What is it about?
My publications essentially deal with understanding the mechanisms associated with the occurrence of many phenomena related to interactions of electric fields, liquid water, and ice or snow on a variety of power network equipment such as ground cables, phase conductors, wind blade turbines, and insulators. Ultimately, the outcome of my research deals with practical and economical solutions leading to improved power transmission and distribution reliability under icing conditions. Laboratory testing (high-voltage sources, icing wind tunnel, and cold chambers), modelling and numerical simulation, as well as on-site observation and studies support these research efforts.
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Why is it important?
My publications contrebute to better understanding the impact of icing on overhead power networks and offer solutions to increase their reliability under winter conditions.
Perspectives
The ensuing research has led to better understanding of many complex phenomena tied to corona induced vibrations and the effects of icing on power network equipment. Understanding the phenomena involved laid the groundwork for innovation and technological transfer to power utilities in Canada and abroad. The development of new-generation 3D icing and ice-shedding models, and the prediction of arcing on ice- or snow-covered insulators have led to the design of equipment which is better suited to icing conditions, such as the insulators used in the new Hidro-Québec 735-kV substations. In addition, the work in the field of icephobic nanomaterials, under my leadership and supervision, has opened the doors to promising solutions for preventing ice adhesion and ice and snow accumulation on exposed equipment and structures. The research work has also led to the development of practical guides for test methods, equipment selection, and icing prevention methods. These have been adopted by international organizations such as IEEE, CIGRÉ and EPRI, as well as Canada’s CEATI.
professor Masous - Farzaneh
University of Quebec in Chicoutimi
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This page is a summary of: Investigation on Shed Icicle Characteristics and Induced Surface Discharges along a Suspension Insulator String during Ice Accretion , IET Generation Transmission & Distribution, December 2016, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET),
DOI: 10.1049/iet-gtd.2016.1238.
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