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Evolution of Countermeasures against Atmospheric Icing of Power Lines over the Past Four Decades and Their Applications into Field Operations

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  • Stephan Brettschneider

    (International Research Center for Atmospheric Icing and Power Systems Engineering (CENGIVRE), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 Boulevard de l’Université, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, Canada)

  • Issouf Fofana

    (International Research Center for Atmospheric Icing and Power Systems Engineering (CENGIVRE), Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, 555 Boulevard de l’Université, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 2B1, Canada)

Abstract

The reliability and efficiency of power grids directly contribute to the economic well-being and quality of life of citizens in any country. This reliability depends, among other things, on the power lines that are exposed to different kinds of factors such as lightning, pollution, ice storm, wind, etc. In particular, ice and snow are serious threats in various areas of the world. Under certain conditions, outdoor equipment and hardware may experience various problems: cracking, fatigue, wear, flashover, etc. In actual fact, a variety of countermeasures has been proposed over the past decades and a certain number have been applied by utilities in various countries. This contribution presents the status and current trends of different techniques against atmospheric icing of power lines. A snapshot look at some significant development on this topic over the last four decades is addressed. Engineering problems in utilizing these techniques, their applications, and perspectives are also foreseen. The latest up-to-date review papers on the applications and challenges in terms of PhD thesis, journal articles, conference proceedings, technical reports, and web materials are reported.

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  • Stephan Brettschneider & Issouf Fofana, 2021. "Evolution of Countermeasures against Atmospheric Icing of Power Lines over the Past Four Decades and Their Applications into Field Operations," Energies, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-15, October.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:14:y:2021:i:19:p:6291-:d:648855
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    1. Issouf Fofana & Stephan Brettschneider, 2022. "Outdoor Insulation and Gas-Insulated Switchgears," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-7, November.

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