Abstract:In pollution laboratories of high altitude test base in Tibet and UHVDC test base in Beijing,artificial pollution tests of insulators adopted in 500 kV transmission projects are carried out both in plain regions and real high altitude regions, through which flashover voltages at typical ESDD are obtained. Relation curve between altitude and flashover voltage is acquired as well. According to the test results,insulator units and string length are also recommended for 500 kV transmission lines in high altitude area.