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Advantages and disadvantages of underground and overhead cables?
Overhead transmission lines are less expensive, in most cases, significantly less expensive, than underground cables. Underground transmission cables require insulation, cooling systems, and -the most expensive feature- excavation!
What are the advantages and disadvantages of underground transmission cables?
The main advantages are that they don't spoil the appearance of the countryside and can't damage flying birds, and that they are protected from the weather. The main disadvantage is the much larger cost of installing them.
Is aluminium used for underground cables?
yes and it good for this jop
Why aren't pylon cables buried underground?
because its to expensive.
Which is better the underground or overground cables?
overground x x
What is expected life span of high voltage underground cables?
10yrs
Why are there no electric cables in Singapore?
Most electric cables are underground, to conserve space for other purposes, due to shortage of land in Singapore.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of wired connections?
Advantage: everything. Disadvantage: cables and less mobility.
What is underground power transmission?
power cables under ground rather then overhead.
Why are the cables of the national grid are above the ground and not buried underground?
undergroud cables would be: -much more expensive -much more difficult to repair -difficult to bury where they cross canals, rivers and roads. also, overhead cables are high above the ground, underground cables could affect people more because the cales wouldn't be very deep
What has the author Henry Floy written?
Henry Floy has written: 'High-tension underground electric cables' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Electric cables
What should you do to avoid danger from underground cables or wires?
To avoid danger from an underground cable or wire, you should call before you dig. That way you do not accidentally get hurt.
