Title :
Lightning-resistant transmission line performance
Author :
Schahfer, R. M. ; Knutz, W. H.
Author_Institution :
Northern Indiana Public Service Company, Hammond, Ind.
fDate :
6/1/1948 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A LITTLE more than ten years ago a study was made of the lightning performance of all overhead wood pole transmission lines of the Northern Indiana Public Service Company. This study started with the year 1932. The record showed that the company was experiencing 40.1 lightning outages per 100 circuit miles per year, other type outages averaged 31.7
Keywords :
Companies; Conductors; Insulation; Lightning; Poles and towers; Power transmission lines; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1948.6444157