Dynamic line rating system with real-time tracking of conductor creep to establish the maximum allowable conductor loading as limited by clearance
US7504819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J13/00024
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Maximum transmission line or conductor loading of an overhead transmission line or conductor spanning two transmission line towers is determined by using a sensing device clamped to the overhead transmission line. The sensing device acquires real-time information that is used in an iterative process to determine sag, limiting temperature, maximum current load and minimum clearance of the transmission line or conductor.
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