Title :
Reinforcing the overhead distribution network
Author_Institution :
Hydro-Quebec, Que., Canada
Abstract :
This article is a progress report on the work that Hydro-Quebec has undertaken on its distribution network. It describes the utility´s response strategy aimed at consolidating the entire power system. More specifically, it deals with the structural part of engineering and R&D efforts to reinforce overhead lines and thus boost protection against accidents such as the one that occurred in January 1998
Keywords :
maintenance engineering; power distribution faults; power distribution lines; power distribution protection; power distribution reliability; power overhead lines; project engineering; Canada; Hydro-Quebec; accident protection; electric utility; overhead distribution network reinforcement; projects; reliability; response strategy; Aluminum; Conductors; Ice thickness; Power generation economics; Power system economics; Power system measurements; Power system reliability; Research and development; Steel; Storms;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Construction, Operation and Live-Line Maintenance Proceedings. 2000 IEEE ESMO - 2000 IEEE 9th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Montreal, Que.
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6625-5
DOI :
10.1109/TDCLLM.2000.882832
