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Overhead Power Line Materials and Safety
Description
Overhead transmission lines rely on the right materials, insulation, and support hardware to move electricity safely and efficiently. Aluminum is now the preferred conductor material because it is abundant and cost-effective. Copper was used more often in the past, but aluminum has become the common choice for modern lines.<...
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Transcript
L’aluminium, abondant et rentable, a largement remplacé le cuivre dans les lignes de transmission aériennes. Le populaire conducteur en aluminium renforcé d’acier se compose de couches de brins d’aluminium autour d’un noyau en acier.
D’autres types incluent des conducteurs tout aluminium, tout alliage d’aluminium, conducteurs renforcés en...
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