Micro-loads electrification: Use of insulated shielding wires of a 500Â kV transmission line

The main purpose of this article is to introduce a different method to electrify 0.5 MVA micro-loads using energy loss confined in insulated shielding wires of a 500 kV transmission line. The mathematical model of the system along with the series tuning reactor, necessary for voltage regulation, is described. Digital simulations are used to identify the maximum induced voltage in the insulated wire and the power extracted from the system. Finally, a transient analysis was presented showing that the modifications did not affect transmission line performance or reliability.