Fiber-reinforced nanoparticle-loaded thermoset polymer composite wires and cables, and methods

Thermoset polymer composite wires including a multiplicity of substantially continuous fibers embedded in a solidified polymer composite matrix and forming a substantially continuous filament, the solidified polymer composite matrix further including a polymer formed by curing a polymer precursor from a liquid state and a multiplicity of nanoparticles having a median diameter of one micrometer or less substantially uniformly dispersed throughout the polymer composite matrix, and optionally, a corrosion resistant sheath surrounding the substantially continuous filament. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of particles includes surface-modified particles having a core and a surface modifying agent associated with the core and reacted with the polymer cured from a liquid state. Stranded cables including one or more such thermoset polymer composite wires, and methods of making and using such thermoset polymer composite wires and stranded cables are also described.

Installation of spliced electrical transmission cables

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Aluminum matrix composite wire

Wires and cables made from ceramic oxide fibers encapsulated within a matrix that includes aluminum.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Aluminum matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Wires and cables made from ceramic oxide fibers encapsulated within a matrix that includes aluminum.

Method of making fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite

Method of making articles comprising polycrystalline α-Al 2 O 3 fibers within a matrix of aluminum, or an alloy of aluminum and up to about 2% copper.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Method of installing an electrical transmission cable

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Compression connector and assembly for composite cables and methods for making and using same

A compression connector and assembly include an elongated, interiorly hollow tube, and at least one tubular sleeve, the tube including a first material exhibiting a first axial extrusion rate and the sleeve including a second material exhibiting a second axial extrusion rate, wherein the sleeve wall thickness is selected such that, when inserted into the tube and subjected to mechanical compression in a direction substantially orthogonal to the tube's exterior surface, deforms so that the first and second materials extrude axially at substantially the same rate. In some exemplary embodiments, the sleeve wall thickness may be selected to be thin, or the sleeve may include a multiplicity of axially spaced-apart corrugations formed in at least one exterior or interior surface. The assembly may include stranded composite wires, optionally with a tape covering only a portion of the composite wires. A method of making the compression connector is also described.

INSULATED COMPOSITE POWER CABLE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME

An insulated composite power cable having a wire core defining a common longitudinal axis, a multiplicity of composite wires around the wire core, and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite wires. In some embodiments, a first multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the wire core in a first lay direction at a first lay angle defined relative to a center longitudinal axis over a first lay length, and a second multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the first multiplicity of composite wires in the first lay direction at a second lay angle over a second lay length, the relative difference between the first lay angle and the second lay angle being no greater than about 4°. The insulated composite cables may be used for underground or underwater electrical power transmission. Methods of making and using the insulated composite cables are also described. 1. A composite cable , comprising:a first composite wire defining a common longitudinal axis;a plurality of second composite wires helically stranded around the first composite wire about the common longitudinal axis; anda sheath surrounding the first composite wire and a sheath surrounding each of the second composite wires, wherein the sheaths comprise a thermoplastic polymeric material;wherein the first composite wire and each of the second composite wires comprises a plurality of carbon fibers in a polymeric matrix; andwherein the sheaths are distinct from the polymeric matrices of the first and second composite wires.2. The composite power cable of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of second composite wires is arranged around the first composite wire defining the common longitudinal axis in at least one cylindrical layer formed about the common longitudinal axis when viewed in a radial cross section.34-. (canceled)5. The composite power cable of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of second composite wires is arranged in at least two cylindrical layers ...

Cable and method of making the same

Cable having a stress parameter less than 0 MPa and method for cable. The cable has a longitudinal core having a thermal expansion coefficient; and a plurality of wires collectively having a thermal expansion coefficient greater than the thermal expansion coefficient of the core. The plurality of wires, which are stranded around the core, include at least one of aluminum wires, copper wires, aluminum alloy wires, or copper alloy wires. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The wire exhibits zero breaks over a length of at least 300 meters when tested according to a specified test.

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite

A composite metal matrix formed of polycrystalline alpha-Al2O3 fibers encapsulated within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper is disclosed. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

METHOD OF MAKING ALUMINUM MATRIX COMPOSITE WIRE

Method provides ceramic fibers with a matrix that includes aluminum.

Method of making aluminum matrix composite wire

Method provides ceramic fibers with a matrix that includes aluminum.

INSTALLATION OF SPLICED ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CABLES

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Overhead high power transmission cable comprising fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite wire

Overhead high power transmission cable comprising a plurality of wires comprising polycrystalline α-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper.

Method for making metal cladded metal matrix composite wire

A method for forming metal-cladded metal matrix composite wires. The method associates a ductile metal cladding to the exterior surface of a metal matrix composite wire comprising a plurality of continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix.

Aluminum matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Wires and cables made from ceramic oxide fibers encapsulated within a matrix that includes aluminum.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

COMPRESSION CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY FOR COMPOSITE CABLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

A compression connector and assembly include an elongated, interiorly hollow tube, and at least one tubular sleeve, the tube including a first material exhibiting a first axial extrusion rate and the sleeve including a second material exhibiting a second axial extrusion rate, wherein the sleeve wall thickness is selected such that, when inserted into the tube and subjected to mechanical compression in a direction substantially orthogonal to the tube's exterior surface, deforms so that the first and second materials extrude axially at substantially the same rate. In some exemplary embodiments, the sleeve wall thickness may be selected to be thin, or the sleeve may include a multiplicity of axially spaced-apart corrugations formed in at least one exterior or interior surface. The assembly may include stranded composite wires, optionally with a tape covering only a portion of the composite wires. A method of making the compression connector is also described. 1. A compression connector comprising:an elongated and interiorly hollow inner tube defining a center longitudinal axis, an interior surface defined by a first radial dimension, an exterior surface defined by a second radial dimension greater than the first radial dimension, and first and second opposed terminal ends, the tube comprising a first material exhibiting a first axial extrusion rate;at least one tubular sleeve comprising a second material exhibiting a second axial extrusion rate, the at least one tubular sleeve having a length, and an exterior surface defined by a third radial dimension less than the first radial dimension, an interior surface defining an interiorly hollow portion having a fourth radial dimension less than the third radial dimension, and first and second opposed terminal ends, wherein a difference between the third and fourth radial dimensions is selected to define a wall thickness such that the at least one sleeve, when axially inserted through the first or second terminal end of the ...

Metal-cladded metal matrix composite wire

Metal-cladded metal matrix composite wires that include a hot worked metal cladding associated with the exterior surface of a metal matrix composite wire comprising a plurality of continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix.

Insulated composite power cable and method of making and using same

An insulated composite power cable having a wire core defining a common longitudinal axis, a multiplicity of composite wires around the wire core, and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite wires. In some embodiments, a first multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the wire core in a first lay direction at a first lay angle defined relative to a center longitudinal axis over a first lay length, and a second multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the first multiplicity of composite wires in the first lay direction at a second lay angle over a second lay length, the relative difference between the first lay angle and the second lay angle being no greater than about 4°. The insulated composite cables may be used for underground or underwater electrical power transmission. Methods of making and using the insulated composite cables are also described.

Aluminum matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Wires and cables made from ceramic oxide fibers encapsulated within a matrix that includes aluminum.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite wire

Wire comprising polycrystalline alpha-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper.

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite wire

Composite wire comprising polycrystalline alpha-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of aluminum, or an alloy of aluminum and up to about 2% copper. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

FIBER-REINFORCED NANOPARTICLE-LOADED THERMOSET POLYMER COMPOSITE WIRES AND CABLES, AND METHODS

Thermoset polymer composite wires including a multiplicity of substantially continuous fibers embedded in a solidified polymer composite matrix and forming a substantially continuous filament, the solidified polymer composite matrix further including a polymer formed by curing a polymer precursor from a liquid state and a multiplicity of nanoparticles having a median diameter of one micrometer or less substantially uniformly dispersed throughout the polymer composite matrix, and optionally, a corrosion resistant sheath surrounding the substantially continuous filament. In some embodiments, the multiplicity of particles includes surface-modified particles having a core and a surface modifying agent associated with the core and reacted with the polymer cured from a liquid state. Stranded cables including one or more such thermoset polymer composite wires, and methods of making and using such thermoset polymer composite wires and stranded cables are also described. 1. A method comprising:impregnating a plurality of substantially continuous fibers with a polymer composite matrix comprising a liquid polymer precursor and a plurality of particles substantially uniformly dispersed throughout the liquid polymer precursor, wherein the plurality of particles has a median diameter of one micrometer or less;pulling the fibers impregnated with the polymer composite matrix through a die; andcuring the liquid polymer precursor to form a cured polymer and at least partially solidify the polymer composite matrix in the die, thereby forming a substantially continuous thermoset polymer composite wire filament.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of particles comprises reactive surface-modified particles further comprising a nanoparticle core and a reactive surface modifying agent associated with the nanoparticle core; andwherein the step of curing the liquid polymer precursor comprises reacting the liquid polymer precursor with the reactive surface modifying agent.3. ( ...

INSULATED COMPOSITE POWER CABLE AND METHOD OF MAKING AND USING SAME

An insulated composite power cable having a wire core defining a common longitudinal axis, a multiplicity of composite wires around the wire core, and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite wires. In some embodiments, a first multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the wire core in a first lay direction at a first lay angle defined relative to a center longitudinal axis over a first lay length, and a second multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the first multiplicity of composite wires in the first lay direction at a second lay angle over a second lay length, the relative difference between the first lay angle and the second lay angle being no greater than about 4°. The insulated composite cables may be used for underground or underwater electrical power transmission. Methods of making and using the insulated composite cables are also described.

SUBMERSIBLE COMPOSITE CABLE AND METHODS

Embodiments of submersible composite cables include a non-composite electrically conductive core cable, a multiplicity of composite cables, including a multiplicity of composite wires, around the core cable, and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite cables. Other embodiments include an electrically conductive core cable; a multiplicity of elements selected from fluid transport, electrical power transmission, electrical signal transmission, light transmission, weight elements, buoyancy elements, filler elements, or armor elements, arranged around the core cable in at least one cylindrical layer defined about a center longitudinal axis of the core cable when viewed in a radial cross section; a multiplicity of composite wires surrounding the elements in at least one cylindrical layer about the center longitudinal axis; and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite wires. The composite wires may be metal matrix or polymer composite wires. Methods of making and using submersible composite cables are also disclosed.

INSTALLATION OF SPLICED ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CABLES

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Aluminum matrix composite wire

Aluminum matrix composite wire comprising ceramic fibers with a matrix of aluminum.

Methods of Making Metal Matrix Composites Including Inorganic Particles and Discontinuous Fibers

A method of making a porous metal matrix composite is provided. The method includes mixing a metal powder, a plurality of inorganic particles, and a plurality of discontinuous fibers to form a mixture, wherein the metal powder comprises aluminum, magnesium, an aluminum alloy, or a magnesium alloy. The method further includes sintering the mixture to form the porous metal matrix composite. Typically, the inorganic particles comprise porous particles or ceramic bubbles or glass bubbles, and the inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers are dispersed in the metal. The metal matrix composite has a lower density than the metal and an acceptable yield strength. 1. A method of making a porous metal matrix composite comprising:a. mixing a metal powder, a plurality of inorganic particles, and a plurality of discontinuous fibers, thereby forming a mixture; andb. sintering the mixture, thereby forming the porous metal matrix composite.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixture is sintered in a die.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sintering is performed at a temperature of between 250 degrees Celsius and 1 claim 1 ,000 degrees Celsius claim 1 , inclusive.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sintering comprises applied pressure.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the sintering is performed at a pressure of between 4 megapascals and 200 megapascals claim 4 , inclusive.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixing is performed using an acoustic mixer claim 1 , a mechanical mixer claim 1 , or a tumbler.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixture comprises the inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers dispersed in the metal powder.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inorganic particles comprises porous particles comprising porous metal oxide particles claim 1 , porous metal hydroxide particles claim 1 , porous metal carbonates claim 1 , porous carbon particles claim 1 , porous silica particles claim 1 , porous dehydrated aluminosilicate ...

Cable and method of making the same

Cable comprising at least one of aramid, ceramic, boron, poly(p-phenylene-2.6-benzobisoxazole), graphite, carbon, titanium, tungsten, or shape memory alloy and having a stress parameter not greater than 5 MPa. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Method for making metal cladded metal matrix composite wire

A method for forming metal-cladded metal matrix composite wires. The method associates a ductile metal cladding to the exterior surface of a metal matrix composite wire comprising a plurality of continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.

METAL MATRIX COMPOSITES INCLUDING INORGANIC PARTICLES AND DISCONTINUOUS FIBERS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

A metal matrix composite is provided, including a metal, inorganic particles, and discontinuous fibers. The inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers are dispersed in the metal. The metal includes aluminum, magnesium, or alloys thereof. The inorganic particles have an envelope density that is at least 30% less than a density of the metal. The metal matrix composite has a lower envelope density than the matrix metal while retaining a substantial amount of the mechanical properties of the metal. 1. A metal matrix composite , comprising:a. a metal, the metal comprising aluminum, magnesium, or alloys thereof;b. a plurality of inorganic particles, the inorganic particles having an envelope density that is at least 30% less than a density of the metal; andc. a plurality of discontinuous fibers,wherein the inorganic particles and the discontinuous fibers are dispersed in the metal.2. The metal matrix composite of claim 1 , wherein the metal matrix composite has an envelope density that is at least 8% less than the density of the metal and can withstand a strain of 1% prior to fracture.3. The metal matrix composite of claim 2 , wherein the metal matrix composite can withstand a strain of 2% prior to fracture.4. The metal matrix composite of claim 1 , wherein the metal matrix composite has a yield strength of 50 megapascals or greater.5. The metal matrix composite of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of inorganic particles comprises porous particles comprising porous metal oxide particles claim 1 , porous metal hydroxide particles claim 1 , porous metal carbonates claim 1 , porous carbon particles claim 1 , porous silica particles claim 1 , porous dehydrated aluminosilicate particles claim 1 , porous dehydrated metal hydrate particles claim 1 , zeolite particles claim 1 , porous glass particles claim 1 , expanded perlite particles claim 1 , expanded vermiculite particles claim 1 , porous sodium silicate particles claim 1 , engineered porous ceramic particles claim 1 , ...

Method of making fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite wire

Method of making wire comprising polycrystalline alpha-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

METHOD OF REHABILITATING OR REMEDIATING STRUCTURES

A method of rehabilitating or remediating a structure comprises forming a sealed region () over or about a portion of the structure and drawing air from the region (). A supply of a structural adhesive is placed in fluid communication with region () so that as air is drawn from the region () the adhesive flows into the region and fills discontinuities in the structure. Fiber reinforcement or other strengthening material is placed in the region () so that the adhesive also penetrates through the material to band the material to the structure. 1. A method of rehabilitating or remediating a structure comprising:infusing a structural adhesive into the structure.2. The method according to wherein infusing a structural adhesive comprises:forming a substantially sealed region over or about at least a portion of the structure;drawing air form the region of; and,placing a supply of the structural adhesive in fluid communication with the region wherein the drawing of air form the region infuses the structural adhesive into the region and structure.3. A method of rehabilitating or remediating a structure comprising:forming a substantially sealed region over or about at least a portion of the structure;drawing air from the region; and,providing a fluid communication path between a supplying structural adhesive and the region wherein structural adhesive is infused into the region and into the structure by the air drawn from the region.4. The method according to any one of to comprising claim 1 , prior to infusing the structural adhesive: laying a fibre reinforcing or strengthening material over the at least a portion of the structure; wherein structural adhesive infused into the region is infused into the structure through the fibre reinforcing or strengthening material.5. The method according to any one of to wherein drawing air comprises coupling a vacuum or relative negative pressure source at one or more locations to the region.6. The method according to any one of to ...

Installation of spliced electrical transmission cables

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Submersible composite cable and methods

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires that include a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix. The wire exhibits zero breaks over a length of at least 300 meters when tested according to a specified test.

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite

A composite metal matrix formed of polycrystalline .alpha.-Al2O3 fibers encapsulated within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2 % copper is disclosed. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

Insulated composite power cable and method of making and using same

An insulated composite power cable having a wire core defining a common longitudinal axis, a multiplicity of composite wires around the wire core, and an insulative sheath surrounding the composite wires. In some embodiments, a first multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the wire core in a first lay direction at a first lay angle defined relative to a center longitudinal axis over a first lay length, and a second multiplicity of composite wires is helically stranded around the first multiplicity of composite wires in the first lay direction at a second lay angle over a second lay length, the relative difference between the first lay angle and the second lay angle being no greater than about 4o. The insulated composite cables may be used for underground or underwater electrical power transmission. Methods of making and using the insulated composite cables are also described.

Fiber-reinforced aluminum matrix composite

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite

A composite metal matrix formed of polycrystalline α-Al2O3 fibers encapsulated within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2 % copper is disclosed. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE WITH ALUMINUM MATRIX

Metal matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Metal matrix composite wires (59) that include at least one tow comprising a plurality of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers (51) in a metal matrix. The fibers are selected from the group of ceramic fibers carbon fibers, and mixtures thereof. The wires have certain specified characteristics such as roundness values, roundness uniformity values, and/or diameter uniformity values.

Installation of spliced electrical transmission cables

A method of installing an electrical transmission cable includes providing an electrical transmission cable extending from a first end to a second end. The cable includes a flexible, full tension splice between the first end and the second end. Additionally, the electrical transmission cable includes at least one composite wire. Additionally, the flexible, full tension splice is pulled over a first sheave assembly.

Metal-cladded metal matrix composite wire

Metal-cladded metal matrix composite wires that include a hot worked metal cladding associated with the exterior surface of a metal matrix composite wire comprising a plurality of continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix.

Method for making metal cladded metal matrix composite wire

A method for forming metal-cladded metal matrix composite wires (20) . The method associates a ductile metal cladding (22) to the exterior surface (24) of a metal matrix composite wire (26) comprising a plurality of substantially of substantially continuous, longitudinally positioned fibers in a metal matrix.

Fiber reinforced aluminum matrix composite

A composite metal matrix formed of polycrystalline .alpha.-Al2O3 fibers encapsulated within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2 % copper is disclosed. The resulting materials are characterized by their high strength and low weight are particularly well suited for applications in various industries including high voltage power transmission.

Methods of making metal matrix composites including inorganic particles and discontinuous fibers

Compression connector and assembly for composite cables and methods for making and using same

A compression connector and assembly include an elongated, interiorly hollow tube, and at least one tubular sleeve, the tube including a first material exhibiting a first axial extrusion rate and the sleeve including a second material exhibiting a second axial extrusion rate, wherein the sleeve wall thickness is selected such that, when inserted into the tube and subjected to mechanical compression in a direction substantially orthogonal to the tube's exterior surface, deforms so that the first and second materials extrude axially at substantially the same rate. In some exemplary embodiments, the sleeve wall thickness may be selected to be thin, or the sleeve may include a multiplicity of axially spaced-apart corrugations formed in at least one exterior or interior surface. The assembly may include stranded composite wires, optionally with a tape covering only a portion of the composite wires. A method of making the compression connector is also described.

Cable and method of making the same

Cable and method for cable. Embodiments of the cable are useful, for example, as an overhead power transmission line.

FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE WITH ALUMINUM MATRIX

Overhead high power transmission cable comprising a plurality of wires comprising polycrystalline alpha-Al2O3 fibers within a matrix of substantially pure elemental aluminum, or an alloy elemental aluminum and up to about 2% copper.

FIBER REINFORCED COMPOSITE WIRE WITH ALUMINUM MATRIX, CABLE AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS

Aluminum matrix composite wire comprising ceramic fibers with a matrix of aluminum.

Metallmatrixverbunddrähte, kabel und herstellungsverfahren

Metallmatrixverbunddrahte, kabel und verfahren

Kabel enthaltend metallgekapselter metallmatrix- verbunddraht

Aluminum matrix composite wires, cables, and method

Aluminum matrix composite wire comprising ceramic fibers with a matrix of aluminum.

Faserverstärkter verbunddraht mit aluminium- matrix, kabel und herstellungsverfahren

Faserverstärkter verbundwerkstoff mit aluminium- matrix