Conductor types and sizes
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The document discusses different types of conductors used in power transmission. It describes the major materials used which include copper, aluminum, and aluminum alloys. The major types of conductors are identified as AAC (All Aluminum Conductor), AAAC (All Aluminum Alloy Conductor), ACSR (Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced), and ACAR (Aluminum Conductor Aluminum Alloy Reinforced). Key factors to consider in conductor selection include physical properties of the materials, mechanical characteristics, electrical performance, and cost. The design of conductors involves tradeoffs between these various factors.
Conductor types and sizes
- 1. Conductor
- 2. Conductor MATERIALS USED: • Copper • Aluminium • Alloy (magnesium, zinc, silicon) Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 3. Conductor MATERIALS USED: • Copper • Aluminium • Alloy (magnesium, zinc, silicon) Types Factorsto consider Design Typical Hollow Copper Conductor Materials
- 4. Conductor MATERIALS USED: • Copper • Aluminium • Alloy (magnesium, zinc, silicon) Materials Types Factorsto consider Design Why stranded? SOLID or STRANDED
- 5. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: Materials Types Factorsto consider Design • AAC All Aluminum Conductor • AAAC All AluminumAlloy Conductor • ACSR AluminumConductor Steel Reinforced • ACAR AluminumConductor AluminumAlloy Reinforced
- 6. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • AAC All Aluminum Conductor Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 7. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • AAAC All Aluminum Alloy Conductor Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 8. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACAR Aluminum Conductor Aluminum Alloy Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 9. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACSR Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 10. Conductor MAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACSR Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 11. ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • AAC All Aluminum Conductor Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 12. ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: Materials Types Factorsto consider Design • AAAC All Aluminum Alloy Conductor
- 13. i ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACSR Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 14. ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACSR Aluminum Conductor Steel Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 15. ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: • ACAR AluminumConductor AluminumAlloy Reinforced Materials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 16. ConductorMAJOR TYPES OF CONDUCTORS: Aluminum Alloy Reinforced VS Steel ReinforcedMaterials Types Factorsto consider Design
- 17. Conductor FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTION OF CONDUCTOR: Materials Types Factorsto consider Physical Mechanical Electrical o Conductor diameter o Weight per unit length o Conductivity of material(s) o Cross sectional area(s) o Modulus of elasticity o Rated breaking strength o Coefficient of thermal expansion o Cost of material o Maximum unloaded design tension o Resistance to vibration o Surface shape of drag coefficient o Fatigue resistance Design These necessarily are NOT independent to one another.
- 18. Conductor FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN SELECTION OF CONDUCTOR: Materials Types Factorsto consider Design These necessarily are NOT independent to one another.
- 19. Conductor DESIGNS OF CONDUCTORS • AACSR (Aluminum Alloy Conductor Steel Reinforced) • Expanded ACSR • Smooth body conductors *trapezoidal shaped wire conductors *compact conductors • VR Conductors • Self Damping Conductors • Bundled Conductors • Surface Finishes Materials Types Factorsto consider Design With each change, there is a compromise. With each compromise, there is a new design.
- 20. Conductor DESIGNS OF CONDUCTORS • Smooth body conductors *trapezoidal shaped wire conductors *compact conductors Materials Types Factorsto consider Design Witheach change, there is a compromise. Witheach compromise,there is a new design.
- 21. Conductor DESIGNS OF CONDUCTORS • Expanded ACSRMaterials Types Factorsto consider Design Witheach change, there is a compromise. Witheach compromise,there is a new design. Typical ACSR
- 22. Conductor DESIGNS OF CONDUCTORS Bundled ConductorsMaterials Types Factorsto consider Design Witheach change, there is a compromise. Witheach compromise,there is a new design. Sub-conductors
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