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INNOVATIVE CONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Introducing the CTC Cable Solution - ACCC

ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) Conductor

A novel cable design using proven advanced materials

Increases capacity Improves reliability of a grid system Improves the safety of any power grid
Core incorporates high-strength carbon and glass fibers with special polymers to create a cable that:

Virtually eliminates thermal sag

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The CTC Cable Solution - ACCC

Provides up to 100% increase in ampacity Has higher conductivity Significantly reduces elevated temperature sag Exhibits excellent self-dampening characteristics

Reduced sag and high-strength core allows greater spans

(reduces number of structures or reducing height requirements)

Non-metallic core eliminates bi-metallic corrosion

Can replace ACSR without modifying structures due to its similar weight and tension properties
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ACCC Cable Solutions for the Transmission Grid

The ACCC Cable Provides Solutions for the Following:

Increased power demand Aging transmission grid

Increasing number of constrained lines

Increased blackout potential Difficulties in obtaining new pathway approvals Limited incentives for investment in the grid Increasing environmental concerns

Regulatory constraints
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ACCC Design Features

ACCCs Design is Stronger, Lighter and More Efficient

concentric round eg 795 kcmil

conventional TW eg 959.6 kcmil

ACCC/TW eg 1020 kcmil

Compared to conventional conductors of the same diameter:

CTCs ACCC core is lighter and stronger than steel The ACCC cable has 28% more aluminum for increased conductivity The ACCC cable uses trapezoidal-shaped aluminum wires and smaller
diameter core to increase the kcmil rating
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ACCC Superior High-Temp Performance

ACCC Has Very Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient

Testing at temperatures approaching 200 degrees C, shows

the cable exhibiting very little sag ACCC operated 57 cooler than ACSR with identical current
ACCC cable: 4.5 inches at 183C ACSR cable: 60.3 inches at 240C
Demonstrating Sag Advantage Kinetrics facility, Toronto, Nov. 2003
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High Temperature Sag Comparison

ACCCs Exceptional High Temperature, Low Sag Capability
1500 AMP - Sag Profile (@ enhanced amp rating)
Comparison Conductors
(Drake ACSR) Drake ACSS MS Drake ACSS MS TW Suwannee MS Drake ACCC TW

ACCC Conductor
------------------ 1000 ft Ruling Span* ------------------

32 ft sag limit

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Lower I2R Power Losses

ACCC Has Lowest I2R Power Losses
ACCCs greater aluminum content enables higher conductivity and lower resistance properties, lowering I2R power losses.
I R Conductor Power Loss (kW/mile)
500
DRAKE ACSR

KiloWatt/mile (per conductor)

400
DRAKE ACSS

300 200 100 0

Operation at 1500 Amps

DRAKE ACSS/TW SUWANNEE ACSS/TW DRAKE ACCC/TW

Comparison Conductors

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ACCC-ACCR-ACSS-ACSR Comparison
D R A KE C O M P A R IS O N (T YP E) KCM IL Rating (area) Overall Diameter (inches) Rated Strength (po unds) Co re Diameter (inches) Co re Rated Strength Co re Tensile Strength (psi) Co re Thermal Expansio n Co re Stiffness (mo dulus) Co re Flexural Strength

A C C C (C T C )

10 2 0

1.10 8

4 1,0 0 0

0 .3 7 4

3 8 ,0 0 0

3 4 8 ,0 0 0

1.5 x 10 ^ - 6

16 M s i

6 2 3 M pa

A C C R (3M )

795

1 .1 08

31 ,1 34

0.41 0

1 8,556

1 42,000

3.3 x 1 0 ^ -6

32 M si

n/a

A C SS

795

1 .1 08

25,900

0.408

20,596

1 58,000

1 2 x1 0 ^-6

29 M si

n/a

A C SR

795

1 .1 08

31 ,500

0.408

1 6,836

1 29,000

1 2 x1 0 ^ -6

29 M si

n/a

D R A KE C O M P A R IS O N (T YP E)

RESISTA NCE VA LUES DC 20 DEG C (o hms/kft) A C 75 DEG C (o hms/kft) A C 200 DEG C (o hms/kft) 75 C (degrees)

A M P A CITY RA TINGS 1 00 C (degrees) 200 C (degrees)

SA G A T 1 ,000 FOOT SP A N *** 75 C (degrees) 1 00 C (degrees) 200 C (degrees)

A C C C (C T C )

0 .0 16 5

0 .0 2 0 6

0 .0 2 9 1

10 2 5

12 6 5

18 6 3

2 4 .4 5

2 4 .5 8

2 4 .7 6

A C C R (3M )

0.0208

0.0255

0.0360

992

1 221

1 798

27.22

28.1 5

30.45

A C SS

0.0209

0.0257

0.0363

896

1 1 03

1 662

32.08

33.4

38.43

A C SR

0.021 4

0.0263

0.0369

908

1 1 23

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32.07

33.37

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*** Go verning sag co nditio n is equal tensio n set to 5670 po unds at 60 deg F

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ACCC Installation Overview

ACCC Installations Use Conventional Methods and Tools
A unique wedge assembly crimped inside the aluminum housing, assures long-term reliable performance. Installations to date, include:
EPRI Solutions Haslet, TX, 8/04
Holland BOPW Holland, MI, 8/04 Niagara Mohawk Buffalo, NY, 11/04

City of Kingman Kingman, KS, 12/04

Austin Energy Austin, TX, 12/04 Arizona Public Svc. Phoenix, AZ, 3/05 Xcel Energy Denver, CO, 5/05
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ACCC Comprehensive Testing

ACCC Establishes Performance Leadership Through Testing
On-going testing and analysis will continue to ensure ACCC performance leadership.

Stress / Strain Creep Thermal elongation and sag Self dampening Connector interface Axial impact Torsional ductility Flexural strength Environmental degradation

Electrical resistivity
Conductivity Power loss Impedance EMF/Corona Sheave Thermal expansion Fatigue Notched impact

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CTC and FCI Burndy Team for Accessories

Team Designs and Manufactures Hardware for ACCC

CTC produces core FCI/Burndy produces splices, deadends and accessories Accessories marketed world-wide
All CTC accessories are designed for full tension use, achieving a minimum of 95% of the ASTM rated strength of the ACCC conductor.

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ACCC in PLS CADD Design Tool

Power Line Designers Can Now Use ACCC in PLS-CADD

DRAKE ACSR Tension = 5600 lbs. Sag @ 50C (122F) Ampacity = 590 amps

DRAKE ACCC Tension = 3600 lbs. Sag @ 125C (257F) Ampacity = 1450amps

After extensive analysis and empirical testing, ACCCs electrical and mechanical characteristics have been included in the PLS CADD design tool
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PLAT - New Power Line Analysis Tool by CTC

Showcases CTCs innovative technology vs. conventional

commodity products

Designed for utility executives and planning engineers to

understand the increased financial, mechanical and electrical advantages of ACCC

The most comprehensive comparative line analysis tool in

the industry

Illustrates that ACCC is the most cost-effective and reliable

solution for increased power delivery

P.L.A.T. is available at:

http://65.104.111.5/PowerLineAnalysisTool/
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ACCC Conductor Economic Benefit Summary

Confirm Economic and Performance Benefits for Each Line with CTCs PLAT

Reduction in congestion
cost

Revenue potential while

reducing rates to consumers

Growth long after traditional

solutions have reached maximum output

Increased daily power

throughput
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History of the ACCC Conductor

CTC began ACCC conductor development in 2001

CTC composite conductor core testing initiated 2003 General Cable begins wrapping aluminum wire around
CTCs core to produce ACCC/TW conductor in 2003

FCI/Burndy strategic relationship formed in 2004 CTC Cable Corporation subsidiary begins commercial
production in 2004
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