The recent developments of aluminium conductors in France in public distribution and industrial plants

Abstract

IN 1964, the total French consumption of aluminium amounted to 226 000 tons, out of' which electricity, Including electrodomestic appliances and electronic radio, used up 42 000 tons. i.e. about 18.5°. The conductors to which particular attention is given in this paper represent 20 000 tons, which is a little less than 9% of the total French consumption. These are divided as follows : Bare conductors for overhead lines: Aluminium-steel reinforced 8 000 tons yearly (aluminium content) Ahmelec 4 500 tons yearly (alloy) Insulated cables 5 600 tons yearly (aluminium) Bus-bars 1900 tons yearly.