High voltage research and service projects are conducted at MSU's High Voltage Laboratory. Following is a summary of the current research projects sponsored by electric utilities, TVA, and ONR.
- Lightning Protection of Electrical Power Systems
improves lightning protection of transmission and distribution lines and substations
- Critical Flashover Voltage of Composite Insulation
determines lightning impulse strength of composite insulation and develops method for such insulation design
- Intelligent Control of Power Systems
develops intelligent loadfrequency control systems that can be used in the deregulated power generation market
- Transients, Harmonics, and Power Quality
considers the power system under abnormal or undesirable conditions
- Inhibition of Biofouling with Pulsed Acoustics
investigates environmentally compatible pulsed acoustic techniques for preventing marine organisms from fouling shipboard piping systems