Members of the SRF “APEL” work with and have access to various equipment, such as:
Tangens 3M-3 apparatus for measuring the dielectric loss of liquid dielectrics. A high-precision automated instrument designed to determine the tangent of the dielectric loss angle tgδ, electrical capacitance Cx and dielectric constant ε of transformer oils and other liquid dielectrics. The main feature of the “Tangens 3M-3” model is the presence of three measuring cells in the built-in thermostat, which allows three samples to be analysed simultaneously. The measurement range for the loss tangent tgδ is from 1·10̄⁴ to 0.99. Display of results: LCD on the display module
- 30 Apple iMac workstations. Capabilities: primary computational resource for data processing, machine learning model training and tuning, data warehousing/analytics pipelines, and graph-based structural analysis; available to project researchers and students via electronic booking.
- 14 workstations. Intel Pentium G-620 / 16 GB RAM / 500 GB HDD + 128 GB SSD, dual-boot Windows 10 / Ubuntu 18, Epson EB-W41 projector. Capabilities: software development, testing, and prototyping of computational tools in an industry-aligned environment.
- 14 workstations. Intel Core i5-4690K / 16 GB RAM / 1 TB HDD + 120 GB SSD, dual-boot Windows 10 / Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Vivitek DH558 DLP projector. Capabilities: higher-performance workstations suitable for model development, simulation, and data-intensive tasks; equipped under an international Erasmus+ consortium project
- 8 workstations. Capabilities: dedicated space for research-group meetings, joint experiments, and project-based training, with full Internet connectivity for conferences, joint research group meetings, and project-based training
- 28 workstations. Capabilities: supplementary capacity for software development, algorithm implementation, and student involvement (Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD) in project tasks
The solar power station consists of 6 panels, powering 450 W each, and a Growatt MIN 3000TL-XH single-phase inverter, configured to feed the generated electricity into the grid. The solar power station is used to model electricity generation processes depending on weather conditions, as well as for subsequent verification analysis – comparing theoretically modelled indicators with actual energy output figures.
The solar power station consists of 68 bifacial panels, powering 625 W each, a Deye SUN50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4 three-phase inverter, and a battery storage system with 10 Deye BOS-G Pro batteries, capacity 5.12 kWh each. The system is configured to feed the generated electricity into the grid, whilst the battery storage system provides backup power for workstations and servers. The solar power plant is used to model electricity generation processes depending on weather conditions, as well as for subsequent verification analysis – comparing theoretically modelled indicators with actual energy output figures. The system is located on the roof of the Interdepartmental Training and Technology Centre for High-Voltage and Pulsed Technology.
The 500 W wind turbine is located on the roof of the electrical engineering building to study the behaviour and operational efficiency of wind power equipment in dense urban environments. The equipment is used to simulate electricity generation processes depending on dynamic weather conditions (wind speed and direction, temperature conditions), as well as for subsequent verification analysis – comparing theoretically modelled parameters with actual energy output figures. Thanks to its low start-up wind speed (2 m/s) and a rated power of 400 W (max. 500 W), the device enables the collection of accurate experimental data even under conditions of low and unstable wind activity, which is characteristic of an urban environment.
This 5 kW vertical-axis wind turbine is used to study the operational characteristics of vertical-axis wind turbines in urban environments. Due to its vertical design, this wind turbine is omnidirectional, meaning it does not require additional mechanisms for tracking the wind, making it a key facility for studying the behaviour of the system under conditions of complex turbulence, vortex flows and sudden changes in wind direction, which occur in urban environments. The installation is used to model electricity generation processes in response to changing weather conditions, as well as to verify calculations by comparing theoretically modelled parameters with actual output power values (up to 5 kW). Furthermore, the low noise levels and minimal vibrations characteristic of this type of wind turbine make it possible to analyse the feasibility of scaling up such solutions directly on residential and office buildings.
A 10 kW air-to-water heat pump is used to study the energy efficiency and operational characteristics of this type of equipment, and to model heating, cooling and domestic hot water (DHW) processes in response to fluctuations in ambient temperature. The research focuses on analysing the behaviour of the inverter compressor, the intelligent defrosting system and the Class A water pump under dynamic thermal loads. The experimental setup enables continuous verification analysis – comparing the thermal performance figures (10 kW for heating and 8.8 kW for cooling) and the energy efficiency ratio, obtained through mathematical modelling, with actual energy consumption data in a 380 V three-phase network.
The DLS-2900 weather station is used to measure and monitor environmental parameters. Installed on the roof of the Interdepartmental Training and Technology Centre for High-Voltage and Pulse Technology near the 42.5 kW solar power station, it is used to simulate the operation of associated power generation equipment (wind turbines and solar power stations) depending on actual weather conditions, as well as to compare theoretically modelled and actual generation values. The station measures key meteorological parameters – temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed and direction, precipitation and solar insolation. It is equipped with a combined wireless sensor unit featuring hybrid solar power and a Wi-Fi module for real-time data transmission to a receiving station, with the data subsequently stored on a server.
This is a unique experimental high-voltage system designed to generate microsecond-duration high-voltage pulses that simulate lightning strikes and switching overvoltages in power systems. Equipped with a multi-stage Marx circuit, the generator is used to test protective equipment (surge arresters, overvoltage limiters), investigate the impulse withstand capability of high-voltage insulation, and verify mathematical models of lightning protection for power facilities by comparing theoretical calculations with actual physical breakdown parameters. The cascade is installed at the Interdepartmental Training and Technology Centre for High-Voltage and Pulse Technology.
This is a unique experimental high-voltage test-class facility. It is designed to generate ultra-high voltages at industrial (50 Hz) and constant frequency , to carry out insulation tests on high-voltage equipment, to study dielectric breakdown processes, and to simulate ultra-high-power discharges. The facility enables the comparison of theoretical calculations of the electrical strength of insulating gaps with the actual physical parameters of breakdown. The cascade is installed at the Interdepartmental Training and Technology Centre for High-Voltage and Pulsed Technology.
The Smart-MAIC suite of ‘smart’ sensors and meters, along with the SaveEcoBot air pollution sensor, are integrated into the network infrastructure for comprehensive energy and environmental monitoring in urban settings. This suite of equipment is used to collect real-time data on energy consumption and generation, as well as to assess environmental conditions (using the SaveEcoBot particulate matter monitor, which measures fine particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10). The data obtained is used for detailed modelling of the operation of renewable energy sources and heat pumps depending on air quality, humidity and temperature, as well as for verifying calculations — comparing theoretically modelled equipment operating modes with actual energy efficiency and environmental impact parameters.