Project: Metrology for the electrical power industry
In order to minimise energy losses, electricity is transmitted through electricity grids at high voltage and low current. Efficiency requirements are driving the development of new products which can operate at higher grid voltages and with lower losses. Equipment for high voltage grids needs to be verified to check it can withstand operating conditions including high voltage and high current surges. System voltages are reaching levels higher than those covered by existing calibration standards. Traceable test methods need to be extended into the ultra-high voltage range to ensure the quality and reliability of products. This project will develop the measurement capability needed to prove the quality of equipment for high-voltage grids, and help to maintain the competitiveness of the European high-voltage electrical power industry.
| Acronym | 14IND08 ElPow (Reference Number: 14IND08) |
| Duration | 01/05/2015 - 30/04/2018 |
| Project Topic | Metrology |
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Project Results (after finalisation) |
See Website |
| Website | visit project website |
| Network | EMPIR |
| Call | EMPIR CALL 2014 |
Project partner
| Number | Name | Role | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SP Sveriges Tekniska Forskningsinstitut AB | Coordinator | Sweden |
| 2 | Cesky Metrologicky Institut | Partner | Czech Republic |
| 3 | Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt | Partner | Germany |
| 4 | VSL B.V. | Partner | Netherlands |
| 5 | Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy | Partner | Finland |
| 6 | Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö | Partner | Finland |
| 7 | STRI Aktiebolag | Partner | Sweden |
| 8 | Technische Universiteit Delft | Partner | Netherlands |
| 9 | Technische Universitaet Braunschweig | Partner | Germany |
| 10 | ABB AB | Observer | Sweden |