1200-kV future seen; automated distribution dangers

Journal Article · Tue Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States)

OSTI ID:5079263

A major problem facing the electric-utility industry concerns power-transmission corridors. The corridors serving the nation's power needs may not be available in sufficient numbers to meet growing electricity demand. The difficulty in locating new power corridors will necessitate the transmission of increased power along pathways already available. The possibility of open-transmission systems going to 1200 kV is being researched at Westinghouse Electric Corporation. While much of the technology for 1200-kV transmission is being demonstrated currently (such as transformers, puffer-breakers, lightning arrestors, and reactors), the public fear of low-level radiation and excessive noise may make construction of 1200-kV open substations near the load virtually impossible. The implications of not having sufficient load capability to meet demand concern Westinghouse officials. The possibility of involuntary power rationing could require social and political solutions instead of technical ones. (SAC)

• OSTI ID: 5079263
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States) Vol. 58:7; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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