IEEE 539-1990
IEEE Standard Definitions of Terms Relating to Corona and Field Effects of Overhead Power Lines
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IEEE 539-1990 is a technical standard that defines terms relating to corona and field effects of overhead power lines. It provides a common vocabulary for engineers working with high-voltage transmission systems, where electric field behavior can affect performance, noise, and design decisions. As a superseded standard, IEEE 539-1990 remains useful for understanding legacy documentation, maintaining consistency in technical records, and supporting careful interpretation of older overhead line specifications.
Overview of IEEE 539-1990
This standard focuses on terminology used in the study and application of corona and electric field effects around overhead power lines. By establishing clear definitions, IEEE 539-1990 helps reduce confusion when describing phenomena such as ionization, field intensity, and related line behavior. In power and energy applications, consistent terminology is important for engineering reports, specification writing, and discussion of design choices that influence overhead line performance and electromagnetic effects.
Typical use cases
IEEE 539-1990 is commonly consulted when reviewing transmission-line studies, preparing design documentation, or interpreting technical language in high-voltage overhead line projects. It can support engineers, consultants, and utility teams working on corona-related assessments, field-effect measurements, and specification review for conductors, clearances, and line configurations. The standard is also useful when comparing older project records or aligning terminology across reports, drawings, and procurement documents tied to power network planning.
Why it matters
Clear definitions matter because corona and field effects can influence audible noise, radio interference, and the overall behavior of overhead power lines. Using a shared technical reference helps improve communication between design, testing, and operations teams, and it can reduce misunderstandings during specification or compliance work. IEEE 539-1990 is especially valuable where precise language is needed to support consistent engineering decisions, risk reduction, and the review of legacy power-system documentation.
- Definitions for corona-related terms
- Overhead power line terminology
- Electric field and ionization context
- Useful for legacy technical review
- Supports consistent engineering language
- Publication Date: 1991
- Standard Status: Superseded
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Power, Energy and Industry Applications
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- New Version Available: 539 (2021)
- Previous Version: 539 (2005)
- This Version: 539 (1991)
- Previous Version: 539 (1979)
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