Our research spans a wide range of themes in electric power engineering, focused primarily on experimentation supported by theoretical modelling and simulation studies
Advanced materials
The development of new advanced materials is of global interest, as we develop the capability to 'design' a dielectric from the ground up to have specific properties tailored for high voltage applications. It is also important for widely applied insulation materials to have minimal environmental impact, and we work on more sustainable alternatives to existing insulation systems.
Insulation system development and characterisation
Sustainable Bio-based polymers development and testing
Composites with tailored properties design, manufacturing and assessment
Characterisation and type testing of electrical properties (AC/DC breakdown, conductivity and permittivity), thermal behaviour (TGA, DSC, thermal conductivity), chemical structure (FTIR and Raman-spectroscopy), and mechanical properties (Tensile strength and hot set test) for dielectric materials.
Condition monitoring
The operating condition and health of transmission and distribution assets is of great importance to ensure both security and quality of supply. Our interests span a range of high and medium voltage plants.
Cable circuits (buried, in ducts, tunnels and subsea)
Data driven approaches for determining asset health
Rail OLE components
Electric grid operation
We specialize in studying and addressing operational challenges of the electric grid with special focus on its decarbonization.
Renewable energy resources modelling and control
Integration of renewables and power electronics into the electric grid
Power system stability and control
Static and dynamic power system state estimation
High voltage engineering
Our interests cover the design and operation of a wide range of high voltage systems, including power networks, transport systems and bespoke HV circuits.
Transmission and distribution high voltage plant
Insulation systems and clearances for railway electrification
Circuit breakers and current control / interruptions
Specialised power supply design
Modelling and simulation
Our research has pioneered new ways of simulating power system components to support design and monitoring applications.
Thermal, electromagnetic and mechanical modelling of cable systems
Determining the impact of environmental factors on high voltage plant
Constructing bespoke simulations of real-world installations to determine ampacity requirements
Lightning damage in complex structures (aircraft joints, wind turbine blades)
High-temperature superconductors in power systems
Plasma and space science
Plasma plays an important role in modern science and technology. Our interests are primarily in applied plasma science with a focus on their application to space electric propulsion and power distribution systems.
