What are the primary causes of power loss in electrical transmission lines?

2025-08-12
Power loss in transmission lines is primarily due to the conversion of electrical energy into heat, a phenomenon known as the Joule effect. This is mainly caused by the resistance of the conductors. The losses are directly proportional to the square of the current (I2) and the resistance of the line (R). Therefore, minimizing the current is a key strategy for reducing losses. Other factors contributing to losses include corona discharge and magnetic fields generated by the alternating current.
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