Electrical power line connector

摘要

An electrical connector for connecting electrical power transmission lines where the electrical connector is capable of conducting 1×106 to 2.5×106 siemens per meter squared (S/m2), and includes a base metal having a surface layer doped with a conductive material dopant. The conductive dopant material improves the reliability and performance of the electrical connector. An electrical power transmission system includes electrical power transmission lines connected by the electrical connector, and a method of joining power transmission lines with the electrical connector.

主权项

1. An electrical power line connector capable of conducting about 1×106 to about 2.5×106 siemens per meter squared (S/m2) comprising a base metal having a surface, wherein the surface is doped with a conductive material dopant other than the base metal, and wherein contact resistance of the connector increases by less than 50% after undergoing thermal cycling from ambient temperature to about 150° C. for up to 300 cycles.