[VIDEO] Find out more about the FastGrid project!
With the FastGrid project completion date just a few months away, find out more about the ins and outs of the project in this video filmed at our premises.
Production of Graphite During the Extinguishing Arc with New SF6 Alternative Gases
Using Gibbs free energy method, a theoretical study has been conducted on SF6 replacement candidates listed above.
SuperGrid Institute demonstrates the partial discharge behaviour of SF6 subtitute gases which can be used in the future HVDC GIS as part of the PROMOTioN project GallerySuperGrid Institute demonstrates the partial discharge behaviour of SF6 subtitute gases which can be used in the future HVDC GIS as part of the PROMOTioN project
SuperGrid Institute demonstrates the partial discharge behaviour of SF6 subtitute gases which can be used in the future HVDC GIS as part of the PROMOTioN project
SuperGrid Institute will be able to develop an effective partial discharge monitoring system for the future SF6 free high voltage equipment.
Characterization of Partial Discharges Initiated by Protrusion in HVDC Coaxial Geometry
This paper aims at the detection and characterization of partial discharges (PD) in GIS under HVDC constraints in the presence of a protrusion/metallic particle on the high voltage conductor.
Partial Discharge Behavior of Protrusion on High Voltage Conductor in GIS/GIL under High Voltage Direct Current: Comparison of SF6 and SF6 Alternative Gases
Recent studies have demonstrated that fluoronitrile (FN) NovecTM 4710 and fluoroketone (FK) NovecTM 5110 show higher dielectric strength than SF6. These gases can be mixed with a buffer gas such as CO2 and technical air to have suitable dielectric properties for high voltage insulation applications.
A Cryostat platform for SuperGrid Institute
SuperGrid Institute is aiming to test the new superconductive tapes that will be used in future current limiters, as one of the partners involved in the FASTGRID project.
Phd Paolo ERRANTE « Liquid Spray Injection inside the expansion volume of a CO2 High Voltage Circuit Breaker »
In the framework of the research activities of the High Voltage Substation Equipment program of SuperGrid, it has been proposed to introduce such species by means of an evaporative liquid spray. The interaction between injected droplets and the mixture of hot gases successively flowing into the chamber and vented outside the chamber during the mechanical separation of the electric contacts should allow spray evaporation and transport of the modified gas mixture towards the arc region.
Phd Thibaut LEFORT « Epoxy/ionic liquid networks with and without anhydride: study of polymerization mechanisms and dielectric properties »
Thursday 12/12/2019, Thibaut Lefort has obtained the title of Doctor of Materials of Lyon university after a high quality viva. Hence, the thesis jury has strongly encouraged him to candidate for a Ph.D award granted by INSA in the energy category.
Design and validation tests of 320kV HVDC GIL/GIS
This paper gives an overview of electrical DC phenomena in GIL/GIS, the influence of insulating properties of SF6 and filled epoxy resin, and design of new support insulator for 320kV HVDC GIL/GIS. The busbar system including the insulator was designed not only to satisfy all standard requirements such as mechanical, temperature rise, heating cycle performance but also particular requirements for HVDC applications such as superimposed impulse tests. Finally and for the first time at actual scale, type test according to CIGRE JWG D1/B3.57 was conducted in EDF R&D Les Renardières laboratory to verify the design and insulating performance of the 320kV HVDC GIL/GIS system. The satisfactory results allow to confirm the high technology readiness level of HVDC GIL/GIS.
Phd Raphael CHASSAGNOUX « Dielectric study of liquid and boiling nitrogen – Application to a superconducting fault current limiter »
The increasing number of interconnections in electrical networks and the massive integration of renewable energies nowadays comes with an increase of short circuit currents, and more constraints on high voltage circuit breaker during the current clearance. To solve this problem, a solution consists in inserting a fault current limiting device on electrical lines. Among the available technologies, the superconducting fault current limiter is ideal from the perspective of transmission system operator. However the design of this device is non-trivial, especially the electrical insulation, which is very specific to this apparatus: electrical insulation in a cryogenic environment (liquid nitrogen at - 196°C), superconducting tapes inducing electric field reinforcement, and strong transient heating generating numerous vapor bubbles.