Salt River Project (SRP).
8.5 MI
230KV
RECONDUCTORING
Project overview.
Technology.
SRP engineers concluded that TS Conductor's double-bundled TS Cloudveil M3 (1181 kcmil) was the optimal solution, replacing the existing double bundle 954 Rail ACSR configuration.
Challenges.
SRP needed to significantly increase the line's capacity without replacing the existing towers, a constraint that ruled out many traditional reconductoring options. The project also had to be completed within a budget of $11.5 million.
Key outcomes.
TS Conductor's compatibility with standard installation practices was a key factor in the project's success. SRP crews seamlessly adapted to the new technology without any specialized training or equipment required, keeping the project on track and maintaining high safety standards throughout.
Increased the line's ampacity from 1636A to 3978A, a 143% improvement.
Maintained a similar outer diameter (increasing only slightly from 1.165" to 1.17") with minimal tension and thermal sag, allowing use of existing towers without modifications.
Completed ahead of schedule, with final costs totaling approximately $10.1 million, under the initial budget of $11.5 million.
Achieved capacity upgrade with minimal disruption to the surrounding urban area of Phoenix.
