Analysis of current density distributions over the cross-section of OPGW cables using an analytical model and the FEM numerical method

Author

Pinho, João T. ; Dmitriev, Victor ; Da Costa, Karlo Q. ; Gonzalez, Luciana ; Colle, Sérgio ; Andrade, Marcelo A. ; Da Silva, Joao C V ; Bedia, Mauro

Author_Institution

Fed. Univ. of Para, Para

fYear

2007

fDate

Oct. 29 2007-Nov. 1 2007

Firstpage

832

Lastpage

836

Abstract

Multiconductor OPGW cables have a double function: they serve for lightning protection and as a communications channel. In this work, we present some results of the analysis of current density distributions in these cables obtained by an analytical method and using the FEMLAB software.

Keywords

current density; current distribution; finite element analysis; lightning protection; optical cables; telecommunication channels; FEM numerical method; FEMLAB software; communications channel; cross-section; current density distributions; double function; lightning protection; multiconductor OPGW cables; optical ground wire cables; Aluminum; Analytical models; Communication cables; Current density; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Electromagnetic waveguides; Frequency domain analysis; Maxwell equations; Optical fiber cables; Steel; Cables; current density; waveguide theory;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 2007. IMOC 2007. SBMO/IEEE MTT-S International

Conference_Location

Brazil

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-0661-6

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-0661-6

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IMOC.2007.4404386

Filename

4404386