Equipment and technology
The lab includes:
- Terco High Voltage DC Rig – capable of generating direct current (DC) voltages up to 480kV at a sustained current of 8mA. This is used for voltage withstand tests and observation of corona effects.
- Terco High Voltage AC Rig – capable of generating alternating current (AC) voltages up to 120kV with a continuous current of 25mA. This can also be configured to perform impulse voltage tests up to 50kV DC with a 1.5/50uS wave shape.
- Pressure/Vacuum test chamber – used to observe effects of pressure variations on electrical discharges. It can also be used to investigate the electrical characteristics of gasses such as SF6 at high voltages.
- Two 1mV DRSSTC Tesla Coils – used to generate lightning-like displays shows for guests, tour group and outreach activities. It provides a unique opportunity to safely make observations up close.
The facility has the added benefit of being completely shielded from electromagnetic forces, making it a useful area to test radio frequency devices.
Industry partners
Our partners become valued members of the wider Deakin engineering family, not just our school. Opportunities to partner with us include work-integrated learning and industry-based learning and placements, student projects, and commercial research projects and services.
Study with us
Deakin offers the following study and research options:
- Undergraduate students can study the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Honours).
- Postgraduate students can study through either our Master of Engineering or Master of Engineering (Professional), specialising in electrical and renewable energy engineering.
- Research studies can be undertaken through our Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) higher degree by research degrees.