Static Line Uprating
SE02 SURFACE TOLERANT PHOTONIC COATING
Pioneering Static Line Uprating (SLU): In-situ Optimisation of Conductor Properties Offering up to a 30% Increase in Static Line Ratings/Continuous Capacity
The direct application of SE02 to overhead power lines can offer a 30% increase in capacity at 5% of the cost of reconductoring, via the CAPACITY-N power line coating robot.
AssetCool’s paradigm shifting coating technology can be applied directly to existing lines, uprating existing conductors with minimal service disruption. Designed specifically for ease of application and tolerance in challenging environments.
The coating has over 80% solar reflectance and 0.93 thermal emissivity, passively cooling existing power lines. Static re-rating of the existing conductors via the application of spectrally selective coatings.
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Minimisation of $/MW Uprating Costs
Innovating Today for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs
THE PROBLEM
Existing methods to increase grid capacity are limiting the energy transition. 2.6 TW of interconnection requests currently exist in the US, relative to 1.3TW of existing generation. The US needs to double its historic rate of grid expansion. 70% of interconnection requests fail due to reliability issues (the state of the existing infrastructure). True Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) are required to enhance the performance of the existing grid.
THE SOLUTION
AssetCool's SE02 retrofit coating provides an effective solution to these issues by reducing the absorptivity of solar radiation and increasing emissivity, leading to lower conductor temperatures and reduced energy losses (up to 30%). A key innovation is the in-situ application technology using robots, which allows the coating to be applied directly to the conductors without requiring a shutdown or reconductoring. This minimises downtime, making the process more time-efficient and cost-effective. As a result, power transmission systems can improve their efficiency and reliability while avoiding the high costs and disruptions associated with traditional conductor replacements.
STATIC LINE UPRATING: SLU
To ensure a more efficient, cost-effective, and reliable power transmission network, it’s time to embrace the future of overhead conductor uprating. Contact AssetCool today to learn how our innovative SE02 coating and robotic in-situ application technology can help you reduce energy losses, extend conductor lifespan, and minimise operational disruptions.
