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Title: Materials research

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5657115

This presentation on materials will concentrate on dielectric and electrical insulation materials and the directions and needs for research and development. Some examples will also be given on amorphous metals and metal oxide varistor developments which can have significant impact on future equipment designs. Under the existing situation of the limited load growth projections in the utility industry, no single manufacturer of power equipment can justify a broad-based, fundamental and coordinated research program to develop electrical insulation systems to meet the long term needs. The trend is, therefore, towards a weakening of the US competitive position and the potential for a lack of availability of key products from domestic sources needed by the utility industry.

Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
5657115
Report Number(s):
CONF-8504159-1; ON: DE85014653
Resource Relation:
Conference: National Research Council workshop on electric energy systems research, Washington, DC, USA, 24 Apr 1985; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English