Optimized Design and Application of Aluminum-Clad Steel Conductors

Aluminum clad steel conductor, as a composite material with both strength and conductivity, has been widely used in the field of power transmission. However, with the continuous growth of power load and the improvement of transmission efficiency requirements, the performance of aluminum clad steel conductor has put forward higher requirements. This paper will discuss the optimized design and application of aluminum clad steel conductor from the following aspects.

Structural optimization of aluminum clad steel conductor

· steel core optimization: by optimizing the material, diameter and quantity of the steel core, the mechanical strength and anti-fatigue performance of the wire can be improved, while reducing costs.

· Aluminum layer optimization: By optimizing the thickness and purity of the aluminum layer, the conductivity and corrosion resistance of the wire can be improved.

· Interface bonding optimization: Improving the bonding strength between the steel core and the aluminum layer can improve the overall performance of the conductor and extend its service life.

Material optimization of aluminum clad steel conductors

· New type of steel: Adopting high-strength, low-carbon steel as the steel core can further improve the mechanical properties of the wire.

· High purity aluminum: The use of high purity aluminum as the conductive layer can reduce the resistance of the wire and improve the efficiency of power transmission.

· corrosion-resistant alloys: coating corrosion-resistant alloys on the surface of the aluminum layer can improve the corrosion resistance of the wire and extend its service life.

Optimization of manufacturing process of aluminum clad steel conductor

· Continuous casting and rolling technology: the use of continuous casting and rolling technology to produce aluminum clad steel billet, can improve product quality and production efficiency.

· Extrusion Process Optimization: By optimizing the extrusion process parameters, the organizational structure of the wire can be improved and its performance can be enhanced.

· Heat treatment process: Reasonable heat treatment process can improve the strength and toughness of the wire.

Aluminum clad steel conductor application optimization

· Transmission line design: optimize the design of transmission lines, reasonable selection of conductor type and cross-section, improve transmission efficiency, reduce line loss.

· Overhead ground line design: optimize the design of overhead ground line, improve its ability to protect against lightning strikes, to ensure the safe operation of the power system.

· new power system: aluminum clad steel conductor used in new power systems, such as smart grid, DC power transmission.

The future development trend of aluminum clad steel conductor

· Lightweight: With the improvement of the weight requirements of transmission lines, the development of lighter aluminum clad steel wire will become the future development trend.

· high strength: with the increase in large span transmission lines, the conductor strength requirements are increasingly high, the development of high-strength aluminum clad steel conductor will become a research hot spot.

· multifunctional: with the intelligent development of power systems, aluminum clad steel wire will be developed in the direction of multifunctionality, such as communication functions, monitoring functions.

Aluminum clad steel wire as an important power transmission material, its optimal design and application has a broad prospect. Through continuous research and innovation, aluminum clad steel conductor will play a more important role in the future power system.