University of Strathclyde

Dr Martin Judd
Dept Electronic & Electrical Eng
University of Strathclyde
Royal College, 204 George Street
Glasgow, G1 1XW, UK

Tel +44 (0)141 548 2171
Fax +44 (0)141 552 5398
Research Areas
- Electromagnetic compatibility & immunity issues in substations
- High voltage & pulsed power technology
- Partial discharges - mechanisms and monitoring
- High frequency insulation coordination
- Solid, liquid and gaseous insulation studies
- Diagnostic technologies for HV cable networks, power transformers and GIS
- Lightning protection
- Condition monitoring systems
- Circuit breaker condition monitoring
- Applications of radiometry for non-invasive measurements
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University of Leicester

Prof J Fothergill
Department of Engineering
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK

Tel 0116 252 2617
Fax 0116 252 2619

Research Areas

- Theory of pre-breakdown phenomena
- Space-charge dynamics
- Electro-thermal ageing
- Dielectric characterisation
- Nano-composite materials
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University of Manchester

Dr Ian Cotton
School of Electronic & Electrical Eng
Room B7, Ferranti Building
University of Manchester
Manchester, M60 1QD, UK

Tel 0161 306 8735
Fax 0161 306 4820


Home to the National Grid High Voltage Research Centre
Research Areas
- Condition monitoring of HV plant
- Transformers
- Insulation coordination and lightning protection
- Stray current control and effects on corrosion
- Arcs and surface insulation performance
- Application of optical fibres on overhead lines
- Solid dielectric degradation
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AREVA T&D Technology Centre

Dr Fabrice Perrot
HV & Electrical Materials Consultancy
AREVA T&D Technology Centre
St Leonards Avenue
Stafford
ST17 4LX

Tel 01785 786503
Fax 01785 786505

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