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The document provides a list of aluminum conductors steel reinforced (ACSR) with their respective code names and characteristics. Each entry includes specifications such as size, construction, and electrical properties. Users can input a conductor's code name to retrieve its details.

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ACSR Bird Names and Codes

The document provides a list of aluminum conductors steel reinforced (ACSR) with their respective code names and characteristics. Each entry includes specifications such as size, construction, and electrical properties. Users can input a conductor's code name to retrieve its details.

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Acsr

% This program displays the code name for the aluminum conductors
% steel reinforced (ACSR). To obtain the characteristics of the
% ACSR conductors enter the conductor 'code name' within single quotes.
%

JOREE = ['2515000 76/19 4.7752 1.8928 0.02600 0.02800 1550'];


joree = ['2515000 76/19 4.7752 1.8928 0.02600 0.02800 1550'];
THRASHER = ['2312000 76/19 4.5771 1.8135 0.02770 0.03000 1500'];
thrasher = ['2312000 76/19 4.5771 1.8135 0.02770 0.03000 1500'];
KIWI = ['2167000 72/7 4.4069 1.7374 0.02940 0.03190 1465'];
kiwi = ['2167000 72/7 4.4069 1.7374 0.02940 0.03190 1465'];
BLUEBIRD = ['2156000 84/19 4.4755 1.7920 0.02900 0.03140 1475'];
bluebird = ['2156000 84/19 4.4755 1.7920 0.02900 0.03140 1475'];
CHUKAR = ['1781000 84/19 4.0691 1.6276 0.03410 0.03720 1405'];
chukar = ['1781000 84/19 4.0691 1.6276 0.03410 0.03720 1405'];
FALCON = ['1590000 54/19 3.9243 1.5847 0.03740 0.04080 1380'];
falcon = ['1590000 54/19 3.9243 1.5847 0.03740 0.04080 1380'];
LAPWING = ['1590000 54/19 3.8200 1.5150 0.03870 0.04210 1340'];
lapwing = ['1590000 54/19 3.8200 1.5150 0.03870 0.04210 1340'];
PARROT = ['1510500 54/19 3.8252 1.5453 0.03860 0.04280 1340'];
parrot = ['1510500 54/19 3.8252 1.5453 0.03860 0.04280 1340'];
BOBOLINK = ['1431000 45/7 3.6250 1.4390 0.04260 0.04640 1250'];
bobolink = ['1431000 45/7 3.6250 1.4390 0.04260 0.04640 1250'];
PLOVER = ['1431000 54/19 3.7210 1.5026 0.04077 0.04723 1300'];
plover = ['1431000 54/19 3.7210 1.5026 0.04077 0.04723 1300'];
MARTIN = ['1351000 54/19 3.6170 1.4600 0.04319 0.05000 1250'];
martin = ['1351000 54/19 3.6170 1.4600 0.04319 0.05000 1250'];
PHEASANT = ['1272000 54/19 3.5103 1.4173 0.04586 0.05290 1200'];
pheasant = ['1272000 54/19 3.5103 1.4173 0.04586 0.05290 1200'];
BITTERN = ['1272000 45/7 3.4160 1.3560 0.04750 0.05190 1100'];
bittern = ['1272000 45/7 3.4160 1.3560 0.04750 0.05190 1100'];
GRACKLE = ['1192500 54/19 3.3985 1.3716 0.04897 0.05630 1160'];
grackle = ['1192500 54/19 3.3985 1.3716 0.04897 0.05630 1160'];
FINCH = ['1113000 54/19 3.2842 1.3258 0.05245 0.06020 1110'];
finch = ['1113000 54/19 3.2842 1.3258 0.05245 0.06020 1110'];
BLUEJAY = ['1113000 45/7 3.1950 1.2680 0.05380 0.05890 1100'];
bluejay = ['1113000 45/7 3.1950 1.2680 0.05380 0.05890 1100'];
CURLEW = ['1033500 54/7 3.1648 1.2800 0.05650 0.06432 1060'];
curlew = ['1033500 54/7 3.1648 1.2800 0.05650 0.06432 1060'];
ORTOLAN = ['1033500 45/7 3.0780 1.2220 0.05780 0.06330 1050'];
ortolan = ['1033500 45/7 3.0780 1.2220 0.05780 0.06330 1050'];
CARDINAL = ['954000 54/7 3.0378 1.2283 0.06103 0.07000 1010'];
cardinal = ['954000 54/7 3.0378 1.2283 0.06103 0.07000 1010'];
RAIL = ['954000 45/7 2.9590 1.1730 0.06240 0.06830 1000'];
rail = ['954000 45/7 2.9590 1.1730 0.06240 0.06830 1000'];
CANARY = ['900000 54/7 2.9515 1.1917 0.06463 0.07365 970 '];
canary = ['900000 54/7 2.9515 1.1917 0.06463 0.07365 970 '];
CRANE = ['874500 54/7 2.9108 1.1765 0.06712 0.07632 950 '];
crane = ['874500 54/7 2.9108 1.1765 0.06712 0.07632 950 '];
CONDOR = ['795000 54/7 2.7762 1.1216 0.07396 0.08564 900 '];
condor = ['795000 54/7 2.7762 1.1216 0.07396 0.08564 900 '];
DRAKE = ['795000 26/7 2.8143 1.1430 0.07272 0.08000 900 '];
drake = ['795000 26/7 2.8143 1.1430 0.07272 0.08000 900 '];
MALLARD = ['795000 30/19 2.8956 1.1978 0.07272 0.08000 910 '];
mallard = ['795000 30/19 2.8956 1.1978 0.07272 0.08000 910 '];
TERN = ['795000 45/7 2.7000 1.0730 0.07440 0.08160 900 '];
tern = ['795000 45/7 2.7000 1.0730 0.07440 0.08160 900 '];
CROW = ['715500 54/7 2.6314 1.0637 0.08204 0.09211 830 '];
crow = ['715500 54/7 2.6314 1.0637 0.08204 0.09211 830 '];
STARLING = ['715500 26/7 2.6695 1.0820 0.08142 0.08962 840 '];
starling = ['715500 26/7 2.6695 1.0820 0.08142 0.08962 840 '];
REDWING = ['715500 30/19 2.7457 1.1338 0.08142 0.08962 840 '];
redwing = ['715500 30/19 2.7457 1.1338 0.08142 0.08962 840 '];
FLAMINGO = ['666600 54/7 2.5400 1.0272 0.08763 0.09950 800 '];
flamingo = ['666600 54/7 2.5400 1.0272 0.08763 0.09950 800 '];
ROOK = ['636000 54/7 2.4816 1.0028 0.09198 0.10490 770 '];
rook = ['636000 54/7 2.4816 1.0028 0.09198 0.10490 770 '];
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GROSBEAK = ['636000 26/7 2.5146 1.0210 0.09136 0.10055 780 '];
grosbeak = ['636000 26/7 2.5146 1.0210 0.09136 0.10055 780 '];
EGRET = ['636000 30/19 2.5883 1.0698 0.09136 0.10055 780 '];
egret = ['636000 30/19 2.5883 1.0698 0.09136 0.10055 780 '];
PEACOCK = ['605000 54/7 2.4206 0.9784 0.09633 0.11032 750 '];
peacock = ['605000 54/7 2.4206 0.9784 0.09633 0.11032 750 '];
SQUAB = ['605000 26/7 2.4536 0.9967 0.09571 0.10690 760 '];
squab = ['605000 26/7 2.4536 0.9967 0.09571 0.10690 760 '];
DOVE = ['556500 26/7 2.3546 0.9540 0.10441 0.11554 730 '];
dove = ['556500 26/7 2.3546 0.9540 0.10441 0.11554 730 '];
EAGLE = ['556500 30/7 2.4206 0.9997 0.10441 0.11554 730 '];
eagle = ['556500 30/7 2.4206 0.9997 0.10441 0.11554 730 '];
PARAKEET = ['556500 24/7 2.3220 0.9330 0.10530 0.11560 715 '];
parakeet = ['556500 24/7 2.3220 0.9330 0.10530 0.11560 715 '];
OSPREY = ['556500 18/1 2.2330 0.8660 0.10520 0.11540 700 '];
osprey = ['556500 18/1 2.2330 0.8660 0.10520 0.11540 700 '];
HAWK = ['477000 26/7 2.1793 0.8839 0.12270 0.13480 670 '];
hawk = ['477000 26/7 2.1793 0.8839 0.12270 0.13480 670 '];
HEN = ['477000 30/7 2.2428 0.9266 0.12290 0.13490 670 '];
hen = ['477000 30/7 2.2428 0.9266 0.12290 0.13490 670 '];
PELICAN = ['477000 18/1 2.0680 0.8020 0.12240 0.13440 640 '];
pelican = ['477000 18/1 2.0680 0.8020 0.12240 0.13440 640 '];
IBIS = ['397500 26/7 1.9888 0.8077 0.14720 0.16170 590 '];
ibis = ['397500 26/7 1.9888 0.8077 0.14720 0.16170 590 '];
LARK = ['397500 30/7 2.0472 0.8473 0.14740 0.16190 600 '];
lark = ['397500 30/7 2.0472 0.8473 0.14740 0.16190 600 '];
CHICKADEE = ['397500 18/1 1.8872 0.7345 0.14555 0.15985 575 '];
chickadee = ['397500 18/1 1.8872 0.7345 0.14555 0.15985 575 '];
LINNET = ['336400 26/7 1.8313 0.7437 0.17380 0.19090 530 '];
linnet = ['336400 26/7 1.8313 0.7437 0.17380 0.19090 530 '];
ORIOLE = ['336400 30/7 1.8821 0.7772 0.17400 0.19120 530 '];
oriole = ['336400 30/7 1.8821 0.7772 0.17400 0.19120 530 '];
OSTRICH = ['300000 26/7 1.7272 0.7010 0.19480 0.21400 490 '];
ostrich = ['300000 26/7 1.7272 0.7010 0.19480 0.21400 490 '];
PIPER = ['300000 30/7 1.7780 0.7345 0.19510 0.21440 500 '];
piper = ['300000 30/7 1.7780 0.7345 0.19510 0.21440 500 '];
PARTRIDGE = ['266800 26/7 1.6307 0.6614 0.21890 0.24050 460 '];
partridge = ['266800 26/7 1.6307 0.6614 0.21890 0.24050 460 '];
WAXWING = ['266800 18/1 1.5468 0.6035 0.21678 0.23810 450 '];
waxwing = ['266800 18/1 1.5468 0.6035 0.21678 0.23810 450 '];
MERLIN = ['336400 18/1 1.6460 0.6740 0.17310 0.19010 460 '];
merlin = ['336400 18/1 1.6460 0.6740 0.17310 0.19010 460 '];
clc

disp(' ACSR Conductor''s Code Name and area in CMILS')


disp(' --------------------------------------------- ')
cond=[' '
' bittern bluebird bluejay bobolink canary cardinal chickadee'
' 1272000 2156000 1113000 1431000 900000 954000 397500 '
' chukar condor crane crow curlew dove drake '
' 1781000 795000 874500 715500 1033500 556500 795000 '
' eagle egret falcon finch flamingo flicker grackle '
' 556500 636000 1590000 1113000 666600 477000 1192500 '
' grosbeak hawk hen ibis joree kiwi lapwing '
' 636000 477000 477000 397500 2515000 2167000 1590000 '
' lark linnet mallard martin merlin oriole ortolan '
' 397500 336400 795000 1351000 336400 336400 1033500 '
' osprey ostrich parakeet parrot partridge peacock pelican '
' 556500 300000 556500 1510500 266800 605000 477000 '
' pheasant piper plover rail redwing rook squab '
' 1272000 300000 1431000 954000 715500 636000 605000 '
' starling tern thrasher waxwing '
' 715500 795000 2312000 266800 '];
disp(cond)
name = input('Enter ACSR code name within single quotes -> ');
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if exist(name)
disp(' ')
fprintf(' Al Area Strand Diameter GMR Resistance Ohm/Km Ampacity \n')
fprintf(' CMILS Al/St cm cm 60Hz,25C 60HZ,50C Ampere \n')
fprintf(' '), fprintf(eval(name')), fprintf('\n')
else, disp(' '), disp(' ACSR code name was not found, try again')
disp(' Name must be entered within quotes, without any blanks')
disp(' All characters must be in lower case or upper case letters')
end

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Common questions

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The Geometric Mean Radius (GMR) is crucial in determining the inductance and electrical resistance of ACSR conductors. 'Canary' has a GMR of 1.1917 cm with a resistance of 0.06463 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, and 0.07365 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, with ampacity at 970 Amperes . Meanwhile, 'Eagle' has a slightly larger GMR of 0.9997 cm but similarly, a higher resistance at 0.10441 Ohm/Km and ampacity of 730 Amperes . Despite the smaller GMR, 'Eagle' has higher resistance, suggesting that GMR alone doesn't determine resistance; it integrates with material properties like cross-sectional area that determine current-carrying capacity.

For heavy industrial applications, low resistance and high ampacity are crucial. 'Hawk' reflects higher resistance with values like 0.12270 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, with an ampacity of 670 Amperes . 'Finch', presents a lower resistance at 0.05245 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C with higher ampacity of 1110 Amperes . Consequently, 'Finch' is more advantageous for heavy industrial use, offering lower resistive losses and higher capacity for current flow, essential for sustaining significant energy requirements.

Selecting an ACSR conductor for high voltage requires consideration of conductivity, mechanical stability, and current capacity. 'Grackle' offers a resistance of 0.04897 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, and 0.05630 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, with an ampacity of 1160 Amperes . 'Bittern' presents a higher resistance profile of 0.04750 Ohm/Km and 0.05190 Ohm/Km, respectively, but less ampacity at 1100 Amperes . For high-voltage settings, a conductor like 'Grackle', with lower resistance under high current conditions, would be more favorable as it reduces transmission losses and maintains structural stability under environmental stresses.

Energy losses in transmission lines primarily arise from resistance within the conductors. 'Plover' has a resistance of 0.04077 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, and 0.04723 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, with an ampacity of 1300 Amperes . 'Ostrich', on the other hand, shows a higher resistance of 0.19480 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C and 0.21400 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, and significantly lower ampacity of 490 Amperes . This indicates that 'Plover', having lower resistance and higher ampacity, would experience less energy loss and would be more efficient for power transmission over long distances compared to 'Ostrich', which would have more energy converted to heat due to higher resistance.

ACSR conductors’ strand arrangements affect their mechanical properties significantly. 'Peacock' has a '54/7' arrangement resulting in 2.4206 cm overall diameter and provides good mechanical strength and flexibility with resistances at 0.09633 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C . 'Chickadee', with an '18/1' setup, reflects a smaller diameter of 1.8872 cm but higher resistance of 0.14555 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C . The dense arrangement in 'Peacock' offers superior flexibility and strength, indicating suitability for dynamic environmental applications, unlike 'Chickadee', which is potentially more rigid due to its simpler strand setup.

ACSR conductors are composed of aluminum and steel strands, where the configuration impacts performance. For 'Joree', with its '2515000 76/19' structure, the number of total and steel strands is designed to provide optimal strength and electrical conductivity, as seen by its high ampacity of 1550 Amperes . 'Falcon', on the other hand, has '1590000 54/19', which uses fewer total strands but maintains a high steel-to-aluminum ratio for structural integrity and a comparably high ampacity of 1380 Amperes . The differences highlight that while more aluminum strands can increase conductivity, the right mix and arrangement also ensure mechanical performance and ampacity.

'Flamingo' has a resistance of 0.08763 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C and an ampacity of 800 Amperes, providing reasonable efficiency for power transmission with its structural '54/7' configuration . 'Crow' features a higher resistance of 0.08204 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, but slightly higher ampacity of 830 Amperes . This suggests that 'Crow' might be better suited for applications where higher current capacity is paramount, while 'Flamingo' would potentially be utilized where moderate efficiency and mechanical rigidity are needed.

'Parakeet' features a resistance of 0.10530 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C with an ampacity of 715 Amperes . 'Dove' shows higher resistance of 0.10441 Ohm/Km, though also features equivalent ampacity . 'Parakeet's relatively lower resistance and its higher strand count configuration ('24/7') might provide better mechanical flexibility and strength, crucial for complex urban infrastructure. It potentially allows for better load distribution and reduced electrical losses under variable load conditions typical in urban settings.

The 'THRASHER' ACSR conductor has a code of '2312000 76/19' with a diameter of 4.5771 cm, a GMR of 1.8135 cm, a resistance of 0.02770 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C, a resistance of 0.03000 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, and an ampacity of 1500 Amperes . Comparatively, the 'BLUEBIRD' conductor has a smaller code of '2156000 84/19', a diameter of 4.4755 cm, a GMR of 1.7920 cm, a slightly higher resistance of 0.02900 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 25°C and 0.03140 Ohm/Km at 60Hz and 50°C, and slightly lower ampacity of 1475 Amperes . This indicates 'THRASHER' has better conductivity attributes with lower resistance and higher ampacity than 'BLUEBIRD'.

The code name for ACSR conductors often symbolizes their characteristics like capacity, strand configuration, and mechanical strength. 'Kiwi', with its '2167000 72/7' denotes its configuration, where '2167000' reflects the aluminum area, '72/7' shows the strand pattern with superior thought on mechanical load support confirmed by its ampacity of 1465 Amperes . The strategic combination of aluminum and steel strands in specific ratios denotes a conductor’s electrical and mechanical prowess, making 'Kiwi' a competent choice for environments needing high current capacity and structural durability.

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