Why do we need transmission lines?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: Transmission and DistributionWhy do we need transmission lines?
How Engineering Works Staff asked 6 years ago
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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

One of the main reason of using transmission line is to reduce the power loss in transmission lines which is dissipated as heat due to the resistance of the conductors. High-voltage transmission lines are used to transmit electric power over long distances.

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How Engineering Works Staff answered 6 years ago

Transmission is generally done at high voltage which having following advantages:

1- Less copper wire is needed
2- Less losses or less heat is generated
3- Efficient power being transmitted or distributed.

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