Successful Typical Testing of the 400 kV Single-Circuit Tower (KMAG); Jiroft-Bam Line

Typical testing of the 400 kV Single-Circuit Tower (KMAG); for Jiroft-Bam line successfully completed on 25th April, 2018; in the presence of representatives from Kerman Regional Electricity Company, the project employer; and those from Electricity Industry Development Co., the project consultant at test station site of Niroo Research Center in Markazi province.

Tower Name:  400 KW single-circuit (KMAG), end tower with heavy angle of 60 degrees

Number of Tests Performed: 8 loadingcases for 5 Minutes

Destruction Percentage: 120% of the final forces from the area of K-Framemain base

Significant Features:

Significant reduction in the weight of the KMAG tower; compared to the similar Italian one (MA designed by SAE) on 400kv two-bundle lines with Kerlo conductor wire

The ability to install on the existing foundation of MA type towers, without any limitation or changes