Sample_cross-section_of_high_tension_power_(pylon)_line.jpg

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English: Sample cross-section of a typical ACSR conductor for a 500 kV DC overhead power line (from Benmore–Haywards link/ HVDC Inter-Island transmission line, New Zealand). The conductor consists of 7 strands of steel (centre, high tensile strength), surrounded by 4 outer layers of aluminium (high conductivity). Sample diameter 40 mm. The red is just tape used to fix the sample and doesn't actually occur on the product.
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Author ClarkMills
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  • English: Caption on sample reads: "Benmore–Haywards 500,000 volt direct current transmission line conductor"
    English: Caption on sample reads: "Benmore–Haywards 500,000 volt direct current transmission line conductor"

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