Overhead Electric Power Lines

This book explores the technology and research surrounding overhead power lines, covering essential topics such as insulators, grounding, and maintenance, making it essential for professionals in electrification and utility management.

Overhead Electric Power Lines explores the essential role of overhead power lines in electrifying communities, particularly in regions where underground options are impractical or prohibitively expensive. The book draws on extensive experience from electrification projects around the globe, highlighting the technology behind overhead lines, including key factors such as sag, insulators, conductors, and protection against lightning and grounding.

The text emphasizes the urgent need for innovative and sustainable solutions to meet the growing demand for electricity, especially in rapidly developing countries. For instance, India, which had the largest population without electricity in 2014, has made significant strides in recent years, achieving nearly 0.73 million new household connections monthly and connecting almost 19,000 villages annually. This case study underscores the critical importance of overhead power lines in addressing electrification challenges in diverse geographical and socio-economic contexts.

Structured systematically, the book starts with introductory sections and progresses through various technical topics, including line support, mechanical sag, and lightning protection. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, utility professionals, and anyone involved in the installation and maintenance of overhead lines in transmission and distribution networks. With its thorough examination of both technology and recent advancements, Overhead Electric Power Lines is an essential read for those seeking to understand and improve electrification efforts worldwide.