Characterization and tests of the HTS tape and the preliminary pancake for the RSFCL of the SCARLET project
Characterisation of HTS tapes and a first superconducting pancake coil for an RSFCL developed within the SCARLET project.
Expanding the Frontiers of Hydropower Innovation
Hydropower operators must deliver greater flexibility, extend operating ranges and modernise ageing assets while limiting technical and investment risks. Discover practical engineering approaches and industrial case studies in our new white paper.
An optical magnetometer toward measurements of low current magnitudes for high voltage power transmission applications
A Zeeman-effect magnetometer measures magnetic fields from leakage currents in HVDC cable insulation, supporting insulation condition assessment.
Surface Charge Measurements in Non-Uniform Pressurized Air Gaps with a Dielectric Barrier
Surface charge measurements investigate dielectric barrier behaviour in pressurized air gaps, supporting compact SF₆-free GIS design.
SF₆ Replacement: from regulatory pressure to industrial deployment challenges
SF₆-free technologies are moving towards industrial deployment, creating new challenges for insulation design, qualification and reliability.
DC Short-Circuit Tests of a 50 kV Resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiter
DC short-circuit tests validate a 50 kV resistive superconducting fault current limiter (RSFCL) for HVDC and MTDC protection.
FEPPCON XII: Sustainable Power Electronics Technology
This paper explores Sustainable Power Electronics and the challenges of reducing material use, environmental impact and end-of-life waste. It highlights the importance of life-cycle thinking, circular economy principles and improved environmental data for designing future power electronic systems.
Electric Field Measurement in Gas-Solid Insulation System under Lightning Impulse
Electric field measurements in a gas-solid insulation system under lightning impulse improve understanding of surface and space charge effects on insulation performance.
Method for DC reactor and DC circuit breaker design in HVDC grids
This paper presents a method for sizing DC reactors and DC circuit breakers in HVDC grids, ensuring effective fault clearing while preventing converter blocking during DC faults.
Techno-economic comparison of grid planning scenarios for AC/DC grids: a North Sea case study
A techno-economic assessment compares AC/DC grid reinforcement strategies for the North Sea, evaluating point-to-point HVDC links, hybrid interconnectors and meshed MTDC grids.
