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Corona effect in night time
What is Corona?
- Electric transmission lines can generate a small amount of sound energy as a result of corona.
- Corona is a phenomenon associated with all transmission lines. Under
certain conditions, the localized electric field near energized
components and conductors can produce a tiny electric discharge or
corona that causes the surrounding air molecules to ionize, or undergo a
slight localized change of electric charge.
- Utility companies try to reduce the amount of corona because in
addition to the low levels of noise that result, corona is a power loss,
and in extreme cases, it can damage system components over time.
- Corona occurs on all types of transmission lines, but it becomes
more noticeable at higher voltages (345 kV and higher). Under fair
weather conditions, the audible noise from corona is minor and rarely
noticed.
- During wet and humid conditions, water drops collect on the
conductors and increase corona activity. Under these conditions, a
crackling or humming sound may be heard in the immediate vicinity of the
line.
- Corona results in a power loss. Power losses like corona result in
operating inefficiencies and increase the cost of service for all
ratepayers; a major concern in transmission line design is the reduction
of losses.
- Corona effect in night time
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