ZHANG Yirui, TAO Jinsong, SHEN Zheng, et al. Assessment of Personal Safety Risks Around Transmission Line Towers and Structural Optimization of Grounding Devices[J]. 2025, 53(6): 78-84.
ZHANG Yirui, TAO Jinsong, SHEN Zheng, et al. Assessment of Personal Safety Risks Around Transmission Line Towers and Structural Optimization of Grounding Devices[J]. 2025, 53(6): 78-84. DOI: 10.20204/j.sp.2025.06010.
Assessment of Personal Safety Risks Around Transmission Line Towers and Structural Optimization of Grounding Devices
To accurately quantify personnel safety risks near tower grounding devices, this paper proposes a probabilistic risk assessment method applicable to densely populated areas. Firstly, a simulation model of the grounding device is established to obtain the distribution characteristics of touch voltage and step voltage. Secondly, based on human body electric shock mechanisms and historical accident data, the probabilities of ventricular fibrillation induction under short-circuit faults and lightning strike conditions are calculated, while the stochastic probability of personnel entering risk zones during faults is statistically analyzed. Subsequently, a risk probability model is developed to evaluate personal safety risk values around towers, with conclusions drawn through comparison against safety thresholds. Validation is conducted using two types of conventional grounding installations as case studies, an optimized design incorporating "conductive concrete layers + vertical grounding electrodes" is implemented for risk-exceeding structures. Results demonstrate significant risk probability reduction meeting the safety requirements of safety regulations. Parametric analysis further reveals the nonlinear relationship between conductive concrete thickness and optimization effectiveness.
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