Trace of yttrium in ACSR aluminum boosts transmission line efficiency 50%

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A heat-resistant Al-Zr-Y conductor developed by Sumitomo Electric for power transmission lines is discussed. Addition of Yttrium (Y) provides conductivities greater than 60% IACS and eliminates power loss problems experienced with Al-Zr alloy, leading to reduced cable size and installation costs.

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A heat-resistant Al-Zr-Y conductor developed by Sumitomo Electric for power transmission lines is discussed. Addition of Yttrium (Y) provides conductivities greater than 60% IACS and eliminates power loss problems experienced with Al-Zr alloy, leading to reduced cable size and installation costs.

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Author(s)

Matsuda, Y.Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd., Yokota, M.Okumura, T.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal5(2): 53-60 1972, Paper presented at WAI Electrical Nonferrous Divisional Meeting, Dallas, TX USA

Year

1972