Copper: The solid foundation stone and innovation engine of the power industry

In today's era of rapid development of science and technology, electricity is like the "blood" of social operation, a steady stream of power for various fields. Behind the power industry, copper, with its excellent performance, has become a key force to promote the development of electric power. Recently, a summit focusing on cutting- edge technologies in the power industry was held in Shanghai. The extensive application and innovation achievements of copper in the

power field became a highlight of the summit, showing the great potential of the deep integration of copper and power industry.

Copper: the efficient messenger of power transmission

In the high-voltage transmission line, copper wire with its high conductivity and low resistance, can efficiently transmit electrical energy, greatly reducing the loss of power in the transmission process. Compared with other materials, copper wires can withstand greater current loads, ensuring the stability and reliability of long-distance, large-capacity power transmission. Whether it is the ultra-high voltage transmission line across the mountains and rivers, or the middle and low voltage distribution network deep in the city, copper wire ensures the smooth transmission of power with its excellent performance, and provides a solid energy support for the bright lights of the city and the vigorous development of industry.

In substations, copper busbars also play an important role. It connects

various electrical equipment together to form a stable power transmission network. The high strength and good heat dissipation performance of the copper bus make it not easy to heat and deform when carrying high load current, which ensures the safe and stable operation of the substation. At the same time, the installation and maintenance of the copper bus is relatively convenient, which reduces

the operation and maintenance cost of the power system and improves the efficiency of power transmission.

Innovative process: Copper helps power equipment upgrade

In the field of transformer manufacturing, new copper alloy materials and advanced winding processes have been widely used. On the basis of maintaining the excellent electrical conductivity of copper, copper alloy materials further improve its strength and corrosion resistance, making the service life of the transformer longer and the performance more stable. The advanced winding process can optimize the winding structure of the transformer, reduce the winding resistance, improve the efficiency of the transformer and reduce the energy loss.

In addition, in cable manufacturing, the application of copper is also constantly innovative. The use of new insulation materials and copper composite technology, the production of cables with better insulation and mechanical properties. For example, in the manufacture of submarine cables, the combination of copper and high-performance insulation materials enables the cable to operate stably in the harsh Marine environment and realize the efficient transmission of new energy sources such as offshore wind power.

Environmental protection concept: Copper promotes the sustainable development of the power industry

With the increasing awareness of environmental protection today, the sustainable development of the power industry has become the focus of the industry. Copper, as a recyclable material, plays an active role in the environmental protection process of the power industry. At the summit, many companies demonstrated their achievements in the recycling of power equipment, and the recycling of copper is an important part of it. Through advanced recycling technology, copper in discarded power equipment can be efficiently recovered and put back into production after treatment, reducing the exploitation of original resources and reducing environmental pollution.

At the same time, the application of copper in power equipment helps

improve the reliability and durability of the equipment. For example, electrical contacts and connectors made of copper have good electrical conductivity and wear resistance, which can withstand frequent current shocks and mechanical vibration, extend the service life of power equipment, reduce the frequency of equipment replacement, and promote the sustainable development of the power industry from the source.