December 20, 2012

What are the purpose of ground wires in overhead transmission lines?


Ground wires are bare conductor supported at the top of transmission towers. They serve to shield the line and intercept lightning stroke before it hits the current-carrying conductors bellow. Ground wires normally do not carry current. Therefore they are often made of steel. The ground wires are solidly connected to ground at each tower.

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