28 JUNE 2016www.tdworld.com
POWER Engineers help AEP replace 240 circuit-miles line with energinzed aluminium conductor
Edited by : AL CIRCLE
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POWER Engineers Inc. has helped American Electric Power successfully complete the longest replacement of energized conductor (with aluminium composite core) in the United States and bring more reliable power to the residents of South Texas. Now that landmark project has earned AEP the electric power industry’s most prestigious honor, the Edison Award.
As the engineer of record, POWER worked closely with AEP’s contractor to design a temporary single-phase line that allowed the entire 240 circuit-miles to be replaced with aluminium conductor composite core while energized. It involved installing more than 1,440 miles of advanced conductor on the 240 circuit-miles.
The Edison Electric Institute award recognizes AEP’s leadership and innovation in replacing conductor on two 345 kV transmission lines. The lines begin in Corpus Christi and supply the majority of power to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, 120 miles to the south.
“Completion of the project helps to guarantee reliable electricity in South Texas for years to come,” said Erik Ruggeri, senior project engineer with POWER. “We are pleased that our services helped AEP complete the entire project eight months ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget.”
As the engineer of record, POWER worked closely with AEP’s contractor to design a temporary single-phase line that allowed the entire 240 circuit-miles to be replaced with aluminium conductor composite core while energized. It involved installing more than 1,440 miles of advanced conductor on the 240 circuit-miles.
The Edison Electric Institute award recognizes AEP’s leadership and innovation in replacing conductor on two 345 kV transmission lines. The lines begin in Corpus Christi and supply the majority of power to the Lower Rio Grande Valley, 120 miles to the south.
“Completion of the project helps to guarantee reliable electricity in South Texas for years to come,” said Erik Ruggeri, senior project engineer with POWER. “We are pleased that our services helped AEP complete the entire project eight months ahead of schedule and millions of dollars under budget.”
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