Electric Power Transmission Line Faults in Nigeria: A Case Study of Benin-Irrua 132 KV Transmission Line

摘要

This study highlight the faults analysis on Benin-Irrua 132 KV transmission line, associated with Benin District of Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN). Data used for analysis covers a period of a year (July 2006 to June 2007). The analysis revealed the causes of different types of faults and problem associated with the 132 KV feeder between Benin-Irrua transmission line. A total of 71 faults occurred in a year, fault A has the highest frequency of occurrence. The month of January has the highest faults. The total duration of power outage in a year was 151 h. 06 min and also the month of October has the highest duration of power outage followed by July. The causes of faults on an Electric Power Transmission Line and the possible solution to reduce these faults will be of relevance to Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) and Power System Engineers.