Expert Lecture on Design and Performance of Overhead Transmission Lines
Date: April 17, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Target Audience: Second year students
Event Topics Covered:
Electrical design of overhead lines
Mechanical design of overhead lines
Performance of transmission lines
Insulators and cables
Resource Person:
Dr. Sivakumar Periyasamy, Technical Assistant, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board (TNEB), Erode
This report summarizes an expert lecture delivered by Dr. Sivakumar Periyasamy on the design and performance of overhead transmission lines. The lecture was specifically targeted towards second-year students, likely enrolled in an engineering program.
The lecture covered a comprehensive range of topics related to overhead transmission lines, including:
Electrical design aspects: This likely involved discussions on conductor selection, voltage levels, power transmission calculations, and electrical losses.
Mechanical design aspects: This may have covered topics like tower design, conductor sag and tension calculations, and considerations for wind and ice loading.
Performance of transmission lines: This section probably addressed factors affecting efficiency, voltage regulation, and power flow analysis in transmission lines.
Insulators and cables: The lecture likely included discussions on the types of insulators used in transmission lines, their properties, and selection criteria for different voltage levels.
Overall, this event provided valuable insights into the design, performance, and critical components of overhead transmission lines. Exposure to such topics can be beneficial for students pursuing careers in electrical engineering or related fields.
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