Conductor selection, handling key to T-line construction

Article Abstract:

The Los Angeles Dept of Water and Power's methods of building electric transmission lines are described. This includes choosing the type of conducting cables, estimating the distance between towers and ways of insulating and supporting the power lines.

Water, sewer, and utility lines, Power and Communication Transmission Line Construction, Power Line Constructn, Design and construction, Power lines, Los Angeles, California. Department of Water and Power, Power line construction

---

Autotransformers cut T&D system costs

Article Abstract:

Electric utilities can cut the costs of transmission and distribution systems by installing auto-transformers. The design of auto-transformers result in smaller sizes and lower materials costs and improved efficiency resulting in reduced power losses.

---

Siemens introduces its Model V84.3 advanced gas turbine for power-generation service

Article Abstract:

Siemens AG's new Model V84.3 gas turbine is an innovative model that offers improved flexibility, maintenance, reliability and efficiency. Improvements in the blades, cooling system and casing have enhanced efficiency while lowering emissions.

Turbines and turbine generator sets, Product information, Siemens AG, Turbine industry

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Selecting energy efficient substation transformers. Decision: build or upgrade city substations. Pumps critical for transformer cooling
• Abstracts: Switching transmission-line construction to the fast track. Isolate faults with a blink you don't see. How utility faults impact sensitive customer loads
• Abstracts: Lebanon rebuilds: state utility begins new construction with eye to export. Chickens, EMF, scenery, block three lines
• Abstracts: Check interlock hazards on switchgear conversions. PSI markets trading system
• Abstracts: Why use futures contracts? Chip maker, utility track costly power sags

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.