RO1 Electrical and Physicochemical characterization of Nanofluids
Methodology
- Mapping and theoretical analysis of the appropriate type, size, and shape of nanoparticles per understudied property.
- FEM Simulations using High-Performance Computing for electromagnetic modelling of nanoparticles impregnated in natural ester oil.
- Preliminary testing of the main electrical properties.
RO2 Experimental investigation of steady state and impulse behavior
Methodology
- Steady state analysis by determining the AC Breakdown voltage level and the statistic behavior of the Nanofluid per IEC 60156.
- Experimental investigation via impulse voltage and current generators to determine performance per IEC 60897.
RO3 Evaluation of dispersion and lifetime stability
Methodology
- Dispersion analysis via Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
- Ageing testing under high temperature in climatic chambers under nominal voltage stress.
- Evaluation of ageing impact through repeated DLS, SEM, and AC dielectric strength tests.
RO4 General guidelines and methods of zero-production
Methodology
- Establishment of engineering rules for methods and selection criteria of nanoparticles and coatings per application.
- Introduction of DFMEA, Ishikawa diagrams, and Poka-Yoke techniques to allow industrialization.