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SC B2 Overhead Lines

Scope

Increase Acceptability of OHL
Increase Capacities of existing OHL
Increase Reliability and Availability of OHL

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Key contacts

Webmaster
Herbert Lugschitz
Herbert.Lugschitz@apg.at
Tel: +43 (0) 50 320 -56366
Chairman
Konstantin O. Papailiou,
konstantin@papailiou.ch
Tel: +49 7181 7005 101
Secretary
Herbert Lugschitz
Herbert.Lugschitz@apg.at
Tel: +43 (0) 50 320 -56366

Working Groups

JWG B2./B3.27 Live line maintenance : a management perspective
JWG C3/B2/B1.13 Environmental issues of high voltage transmission lines for rural and urban areas
WG B2.21 Arc protection and diagnosis for composite string insulators
WG B2.23 Geotechnical and structural design of the foundations of HV & UHV Lines, application to the updating to the refurbishment and upgrading guide
WG B2.24 Qualification of HV and UHV Overhead Line Supports under static and dynamic Loads
WG B2.25 Preperatory studies on specifications for revision of IEC testing of Self Damping and conductor fatigue characteristics (new IEC Spec.), fo...
WG B2.28 Meteorological data for assessing climatic loads. Update of IEC TR 61774
WG B2.34 The Impact of Line Configurations on electric and magnetic fields, radio interference and audible noise for 800 and 1100 kV OHL
WG B2.38 Evaluation of High Surge Impedance Load solutions for increased natural capacity of OHL
WG B2.40 Calculations of the electrical distances between live parts and obstacles for OHL : Preparatory studies for revision of IEC standard (IEC61...
WG B2.41 Guide to the conversion of existing AC lines to DC operation
WG B2.42 Guide to Operation of Conventional Conductor Systems above 100°C
WG B2.43 Guide for Thermal Rating Calculations for Overhead Lines with high temperatures and real-time weather & load data
WG B2.44 Coatings for protecting overhead power network equipment in winter conditions
WG B2.45 Bushfire characteristics and potential impacts on Overhead Line Performance
WG B2.46 Wind induced motion on bundle conductors (excluding ice galloping)
WG B2.47 Remedial actions for aged fittings and repair of conductors
WG B2.48 Experience with the mechanical performance of new conductor types
WG B2.49 Safe design tension for conductors fitted with elastomer cushioned suspension units
WG B2.50 Safe handling of fittings and conductors
WG B2.51 Methods for optimized design of overhead transmission lines
WG B2.52 The use of robotic in assessment and maintenance of OHL
WG B2.53 Management guidelines for outsourcing OHTL technical expertise
WG B2.54 Management of risk associated with severe climatic events and climatie change on OHL
WG B2.55 Conductors for the Uprating of Existing Overhead Lines
WG B2.56 Ground Potential Rise at Overhead AC Transmission Line Structures during Faults

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