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Colin Grantham

Visiting Associate Professor in Energy Systems

	Telephone:	+61 (2) 9385 4000
	Facsimile:	+61 (2) 9385 5993
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	Room:	131 EE Building

Qualifications

	B.Sc. (1st Class Hons.) in Electrical Engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK), 1969
	Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1972

Employment

	The University of New South Wales, Associate Professor, 1992- 2005
	The University of New South Wales, Senior Lecturer, 1984-1991
	The University of New South Wales, Lecturer, 1981-1984
	Ministry of Defence (UK), Senior Research and Development Engineer, 1975-1981
	British Approvals Service for Electrical Equipment in Flammable Atmospheres, 1972-1975
	National Coal Board (UK), Student Electrical Engineer, 1961-1969

Research Interests

	Rapid parameter determination of machines
Developed a method of rapidly determining the parameters and parameter variations of three-phase induction motors from a simple run up to speed test.
	Synthetic loading of machines
Developed a new method of loading induction motors for efficiency and temperature rise evaluation using digital signal processor controlled power electronics without the need to connect a mechanical load to the machine's drive shaft.
	Dynamic braking of induction motors
Developed a new method of dynamically braking induction motors which uses a zero-sequence connection. The new method is effective with both AC or DC supplies.
	Self-excited induction generators
A method has been developed which enables it to be accurately known what value of capacitance is required to initiate self excitation for a particular machine. A steady state and transient analysis has been carried out which enables the performance of stand alone induction generators to be optimised.
	Computer aided teaching
A number of computer aided teaching packages have been developed and introduced into the teaching curriculum to enhance the students' understanding of electrical machines and drive systems.
	High temperature superconductors
A project is in progress on the application of high temperature superconductors to electrical power engineering. A small laboratory power system fault current limiter and an electronic high voltage generator using the new (HTS) HTScoils have been designed, built and tested. An industrial collaboration project has recently started using a HTS induction as the energy storage component in the active fibre filter.

Professional Interests and Industrial Consulting

	Member of Standards Association of Australia, Hazardous Atmosphere
	Subcommittee E1/14/3 on Flameproof (Ex 'd') and Increased Safety (Ex 'e').
	Member of Standards Association of Australia, Hazardous Atmosphere
	Subcommittee E1/14/6 on Non-Sparking Equipment (Ex 'N').
	IEE, NSW Overseas Centre, Committee Member.

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