DocumentCode
970092
Title
Connectors for Aluminum Cables: A Study of the Degradation Mechanisms and Design Criteria for Reliable Connectors
Author
Farrell, T.
Volume
9
Issue
1
fYear
1973
fDate
3/1/1973 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
30
Lastpage
36
Abstract
The mechanisms of degradation which occur in mechanical connectors on aluminum power conductors have been examined. The factors investigated include constant and cycling mechanical load, stress relaxation, plastic deformation, surface finish, temperature, temperature cycling, and supertemperature. The aluminum-aluminum interface is shown to be stable, and the design requirements for stable connections to aluminum conductors are given.
Keywords
Aluminum cables; Contacts; Device reliability; Power cables; Underground cables; Aluminum; Connectors; Contacts; Degradation; Mechanical cables; Rough surfaces; Surface finishing; Surface resistance; Surface roughness; Temperature;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Parts, Hybrids, and Packaging, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0361-1000
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TPHP.1973.1136710
Filename
1136710
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