Title :
AEP 765-kV Line Design
Author :
Samuelson, A. James ; Retallack, R.L. ; Kravitz, R.A.
Author_Institution :
American Electric Power Service Corporation
Abstract :
The design and testing procedures employed in designing the transmission lines for the American Electric Power 765-kV system are discussed. Design methods and testing for towers, anchors, conductors, insulators, and hardware are described.
Keywords :
Air gaps; Conductors; Design methodology; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Hardware; Insulator testing; Poles and towers; Power generation economics; Power transmission lines; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1969.292527
