Overhead Conductor Selection for Coastal and Salt-Spray Environments
Selecting overhead conductors for coastal and marine environments requires prioritizing high electrochemical corrosion resistance, high tensile strength, and robust outer insulation to combat severe salt-fog deposition, high humidity, and airborne salinity. The primary engineering challenge is mitigating galvanic corrosion between dissimilar metals (e.g., aluminum and steel) and preventing pitting or stress-corrosion cracking. Optimal selection dictates […]