Verifying Continuous Current Performance

Independent Validation of Long-Term Ampacity

July 16, 2021

Grounding conductors are typically selected to safely carry high-current fault events, but some utility applications also require them to carry lower continuous currents over extended periods of time.

Using independent high-power laboratory testing, engineers evaluated conductor performance at a maximum operating temperature of 125°C to confirm published continuous current ratings. The testing demonstrated that Copperweld® Century 1909 CCS conductors exceeded published performance values, carrying more than 400 amps continuously while remaining within established temperature limits.

Continuous current testing is one of many quality assurance and performance validation programs Copperweld performs to verify the reliability of its grounding conductors. Combined with short-circuit, mechanical, corrosion, and long-term durability testing, these evaluations help ensure Copperweld grounding products are prepared for the demanding conditions found throughout today's power grid.

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