BPAs probability-based clearance buffers. I. General development.

BPAs probability-based clearance buffers. I. General development.

When designing new lines or analyzing existing lines, most utilities add a mechanical clearance buffer to regulatory clearance requirements. This clearance buffer accounts for systematic and random variations in field clearances about a design clearance. This long recognized and expected variation i...

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Published in:IEEE Transactions on power delivery 18, 1 (2003).
Main Author: Reding, J.L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bonneville Power Administration.
National Electrical Safety Code clearances.
USA.
General statistical clearance model.
Mechanical clearance buffer.
Overhead power transmission lines.
Probability-based clearance buffers.
Regulatory clearance requirements.