Conductors (Overhead/Underground)

Enertechnos Capacitive Transfer System (CTS) cable is built using standard cable manufacturing equipment but arranges the conductors in a structure that creates a linear capacitor along the length of the cable. The unique line configuration and termination develops a bulk, series capacitance to balance the cable inductive reactance, which causes voltage drop and power factor issues over long distances. Performance has been simulated using 100m test cables and MATLAB® models that increase frequency to simulate longer cable lengths. Results of the models have been validated by the UK National Physical Laboratory and Brunel University. Enertechnos is focused on 33kV cables to start and can reduce to 11kV easily. Increasing voltage would require a thicker dielectric,so longer cable lengths would be required to achieve the necessary capacitance.

The Company currently offers three products to support global power transmission grid efficiency and reliability initiatives.– (1) High Voltage Composite Reinforced Conductor (HVCRC); (2) a unique, high strength- composite Messenger Support System (MSS); and (3) Messenger Supported Conductor (MSC) which boast patented, new-to-market technologies.

Chemically modified CNT materials with advanced properties have been synthesized at YTCA using proprietary technology. These novel materials are referred to as "hybrid CNTs" because they contain elements or compounds filling the hollow CNT cavities or coating the CNT surfaces. By varying the type and concentration of the non-carbon component, properties of the hybrid CNT materials can be tailored to match the requirements of a particular application.

DexMat produces electrically conductive and flexible yarns and films using CNTs that are initially dissolved in Chlorosulfonic Acid. Our products can be used as electrical conductors in applications where electrical conductivity requirements are in the 2 - 6 MS/m range. This conductivity is more than acceptable in many Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding applications, but not sufficient for power distribution networks.

TeraCopper® is a composite of copper and highly conductive carbon nanotubes. When properly integrated into the copper matrix, the nanotubes create significant improvements in electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance. These benefits will have a high value impact on multiple industries such as power transmission, motors, electronics, and many others.

“LiteWire delivers the electrical properties and size of copper in HV transmission systems, with the added benefits of low impedance and low resistivity at high frequencies. The mechanical properties of LiteWire, strong, light, low expansion and hydrophobic add the greatest value to power transmission by lowering installation, maintenance and operating costs.”