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3. Skin effect becomes more of a factor. HVDC can use the whole cross section of the wire to carry power whereas AC only uses the surface. At longer distances,
by andromeduck 4y ago
3. Skin effect becomes more of a factor. HVDC can use the whole cross section of the wire to carry power whereas AC only uses the surface. At longer distances, the material savings of thinner/lighter wires offset the higher equipmet costsat eitherend.
- sbaiddn 4y agoThat's not really a problem because the current caring portion of the cable is an aluminum sheeth (good conductor, but expensive and not as strong) over a steel core (poor conductor but strong)