What Should You Know About ACSR Conductors?
Posted by Vikaranta Marimuthu on August 9th, 2022
ACSR is an abbreviation for Aluminium Conductor Steel Reinforced. As the name implies, its conductor is made of both steel and aluminium. Aluminium is utilised as a conductor since it is inexpensive and has little variation in resistance when compared to copper. Steel is used in this conductor to increase its strength, which is important because these ACSR conductors are utilised in power distribution lines.
Types of ACSR Conductors
1. Weasel Conductor
The weasel conductor is made up of seven strands. Six of the seven strands are made of aluminium, while one is made of steel. Each thread of a weasel conductor has a diameter of 2.59mm. The conductor's total diameter is 7.77mm, and its surface is 30mm. The weasel conductor has a breakage load of 11.12 kN and a current-carrying capability of 144A.
Where Can You Use Weasel Conductors?
To further grasp this, we must first understand the power generating flowchart. Essentially, electricity is created at power plants, and this power is then transported to a power substation through ACSR cables. Power is now carried from the Power Substation to a transformer, where it is eventually utilised in our houses. As a result, the Weasel conductor is utilised in low tension lines with voltages ranging from 230V to 440V. This conductor is found in distribution lines that transport power from the power transformer to our houses.
2. Rabbit Conductor
The Rabbit conductor is made up of seven strands. Six of the seven strands are made of aluminium, while one is made of steel. Each string in a Rabbit conductor is 3.35mm wide. The conductor's total diameter is 10.05mm, and its surface is 50mm. The ACSR Rabbit conductor has a breakage load of 18.25 kN and a current-carrying capability of 152A. The diameter of the strands differs between rabbit and weasel conductors, which modifies all of the conductor's qualities.
Where Can You Use Rabbit Conductors?
In 11KV lines, an ACSR Rabbit conductor is used. As a result, it is utilised to carry power from the Electricity Substation to the Power Transformer.
3. Dog Conductor
The dog conductor is made up of 13 strands. Six of the 13 strings are made of aluminium, while the other seven are made of steel. The aluminium line has a diameter of 4.72mm, while the steel line has a diameter of 1.57mm. The conductor's total diameter is 14.15mm, and its surface is 100mm. The dog conductor has a breakdown load of 32.41 kN and a current-carrying capability of 239A.
Where Can You Use a Dog Conductor?
In 33KV lines, dog conductors are employed. As a result, it is utilised to carry power from the Power Generating Station to the Electricity Substation.
4. Panther Conductor
The panther conductor is made up of 37 strands. Thirty of the 37 strands are made of aluminium, while the remaining seven are made of steel. Each line is 3.0mm in diameter. The conductor's entire diameter is 21.0mm. The dog conductor has a breakdown load of 89.67 kN and a current-carrying capability of 395A.
Where Can You Use a Panther Conductor?
In 33KV lines, a Panther conductor is also used. It is used to transport power from the power station to the electricity substation, but it is superior to the dog conductor.
Apart from this, you may also get an ACSR Moose conductor and creosote oil.
