Description
Several alternatives to the classic ACSR (Aluminum Conductors Steel Reinforced) cables are presently available worldwide. One is represented by the conductors identified as ACSR/AS or ACSR/AW (Aluminum-Clad Steel Reinforced) where the mechanical properties are similar to ACSR conductors but offer enhanced resistance to corrosion because of the presence of aluminum-clad steel wires in the core. This technical paper reviews various developments in overhead conductors with particular attention to ACSR/AS conductors and the equipment used for producing them.
