How to use Skin-Effect Corrent Tracing technology to optimize power transmission systems?

Skin-Effect Corrent Tracing (SECT) technology, or skin effect electric heating technology, is mainly used for heating and insulation of metal pipes, rather than directly for optimizing power transmission systems. However, although it was not originally used directly for optimizing power transmission systems, we can learn from its principle based on the skin effect to explore how to apply similar concepts in power transmission systems to optimize performance.
Here are some possible strategies that indirectly use the principle of skin effect to optimize power transmission systems:
Choose the right conductor material:
The skin effect states that high-frequency currents prefer to flow on the surface of a conductor rather than deep inside it. In power transmission systems, this means that the current is mainly concentrated on the outer surface of the conductor. Therefore, choosing a material with lower resistivity (such as copper or aluminum) as a conductor can reduce resistance losses and thus improve transmission efficiency.
Optimize conductor size:
Given the skin effect, thicker conductors may not be more efficient than thinner conductors at high frequencies because of the current flows only on the surface of the conductor. Therefore, for high-frequency applications, it may be necessary to reconsider the size of the conductor to reduce unnecessary material usage and cost.
Utilize multi-layer conductor structures: Similar to the multi-layer structures used in SECT technology, power transmission systems can also adopt multi-layer conductor designs. For example, use high-conductivity materials as the outer layer to carry of the current, and use lower-cost but mechanically strong materials as the inner layer.
Apply insulation and shielding technology: In power transmission systems, appropriate insulation and shielding technology can reduce electromagnetic interference and energy loss. This can refer to the insulation and shielding methods used in SECT technology to ensure that the current flows on the intended path and reduce unnecessary energy dissipation.
Utilize modern monitoring and control technology: By remotely monitoring and controlling the power transmission system, parameters such as voltage, current, and power factor can be adjusted in real time to optimize transmission efficiency and reduce energy loss. This can refer to the automated control system used in SECT technology to achieve intelligent management of the power transmission system.
Consider the integration of renewable energy: With the rapid development of renewable energy, it has become a trend to integrate it into the power transmission system. When integrating these resources, the flexibility and adaptability of SECT technology can be used to ensure that the power transmission system can efficiently and safely transmit the electricity generated by renewable energy.
In summary, although SECT technology itself is not used to optimize the power transmission system, we can learn from its principles and technical characteristics based on the skin effect to explore how to apply similar concepts in the power transmission system to optimize performance. By selecting appropriate conductor materials, optimizing conductor size, applying multi-layer conductor structures, utilizing insulation and shielding technology, utilizing modern monitoring and control technology, and considering the integration of renewable energy, we can improve the efficiency of the power transmission system, reduce energy losses, and enhance the reliability and safety of the system.