ACCC Conductors from CTC Global – 5 Features Making Them A Superior Choice
The flow of current travelling from the source to the end user seems like a natural process that happens smoothly. Except, the journey from power plants to the consumers is made possible when multiple components work together flawlessly.
One of the core elements that holds great importance are conductor lines. Electrical conductors are essential for transmitting the current, and while conventional conductors have long prevailed in the grid systems, the ACCC conductor in today’s world is the preferred choice.
Why? Because they are engineered to meet the ever-evolving demands of modern grid infrastructure. They’ve a lot of features that make them better choices than the conventional ones.
In this blog, we are focusing on ACCC Conductors from CTC Global. You can witness live product display of them at this year’s Middle East Energy Exhibition 2024 as they will be featured in the Dutco Tennant LLC showcase.
But before you make a stop and get a look of these electrical innovations first-hand, how about learning about their incredible capabilities.
1.Increased Line Capacity
It gives two times the capacity of conventional conductors, mitigating bottlenecks and providing a ‘no-regret’ route to network operators for a future-proof power grid. Compared to all-aluminium or steel conductors, the ACCC conductors from CTC conductors have the capacity to twice the current.
The lightweight composite core of these conductors allow inclusion of 30% more aluminium, minus any diameter or weight compensation in any conductor size. As aluminium is a good conductor of electricity, the use of more of this material makes ACCC conductors more efficient in carrying twice the current.
2.High-Efficiency with Reduced Line Losses
Power line losses not only costs power plants each second but also creates hassle for the consumers. With the use of ACCC conductors of CTC Global, the issue of line losses can be brought down by up to 40% and even more.
Aside from the costing and hassle-free outcome, decreased power line losses also favours decreasing fuel consumption and related greenhouse gases emission. Additionally projects such as rebuild, new line development or reconductoring gets improved results in overall economics. The reason is that the generation assets are freed that were previously wasted in line losses.
3.Improved Grid Reliability
While many high-quality electrical innovations work their magic to boost grid system’s reliability, the use of ACCC conductors is also critical for it. Particularly, the solution from CTC Global has the power to resist corrosion and cyclic load fatigue.
The conductors utilise a low-sage, high strength composite core helping utilities prevent any sag trip outages. This attribute also gives them capability to reduce power line related wildfire risks.
All things combined, the ACCC conductors help in improving grid reliability and cut down maintenance costs.
4.Increased Resilience
The frequency or severity of weather-related impact cannot be controlled except for making the conductors more resilient. That is exactly what CTC Global does with their ACCC conductors.
The grid system strengthens with the use of these conductors as they are resistant against damage from environmental conditions. Even in extreme event occurrences, their resilience only makes them faster in getting back in service.
5.Meets Sustainability & Decarbonization Goals
While most ACCC conductors are known to offer efficiency, reliability and resilience, there are a select few that also help utilities achieve sustainability goals. And ACCC conductors from CTC Global are one of them.
With its power to reduce fuel consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions, it supports several project financers and utilities to reach the goals. The ACCC conductors connect new renewable energy generation assets and upgrade the current grid to handle the extra capacity.
There are more features of this incredible solution that can bring game-changing transformation in the power industry. We at Dutco Tennant LLC are bringing the pioneers of ACCC conductors with us as our partners at MEE 2024.
Be sure to stop by in Hall no. 5, Booth no. D10, if you’re willing to experience this incredible innovation.