Increases capacity Improves reliability of a grid system Improves the safety of any power grid
Core incorporates high-strength carbon and glass fibers with special polymers to create a cable that:
Can replace ACSR without modifying structures due to its similar weight and tension properties
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Regulatory constraints
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ACCC Conductor
------------------ 1000 ft Ruling Span* ------------------
32 ft sag limit
400
DRAKE ACSS
Comparison Conductors
ACCC-ACCR-ACSS-ACSR Comparison
D R A KE C O M P A R IS O N (T YP E) KCM IL Rating (area) Overall Diameter (inches) Rated Strength (po unds) Co re Diameter (inches) Co re Rated Strength Co re Tensile Strength (psi) Co re Thermal Expansio n Co re Stiffness (mo dulus) Co re Flexural Strength
A C C C (C T C )
10 2 0
1.10 8
4 1,0 0 0
0 .3 7 4
3 8 ,0 0 0
3 4 8 ,0 0 0
1.5 x 10 ^ - 6
16 M s i
6 2 3 M pa
A C C R (3M )
795
1 .1 08
31 ,1 34
0.41 0
1 8,556
1 42,000
3.3 x 1 0 ^ -6
32 M si
n/a
A C SS
795
1 .1 08
25,900
0.408
20,596
1 58,000
1 2 x1 0 ^-6
29 M si
n/a
A C SR
795
1 .1 08
31 ,500
0.408
1 6,836
1 29,000
1 2 x1 0 ^ -6
29 M si
n/a
D R A KE C O M P A R IS O N (T YP E)
RESISTA NCE VA LUES DC 20 DEG C (o hms/kft) A C 75 DEG C (o hms/kft) A C 200 DEG C (o hms/kft) 75 C (degrees)
A C C C (C T C )
0 .0 16 5
0 .0 2 0 6
0 .0 2 9 1
10 2 5
12 6 5
18 6 3
2 4 .4 5
2 4 .5 8
2 4 .7 6
A C C R (3M )
0.0208
0.0255
0.0360
992
1 221
1 798
27.22
28.1 5
30.45
A C SS
0.0209
0.0257
0.0363
896
1 1 03
1 662
32.08
33.4
38.43
A C SR
0.021 4
0.0263
0.0369
908
1 1 23
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32.07
33.37
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*** Go verning sag co nditio n is equal tensio n set to 5670 po unds at 60 deg F
Stress / Strain Creep Thermal elongation and sag Self dampening Connector interface Axial impact Torsional ductility Flexural strength Environmental degradation
Electrical resistivity
Conductivity Power loss Impedance EMF/Corona Sheave Thermal expansion Fatigue Notched impact
CTC produces core FCI/Burndy produces splices, deadends and accessories Accessories marketed world-wide
All CTC accessories are designed for full tension use, achieving a minimum of 95% of the ASTM rated strength of the ACCC conductor.
DRAKE ACSR Tension = 5600 lbs. Sag @ 50C (122F) Ampacity = 590 amps
DRAKE ACCC Tension = 3600 lbs. Sag @ 125C (257F) Ampacity = 1450amps
After extensive analysis and empirical testing, ACCCs electrical and mechanical characteristics have been included in the PLS CADD design tool
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Reduction in congestion
cost
CTC composite conductor core testing initiated 2003 General Cable begins wrapping aluminum wire around
CTCs core to produce ACCC/TW conductor in 2003
FCI/Burndy strategic relationship formed in 2004 CTC Cable Corporation subsidiary begins commercial
production in 2004
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