1st Edition
Powerline Ampacity System Theory, Modeling and Applications
Civilization's demands for electricity continue to grow, yet environmental, regulatory, and economic constraints often preclude the construction of new power plants and transmission lines. The challenge now faced by engineers, equipment manufacturers, and regulatory agencies is to find ways to maximize the capacity of existing power lines.
Powerline Ampacity System is the first step in meeting that challenge. Along with developing a complete theory of transmission line ampacity, the author uses object-oriented modeling and expert rules to build a power line ampacity system. He describes new transmission line conductor technologies and power electronics FACTS devices that can take full advantage of a dynamic line rating system. He offers examples that clearly show the economic benefit of operating an interconnected transmission network that has a diverse mix of electricity generation sources. He also discusses - with examples - generator stability enhancement by dynamic line rating.
Introducing Power Line Ampacity System
Electric Power System Overview
Factors Affecting Transmission Capacity and Remedial Measures
New Developments for Transmission Capacity Enhancement
Dynamic Line Rating Cost Benefit Analysis
Organization of Book and Chapter Description
LINE RATING METHODS
Historical Background
Line Rating Methods
THEORY OF TRANSMISSION LINE AMPACITY
Introduction
Conductor Thermal Modeling
EXPERIMENTAL VERIFICATION OF TRANSMISSION LINE AMPACITY
Introduction
Wind Tunnel Experiments
Experiment in Outdoor Test Span
Comparison of Lineamps with IEEE and CIGRÉ
Measurement of Transmission Line Conductor Temperature
ELEVATED TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
Introduction
Transmission Line Sag and Tension - A Probabilistic Approach
Change of State Equation
Permanent Elongation of Conductor
Loss of Strength
TRANSMISSION LINE ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELD
Transmission Line Magnetic Field
Transmission Line electric Field
WEATHER MODELING FOR FORECASTING TRANSMISSION LINE AMPACITY
Introduction
Fourier Series Model
Real Time Forecasting
Artificial Neural Network Model
Modeling by Fuzzy Sets
Solar Radiation Model
COMPUTER MODELING
Introduction
Object-Model of Transmission Line Ampacity System
Expert System Design
Program Description
NEW METHODS OF INCREASING TRANSMISSION CAPACITY
Introduction
Advancement in Power Semiconductor Devices
Flexible AC Transmission
APPLICATIONS
Introduction
Economic Operation
Stability
Transmission Planning
Long Distance Transmission
Protection
SUMMARY, FUTURE PLANS, AND CONCLUSION
Summary
Main Contributions
Suggestions for Future Work
Conclusion
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES.
Biography
Anjan K. Deb
"…The author does a good job of covering the basic theory behind overhead transmission line ampacity and the parameters that can affect performance..."
- IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine, January/February 2002
