Optical ground wire
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optical-ground-wire-295-14383810
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Optical ground wire
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An optical ground wire is a type of cable that is used in overhead power lines. Such cable combines the functions of grounding and communications. An OPGW cable contains a tubular structure with one or more optical fibers in it, surrounded by layers of steel and aluminum wire. The OPGW cable is run between the tops of high-voltage electricity pylons. The conductive part of the cable serves to bond adjacent towers to earth ground, and shields the high-voltage conductors from lightning strikes. Th
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Cable that combines grounding and communications
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_ground_wire
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2023-12-01T18:11:24Z
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