Start networking and exchanging professional insights

Register now or log in to join your professional community.

Follow

What are the causes of corona in high voltage transmission lines?

user-image
Question added by Safi Ullah , Electrical Trainee Engineer , PESCO (Peshawar Electric Supply Company)
Date Posted: 2015/05/15
Masruddin bakshi
by Masruddin bakshi , Contractual Engineer (Electrical) , PWD, Govt. of West Bengal

Corona takes place in a HT line when neutral atom or molecule in a strong electric field is ionized. Happening so positive ion and free electron created around the conductor and the conduction takes place through air between conductor of HT line.

It causes the power loss in line, audible noise, electromagnetic interference, purple glow, ozone production and insulation damage of the insulating medium.

 

Omar Saad
by Omar Saad , Electrical Engineer , MOBCO

Coronas can generate audible and radio-frequency noise, particularly near electric power transmission lines. They also represent a power loss, and their action on atmospheric particulates, along with associated ozone and NOx production, can also be disadvantageous to human health where power lines run through built-up areas. Therefore, power transmission equipment is designed to minimise the formation of corona discharge.

More Questions Like This