go to top scroll for more

Projects


Projects: Projects for Investigator
Reference Number EP/N508603/1
Title Low-Cost Distributed Multi-Parameter Sensing for Energy Networks
Status Completed
Energy Categories Other Power and Storage Technologies(Electricity transmission and distribution) 100%;
Research Types Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator Dr P Niewczas
No email address given
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
University of Strathclyde
Award Type Standard
Funding Source EPSRC
Start Date 01 April 2015
End Date 31 March 2016
Duration 12 months
Total Grant Value £148,054
Industrial Sectors Energy
Region Scotland
Programme Energy : Energy
 
Investigators Principal Investigator Dr P Niewczas , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (99.999%)
  Other Investigator Dr C Booth , Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Strathclyde (0.001%)
Web Site
Objectives
Abstract Our concept of a distributed electrical and environmental sensor system to enable unprecedented flexibility and reduction of cost in deploying innovative measurement, control and protection functions for the power network requires to be proven in the context of relevant industry standards, with particular emphasis on current and voltage measurements. Consequently, the core research idea of this proposal is to assess the feasibility of this undertaking through systematic research and implementation of a range of innovative error compensation methods. In particular, the feasibility study will aim to demonstrate that metering and protection accuracy classes for voltage and current transducers are attainable by this technology. In order to address the objectives of the project, the research programme will be subdivided into specific work packages. The scope and methodologies adopted with respect to the individual tasks are described in the Case for Support attachment under the following work packages: WP1. Engagement with stakeholders (Month 1-12) WP2. Design and simulation of transducers and experiments. (Month 1-7) WP3. Assembly and packaging of electrical current and voltage transducers. (Month 4-7) WP4. Characterisation and environmental/high-voltage stress testing of transducers (Month 7-12) WP5. Development and testing of sensor interrogation hardware and software. (Month 1-12)
Publications (none)
Final Report (none)
Added to Database 22/06/15