Beyond Traditional Reconductoring: 80% More Capacity Without Structure Replacement
More Capacity.
Less Capex.
Grid modernization presents utilities with significant challenges as they work to meet growing energy demands. Traditional reconductoring methods often require expensive structure modifications or complete replacements to achieve the required capacity increases - creating budget challenges, construction disruptions, and permitting complications.
Salt River Project (SRP) faced exactly this dilemma with their 8.5-mile double-circuit 230kV Orme-Rudd transmission line in Phoenix. They needed to increase capacity from 2,210A to at least 3,800A, but traditional reconductoring with ACSS would require replacing virtually all structures - despite these structures having another 50 years of useful life remaining.
Through a rigorous evaluation process, SRP identified a solution that delivered the required capacity while preserving existing infrastructure, finishing ahead of schedule, and coming in with estimated costs 12% under budget. Our comprehensive case study details their selection process, implementation approach, and outcomes.
Discover SRP's Strategic Approach to Urban Capacity Upgrades
Our detailed case study provides an in-depth look at how SRP successfully navigated technical challenges, evaluated alternatives, and implemented a solution that exceeded expectations. From initial challenge assessment through implementation and lessons learned, see the complete project journey.
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Why This Matters.
The SRP Orme-Rudd project demonstrates that advanced conductor
technology can offer:
- Substantial capacity increases (80% in SRP's case) without structure modifications
- Significant economic advantages when structure replacement is avoided
- Compatibility with standard utility installation practices
- Reduced community disruption in developed areas
- Thoughtful engineering maximizes existing infrastructure assets
SRP's success has led them to incorporate HTLS conductors into their
engineering standards – a critical step for broader industry adoption as
utilities work to expand grid capacity in established service territories where securing new corridors is increasingly difficult.
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About TS Conductor.
TS Conductor is modernizing the world's power grids to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Founded by engineers for engineers who love solving tough problems, we've developed a patented conductor technology that's been proven through extensive third-party testing and thousands of miles of successful installations since 2016. Our mission is to ensure access to affordable and reliable electricity that promotes economic prosperity and improves the lives of ordinary people.
