Thermal Modelling and Experimental Validation for Research on Medium Voltage DC Cables

The thermal behavior of medium voltage dc cables can find useful applications for efficient and capacity enhanced operation in cities as well as compact power transmission on all electric ships. Concepts such as dynamic current and voltage rating, difference in thermal proximity in ac and dc operation, pulsed load application and thermal...

Characterization of bitumen modified with pyrolytic carbon black from scrap tires

Pyrolytic carbon black (CB _p ) from scrap tire pyrolysis is a potential modifier for the bitumen industry. Binders containing different contents of CB _p were prepared and experimentally investigated to examine the effects of CB _p on the electrical and thermal conductivity, conventional physical properties,...

Influence of the relative molecular mass of viscosity enhancers on chloride diffusion in mortars: a preliminary study

Chloride diffusion in concrete is one of the key parameters of durability design for structure. Existing methods of reducing the chloride diffusion such as decreasing water-cement ratio and adding mineral admixtures often lead to increase the risk of concrete cracking. In this study, we focused on mitigating the permeation of chloride ions in...