ACCC InfoCore™ System - Reduces real-world conductor installation risk. The ACCC InfoCore™ System reduces real-world conductor installation risk experienced by utilities, contractors and lineman across the globe.
These dedicated professionals know that even with the best tools, equipment and field conditions, accidents can happen. By using a proprietary infrared light system, special fibers in the core, and a robust data-capture and recording methodology, the ACCC InfoCore™ System can confirm the integrity of the conductor in minutes. While not mandatory for every installation, this capability serves to improve reliability and confidence. The system is capable of confirming very long continuous spans and is currently being utilized globally. How it Works The process begins by accessing the conductor at each end, prepping the core ends using tools provided in the ACCC InfoCore™ Confirmation Kit. ACCC conductor carbon/glass fiber core embedded in epoxy matrix. The CTC Global ACCC® Conductor utilizes a hybrid carbon and glass fiber core embedded in a high-performance thermoset epoxy matrix. The central carbon fiber core consists of tens of thousands of high-strength, high-modulus unidirectional carbon fibers that are surrounded by a protective layer of glass fibers.
The outer glass fibers improve toughness and flexibility while also providing a galvanic barrier to prevent corrosion with the conductive aluminum strands. The ACCC Conductor hybrid core is not only twice as strong as steel, it is also 70% lighter. The lighter weight allows the CTC Global ACCC Conductor – of any size – to utilize ~28% more aluminum without a weight or diameter penalty. The compact trapezoidal strands and smooth surface composite core work in unison to dissipate wind-induced vibration. The low coefficient of thermal expansion mitigates conductor sag under heavy electrical load conditions. ACCC Hardware Suppliers and Part Numbers Database. CTC Global ACCC® Conductors for a Low Carbon World™ ACCC Conductors: Improving efficiency, capacity and resiliency of the grid.
Initially developed to increase the capacity of existing transmission and sub-transmission lines, the patented and trademark registered ACCC® Conductors were commercially deployed in 2005. The CTC Global ACCC Conductor utilizes a high-strength, light-weight composite core to replace conventional steel core wires in conventional bare overhead conductors. The composite core offers a very low coefficient of thermal expansion to mitigate conductor sag under heavy electrical load conditions. The composite core’s greater strength and improved dimensional stability also enables increased spans between fewer and/or shorter structures to minimize environmental impact on new transmission lines. The ACCC Conductor’s lighter weight composite core further allows it to incorporate up to 30% more conductive aluminum which not only helps increase line capacity, it also helps reduce line losses by 25 to 40% or more.
CTC Global ACCC® Hardware components ensure execution & longevity. CTC Global ACCC Hardware uses high-strength, high-performance hardware components that offer fast, straight forward installation techniques that offer superior performance and longevity compared to conventional systems.
CTC Global ACCC dead-ends and splices have been installed at over 750 project sites in more than 50 countries and have provided flawless performance without a single failure. Installations have ranged to sub-transmission voltage installations to EHV multi-bundled installations. CTC Global ACCC projects have included ocean crossings, river crossings, highly corrosive industrial areas, heavy ice zones, mountain and desert crossings. CTC Global manufactures internal hardware components (stainless steel) at its manufacturing center in Irvine, California. CTC Global Technology - ACCC conductor, ACCC composite Core & More. The CTC Global Technology that we use, develops, tests, and commercializes the ACCC® Conductor and ancillary hardware components that improves the efficiency, capacity, reliability and resiliency of the electric power grid.
The CTC Global Technology provides ACCC Conductor that is based on advanced composite technology initially developed for aerospace and other highly-demanding applications where superior performance and longevity are mission critical. The ACCC Conductor uses a high-strength composite core consisting of carbon and glass fibers embedded in a toughened thermoset resin matrix.
ACCC Conductor Solution - Doubles the transmission capacity. Our company was founded to develop, certify and deploy advanced technologies that electric utilities could use to improve the efficiency, capacity, reliability and resiliency of the electric power grid, worldwide. To date, more than 250 utilities have selected ACCC® Conductor for more than 800 projects in 50+ countries. Our primary product is high-capacity, low-sag (“HCLS / HTLS”) CTC Global ACCC Conductor solutions. ACCC® is a registered trademark of CTC Global. CTC Global is a privately held Delaware Corporation headquartered in Irvine, California midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. We are located about one mile east of the Orange County John Wayne (SNA) airport, less than ten miles from the Pacific Ocean and Newport Beach. ACCC AZR Conductor - higher efficiency and greater overall strength. CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. Compare the ampacity, line losses, sag, and economic aspects of nearly any conductor type and size with the ACCC® Conductor CTC Global created CCP Software (Conductor Comparison Program Software) to help system planners and engineers compare the ampacity, line losses, thermal and ice load sag, and economic aspects of nearly any conductor type and size, so the numerous advantages of the ACCC® Conductor can be fully realized.
The user simply selects the conductor types and sizes from drop down menus and enters the appropriate values & assumptions highlighted in the yellow boxes. The program is fully functional and uses standard industry formulas (such as IEEE 738-2006). Outputs are readily comparable to Sag10®, PLS CADD™ and other similar programs. This new web-based version has all the features found in the Excel version, which has been replaced and will no longer be supported. All data required for calculations is entered on one page.
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CTC Global History - Complete understanding about Company's History. Market need drove us to innovate CTC Global History – Recognizing the enormous challenge of increasing transmission line capacity, mitigating thermal sag, and improving conductor efficiency, CTC, of Irvine, California, USA, (now CTC Global) began developing the patented ACCC® Conductor in 2002.
The objective was to develop a conductor that could be used to upgrade existing transmission corridors without structural modifications. This objective relied on the incorporation of highly evolved aerospace technology and materials science to create a new higher-strength, lighter-weight core that could incorporate additional conductive aluminum without a weight or diameter penalty, and be utilized to reduce thermal sag, increase spans between fewer structures, carry more current, reduce line losses and improve grid reliability.
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At CTC Global we believe that the company’s success is the sum of the success of every individual in the organization. We are 350 employees strong, with employment opportunities that range from entry level production to experienced engineering to transformational executive leadership. CTC Global Manufacturing Partners - Working with best, to deliver the best. ACCC Conductor Solution - Doubles the transmission capacity. ACCC Conductor information - Free downloads available. CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. ACCC conductor carbon/glass fiber core embedded in epoxy matrix. CTC Global ACCC® Conductors for a Low Carbon World™ ACCC Conductors: Improving efficiency, capacity and resiliency of the grid. ACCC AZR Conductor - higher efficiency and greater overall strength. ACCC® Composite Core produced to deliver 6X more strength than steel.
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While classic AAC, AAAC and ACSR conductors were limited to operating temperatures of ~90°C, other high temperature conductors such as ACSS, Invar and GAP were also designed to carry twice the current as well. The capacity advantages CTC Global’s ACCC Conductor offers over the alternatives is based on CTC Global’s patented composite core which has a coefficient of thermal expansion about 90% lower than steel core strands.
So while other high-temperature conductors can operate at higher temperatures while carrying more current, CTC Global’s high-capacity ACCC Conductor mitigates thermal sag. This makes it an outstanding choice for increasing the capacity of existing transmission and sub-transmission lines without the need to replace or reinforce existing structures. Installation support and training for all customers worldwide. Building a successful solution from the ground up The body of knowledge leading to good installation outcomes for ACCC® Conductor customers is captured and frequently updated in the ACCC® Installation Guidelines.
The guidelines are organized into topical chapters, and are available for download here. A review of the guidelines will be helpful to all who are responsible for installation activities. Prior to the start of construction, our field support staff will provide specific tools and equipment lists. Then, we will review those lists with your key installation staff and contractors to ensure that proper equipment and tools are procured and allocated for your installation. CTC Global - Find our ACCC informational resources here. Our Core Values - Integrity, Safety, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation.
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Support for conductor selection, economic-environmental analysis. Put our smarts to work for you We offer technical support to assist you with conductor selection, line optimization, and economic and environmental analysis.
Our experience in supporting the selection of ACCC® Conductor for well over 700 projects in more than 50 countries has given us a tremendous database of information that we can draw from in projecting the needs, challenges, and solutions related to your project. We’re all about the details CTC Global’s engineering staff can address electrical and mechanical questions, perform conductor comparisons, assist with PLS CADD™, Sag10™, CCP™ or other software design programs, and address other questions that relate to the conductor, ancillary hardware, or project economics.
Help us help you with a specific project Please download and fill out the CTC Global Project Questionnaire, then email it back to us at applicationsupport@ctcglobal.com to provide more specific project information to help our engineers help you with a specific project. CTC Global Technology - ACCC conductor, ACCC composite Core & More. Our Core Values - Integrity, Safety, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation. CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. CTC Global - Management Team; Highly Capable and Experienced. CTC Global History - Complete understanding about Company's History. CTC Global Manufacturing Partners - Working with best, to deliver the best. ACCC conductor carbon/glass fiber core embedded in epoxy matrix. CTC Global ACCC® Conductors for a Low Carbon World™ Support for conductor selection, economic-environmental analysis.
Increase capacity of existing lines with CTC Global's ACCC Conductor. CTC Global Career Opportunities - Get Jobs that offer perfect growth. ACCC Hardware Suppliers and Part Numbers Database. ACCC Conductor efficiency can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions. In the world of commodity transmission conductors, conductor efficiency is generally not considered to be high on the priority list. Conductor selection is generally based on load considerations. But times are changing. Looking back a few years, consider the substantial investments that were made to improve the efficiency of generators to reduce fuel consumption and/or help improve the economic viability of competing generation technologies such as solar and wind. Improved transformer technologies, while slightly more expensive, were also easy to justify – as they offered reduced lifecycle costs and improved efficiency.
On the demand side, consider that billions of dollars have been spent to improve the efficiency of demand side appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioning units and even light bulbs. On the conductor side, very little consideration historically has been given to conductor efficiency and line losses as these costs are generally passed through to the consumer. ACCC improves efficiency - offers real performance & cost advantages. In the past, T&D designers had few choices. All aluminum conductors such as AAC and steel reinforced conductors such as ACSR. In the 1970’s and 1980’s new conductors were introduced that could be operated at higher temperatures (to carry more current) such as ACSS. Additionally, Gap type conductor and Invar steel conductors were also introduced.
While Gap conductor is a bit difficult to install and Invar conductors exhibit very high magnetic hysterisis losses, new composite core conductors were subsequently introduced in the early 2000’s. ACCC Conductors: Improving efficiency, capacity and resiliency of the grid. CTC Global ACCC® Hardware components ensure execution & longevity. ACCC® Composite Core produced to deliver 6X more strength than steel. CTC Global History - Complete understanding about Company's History. ACCC conductor carbon/glass fiber core embedded in epoxy matrix. CTC Global ACCC® Conductors for a Low Carbon World™ ACCC Conductor efficiency can dramatically reduce CO2 emissions. Increase capacity of existing lines with CTC Global's ACCC Conductor. ACCC Conductors: Improving efficiency, capacity and resiliency of the grid.
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Jiangsu NARI CTC Composite Material Co, Ltd, begin commercial operations in early 2014 to produce high-capacity, energy-efficient, and highly-proven ACCC Conductor Core in China, exclusively for the Chinese market. China is the world’s most populous country and largest energy consumer. China’s annual economic growth rate has averaged 10 percent every year since 2000, which has spurred increased demand for electricity. P.T. Installation support and training for all customers worldwide. Our Core Values - Integrity, Safety, Quality, Respect, Teamwork, Innovation. CTC Global ACCC Hardware components ensure performance & longevity.
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