Module 4

ESTIMATION OF OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION LINES :

 Points to be considered at the time of erection
of overhead lines
• Continuous ground wire earthed at the substation should be provided. Every
4th span of the pole and first and last pole should be properly at Earthed and
wire should be joined properly to the continuous Earth wire.
• The clearance of the conductor from the ground and adjoining should be
according to IER 77, 78, 79 and 80
• All metallic parts line components except the main line conductor should be
Earthed properly according to IE rule 90
• Permissible spacing between the conductors should be maintained throughout
the line
• Anti climbing device and danger plate should be fixed side on each pole
• One sixth of the pole length should be e properly buried and rammed in the
soil
• The joints of the conductor should be mechanically strong and in proper
sleeves
• The conductor should be tightened on the insulator properly with binding
wires
• Guard wires should be provided where essential
• Proper jumper should be used wherever required
 Points to be kept in view in the design of an
overhead line are
• The line should be able to meet the desired load demand efficiently
• The line should be able to withstand adverse atmospheric conditions
• The voltage drop along with the line should be within prescribed limit
• The cost of the overhead line should be tolerable.
Earthing of
transmission
line
 Problem 1
• A pole for an OH line 11kV is required
to be earthed and stay is to be
provided. Make a neat sketch
showing how it should be done.
Prepare the list of materials required
and estimate the cost.
Sl No Description of the material with full Quantity required Rate Amount Remarks
specification

Earthing
1 25mm dia GI pipe 2.5m 120/m Earth rod
2 12mm dia GI pipe 4m 90/m
3 GI wire 6 SWG 8m = 0.8kg 30/kg
4 GI lugs 2 15
5 10mm dia, 32mm long GI bolt 2 15
16mm dia, 40mm long GI bolt 2 20
6 12mm dia bends 1 25
7 Cast Iron frame 1 250
8 Cast Iron cover 1 200
9 Funnel with wire mesh 1 75
10 Salt 10kg 5 50
11 Charcoal 10kg 15 150
12 Concrete arrangement 1000 1000
Sl No Description of the material with full Quantity required Rate Amount Remarks
specification

Stay arrangement
1 MS Anchor plate 45*45*6 1 675
2 MS Stay rod 2.5m length & 1 500
16mm dia
3 MS Stay Bow 1 400
4 Stay Wire 8m = 4kg 250/kg
5 Stay insulator 1 150
6 Stay clamp 1 80
7 Bolt and Nuts for fixing 2 10
8 Thimbles 2 15
9 Cement concreating 1500
Total
Storage and Transportation (5%)
Labour charge (20%)
Contingency (10%)