AERIAL BUNCHED CABLES
Aerial Bunched Cable (ABC) are a very naval concept for overhead power Distribution. When compared to the conventional bare conductor overhead distribution system, ABC provides higher maintenance and operative cost. This system is ideal for rural distribution and specially attractive for installation difficult terrains such as hilly areas, forest areas; coastal areas etc .These cables are being designed. Manufactured & tested conforming to IS: 14255 & other international specifications. ABC is also considered to be the choice for power distribution in congested urban areas with narrow lanes and by-lanes. In developing urban complex, ABC is the better choice because of flexibility for re routing as demanded by changes in urban development plan.
ABC can be conveniently used :
> As replacement of bare lines n Rural areas, in woods and in other localities & narrow streets where the space is limited.
> As replacement of bare lines where reliability of supply is of prime importance.
> As replacement of bare lines where high degree of stability of supply voltage is of importance.
> In hilly terrains where cost of erection of overhead lines or underground cable becomes very high.
> As reinforcement of existing system without increasing voltage.
> For temporary supplies.
