Overview
After years of developing power pylons, the research and development team at Bystrup has challenged the traditional mindset of materials used in the industry.
They have developed a pylon that inaugurates a new era for the transmission line industry: a pylon that rises from the ground as a unibody insulator with a pair of composite arms, each carrying 400 kV. The shaft is fitted to a monopile that is rammed into the ground. The pylon can be assembled on-site and erected in a single day.
The Composite Pylon
- A unibody insulator
- Compact design – smaller than any other high voltage power pylon
- Foundation installed in half a day (typical)
- Pylon erected in one day
- Made from standard composite materials
- Light weight – just 30% of standard pylons
- Can be transported via helicopter and is easy to install
- Smaller, lightweight equipment is sufficient to install
- Cost competitive
Specifications
| Power: | 2 X 400 kV |
| Height: | 22.5 metres/74 feet |
| Units per km: | 4 (6 units per mile) |
| Material: | Composite material |
| Outline: | Cylindrical shaft and cross-arms |
| Assembly: | On-site and fast |
| Installation: | Simple and inexpensive monopile foundations |
| Manufacturing: | Canada & United States |
| Development: | Continuing development in collaboration with universities and commercial partners. |
Additional
- 50% lower than a conventional lattice tower
- Under development, prototype 2017/2018
- In cooperation with the Danish Technical University and the University of Aalborg
