Things to know about transmission towers

Ever wondered where does the electricity in your home come from? The power that you receive at your home is transmitted from the power generation plant via transmission towers. So, next time when you see a steel tower supporting multiple power cables, you know that it is a transmission tower playing an important role in facilitating electricity outreach.

Next, you might wonder how are transmission tower manufactured? Well, Skipper Limited is one leading tower installation company. The transmission towers that the brand provides are a choice of leading engineers and power conglomerates. Learn more about Skipper transmission towers at https://skipperlimited.com/power/transmission-towers.aspx. 

Here are interesting things to know about transmission towers

The power cables transmission towers support carry high voltage electricity

Yes, the electricity that the power cables tucked on transmission tower has a high voltage. Why? In a standard power generation and transmission system, the electricity generated at the power plant is sent to a substation where the voltage is stepped up using a transformer.

Next, the high voltage electricity is transmitted via transmission towers. In the power distribution site, the voltage is again stepped down with a transformer and the power is then distributed to urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. One of the main reasons for increasing voltage at the transmission phase is to lower electrical losses caused by the resistance of the transmission power cables that span long distances. 

There are different types of transmission towers

Did you know that there’s not just one but different types of transmission towers? The different types of transmission towers include:

Suspension towers

Suspension towers are one of the most common types of transmission towers. Suspension transmission towers are used in sites where are the angle of deviation of the transmission line is less than 5 degrees. In other words, the transmission tower type is preferred in straight lines routes.

Angle towers

Angle towers are another common type of transmission towers that are used when the transmission line requires a directional change. Angle towers are designed in such a way that they can efficiently counteract the pressure placed against the angle deviation.

Transposition towers

Transposition towers are often used in long-distance transmission lines. Unlike other types of transmission towers, transposition towers are designed to support the extra weight of the long-length transmission power cables.

Alternative towers

Alternative transmission towers are custom transmission towers. They are designed as per the specific requirements such as extreme angle deviation and environmental conditions in the transmission site.

Transmission towers have different parts

Did you know that transmission towers consist of several parts? The main parts of all types of transmission towers include tower body, cross arms, peak, cage, insulators, tower window, and conductor bundle.

The insulators play an important role

The insulators (brown-coloured ceramic-like parts) located on the supports play an important role in preventing electricity from flowing into the tower.

Transmission towers from Skipper Limited, a leading tower construction company, are designed to support different types of insulators to ensure high safety.