Advanced Composite Materials: A Panacea for Improved Electricity Transmission

The demand for electricity has increased drastically due to population explosion globally. Unfortunately, supply does not meet the demand. Consequently, transmission grid becomes overloaded, culminating in frequent power outages. Worse still, lacks adequate maintenance, and this led energy crisis Africa some parts of Asia. In review, studies on strength weaknesses existing conductors were conducted. Further studied natural artificial phenomena that attack overhead networks. It was observed besides inherent conductor defects, overloading, bush fire, short-circuit, harsh weather, lightning factors ravage grid. Hence, there is need develop more robust materials can withstand these challenges. conventional such as all aluminum (AAC) steel reinforced (ACSR) are challenged by low operating temperatures, among others. High-temperature low-sag (HTLS) invented tackle shortcomings certainly have higher ampacity better thermal rating than conductors. However, challenges still devastate them. So, from study conducted, it discovered developing advanced nano-based Al-composite would help ameliorating prevalent Such an Al-nanocomposite possess stability be durable cost effective.