Status of research and development for 1200-kV transmission and substation equipment
In 1975 the US Department of Energy (DOE), Division of Electric Energy Systems (EES), initiated a program for the research and development (R and D) of 1200-kV transmission and substation equipment with a goal of developing the technology capable of three-phase power transfer of 10 GW. This R and D program has encompassed all the major and essential transmission cable, substation apparatus, and specialized instrumentation for a 1200-kV system; and it has produced a number of full-scale 1200-kV components that have successfully undergone or are still undergoing accelerated field testing. This paper presents a review of the overall DOE/EES 1200-kV R and D program, describes the major components developed, highlights their key design aspects, indicates the present status of development and testing, and presents a discussion of future commercial implications.
- Research Organization:
- Walldorf (Steven P.), College Park, MD (USA); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5344027
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-850704-3; ON: DE85016360
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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