Abstract:In order to solve the problem of deviation between the calculation method of the current - carrying capacity of overhead transmission lines and the actual environment,a calculation method of radiation heat dissipation consistent with the actual environment of transmission line is established by analyzing the calculation method of the current transmission line flow rate. On this basis,the calculation formula for the current carrying capacity of overhead transmission lines are corrected. The research results show that the current formula based on Morgan formula is very conservative when calculating the current - carrying capacity of overhead transmission lines,and the reduction of ambient temperature and the increase of wind speed can significantly increase the current carrying capacity of transmission lines.