Transient protection in cables under overvoltage

• Grant number: 25/10915-3
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Start date: August 01, 2025
• End date: June 30, 2028
• Field of knowledge: Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Power Systems
• Principal Investigator: Jose Pissolato Filho
• Grantee: Marcus Vinicius Santos da Silva
• Host Institution: Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica e de Computação (FEEC). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• Company: Ministério da Defesa (Brasil). Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA). Divisão de Engenharia Mecânica (IEM)
• Associated research grant: 21/11258-5 - Engineering Research Center for the Aerial Mobility of the Future (ERC-AMF), AP.PCPE

Abstract

Conduct numerical simulations using CST Microwave Studio and ATP software to accurately predict overvoltage phenomena and assess the likelihood of corona discharge in high-voltage environments. Investigate and evaluate sensor technologies capable of capturing electrical and electromagnetic signals for early fault detection and prevention. Analyze and design insulation systems for high-voltage protection based on data obtained from the sensors. Propose and validate a robust methodology to ensure the safe and reliable distribution of electrical power in high-voltage systems within the context of More Electric Aircraft (MEA).