Extend the Life of Conductors in Harsh Environments
ANTI-CORROSION COATING FOR OVERHEAD CONDUCTORS
State of the art corrosion control for conductors in harsh environments
Corrosion poses specific challenges for overhead power lines in coastal, marine, and desert regions due to the unique environmental conditions in each of these areas. Some power lines have been known to last only 5 years in the harshest conditions.
Utilities expend significant resources surveying overhead conductors to determine if they need to be replaced.
The application of SE03, which can be done in the factory or field with the CapacityN power line coating robot, offers the potential to extend the life of conductors in the field.
SE03
A new tool to extend the life of conductors in challenging environments
Innovating Today for Tomorrow’s Energy Needs
THE PROBLEM
Overhead power lines face significant corrosion challenges in harsh environments such as deserts, coastal regions, and industrial areas. In coastal areas, salt in the air accelerates corrosion, while industrial environments expose lines to harmful gases and particulates, further degrading the conductors. This corrosion reduces efficiency, risks power failures, and increases the need for early reconductoring. Surveying and maintaining power lines in these conditions is costly and labour-intensive, requiring specialised equipment and personnel, which drives up maintenance expenses and threatens the reliability of the power supply system.
THE SOLUTION
AssetCool's SE03 is a triple-effect anti-corrosion coating specifically designed to protect overhead power lines in harsh environments. It uses corrosion and chemical-resistant chemistry, advanced 2D materials for superior barrier properties, passivation technology to create an inert oxide layer that reduces chemical reactivity, and water repellence to minimise pollution ingress. These combined technologies significantly reduce corrosive contact with the conductor’s surface, protecting against environmental degradation. By maintaining consistent performance and extending the lifespan of conductors, SE03 helps reduce maintenance costs and enhances the reliability of power lines in challenging conditions, making it a cost-effective solution for network operators.
A POWERFUL NEW TOOL
The surface of heavily corroded overhead conductors can be modified in-situ with SE03 utilising the CapacityN robotic coating platform, extending the life of rapidly corroding conductors. If the results of your survey indicate conductors are heavily corroded, get in touch now to learn more.
