P35.014: High Temperature Operation of Overhead Lines

Past EPRI Work on Topic

Product ID Title Description Year Published
3002030134 High Temperature Conductor (HTC) Matrix: v14   EPRI’s HTC Matrix software isa Windows application designed to provide the user with a quick and directed access to all of the information developed under several EPRI projects investigating the effects of high-temperature operation of conductors. 2024
3002029604 Guide for Operating Overhead Lines This report provides technical information and research data to assist users in evaluating the option of raising overhead transmission line capacities by increasing the current and, therefore, the conductor temperature. 2024
3002029606 High-Temperature Performance of Spacer-Dampers For this evaluation, the dampening characteristics of a specific make and model of a spacer-damperutilizing elastomer-lined clamps was evaluated before and after room temperature and elevated temperature (150°C) vibration aging to determine the effect of vibration and thermal stresses on its performance. 2024
3002027109 Overhead Transmission Connectors Operating at High Temperature This report summarized EPRI’s research on the effects that high-temperature operations have on the performance of overhead transmission connectors to enable utilities to make informed decisions when increasing the ratings for their lines. 2023
3002027111 High Temperature Conductor (HTC) Matrix Practical Application: Examples of Utilizing HTC Matrix for Elevated Temperature Operation Analysis This report’s primary aim is to educate engineers on how to navigate HTC Matrix software package to perform analysis related to elevated temperature operations of overhead transmission lines.
2023