King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Develops Coating to Cool Power Lines in Hot Climates
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King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has announced the development of a new coating aimed at increasing the capacity of electricity transmission lines in areas with hot climates. This study comes at a time when the need for electricity in the summer is growing, especially in countries located in the Gulf and Middle East region.
The university explains that electrical cables generate heat internally when electricity passes through them. For this reason, the rising temperature of the cables may reduce their efficiency and limit the amount of electricity that can be transmitted. The new coating is based on the idea of controlling the transfer of this heat, so that it is managed in a way that helps the cables operate better.
So far, full details of the experimental results or the date for widespread use of this technology have not been announced. Nevertheless, researchers believe that this development may help electricity companies improve network performance on hot days, without always needing to build new lines.
This study is an example of the scientific efforts undertaken by universities in the Kingdom to support the energy sector and address climate challenges. It will be important to follow the results of upcoming tests to determine how effective this coating is under real-world conditions.
Sources: شبكة تواصل الإخبارية
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