Study of structural-thermal characteristics of electrified conductors under aeolian vibration
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-1-2021
Abstract
High-voltage transmission lines are featured by electrical and structural properties. Current studies on aeolian vibration of transmission lines focus primarily on structural responses of unenergized conductors. However, moderate aeolian vibration can also enhance the convection heat transfer capability of a transmission line, which improves the steady current-carrying capacity. In this paper, a fluid-structure interaction (FSI) model is established to study the structural thermal characteristics of overhead electrified aluminum conductor steel-reinforced cable (ACSR) conductors. Moreover, the fatigue damage of the energized conductor is analyzed under operational conditions. Results show that there is considerable influence from aeolian vibration on the current-carrying capacity of energized conductors. Compared with the nonelectrical conductors, aeolian vibration can enhance the convective heat transfer effect of energized conductors. Additionally, fatigue life of electrified transmission lines is larger than that of nonelectrical conductors under aeolian vibration. The developed structure-fluid-thermal model can be used to aid design and operation optimization of transmission lines.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Wind and Structures, An International Journal
First Page
155
Last Page
168
Recommended Citation
Zhang, M., Zhou, J., Zhao, G., Xu, J., & Sun, C. (2021). Study of structural-thermal characteristics of electrified conductors under aeolian vibration. Wind and Structures, An International Journal, 33 (2), 155-168. https://doi.org/10.12989/was.2021.33.2.155