Name : M.

Abel Pangestu

Class : 2LC

NPM : 062230310459

Lecturer : Sri Endah Kusmartini, S.T., M.T

Electric Power Transmission

Electric power transmission or electrical transmission is the process of delivering generated

electricity. This is usually achieved over long distances to the distribution grid located in populated
areas. Electric power transmission can also be seen as a bulk movement of electrical energy from a
generating site, such as a power plant, to an electrical substation. The interconnected lines in the
system are what facilitate the movement of electrical power. They are known as transmission
networks.

Power lines or transmission line is what transport electricity from one place to place. The electricity
is usually alternating current so that step-up transformers can increase the voltage, which allows
efficient transmission for 500 kilometers or less. The three types of lines include:

• Overhead lines: these types of transmission lines have a very high voltage that ranges between
100 kV and 800 kV. They are suitable for long-distance transmission and must be high voltage in
order to minimize power losses to resistance.

• Underground lines: the underground lines are used to transmit power through populated areas,
underwater, or anywhere that overhead lines can’t be used. They are less common when
compared with the overhead lines due to higher and heat-related losses.

• Sub-transmission lines: these types of transmission lines carry lower voltages ranges from 26 kV
– 69 kV to distribution stations. This transmission can either be overhead or underground.