The only book containing a complete treatment on the construction of electric power lines. Reflecting the changing economic and technical environment of the industry, this publication introduces beginners to the full range of relevant topics of line design and implementation.

Overhead Power Lines presents not only the scientific and engineering basis for the electric and mechanical design, but also comprehensively describes all aspects of most recent technology, including the selection and design of components such as conductors, insulators, fittings, supports and foundations. The chapters on line survey, construction and maintenance address updated requirements and solutions. Reflecting the changing economic and technical environment of the industry, this publication introduces beginners to the full range of relevant topics of line design and implementation and serves as a valuable reference to engineers and technicians employed by overhead line operators, contractors and consulting companies. This first English-language edition, based on the 5 th German-language edition, incorporates the latest international standards, edited by IEC, CENELEC, Cigré, the International Council of Large Electric Systems, in which the authors have long participated in, and contributed to.

The only book that completely treats the construction of electric power lines One of the authors is the Siemens open-wire expert, a company that installs transmission lines all over the world Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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The basic elements of overhead power line technology have been known for many years. However, this technology has continuously developed, for example, adjusting the design of the lines to new transmission needs and to available rights-of-way, and to accommodate environmental concerns or resources. Since many existing overhead line installations are approaching the end of their economic and technical lifetime, strategies for maintenance to extending their operational life are needed. Also, because of the introduction of new standards and deregulation, the basis of design and verification for all aspects and steps in overhead line planning and construction has changed. The industry, therefore, requires a publication reflecting these developments and changes.
Overhead Power Lines present not only the scientific and engineering basis for the electric and mechanical design, but also comprehensively describe all aspects of most recent technology, including the selection and design of components such as conductors, insulators, fittings, supports and foundations. The chapters on line survey, construction and maintenance address updated requirements and solutions. In addition, the book carefully considers the changing economic and technical environment of the overhead power line business.
This publication is intended to introduce students and beginners to the full range of relevant topics of line design and implementation, and to serve as a valuable reference to engineers and technicians employed by overhead line operators, contractors and consulting companies to carry out their daily tasks. The book also supplies everyone else in the electric-energy supply industry, including design, maintenance, and construction engineers, with a ready reference. This first English-language edition is based on the 5 th German-language edition and incorporates the latest international standards sponsored by Cigré, the International Council of Large Electric Systems, IECand CENELEC. The authors are recognized experts who have long participated in, and actively contributed, to Cigré.

Inhalt
Overall planning.- Electric requirements and design.- Electric parameters.- Lightning protection.- Earthing.- Requirements on loading and strength.- Selection of conductors.- Earth wire selection.- Insulators.- Overhead line fittings.- Conductor vibrations.- Supports.- Foundations.- Sag and tension calculations.- Route selection and detailed line design.- Construction.- Commissioning, operation and line management.