Pin Insulator
The pin insulator is installed on a supporting tower’s cross arm and used to distribute power at voltages up to 33kV. The upper end of … Read more
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Suspension Insulator
The suspension insulator consists of several porcelain insulator units connected by metal links to form a flexible string. The conductor is typically attached to the … Read more
Transposition of Conductors
Definition: The process of transposition involves physically rotating the conductors in a regular sequence. The transposition balances the mutual inductance and capacitance between the lines. The … Read more
Testing of Overhead Line Insulators
This article describes insulator testing and the types of tests, such as flashover tests, performance tests, and routine tests carried out to ensure the operational … Read more
Insulators used in Overhead Power Lines
This article describes different types of power line insulators used in overhead transmission lines. In an electrical power system, the overhead power lines carry electric … Read more
What are the Colored Aerial Marker Balls on Power Lines For?
Colored aerial marker balls on power lines serve a crucial purpose in ensuring safety and visibility. This article describes how these markers enhance aerial line … Read more
Advantages and Disadvantages of DC and AC Transmission
This article describes advantages and disadvantages of DC and AC transmission. Power transmission is of two types-AC transmission and DC transmission. The bulk power is … Read more
Electrical Stranded Conductor
A stranded conductor is a type of conductor used in electrical power transmission. In a stranded conductor several thin wire threads known as strands are … Read more
ACSR Conductor Types, Properties and its Advantages
The ACSR stands for Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced is a type of stranded conductor widely used in high voltage power transmission lines. It has a number … Read more
Sag in Transmission Line and its Calculations
This article describes the concept of sag in transmission lines, its importance, and step-by-step methods for accurately calculating sag to ensure efficient and safe power … Read more