Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Switchgear technology

Research topics

The research work in high current and switchgear technology deals with the following topics, among others:

  • Improving the nominal current carrying capacity of medium-voltage switchgear through the use of heat pipes
  • Development of a solid-insulated busbar system with silicone as an insulating material for medium voltage
  • Development of a control panel module
  • Studies on the heating of gas-insulated pipelines
  • Investigation of the aging behavior of contact systems in AC and DC
  • Increasing the current carrying capacity of generator circuit breakers
  • Heating of large transformers
  • Design of point heaters

Practical investigations

Theoretical investigations

Software development