Research Associate in Ultra High Voltage Transmission
7 days ago
This position is for research within the high voltage laboratory in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) department at The University of Manchester. The project was funded by National Grid Electricity Transmission to design the future Ultra High Voltage transmission lines with increased transmission capacity, providing environmental and financial benefits towards the UK Net-zero Target.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct a multi-stage project to assess the feasibility, design, and develop compact HVDC and HVAC OHL towers.
- Conduct feasibility studies, literature reviews, design development, and compile comprehensive reports.
- Investigate compaction techniques to enhance voltage levels for current designs and perform preliminary studies on audible noise using various conductor systems and spacing configurations.
- Develop specifications for a compact EHV bipolar DC OHL tower design, including insulation coordination studies and EMF/environmental impact assessments.
- Design a twin circuit HVAC tower operating up to 765kV, conduct insulation coordination and EMF/environmental studies for selected designs and span lengths, and perform noise measurements on conductor samples under various conditions.
- Compile the final project report and dissemination documentation, recommending future work for the deployment of compact tower designs, and suggesting improvements for maintenance and testing practices.
- Fantastic market-leading pension scheme.
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays.
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period.
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers.
The University of Manchester is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. We are positive about flexible working and offer hybrid working arrangements.
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Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full timeJob SummaryThis position is for a research associate in the high voltage laboratory at The University of Manchester. The project is focused on designing the future Ultra High Voltage transmission lines with increased transmission capacity, providing environmental and financial benefits towards the UK Net-zero Target.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct feasibility...
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Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full timeJob SummaryThis position is for a research associate in the high voltage laboratory at The University of Manchester. The project is focused on designing the future Ultra High Voltage transmission lines with increased transmission capacity, providing environmental and financial benefits towards the UK Net-zero Target.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct feasibility...
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Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full timeJob DescriptionProject OverviewThe University of Manchester is seeking a highly skilled Research Associate to join our team in the high voltage laboratory of the EEE department. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing a multi-stage project aimed at assessing the feasibility, designing, and developing compact HVDC and HVAC OHL towers.Key...
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