting or
galvanization to protect against
corrosion
• It is used for double circuit at moderate
cost .

Steel Tower
 Insulators :

Pin
Suspension
Insulators provide very high resistance path betweenStrain
type line
type
conductor and earth/supports . Also it provides support to line
conductor According to system voltage , pin type , suspension type
, shackle type or strain type insulators are used .

Stay or
 Cross Arms :
• it provides horizontal clearance
between two conductors .
• It is a mounting accessory of
line support which provide
platform for insulators .

 Stay Sets :
• Stay set provides support to
the end pole or corner pole .
These are braces of iron
wound spirally .
• Purpose to use stay set is helps
in distribution line to balance
forces of line in different
direction
 Ground wire :
It is run on the top of the
pole/tower throughout the
length of line . Ground wire
protects the lines from the
lightening strokes .

 Lightening
arrestors (L. A.) :
• They are used to protect the
line components from high
voltage discharge One terminal
of L.A. is connected to the line
and other terminal is earthed .
• It is grounded to earth so that it
can pull the lightening to the
ground.
 Fuses and isolating
switches :
These are required to isolate the different sections of
overhead line.

 Miscellaneous items :
Such as phase , danger plates , anti climbing wires , ‘V’ guards etc. .
factors Overhead lines Underground lines
Size of conductors small larger
cost less more
Life expectancy Longer life span Smaller life span
Installation Easier Slightly complicated

Conclusion
:So leading to conclusion ,overhead linesare widely used due to their
cost and ability to carry more power compared to the underground.

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