FACE is a powerful application that predicts the field and corona effects of high voltage transmission lines. The intuitive and easy to use graphical user interface (GUI) allows users to create transmission line configurations, enter their data, and see the results of the different studies.
Allowing users to easily perform complex environmental tests while designing or upgrading transmission lines, FACE saves time and money, eliminates human error, and requires minimal expertise to set up.
FACE allows utilities, consultants, and researchers to assess audible and electromagnetic environmental effects of transmission lines. FACE uses industry-standard techniques and formulas for calculating the overall corona and field effects of high voltage AC, DC, or AC/DC hybrid transmission lines including:
- Audible Noise (AN)
- Corona Loss (CL)
- Radio Interference (RI)
- Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF)
- Ionized Fields, Ion Charges, and Ion Currents
FACE calculates the audible noises and corona losses using empirical formulas developed by industry standards. It computes radio interferences with the semi-analytical method, where generating functions available in literature have been implemented as a user-selectable parameter. A frequency domain model analysis technique is utilized to rigorously examine the effects of transmission line geometrics. The charge-free fields are calculated by the methods of successive images. Ionized fields at and above ground plane for DC, as well as AC/DC hybrid cases, are computed by implementing an algorithm for non-linear twopoint initial value problems.
Software Features :
- Definition of multiple transmission line projects
- Editable parameters for every project
- Multiple windows allow users to view :
- A cross-section that includes bundle and ground wire placement
- A cross-section that includes subconductor placement
- Data for bundles and individual subconductors
- Code, simulation results, and error messages
- Results of the different studies
- Evaluates the lateral profiles of the field and corona effects in a user-selectable manner
- Calculates corona loss versus rain rates ranging from 0 to 20 mm/hr
- Calculates conductor surface gradients using higher-order successive image method
- Allows customizability with measuring height
Datasets sourced and loaded from any of the supported types above can be converted and saved as either COMTRADE or Comma Separated Variable (*.csv) format
Contact us if you would like more information about using FACE for specific applications, its capabilities, or if you have general sales inquiries.
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