Summary

The electrical resistance of conductors for overhead lines depends on the cross-section, the conductivity of the aluminium alloy, the lay length of the aluminium layers. The presence of a steel core can increase the resistance due to core magnetizing effects. The TB describes a process of AC resistance calculation for bare stranded aluminium conductors, both with and without a steel core.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 345
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups WG B2.12
File size 1 MB
Pages number 59
Price for non member 120 €
Price for member Free
Alternating Current (AC) Resistance of helically stranded Conductors
Alternating Current (AC) Resistance of helically stranded Conductors