Descripción del proyecto
The consumption of electrical power is increasing steadily, so there is a need to increase the capacity of existing power lines. However, any
increase of the transmission capacity must not compromise safe operation, supply security, and reliability. The allowable conductor temperature limits the load or current capacity of the power line, so the operating temperature must be restricted to below the allowable operating temperature to limit the ground clearance of the conductors.Dynamic line rating (DLR) offers a solution to this problem because it is a smart and cost-effective
solution for utilizing the maximum ampacity or ampere capacity of transmission lines.
Dynamic line rating (DLR) is a method that focuses on dynamically determining the maximum allowable current of power lines, while ensuring they operate within safe limits. DLR needs to monitor the temperature and current of the line in real-time, as well as the weather variables in the surroundings of the power line. DLR approaches also require determining the AC resistance of the power line conductors, which is a key parameter that enables it to determine Joule and core losses.
This project is focused on the DLR topic. To this end an experimental approach will be performed through different types of simulations, laboratory tests, and field tests. Electronic prototypes for acquiring different electrical variables will also be studied and experimented.
Tasks associated to the project:
– Develop smart sensors for high-voltage power lines monitoring
– Develop ampacity models for power lines based on DLR
– Electronics and electrical laboratory experiments
– Field experiments
– Model validation
– Matlab programming
– Python programming
Industrial partners: SBI-Connectors, Dervaux, SICAME Group.
