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ELECTRICAL GRID 2
Dynamic Line Loading is a philosophy that allows the real time conditions surrounding conductors to be monitored. Conductor ampacity ratings,
wind speed, ambient temperatures, and even conductor temperature are collectively used to give system operators more data to help them make critical decisions regarding the transmission circuits. One major advantage of dynamic line loading is line thermal monitoring, which allows the operators to view conductor temperature using infrared imaging. Cooler weather can be very beneficial for cooling conductors; so system operators can obtain this data through line thermal monitoring systems, and increase or decrease the load on circuits when needed.
This infrared camera can provide accurate data to system operators so that they can monitor real time conditions on the circuits. (Image Courtesy of Guideinfrared.com and FLIR)
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