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Deformation processed Al/Ca nano-filamentary composite conductors for HVDC applications
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering
  • Charles F. Czahor, Iowa State University
  • Iver E. Anderson, Iowa State University
  • Trevor M. Riedemann, Iowa State University
  • Alan M. Russell, Iowa State University
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Conference
38th Risø International Symposium on Materials Science
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
1-1-2017
DOI
10.1088/1757-899X/219/1/012014
Conference Title
Advanced Metallic Materials by Microstructural Design
Conference Date
September 4-8, 2017
Geolocation
(55.6945179, 12.102070799999979)
Abstract
Efficient long-distance power transmission is necessary as the world continues to implement renewable energy sources, often sited in remote areas. Light, strong, high-conductivity materials are desirable for this application to reduce both construction and operational costs. In this study an Al/Ca (11.5% vol.) composite with nano-filamentary reinforcement was produced by powder metallurgy then extruded, swaged, and wire drawn to a maximum true strain of 12.7. The tensile strength increased exponentially as the filament size was reduced to the sub-micron level. In an effort to improve the conductor's ability to operate at elevated temperatures, the deformation-processed wires were heat-treated at 260°C to transform the Ca-reinforcing filaments to Al2Ca. Such a transformation raised the tensile strength by as much as 28%, and caused little change in ductility, while the electrical conductivity was reduced by only 1% to 3%. Al/Al2Ca composites are compared to existing conductor materials to show how implementation could affect installation and performance.
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This proceeding is published as Czahor, C.F., Anderson, I.E., Riedemann, T.M., and Russell, A.M., “Deformation processed Al/Ca nano-filamentary composite conductors for HVDC applications.” IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (219) 2017: 012014, doi:10.1088/1757-899X/219/1/012014. Posted with permission.

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Citation Information
Charles F. Czahor, Iver E. Anderson, Trevor M. Riedemann and Alan M. Russell. "Deformation processed Al/Ca nano-filamentary composite conductors for HVDC applications" Risø, DenmarkIOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering Vol. 219 (2017) p. 012014
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/alan_russell/28/