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EPSRC Reference: EP/N508603/1
Title: Low-Cost Distributed Multi-Parameter Sensing for Energy Networks
Principal Investigator: Niewczas, Professor P
Other Investigators:
Booth, Professor C
Researcher Co-Investigators:
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Department: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Organisation: University of Strathclyde
Scheme: Technology Programme
Starts: 01 April 2015 Ends: 31 March 2016 Value (£): 148,054
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:
Sustainable Energy Networks
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:
Energy
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Summary on Grant Application Form
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)
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