STER-ACCC®

STER-ACCC®

ACCC® Conductor consists of a hybrid carbon and glass fiber core which is wrapped with trapezoidal shaped aluminum strands. The high strength structural core carries most of the conductor’s mechanical load, while the fully annealed aluminum strands carry all of the conductor’s electrical current. ACCC® Conductor’s composite core is much lighter and stronger than conventional or high-strength steel core.

APPLICATION

Ideal for Reconductoring

● Increase capacity while improving line clearance and losses.
● Reduce strain on structures, increasing life.

Reduced Line Losses in New Lines

● Under equal load conditions reduces line losses by 25%-40% or more compared to conductors of the same diameter and weight.
● 100% more capacity building towards future demands.

BENEFITS

● With 28% more annealed aluminum in a trapezoidal configuration, the ACCC® Conductor of the same diameter as ACSR, can double the current (ampacity) rating; Higher operating efficiency reduces line losses and associated emissions by 25-40% or more, resulting in more power delivered and lower power generation costs.
● ACCC® Conductors use a patented carbon/glass/thermoset resin core that provides high strength and reduces high temperature sag.
● Can re-conductor existing pathway without structural modification and reduce capital expenses on new lines.
● Uses conventional installation methods, tools and mostly conventional hardware. Requires no special tools and limited special training.
● Resists environmental degradation-will not rust, corrode, or cause electrolysis with aluminum conductors and components.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PROPERTIES ACCC HELSINKI ACCC LISBON
Nominal diameter of the core 5.97 mm 0.2355 in 7.11 mm 0.2799 in
Reference specifications ASTM B857, ASTM B609 ASTM B857, ASTM B609
Total cross section area 176.11 mm2 0.2730 in2 358.40 mm2 0.5555 in2
Conductive wire 1350 0 temper Al 1350 0 temper Al
Core wire Composite Core Composite Core
Conductor diameter 15.65 mm 0.6161 in 21.78 mm 0.8575 in
Weight 455 kg/km 305.7 lbs/mile 957 kg/km 642.8 lbs/mile
Ultimate tensile strength 7036 kg 15511.71 lbs 10574 kg 23311.65 lbs
DC resistance at 20°C temperature 0.19 Ω/km 0.30 Ω/mile 0.09 Ω/km 0.14 Ω/mile
Maximum operating temperature 175°C 347°F 175°C 347°F
Current carrying capacity at maximum operating temperature 710 Amp 1079 Amp
PROPERTIES ACCC COPENHAGEN ACCC DRAKE
Typical factors 5.97 mm 0.2350 in 9.53 mm 0.3752 in
Reference specifications ASTM B857, ASTM B609 ASTM B857, ASTM B609
Total cross section area 246.57 mm2 0.3822 in2 588.30 mm2 0.9119 in2
Conductive wire 1350 0 temper Al 1350 0 temper Al
Core wire Composite Core Composite Core
Conductor diameter 18.30 mm 0.7205 in 28.14 mm 1.1079 in
Weight 657 kg/km 441.5 lbs/mile 1558 kg/km 1046.9 lbs/mile
Ultimate tensile strength 7443.9 kg 16410.97 lbs 18691 kg 41206.55 lbs
DC resistance at 20°C temperature 0.13 Ω/km 0.21 Ω/mile 0.06 Ω/km 0.09 Ω/mile
Maximum operating temperature 175°C 347°F 175°C 347°F
Current carrying capacity at maximum operating temperature 858 Amp 1484 Amp

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