A subsidiary of Composite Technology Corporation

Irvine, California

INNOVATIVE CONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS FOR POWER TRANSMISSION

AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
Introducing the CTC Cable Solution - ACCC

ACCC (Aluminum Conductor Composite Core) Conductor

A novel cable design using proven advanced materials

Increases capacity
Improves reliability of a grid system
Improves the safety of any power grid

Core incorporates high-strength carbon and glass

fibers with special polymers to create a cable that:
Virtually eliminates thermal sag

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The CTC Cable Solution - ACCC

Provides up to 100% increase in ampacity

Has higher conductivity
Significantly reduces elevated temperature sag
Exhibits excellent self-dampening characteristics
Reduced sag and high-strength core allows greater spans
(reduces number of structures or reducing height requirements)

Non-metallic core eliminates bi-metallic corrosion

Can replace ACSR without modifying structures due to its
similar weight and tension properties

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ACCC Cable Solutions for the Transmission Grid

The ACCC Cable Provides Solutions for the Following:

Increased power demand

Aging transmission grid
Increasing number of constrained lines
Increased blackout potential
Difficulties in obtaining new pathway approvals
Limited incentives for investment in the grid
Increasing environmental concerns
Regulatory constraints
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ACCC Design Features

ACCCs Design is Stronger, Lighter and More Efficient

concentric round conventional TW ACCC/TW

eg 795 kcmil eg 959.6 kcmil eg 1020 kcmil

Compared to conventional conductors of the same diameter:

CTCs ACCC core is lighter and stronger than steel
The ACCC cable has 28% more aluminum for increased conductivity
The ACCC cable uses trapezoidal-shaped aluminum wires and smaller
diameter core to increase the kcmil rating

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ACCC Superior High-Temp Performance

ACCC Has Very Low Thermal Expansion Coefficient

Testing at temperatures approaching 200 degrees C, shows
the cable exhibiting very little sag

ACCC operated 57
cooler than ACSR with
identical current
ACCC cable: 4.5 inches at
183C

ACSR cable: 60.3 inches at

240C

Demonstrating Sag Advantage

Kinetrics facility, Toronto, Nov. 2003

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High Temperature Sag Comparison

ACCCs Exceptional High Temperature, Low Sag Capability

1500 AMP - Sag Profile (@ enhanced amp rating)

Comparison
Conductors

(Drake ACSR)

Drake ACSS MS

Drake ACSS MS TW

Suwannee MS

Drake ACCC TW
ACCC Conductor
32 ft sag limit
------------------ 1000 ft Ruling Span* ------------------

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Lower I2R Power Losses

ACCC Has Lowest I2R Power Losses

ACCCs greater aluminum content enables higher conductivity
and lower resistance properties, lowering I2R power losses.

2
I R Conductor Power Loss (kW/mile)

500
DRAKE ACSR
400
KiloWatt/mile (per

DRAKE ACSS
conductor)

300 DRAKE ACSS/TW

200 SUWANNEE ACSS/TW

100 DRAKE ACCC/TW

0 Comparison
Operation at 1500 Amps Conductors

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 ACCC-ACCR-ACSS-ACSR Comparison

D R A KE KCM IL Overall Rated Co re Co re Co re Co re Co re Co re

C O M P A R IS O N Rating Diameter Strength Diameter Rated Tensile Thermal Stiffness Flexural
(T YP E) (area) (inches) (po unds) (inches) Strength Strength (psi) Expansio n (mo dulus) Strength

A C C C (C T C ) 10 2 0 1.10 8 4 1,0 0 0 0 .3 7 4 3 8 ,0 0 0 3 4 8 ,0 0 0 1.5 x 10 ^ - 6 16 M s i 6 2 3 M pa

A C C R (3M ) 795 1.108 31,134 0.410 18,556 142,000 3.3 x 10 ^ -6 32 M si n/a

A C SS 795 1.108 25,900 0.408 20,596 158,000 12 x 10 ^-6 29 M si n/a

A C SR 795 1.108 31,500 0.408 16,836 129,000 12 x 10 ^ -6 29 M si n/a

D R A KE RESISTA NCE VA LUES A M P A CITY RA TINGS SA G A T 1,000 FOOT SP A N ***

C O M P A R IS O N DC 20 DEG C A C 75 DEG C A C 200 DEG C 75 C 100 C 200 C 75 C 100 C 200 C
(T YP E) (o hms/kft) (o hms/kft) (o hms/kft) (degrees) (degrees) (degrees) (degrees) (degrees) (degrees)

A C C C (C T C ) 0 .0 16 5 0 .0 2 0 6 0 .0 2 9 1 10 2 5 12 6 5 18 6 3 2 4 .4 5 2 4 .5 8 2 4 .7 6

A C C R (3M ) 0.0208 0.0255 0.0360 992 1221 1798 27.22 28.15 30.45

A C SS 0.0209 0.0257 0.0363 896 1103 1662 32.08 33.4 38.43

A C SR 0.0214 0.0263 0.0369 908 1123 --- 32.07 33.37 ---

*** Go verning sag co nditio n is equal tensio n set to 5670 po unds at 60 deg F

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ACCC Installation Overview

ACCC Installations Use Conventional Methods and Tools

A unique wedge assembly crimped inside the

aluminum housing, assures long-term reliable
performance.

Installations to date, include:

EPRI Solutions City of Kingman
Haslet, TX, 8/04 Kingman, KS, 12/04
Holland BOPW Austin Energy
Holland, MI, 8/04 Austin, TX, 12/04
Niagara Mohawk Arizona Public Svc.
Buffalo, NY, 11/04 Phoenix, AZ, 3/05
Xcel Energy
Denver, CO, 5/05
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ACCC Comprehensive Testing

ACCC Establishes Performance Leadership Through Testing

On-going testing and analysis will continue
to ensure ACCC performance leadership.

Stress / Strain Electrical resistivity

Creep Conductivity
Thermal elongation and sag Power loss
Self dampening Impedance
Connector interface EMF/Corona
Axial impact Sheave
Torsional ductility Thermal expansion
Flexural strength Fatigue
Environmental degradation Notched impact

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CTC and FCI Burndy Team for Accessories

Team Designs and Manufactures Hardware for ACCC

CTC produces core

FCI/Burndy produces splices, deadends and accessories
Accessories marketed world-wide

All CTC accessories are designed for full tension use, achieving a minimum
of 95% of the ASTM rated strength of the ACCC conductor.

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ACCC in PLS CADD Design Tool

Power Line Designers Can Now Use ACCC in PLS-CADD

DRAKE ACSR DRAKE ACCC

Tension = 5600 lbs. Tension = 3600 lbs.
Sag @ 50C (122F) Sag @ 125C (257F)
Ampacity = 590 amps Ampacity = 1450amps

After extensive analysis and empirical testing, ACCCs electrical

and mechanical characteristics have been included in the PLS
CADD design tool

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PLAT - New Power Line Analysis Tool by CTC

Showcases CTCs innovative technology vs. conventional

commodity products
Designed for utility executives and planning engineers to
understand the increased financial, mechanical and
electrical advantages of ACCC
The most comprehensive comparative line analysis tool in
the industry
Illustrates that ACCC is the most cost-effective and reliable
solution for increased power delivery
P.L.A.T. is available at:
http://65.104.111.5/PowerLineAnalysisTool/
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ACCC Conductor Economic Benefit Summary

Confirm Economic and Performance Benefits for Each Line

with CTCs PLAT
Reduction in congestion
cost
Revenue potential while
reducing rates to consumers
Growth long after traditional
solutions have reached
maximum output
Increased daily power
throughput

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History of the ACCC Conductor

CTC began ACCC conductor development in 2001

CTC composite conductor core testing initiated 2003
General Cable begins wrapping aluminum wire around
CTCs core to produce ACCC/TW conductor in 2003
FCI/Burndy strategic relationship formed in 2004
CTC Cable Corporation subsidiary begins commercial
production in 2004
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