Title :
Comparative field tests of various practices for the control of wind-induced conductor motion
Author :
Dyke, P. Van ; Hardy, C. ; St-Louis, M. ; Gardes, J.L.
Author_Institution :
IREQ, Varennes, Que., Canada
fDate :
4/1/1997 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper deals with an experimental assessment of the performance of different damping systems in controlling wind-induced overhead power line conductor motions. The damping systems comprised different types of Stockbridge dampers or bretelles used on single ACSR and AAAC conductors as well as spacer-dampers or semi-rigid spacers combined or not with bretelles used on similar triple or quad bundled conductors. All tests were conducted under natural wind conditions at the Hydro-Quebec test line in Varennes, Quebec
Keywords :
damping; overhead line mechanical characteristics; power overhead lines; power system measurement; power transmission lines; wind; AAAC conductors; ACSR conductors; Al; Canada; Stockbridge dampers; bretelles; bundled conductors; damping systems; natural wind conditions; overhead power line conductors; performance tests; semi-rigid spacers; single conductors; spacer-dampers; wind-induced conductor motion; Clamps; Conductors; Control systems; Damping; Fluid flow measurement; Instruments; Motion control; Poles and towers; Shock absorbers; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
