Composit Technology (fka CPTCQ)

[OCKHAM'S RAZOR]

90 South-Oquirrh Utah

Project Description

138kV reconductoring project in which 1020 Drake ACCC® conductor replaced existing ACSR.
This project was 6.5 circuit miles.

Cable Selection Considerations

PacifiCorp selected ACCC® conductor to increase existing line capacity without rebuilding
or reinforcing existing support structures. ACCC® conductor’s superior low sag characteristics
and ability to increase delivery capacity during peak periods also factored into their decision.

Outcome

PacifiCorp was able to achieve their project goals by selecting ACCC® conductor as the
reconductor alternative to a larger and heavier ACSR.

ACCC® conductor eliminated the need to replace or reinforce 145 existing structures.
PacifiCorp was able to reconductor the tie without delays or lengthy commercial
disruption for additional tower support construction.
The ACCC® reconductor also provided an economical option over other prospective
conductors under consideration.
ACCC® conductor’s low sag characteristics were a perfect fit for increasing line
capacity on structures that had significant distribution under-build.