Title :
Comparative field tests of various practices for the control of wind-induced conductor motion
Author :
Van Dyke, P. ; Hardy, C. ; St.-Louis, M. ; Gardes, J.L.
Author_Institution :
Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Que., Canada
Abstract :
This paper deals with an experimental assessment of the performance of different damping systems in controlling wind-induced conductor motions. The damping systems comprised different types of Stockbridge dampers or bretelles used an single ACSR and MAC conductors as well as spacer-dampers or semi-rigid spacers combined or not with bretelles used on similar triple or quad bundled conductors. All tests were conducted under natural wind conditions at the Hydro-Quebec test line in Varennes, Quebec
Keywords :
damping; overhead line mechanical characteristics; power transmission lines; vibration control; Hydro-Quebec test line; MAC conductors; Quebec; Stockbridge dampers; Varennes; bretelles; damping systems; natural wind conditions; quad bundled conductors; semi-rigid spacers; single ACSR conductors; spacer-dampers; triple bundled conductors; wind-induced conductor motion control; Clamps; Conductors; Control systems; Damping; Fluid flow measurement; Instruments; Motion control; Poles and towers; Shock absorbers; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3522-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1996.545958
