Discussion at Midwinter convention

R. C. Bergvalll Our papers show a method of determining the maximum amount of power which can be transmitted with a load gradually applied. Mr. Moreland has incorrectly inferred that we propose to rate a transmission system as being capable of carrying this amount of power under normal operating conditions. The maximum amount of power which can be transmitted under steady state conditions can only be used as a basis for forming an engineering judgment as to the amount of power which should be transmitted over a given system. The point at which a transmission line should be worked will depend on local factors such as continuity of service requirements, a discussion of these factors being obviously outside of the scope of this paper.