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I. Zamora (*), A.J. Mazn (*), R. Criado (**), C. Alonso (**), J.R. Saenz (*)
I. Zamora (*), A.J. Mazn (*), R. Criado (**), C. Alonso (**), J.R. Saenz (*)
- Spain
ABSTRACT
This paper presents the most important results of the
COALPRET research project, whose dual aim has been
to carry out a general study of the characteristics of
electrical
conductors
with
high
temperature
performance and low sag, and apply these studies to the
specific case of the Alcira - Ganda 132 kV overhead
transmission line.
The final goal of the project is the replacement, in the
Alcira-Ganda line, of the current ACSR conductors by
another type of conductor with low sag characteristics.
With this replacement, the aim is to increase the
ampacity rating of the aforementioned line by at least
70%, with the smallest increase in sag, as there are
currently numerous spans where the distances line to
earth are very compromising.
INTRODUCTION
The legislation currently in force that affects the
construction of overhead electricity transmission or
distribution lines establishes an extensive number of
conditioning factors as regards licences, public
exposition of projects, rights regarding the presentation
of allegations, etc. It is not difficult to establish that, in
numerous cases, the period than can elapse between the
time the need for the installation of a new line is
detected and its coming into service amply exceeds the
time regarded as permissible by the utility.
Indefinite time scale planning certainly does not seem a
feasible proposition, but rather, both concepts are
antagonistic. Therefore, the search for alternative
solutions to the construction of the said installations
becomes increasingly more pressing.
Among the possible lines of action in order to palliate
the problem raised, one of those that appears to be most
accessible is the use of conductors with high thermal
performance. These conductors could replace the
current ones with an operation that could well receive
the consideration of line maintenance, without requiring
any special negotiation or formalities in order to obtain
the appropriate rights of way.
However, the documentation and the know-how
available to date require the consideration of a set of
questions related basically with the electrical, thermal
and mechanical performance of the conductors and their
installation. Moreover, and always assuming that the
OF
HIGH
Comparative aspects
As a summary, table 1 shows a comparative analysis of
the most important advantages and disadvantages of the
high temperature conductors considered as compared to
the more conventional ACSR conductors.
TABLE 1 - Comparative analysis of high temperature
conductors vs. ACSR conductors
Conductor
ACSS
ZTACIR
GTACSR
Advantages
- Operating temperatures up
to 250 C
- Lower sag increase at high
temperatures.
- Higher self damping
capability
- Reduced creep.
- Operating temperatures up
to 210 C
- Lower sag increase for
temperatures beyond the
transition point.
- Operating temperatures up
to 150 C
- Lower sag increase for all
temperature ranges.
- High self damping
capability.
- Higher tensile strength.
Disadvantages
- Smaller tensile
strength.
- More expensive
- Smaller tensile
strength.
- For temperatures
below the transition
point the sagtemperature behaviour
is similar to that of
ACSR.
- More expensive
- More complex
stringing procedures.
- More expensive
Mechanical characteristics
Given that the aim is to replace the ACSR conductors in
an already existing line, the type of high temperature
conductor chosen is strongly conditioned by the fact that
Ambient temperature:
Wind speed:
Emissivity:
Line azimuth:
Sun azimuth:
Altitude of the sun:
Radiation losses:
34C (summer)
0.6 m/s
0.5
0
180
73
0.1 W / cm2
900
800
Ampacity (A)
700
600
Sag Limit
ACSR-HEN
500
8,5
8
400
7,5
300
200
ACSS-HEN
ZTACIR-240
sag (m)
GTACSR-260
50
6,5
ZTACIR-240 (22.4%)
5,5
5
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
GTACSR-260 (20.88%)
60
Temperature (C)
55
80
Temperature (C)
Q c + Q r = I 2 r + Q s
In which:
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SET OF FIGURES
Sag Limit
8,5
8
sag (m)
7,5
7
6,5
ZTACIR-240 (22.4%)
ACSS - HEN (25.2%)
GTACSR-260 (20.88%)
5,5
5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Temperature (C)
900
800
Ampacity (A)
700
600
ACSR-HEN
500
ACSS-HEN
400
ZTACIR-240
GTACSR-260
300
200
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
Temperature (C)
100