Research and Development

The research of the Group of High Voltage Technology and Equipment of the Department of Electric Power Engineering of Budapest University of Technology and Economics goes a long way to improve the modern electric power systems and the efficiency of their equipment. The High Voltage Laboratory provides a good opportunity to answer the practical questions of research and development, which take main part of the R&D activities of the department.

Research topics

• high voltage and high current technology
• live-line maintenance (LLM)
• electrostatics
• electrical insulation technology
• lightning protection
• overvoltage and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• electrical heat technology
• use of intelligent robots in high voltage technology
• industrial electrostatic dangers
• environment-friendly equipment
• electrical security technology
• building electrification
• lighting technology
• electrical switching devices and installations
• modern asset management