CTC Global’s high-efficiency ACCC conductors to attain emission reduction. Concerns about climate change continue to shape corporate and regulatory policy. The use of high-capacity, high-efficiency ACCC® Conductors can help you cost-effectively achieve your organization’s emission reduction goals CTC Global’s high-capacity, high-efficiency ACCC® Conductors offers one of the most cost-effective means of reducing fuel consumption and associated emissions, while also increasing grid capacity to support the deployment of more clean renewable energy. ACCC® Composite Core produced to deliver 6X more strength than steel. 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. 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). 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.
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CTC Global’s ACCC dead-ends and splices have been installed at over 1,000 project sites in more than 60 countries and have provided flawless performance without a single failure. Installations have ranged to sub-transmission voltage installations to EHV multi-bundled installations. ACCC InfoCore™ System - Reduces real-world conductor installation risk.
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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. ACCC Hardware Suppliers and Part Numbers Database. CTC Global ACCC® Conductors for a Low Carbon World™ CTC Global ACCC® Hardware components ensure execution & longevity. CTC Global Technology - ACCC conductor, ACCC composite Core & More. ACCC® Composite Core produced to deliver 6X more strength than steel.
CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. CTC Global Manufacturing Partners - Working with best, to deliver the best. 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.
CTC Global - Management Team; Highly Capable and Experienced. ACCC Hardware Suppliers and Part Numbers Database. 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.
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The ULS version has a higher carbon fiber content raising the tensile strength from 310 to 375 ksi. While the added strength can enable longer spans, the higher modulus and increased stiffness reduce sag and blow out during high wind conditions. ACCC® Composite Core produced to deliver 6X more strength than steel. ACCC Conductors: Improving efficiency, capacity and resiliency of the grid. CTC Global ACCC® Hardware components ensure execution & longevity.
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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. ACCC InfoCore™ System - Reduces real-world conductor installation risk. CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. CTC Global blog: Know about how ACCC to improve project profitability. 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™ CCP software compares qualities of almost any conductor with ACCC. ACCC Conductor Solution - Doubles the transmission capacity. CTC Global - Management Team; Highly Capable and Experienced.
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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. CTC Global's ACCC conductor has unprecedented reliability. There is nothing more important to grid operators than reliability.
It is absolutely key and conductor performance is mission critical. Sagging lines can cause sag trip outages, economically devastating blackouts, and jeopardize human life and property. 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.
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