Inspection and Monitoring Technologies of Transmission Lines with Remote Sensing helps readers build a thorough understanding of new technologies and world-class practices developed by the State Grid Corporation of China―the organization responsible for the world’s largest power distribution network. Monitoring the operational status of high-voltage transmission lines is critical in supply assurance and continuity. Given the physical size, geographical, and climate variances that transmission lines are subject to, remote sensing and inspection is a critical technology for power distribution organizations. This reference covers current and developing technologies, equipment, and methods for the safe and secure operation and maintenance of transmission lines, including satellite remote sensing technology, infrared and ultraviolet detection technology, helicopter inspection technology, and condition monitoring technology.
- Covers operational and technical principles, and equipment used in transmission line inspection and monitoring, with a focus on remote sensing technologies and solutions
- Covers power line fundamentals, remote sensing technologies, inspection technologies, fault detection technologies, and on-line monitoring
- Focuses on practical equipment and systems parameters to ensure readers are able to meet operational needs
- Covers control technologies that ensure safe and consistent transmission operation
After graduating from Huazhong University of Science and Technology with his Master Degree in High Voltage Engineering in 1985, he joined Wuhan High Voltage Research Institute of State Grid. He received several First-class, Second-class and Special Award from State Grid, Chinese Electric Power, and the government for his achievement in EHV and UHV transmission, high voltage engineering, and transmission line inspection and maintenance.
Kai Liu is currently a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Qingdao University of Science and Technology. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2018-2022), followed by a post as an Assistant Researcher at Peking University’s School of Materials Science and Engineering (2022-2024). He assumed his current professorship at Qingdao University of Science and Technology in 2024. His research focuses on functionalized elastomers, flexible semiconductor materials, flexible sensors, thermoelectric conversion, and photodetection. He has authored/co-authored more than 30 publications as first or corresponding author in prestigious journals including Nature, Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, and Journal of the American Chemical Society. Additionally, he holds the position of Youth Editorial Board Member for Wearable Electronics and Chinese Chemical Letters.
