Abstract
Dynamic Thermal Line Ratings is a new field of
endeavor that holds much promise for electric utilities
seeking to maximize existing line capacity, increase
transfer capability between utilities and regions while
providing adequate sy$tem security.
various approaches to increasing the thermal
capacity of transmission lines without reconductoring
or extensive restructuring are considered. The dynamic
thermal rating (DTR) methods considered involve
monitoring weather conditions so that during periods of
favorable wind and ambient tenperature the maximum allowable
line current can be increased. The relative
importance of the various weather parameters and transmission
line thermal limits are discussed.
Certain problems in the application of these
methods and some cautions concerning the usefulness of
such time variable th~rmal ratings to system operators
are reviewed. Mornentary increases of up to 300 percent
and average increases in the range of 50 percent above
traditional static th~rmal ratings (STR) are theoretically
possible. Actual increases may be considerably
less. In particular, the ability to place monitors in
those spans which limit the whole line rating due to
clearance or anneali119 limits on the line has not been
demonstrated. Also, concerns about operation of conductors
at higher average tanperatures and the system
operator's need for a reliable estimate of thermal capacity
sane hours into the future are noted.
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