IREQ strengthens Canada's position in power research. [Institute of Research of Hydro Quebec]

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1975 · Energy Int.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7193768

The Quebec Hydro-Electric Commission authorized the foundation of the Institute of Research (IREQ) to fulfill Hydro-Quebec's research requirements, particularly of its engineering, system operation, and distribution departments; to offer assistance to public utilities throughout the world in the area of study and research; and to provide aid to manufacturers wishing to develop and test their products. Hydro-Quebec was the first facility in the world to transmit at 735 kV. In addition to high-voltage and high-power testing facilities, IREQ possesses general laboratories where specialists in all fields carry out research in systems engineering, materials, electrochemistry, control systems, mechanics, thermodynamics, and the physical sciences. Its worldwide cooperation with research centers, universities, and industry is discussed. (MCW)

• OSTI ID: 7193768
• Journal Information: Energy Int.; (United States), Vol. 12:12
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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