Overview
The objective of the Overhead Transmission Design Interest Group is to capture knowledge on overhead transmission line design issues and conduct applied R&D to foster knowledge and practical solutions.

Focus areas

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    Extreme Events
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    Maximizing Availability/Utilization of Existing Transmission Lines
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    Investigation of New Technologies
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    Development of New Transmission Lines – Constraints
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    Understanding Resiliency Issues and Their Impact on Line Design
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This group is for

Overhead transmission design and standards engineers
EXPLORE MEMBERSHIP
Technical Advisors
Asim Haldar
Asim Haldar
Overhead Transmission Design

Asim Haldar received master’s and doctoral degrees in Engineering from Memorial University. He has published over 50 papers and reports on line design and asset management, including on the topics of conductor dynamics, reliability-based optimization, cascade prevention, and conditionbased asset management. Dr. Haldar is an active member of CIGRE Study Committee B2, Overhead Lines.

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Top Resources
White Paper on Resiliency
Numerical Simulations of Cascade and Mitigation by Load Control and Load Reduction Devices
Corrosion Manual on Steel Towers and Grillage Foundations
Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation to Climate Extremes in Overhead Line Design
Optimum Placement of Anti Cascade Structure – A Guide for Utility Engineers