Transmission and Distribution Towers

Overhead transmission towers serves to support transmission lines that delivers

power from generating facility to end-users. It is an integral part of transmission
systems. Primary consideration in the design of transmission systems, and
consequently, transmission towers are:
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Voltage level
Conductor type and size
Line regulation and voltage regulation
Corona and losses
Proper load flow and system stability
System protection
Grounding
Insulation coordination
Mechanical design
a) Sag and Stress Calculation
b) Conductor composition
c) Conductor spacing
d) Insulator and conductor hardware selection

10. Structural Design

a) Structural types
b) Stress calculation
Basic configuration of transmission towers depends on the following factors:
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Aesthetic consideration
Economics
Performance criteria
Company policies and practice
Line profile
Right-of-way considerations
Preferred materials
Construction techniques

EHV Transmission Towers

Typical compact configurations

(a) Horizontal unshielded

(b) Horizontal shielded
(c) vertical
(d) delta
(e) vertical delta