Problem #1:
a) Assume that a utility in Texas wants to install 15 miles of 500 kV, single-circuit
transmission line (with one OPGW and one shieldwire), using 90 lattice steel towers
(62 tangent structures, 20 running angle structures, and 8 non-angled deadend
structures), 795 kcmil "Drake" ACSR conductor (3 conductors per phase), over level
ground, with a 200 ft right-of-way, through a suburban area. In addition, assume
the following cost adders: Professional Services & Overhead (10%), Contingency
(20%), and AFUDC (7.5%). Using MISO's methodology, calculate the total project
implementation cost estimate for this transmission line installation.