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    Licensed Technology

    Spacer-Damper

    Spacer-dampers are used to counter wind-induced oscillations and vibrations


    —phenomena that may cause major damage to overhead lines. Finding that
    existing systems failed to dampen vibrations sufficiently, tended to age prematurely,
    and damaged conductors at the points of attachment, Hydro-Québec launched
    Four spiral armor rods hold the end of the arms to an R&D program. A new design of spacer-damper was developed in 1979 under that
    the conductors, around which they wrap over a length
    program.
    of more than 1 m, ensuring a reliable grip. Conductor
    fatigue tests have demonstrated that the attachment
    The design features a novel articulated structure giving the spacer-dampers
    mechanism has twice the vibration resistance of
    bolted cable clamps, while creating significantly less
    unequalled strength, and a flexible mechanism for attaching them to conductors
    local stress and avoiding friction at the points using spiral armor rods. Recognized as effective, robust and providing protective
    of attachment. conductor attachment, the new spacer-dampers have been installed on all new
    Hydro-Québec lines built since 1980. They have also been used to replace older
    The articulation consists of cylinders that bend as the models on the grid.
    arms shift in angle. This bending gives the articulation
    its elastic and damping properties. The system has helped the company make its lines more reliable and improve
    electrical service. Manufactured under licence by a number of companies both in
    Québec and abroad, the spacer-damper is marketed around the world and is now
    an international emblem of technical achievement for Hydro-Québec. More than
    800,000 of these spacer-dampers have been installed on Hydro-Québec lines and
    elsewhere in the world.

    Groupe – Technologie
    Advantages and specifications

    > Spacer-damper system


    - Recognized effectiveness, robustness and protective conductor attachment
    - Maintenance-free so lower costs
    > Novel articulated design providing unequalled strength
    > Flexible attachment
    > Optimal distribution along lines

    Performance through innovation

    > Fatigue-proof articulated arms


    > Highly reliable attachment mechanism
    > Proven effectiveness in conductor vibration control
    > Maintenance-free

    Spacer-damper modelss
    The spacer-dampers illustrated are also available with a conventional attachment
    mechanism (bolted cable clamp), which is suitable for regions with a temperate
    climate.

    Spiral armor rod and bolted attachment

    For information: > Standard model for quad bundles, designed for heavy ice loading
    > Lighter model for twin bundles, making end-of-span vibration dampers unnecessary
    Research
    Pierre Van Dyke – Project Manager > Bolted model designed for harsh weather conditions
    Institut de recherche d’Hydro-Québec
    1800, boul. Lionel-Boulet
    Varennes (Québec) J3X 1S1
    Canada
    Telephone: 450 652-8044
    E-mail: [email protected]

    Commercialization
    Direction – Valorisation de la Technologie
    Groupe – Technologie – Hydro-Québec
    1800, boul. Lionel-Boulet
    Varennes (Québec) J3X 1S1
    Canada
    Telephone: 450 652-8070
    E-mail: [email protected]

    Business partner
    Helix Uniformé Ltée
    2905, rue Louis-Amos
    Lachine (Québec) H8T 1C3
    Canada
    Telephone: 514 828-0057
    www.helix-uni.ca

    March 2010

    2010G08-35A

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