The Underground Electricity Line (1)
The Underground Electricity Line (1)
WELCOME
TO
OUR PRESENTATION
European University of
Bangladesh
Department of Civil Engineering
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PRESENTED BY
Name ID
Md. Ismail Hossen 200120265
Kazi Symoom 210120304
Tanzim War Rahman 190320470
SUPERVISED CO-SUPERVISED
BY BY
Md. Asif Ahmed Umme Tahmina Toma
Senior Lecturer
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering Department of Civil Engineering
European University of Bangladesh European University of Bangladesh
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PRESENTATION ON
Underground Electricity Line.
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An underground
electricity line is a cable
that distributes
electricity underground,
as opposed to overhead
power lines which are
suspended from poles or
towers.
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Enhanced Aesthetics
To be candid, overhead
cables spoil the tidy
ambiance of a local area
when set up
inappropriately. Moreover,
they look unsightly.
However, when you use
underground cables.
More Durability
Unlike overhead wires,
underground PVC cables
are tougher, more durable,
and last for many years.
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Reduced risk of
outages: Underground power lines
are less likely to be affected by storms,
lightning, ice, and trees.
Reduced visual
impact: Underground power lines are
not visible after construction.
Reduced risk of
wildfires: Underground power lines
are less likely to start wildfires.
Noise
High-voltage overhead lines can produce
a crackling sound and low-frequency
hum, known as "corona discharge".
Road Accident
A car accident can break the current pillar
and tear the wire
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Environmental impact
Important
Difference
The Underground
Overhead Electrical Lines
Electricity
Underground lines are the Overhead lines are the
alternative type of most common and visible
distribution lines. type of distribution lines.
They are buried in trenches, They are suspended from
ducts, or tunnels, and run poles or towers, and run
under the ground, water, or along the streets,
buildings. highways, or rural areas.
They are more expensive They are cheaper and
and complex to install and easier to install and
repair than overhead lines, maintain than underground
such as insulation, junction
lines, and they can cover
boxes, underground lines
long distances and rough
also have some advantages.
terrains.
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Bangladesh Power
Development Board (BPDB)
successfully initiated
underground power lines in
the Dargah Gate area and
removed all overhead cables
and electric poles last
Sunday.
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Underground power cabling works at Hatirjheel: Commuters’ ordeal unlikely to end soon
Now the installed capacity of electricity generation of the country exceeds 25,000 MW and
around 100% of the populations are under electricity coverage. The government of Bangladesh
has a dream to become a high-income country by 2041 and the country plans to increase its
power capacity to 60,000 MW by 2041 as per the Power Sector Master Plan (PSMP 2016)
conducted by JICA.
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In line with Government vision, DESCO has taken some initiatives to enhance its electrical
infrastructure i.e. Construction of modern Grid Substations, Distribution Substations,
renovation or up-gradation of Distribution Network, installation of Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Smart Metering System, application of Geographical
Information System(GIS), Underground Distribution Network, development of human
resources and adoption of State of Art Information Technology etc. to serve quality power
to the consumers. It is expected that by June, 2023 100% of customers will be connected by
SMART Prepaid Meter through AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure)
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Industrial or business
premises. Underground
power makes your
property look better
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•The distribution networks are the local roads, connecting motorways with
communities to help vehicles complete their journey. These are the
smaller pylons (and underground cables) carrying lower voltage lines.
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The End