BPA proving UHV transmission is economical and acceptable

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States)

OSTI ID:6689130

Parks, G A; Lee, J M; Perry, D E

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is using the Lyons Test Facility to develop ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission lines that will have lower power losses and require less land than lines of comparable capacity. The test center experiences the same weather conditions as the BPA service area and crosses both wooded and agricultural areas to allow biological as well as electrical testing. Several performance aspects are tested, including corona measurement, ground level electric field effects, and line hardware. Preliminary testing has produced data on audible noise, conductor movement, and various animal and plant responses. Future tests will examine the effects of higher ground level field strengths on plants during the growing season and on economic studies.

• OSTI ID: 6689130
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States) Vol. 56:7; ISSN ELLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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