ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
TRANSMISSION LINE TOWERS
PURPOSE :
The main purpose of TRANSMISSION LINE TOWER is to hold the conductor, which is transmitting the power from generating station to distribution end. As the conductors are bare and carrying the power at high voltage need to hold it at required height as per statutory requirements moreover the structure shall be safe, reliable and shall withstand all the climatic loads during the expected life of line.
ENGINEERING
TRANSMISSION LINE TOWERS
Whenever a Transmission Line is to be set up, the following activities are required to be executed:
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Survey Design & Detailing Proto Manufacturing & Assembly. Testing. Manufacturing & Supply Construction & Erection Stringing of line and Commissioning (i.e. Charging the line)
TOTAL STATION
Cut-point
Insulator string
ENGINEERING
TYPE OF TOWERS
Towers can be classified as below: 1] As per Voltage level a) 33 kV Tower b) 66 kV Tower c) 110 kV Tower d) 132 kV Tower e) 220 kV Tower f) 400 kV Tower g) 500 kV Tower h) 765 kV Tower i) 800 kV Tower j) 1200 kV Tower etc.
Transposition tower
b)
c)
a) EHV /UHV (A/C) Lines b) HVDC Lines (High voltage direct current)
a) Suspension Tower
b) Tension Tower
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ENGINEERING
DESIGN SPAN:
Normal suggested design standard spans are as follows: Voltage 33kv 66kv 110kv 132kv 220kv 400kv 800kv Normal design spans 180-305 m 240,250,275 m 315,325,335 m 315,325,335 m 335,350,375 m 400 m 400,450 m
CAGE
CROSS ARM
TOWER BODY
Cage: It comprises tower legs interconnected by bracings between peak and waist level. Cross-Arm: The function of crossarm is to support conductor. Tower Body: Tower Body is the main portion of tower for connecting cage to tower foundation extension. Body Extension: It is used to increase/decrease the height of tower with a view to obtaining the required minimum ground clearance. Leg Extension: Leg Extensions are used either with anyone leg or pair of legs at locations where footing of tower are at different levels.
Bird Guard
Hanger