Research on the Measurement of AC Resistance of Overhead Transmission Lines Considering Actual Operating Conditions

The presence of alternating current (AC) resistance in overhead conductors contributes to additional energy losses during electrical energy transmission and affects the current-carrying capacity of the lines. However, a standardized measurement method for AC resistance remains unavailable. This paper presents the design of an experimental platform for measuring the AC resistance of conductors using an electrical measurement approach in conjunction with the least squares method. In the experiments, data were collected for four conductors, including current, AC resistance, and temperature. The study analyzes the relationships among the AC resistance of the conductors, their temperature, and the AC/DC resistance ratio as the current varies. The results from measuring the AC/DC resistance ratio indicate that the platform is effective for AC resistance measurement and can serve as a valuable reference for evaluating the AC losses of existing line conductors.