High Performance Nanocomposite Kraft Papers to Improve Insulation and Lifetime of Large Power Transformers

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$500,000
Location:
Stafford, Virginia
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
09/20/2023 - 09/19/2025

Technology Description:

C-Crete Technologies will develop high-performance nanocomposite kraft papers to improve the insulation of large power transformers. C-Crete’s advanced kraft paper would offer high thermal conductivity, high dielectric strength, low moisture content, and other features that translate to longer transformer lifetimes. This technology could potentially reduce the number of power outages associated with transformer failures, saving the U.S. economy tens of billions of dollars each year.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Olga Spahn
Project Contact:
Dr. Rouzbeh Savary
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
rouzbeh@ccretetech.com

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