In this topic, you study All-Aluminum Conductor (AAC).
All-Aluminum Conductor (AAC) are mainly used for low voltage distribution system. It uses a bunch of aluminium conductors which are stranded. Stranding increases flexibility. Refer Fig. 2.1.
Fig. 2.1: All-Aluminium Conductor
Features of AAC Conductor
- Better flexibility due to stranding.
- Durable and light.
- Conductivity is 66
- Weight is half as that of copper conductors.
- Average ultimate strength is 65